Clinical trials
Refractory Acute Leukemia clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory acute leukemia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 386 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06177067RecruitingPhase 1
Study of 3 drugs for young AML patients with genetic changes
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (revumenib, azacitidine, and venetoclax) for children and young adults with a hard-to-treat type of leukemia that has a specific genetic change. The goal is to see if this new mix can help when standard treatments have not worked.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT06179524RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T-19 for CD19-positive B-ALL in children and young adults
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR-T-19 for children and young adults up to age 25 whose B-ALL has returned or is not responding to standard treatments. The CAR-T cells are engineered to find and destroy leukemia cells that have the CD19 protein.
TianjinAges Up to 25 years - NCT06197672RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cells for CD4-positive AML before stem cell transplant
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy (CAR T cells) designed to target and kill leukemia cells that have a specific marker (CD4). The goal is to help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has not responded to standard treatments get ready for a stem cell transplant.
Miami, FloridaAges 12 years+ - NCT06201247RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CD123-targeted immune cell therapy for relapsed/refractory AML
This early-phase trial tests an 'off-the-shelf' immune cell treatment (CAR-NK cells) that targets a protein called CD123 on leukemia cells. It's for people with AML that has returned or hasn't responded to standard treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06222580RecruitingPhase 1
Combination of two targeted drugs for resistant FLT3-mutated AML
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs, SNDX-5613 and gilteritinib, for people whose AML has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. It is for those with an FLT3 gene mutation plus another specific genetic change like NPM1 or MLL. The study aims to see if this two-drug approach works better when used together.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–18 - NCT06287528RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T‑cell therapy with IL‑18 for returning B‑cell leukemia
This trial tests a new type of CAR T‑cell therapy that also makes an immune‑boosting protein called IL‑18. It is for people with B‑cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or not gone away after standard treatments.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 17 years+ - NCT06297941RecruitingPhase 1
Study of REM-422 for AML or high-risk MDS
This trial tests an experimental oral medication called REM-422 for people with AML (a type of blood cancer) that has not responded to treatment or has come back, or for those with high-risk MDS. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06316427RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CD7 CAR-T therapy for T-cell cancers that returned
This trial tests a new kind of immunotherapy called CD7 CAR-T therapy for people with T-cell cancers (like leukemia or lymphoma) that have come back or not responded to treatment. The CAR-T cells are made from your own immune cells or a donor's, and they are designed to find and destroy cancer cells that carry the CD7 marker.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–70 - NCT06316856RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted immune cell therapy for resistant T-cell cancers
This trial tests a new immune cell therapy (CAR T-cells) that targets CD5 found on certain T-cell cancers. It may be an option for people whose cancer has not responded to other treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–70 - NCT06343090Recruiting
Comparing two CAR T cell treatments for children and adults with B-ALL
This trial tests whether giving two types of CAR T cells (CD19 and CD22) one after the other works better than giving just one type (CD19) followed by a stem cell transplant for people whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) has come back or not gone away. The goal is to see which approach offers a better chance of long-term remission.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–70 - NCT06364423RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T-cell therapy for CD19-positive leukemias and lymphomas
This trial tests a new immune therapy that uses your own cells (CAR T-cells) to find and attack cancer cells with the CD19 protein. It is for people with certain types of leukemia or lymphoma that have not responded to other treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06372717RecruitingPhase 1
Testing APL-4098 alone or combined for AML or MDS
This trial tests a new drug called APL-4098, given alone or with another medicine, for people with certain blood cancers (AML or MDS) that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well.
Clayton, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06382168RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
DFP-10917 plus venetoclax for AML that has returned or not improved
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs, DFP-10917 and venetoclax, for people with AML that has returned or not improved after previous treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the leukemia.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06389305Recruiting
CIK cell therapy for B-cell leukemia after CAR-T failure
This trial tests CIK immune cells for children and young adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that stopped responding to CAR-T cell therapy within 6 months. The goal is to see if CIK cells can help when CAR-T cells no longer work.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–39 - NCT06399640RecruitingPhase 1
Eltanexor and Venetoclax for relapsed MDS or AML
This trial tests two oral drugs, eltanexor and venetoclax, for people with MDS or AML that came back or did not get better after prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06418776RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing treatments for AML that returns or doesn't respond
This study compares two different treatments for people whose AML did not go away with initial therapy or came back early. It aims to find which approach works better.
MoscowAges 18 years+ - 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.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06450067Recruiting
Inaticabtagene Autoleucel for Relapsed or Refractory ALL
This trial tests a personalized cell therapy for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. It may offer a new option for people who need additional treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06459024Recruiting
Master study for relapsed or hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia
This trial is for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back (relapsed) or is not responding to treatment (refractory). It tests different new treatments to find which ones work best.
AachenAges 6 years+ - NCT06472128Recruiting
New digital app for adults with acute myeloid leukemia
This study tests a digital application to help patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) during their hospital stay. It may assist with tracking symptoms, education, or communication with care teams.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–120 - NCT06484062RecruitingPhase 1
Testing cirtuvivint alone and with ASTX727 for leukemia and MDS
This trial tests a new drug called cirtuvivint, given alone or with another drug (ASTX727), for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that has come back or not responded to treatment, and for people with high-risk MDS who have not been treated before. The goal is to see if these combinations work better than current options.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06501196RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BH-30236 for leukemia and high-risk MDS
This trial tests an experimental drug, BH-30236, for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or a high-risk form of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) whose cancer has come back or stopped responding to treatment. It aims to see if the drug can help control the disease.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06536959RecruitingPhase 2
VA plus PD-1 inhibitor for relapsed AML and high-risk MDS
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—a chemotherapy-like agent called VA and a PD-1 inhibitor (which helps your immune system fight cancer)—for people with AML or high-risk MDS that has not responded to or returned after initial treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can work better than standard treatments alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory acute leukemia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 386 recruiting refractory acute leukemia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a refractory acute leukemia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a refractory acute leukemia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
- Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Refractory Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
- Refractory Leukemia
- Refractory Transformed Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Refractory B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.