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Myelodysplastic Syndromes clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 30 recruiting myelodysplastic syndromes studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT06247787RecruitingPhase 1
Imetelstat plus chemo for relapsed leukemia in kids
This trial tests a new drug called imetelstat combined with two chemotherapy drugs (fludarabine and cytarabine) for children and teens with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose of imetelstat and see if it helps control the cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–18 - NCT03779854RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing graft-versus-host disease in kids after stem cell transplant
This trial tests whether removing certain immune cells (T cells) from the donor transplant can lower the risk of chronic graft-versus-host disease (long-term immune attack after transplant) in children and young adults with blood cancers. If you qualify, it may help improve transplant outcomes while tracking safety and side effects.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6 months–26 years - NCT06960993Recruiting
Mosaic trial for stem cell transplant patients
This trial tests a website designed to help patients learn about stem cell transplants for blood cancers. It aims to support you during your transplant journey.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04988555RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an investigational drug for high-risk acute leukemia
This Phase 1/2 study tests enzomenib (DSP-5336) in people with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute leukemia (and, in some places, certain other blood cancers). The goal is to see how the drug works and how safe it is, especially for leukemia cases with specific genetic changes (KMT2A/MLL or NPM1).
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 12 years+ - NCT04726241RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing blood and bone marrow samples in young leukemia patients
This trial looks at blood and bone marrow samples from children and teens whose leukemia has come back or is hard to treat. The goal is to better understand the disease and guide future options for these patients.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 22 years - NCT03452774Recruiting
AI matches your cancer tests to possible treatment trials
This trial uses an AI system to help match people with certain cancer types and specific tumor test results (like gene or protein markers) to relevant clinical trials. It may help you and your doctor find studies that fit your cancer biology faster.
Silver Spring, MarylandAges Any age - NCT07102849Enrolling by invitation
Studying bone marrow failure with biospecimens and data
This study analyzes blood, bone marrow, and medical information from people with bone marrow failure syndromes (BMFS) and healthy volunteers to better understand these conditions and find new ways to help patients.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–120 - NCT05564390RecruitingPhase 2
MyeloMATCH screening to match you to AML or MDS treatment
This study screens people with newly suspected acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) to see which treatment approach fits best—either a specific study treatment or standard care. It may help by directing you to the right option and by sharing your blood/bone marrow samples for research.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT01174108RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell transplant with donor T-cells for severe bone marrow failure
This Phase 2 study tests a specific type of donor stem cell transplant for severe bone marrow failure conditions, aiming to improve cure rates while reducing transplant risks. It includes people with diseases like severe aplastic anemia and certain bone marrow disorders, especially when standard transplant plans feel too risky.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–80 - NCT05350748Recruiting
MDS study using detailed tests on blood and bone marrow
This study carefully evaluates people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and closely related blood disorders using detailed medical, blood, and bone marrow testing. The goal is to better understand these conditions and how they progress, which may help guide future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–120 years - NCT07019155Recruiting
DDX41 gene study for families with cancer risk
This study looks at people and families who have changes in the DDX41 gene or similar genes that may increase the risk of cancer. By joining, you can help researchers learn more about these gene changes and how they affect health.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 month–120 years - NCT04419649RecruitingPhase 2
Elritercept for anemia in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
This trial tests elritercept, a medicine meant to improve anemia (low blood count) in adults with certain lower-risk bone marrow disorders called MDS. If you qualify, the study may help reduce the need for blood transfusions or improve anemia symptoms.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03520647RecruitingPhase 2
Haplo transplant for severe bone marrow failure using donor cells
This trial tests a stem cell transplant from a closely matched but not fully matched family donor (haploidentical), with chemotherapy after the transplant to help prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). It may help people with severe aplastic anemia, certain MDS after transformation, or PNH when other treatments have not worked or are not available.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–75 - NCT06577441RecruitingPhase 2
Adding enasidenib to usual care for higher-risk MDS with IDH2 mutation
This trial tests whether adding enasidenib (a targeted pill) to the standard chemotherapy (cedazuridine-decitabine) works better than the chemotherapy alone for people with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) whose cells have a specific change in the IDH2 gene.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT00900198Recruiting
Give cancer tissue samples to help future cancer research
This study collects tissue or other cancer-related samples to help researchers better understand cancer and develop better tests or treatments. You can join if you are being evaluated for or treated for cancer, and you agree to let your samples be used for research.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2 months+ - NCT06303193RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a kinase inhibitor drug for MDS and MDS/MPN in adults and teens
This trial tests a drug called pacritinib in people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or MDS/myeloproliferative neoplasms (MDS/MPN). The drug targets several proteins that may help control the disease, especially for those who have not responded to other treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12–120 - NCT06196203RecruitingPhase 2
Study of AK117 with Azacitidine for High-Risk MDS
This trial tests a new drug, AK117, combined with azacitidine for people newly diagnosed with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a blood disorder. The goal is to see if the combination can help improve outcomes.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT00923442Enrolling by invitation
Study of blood cancers’ biology using stored or new tissue
This trial studies how different blood cancers and early (pre-cancer) blood conditions work, using tumor/blood tissue samples. It may help researchers learn more about disease biology for future treatments, with little to no extra risk if samples come from routine care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1–120 - NCT05588154Recruiting
Donate blood and other samples to study blood cancers
This study asks healthy adults to provide blood, bone marrow (if needed), skin, saliva, and stool samples. Scientists use these samples to compare patterns related to myeloid (bone-marrow) blood cancers, which may help future research and tests.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT04068597RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing inobrodib for blood cancers that came back
This is an early-stage study of inobrodib (CCS1477) for blood cancers like lymphoma, multiple myeloma, or acute myeloid leukemia that have returned or did not respond to standard treatment. It aims to see whether the drug is safe and can help control the cancer.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03173937RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cord blood transplant for severe aplastic anemia or MDS
This trial tests a special type of cord blood transplant using lab-grown stem cells to help the new blood-forming cells “take” sooner. It’s for people with severe aplastic anemia or certain MDS cases who have not responded well to standard immune-suppressing treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–75 - NCT06419634RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combo for returning AML or MDS
This study tests a new drug (BMS-986497) alone or combined with two other medicines (azacitidine and venetoclax) for people with AML or MDS that has not responded to or returned after prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06499285RecruitingPhase 3
Study of elritercept for anemia in low-risk MDS needing transfusions
This trial tests an investigational drug called elritercept for adults with a specific type of low-risk MDS (myelodysplastic syndromes) who have anemia (low red blood cells) and need regular blood transfusions. The goal is to see if elritercept can reduce or eliminate the need for transfusions.
Columbia, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04245397RecruitingPhase 1
Test drug SX-682 with decitabine for myelodysplastic syndrome
This Phase 1 trial tests whether SX-682 given alone or with decitabine can treat myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has not responded well to prior therapy. It also studies safety and the best dose, which may help people who have limited treatment options.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting myelodysplastic syndromes studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 10 studies
- Children's National Medical Center · 3 studies
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · 3 studies
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center · 3 studies
- Georgetown University Medical Center · 2 studies
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus · 2 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 2 studies
- Maryland Oncology Hematology · 2 studies
What taking part in a myelodysplastic syndromes study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there myelodysplastic syndromes clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 30 recruiting myelodysplastic syndromes studies with a site near Washington, D.C., each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a myelodysplastic syndromes study near Washington, D.C.?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a myelodysplastic syndromes trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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