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
- NCT06928662RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemo, radiation, and donor stem cell transplant for high-risk blood cancers
This trial tests a strong chemotherapy and radiation combo followed by a donor stem cell transplant for people with aggressive blood cancers (like AML or MDS) that haven't responded to earlier treatments or came back. It aims to help prevent the cancer from returning.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06950034RecruitingPhase 1
Testing STX-0712 for advanced CMML or AML
This early-phase study tests a new drug called STX-0712 for people with certain types of blood cancers (CMML or AML) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help shrink or control the cancer.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07011004RecruitingPhase 1
NK cells plus atezolizumab for acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests combining natural killer (NK) immune cells with an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that didn't respond to or came back after prior treatments. It aims to see if this combination can help the body fight the leukemia.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18–70 - NCT07014449RecruitingPhase 1
WBC100 capsule for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests an experimental capsule called WBC100 for people whose leukemia has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and if it can help control the disease.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07070323RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nanobody CD5-CAR T cells for T-cell cancers
This trial tests a new treatment using your own or a donor's immune cells to fight certain T-cell cancers that haven't responded to standard therapies. It may help people who have few other options left.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–70 - NCT07078929RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for children with relapsed or refractory ALL
This trial tests a new type of immune therapy called CAR T-cells (engineered to find and attack a protein called CD19 on leukemia cells) for children whose acute lymphoblastic leukemia has come back or hasn't responded to usual treatments. The goal is to see if these special cells can safely help control the disease.
Bangkok, BangkoknoiAges 1–18 - NCT07198867RecruitingPhase 1
A-CAR028 for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new cell therapy called A-CAR028 for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses your own immune cells to fight the cancer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07256210RecruitingPhase 2
Donor NK cells to prevent leukemia return after stem cell transplant
This trial tests whether giving donor natural killer (NK) cells after a stem cell transplant can help prevent leukemia from coming back. It is for people aged 14-25 with certain hard-to-treat leukemias who are already getting a stem cell transplant from a related donor.
MoscowAges 1 month–25 years - NCT07258043Recruiting
Lower-dose chemotherapy for frail adults with leukemia
This trial tests whether a personalized, lower-dose chemotherapy plan can help adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who are frail or have other health problems. It aims to improve survival by adjusting the dose to what each person can handle.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07263906RecruitingPhase 1
LILRA6 car-t therapy for resistant or relapsed aml
This early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy (CAR-T) that targets a protein called LILRA6 on leukemia cells. It's designed for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04050280RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an antibody drug for relapsed or hard-to-treat AML
This trial studies a drug called CLAG-GO (an antibody with chemotherapy drugs attached) in adults with AML that has come back or did not respond to treatment. It aims to improve outcomes for people whose leukemia is persistent, relapsed, or refractory.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07565220RecruitingPhase 1
Thiotepa-based stem cell transplant for blood cancers
This trial tests a new chemotherapy preparation (using thiotepa) before a stem cell transplant from a matched donor to treat blood cancers like leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. The goal is to improve survival while reducing severe side effects.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07356154RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of revumenib and mezigdomide for leukemia
This trial tests two experimental drugs, revumenib and mezigdomide, for people with acute leukemia that has certain genetic changes (NPM1, KMT2A, or NUP98) and has come back or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the leukemia.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07361029RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for adults with returning B-cell leukemia
This trial tests whether specially designed immune cells (CAR T cells) that target CD19 can help adults whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia has not responded to standard treatments or has returned. The cells are made from your own blood and given back to you after a short chemotherapy preparation.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18–75 - NCT00801489RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for AML or high-risk MDS using combination chemo
This trial tests a combination treatment (chemo drugs plus a growth-factor medicine) for people newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or certain high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). It may help by targeting cancer cells in the blood and bone marrow and improving remission chances.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT01371630RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Inotuzumab plus chemotherapy for certain types of childhood-like leukemia
This early-phase trial studies how well a targeted drug (inotuzumab ozogamicin) combined with chemotherapy treats acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It may help people with newly diagnosed ALL who may not tolerate standard intensive chemotherapy, especially older adults.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02115295RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax plus chemotherapy for AML, high-risk MDS, or blast CML
This trial tests a combination treatment (venetoclax plus several chemotherapy medicines) for people with AML, high-risk MDS, or CML that has progressed into a blast phase. It may help by killing leukemia-like blood cells and improving disease control.
Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT02727803RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized natural killer cell therapy for blood cancers
This trial tests a customized immune-cell treatment (NK cells) for certain blood cancers to try to control or eliminate cancer cells. You may qualify if your cancer has come back, did not fully respond, or has higher risk features.
Houston, TexasAges 15–80 - NCT03314974RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell transplant study for blood cancers
This Phase 2 study tests a strong (myeloablative) stem cell transplant using donor stem cells (allogeneic transplant) for certain blood and bone marrow cancers. The goal is to see how well this approach works and whether it can improve outcomes for people who need transplant-level treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 60 years - NCT03263572RecruitingPhase 2
Study medicines for Philadelphia-positive ALL or relapsed leukemia
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination of medicines to treat Philadelphia chromosome–positive (Ph-positive) or BCR-ABL–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), including cases that have come back or did not respond. It may help by targeting specific leukemia signals while also aiming to improve disease control.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07471789RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CART84 therapy for AML and T-ALL leukemia
This trial tests a new treatment called CART84 (GYA01) for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. CART84 uses specially engineered immune cells to target and destroy leukemia cells that have a protein called CD84 on their surface.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07347418RecruitingPhase 1
CD64 CAR T cell therapy for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a type of immunotherapy called CAR T cells that target a protein called CD64 on leukemia cells. It is for adults with AML that has come back or not responded to treatment, including venetoclax.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07513129RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combination for relapsed T-cell blood cancer in teens and young adults
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (venetoclax, dexamethasone, bortezomib, and daratumumab) to treat T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help patients aged 12–30 achieve remission.
Houston, TexasAges 12–30 - NCT07523555RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Dual-Target CAR-T Cells for Blood Cancers That Haven't Responded to Treatment
This study tests a new type of cell therapy called CAR-T cells that are designed to target two different proteins on cancer cells. These cells are made from your own immune cells, trained in the lab, and then put back into your body to fight blood cancers that have come back or stopped responding to previous treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75
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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.