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 378 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07838714RecruitingPhase 1
Cord blood CAR-T cells for relapsed B-cell leukemia
This trial tests a new type of personalized cell therapy using your own immune cells (called CAR-T cells) that are designed to find and attack leukemia cells that have certain markers (CD19 and CD22). It is for people whose leukemia has returned or not responded to standard treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03676504RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T cell therapy for relapsed CD19 blood cancers
This trial tests a type of personalized immune treatment (CD19 CAR T cells made from your T cells) for adults (and children with ALL) whose CD19-positive blood cancer has come back or didn’t respond. It may help your immune system recognize and attack cancer cells that still have CD19.
HeidelbergAges 3 years+ - NCT07771803RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Soursop tea study for advanced blood cancer
This study tests whether drinking soursop tea can help people with advanced acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or multiple myeloma (MM) when other treatments have stopped working. It aims to see if the tea is safe and can reduce signs of the disease.
Camden, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05476770RecruitingPhase 1
Tagraxofusp for children with CD123-positive leukemia
This study tests tagraxofusp, a medicine that targets a marker called CD123 on cancer cells, in children and young adults whose leukemia or lymphoma has come back or is resistant to treatment. It may help by shrinking the cancer and improving disease control after standard therapies have not worked.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–21 - NCT05305859RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax, chidamide, and azacitidine for hard-to-treat AML
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding three medicines—venetoclax, chidamide, and azacitidine—can help adults whose AML has come back or did not respond to treatment. It may help shrink or control the leukemia and improve outcomes for people who fit the study’s health and lab requirements.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT04049539RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Vyxeos for AML that stays after initial chemotherapy
This trial tests whether Vyxeos (a type of chemotherapy) can treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that did not fully go away after standard induction (“7+3”) chemotherapy. It targets people whose leukemia is still present in the bone marrow and need a stronger “re-induction” treatment.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07566377RecruitingPhase 2
Cord Blood Transplant for Children and Young Adults With Blood Cancer
This study tests whether using cord blood stem cells (collected from umbilical cords after birth) can help treat high-risk blood cancers in children and young adults when a matched donor is not quickly available. Cord blood transplants may help prevent cancer from coming back.
New York, New YorkAges Up to 26 years - NCT05549661RecruitingPhase 1
Onvansertib for hard-to-treat CMML and MDS/MPN
This Phase 1 study tests onvansertib to see if it can help people with repeat or treatment-resistant chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) and MDS/MPN overlap. It also studies side effects and gathers blood/bone marrow samples to better understand how the treatment works.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04169737RecruitingPhase 2
Acalabrutinib and venetoclax for high-risk CLL or SLL
This trial tests whether acalabrutinib and venetoclax (with or without early obinutuzumab) can control chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). It is mainly for people whose disease is high-risk, has come back, or did not respond to earlier treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02390752RecruitingPhase 1
Early drug study for children and young adults with hard-to-treat cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests pexidartinib (TURALIO) to see how safe it is and how well it works against refractory (hard-to-treat) leukemias and solid tumors, including tumors seen with NF1 and MPNST. It mainly helps researchers learn the best way to dose the medication and gather early signals of benefit.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–35 - NCT07668557RecruitingPhase 1
CLL1-CD33 CAR-T cells for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-T) designed to find and kill leukemia cells that carry two specific markers (CLL-1 and CD33). It is for adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has come back or is not responding to standard treatments.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT06101381RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Car-T cell therapy for relapsed or refractory leukemia and lymphoma
This trial tests whether a new immune therapy (CAR-T cells) can treat certain types of blood cancers that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. It aims to help people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma or acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that hasn't been controlled by other therapies.
Campinas, São PauloAges 3–70 - NCT06722638Recruiting
Virtual reality for lumbar punctures in leukemia
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a lumbar puncture (a spinal tap) can help children feel less pain and anxiety. It is for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoma who are in the maintenance phase of treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7 years+ - NCT06762132RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CD33 car-t cell therapy for returning or hard-to-treat aml
This trial tests a personalized cell therapy called CD33 CAR-T for people whose acute myeloid leukemia has come back or isn't responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it's safe and can help eliminate leukemia cells that carry the CD33 protein.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07464951RecruitingPhase 1
CART123 cells with or without ruxolitinib for AML
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CART123) alone or with a drug called ruxolitinib for children and young adults with AML that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help destroy leukemia cells.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–29 years - NCT07384715RecruitingPhase 1
GEN3018 for AML or high-risk MDS
This trial tests a new drug called GEN3018 for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT07144020RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Donor CAR-T cells for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new treatment using your donor's immune cells that are engineered to find and attack cancer cells with a specific marker called CD117. It's for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06994676RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CBX-250 for advanced myeloid leukemias
This study tests an experimental drug, CBX-250, for people with certain advanced blood cancers (like AML) that have not responded to standard treatments or have returned. The drug works only for people who have a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01). The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06769490RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib and Quizartinib combination for AML
This trial tests two targeted drugs, ziftomenib and quizartinib, together for people with a certain type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination helps.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06326008RecruitingPhase 1
Donor immune cell therapy for leukemia that returned after treatment
This trial tests a two-step approach using donor immune cells to treat children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. First, a donor's CD19-targeted cells are given to bridge to a stem cell transplant, followed by CD22-targeted cells to prevent relapse.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–18 - NCT06285890RecruitingPhase 1
HC-7366 study for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new drug called HC-7366 for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. It aims to see if this drug is safe and helpful when standard options are no longer working.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06234904RecruitingPhase 1
IBR733 cell therapy for acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests a new cell treatment called IBR733 for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and helps fight the leukemia.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–74 - NCT06207123RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combo for T-cell leukemia or lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (LP-118, ponatinib, vincristine, and dexamethasone) for people with T-cell leukemia or lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT02508038RecruitingPhase 1
Test CD19+ depleted donor transplant for hard childhood cancers
This Phase 1 study tests a special type of half-matched (haploidentical) stem cell transplant plus medicines, aiming to reduce cancer relapse after transplant. It may help children and teens with certain leukemia/lymphoma or specific solid tumors who do not have a fully matched donor or whose best options are limited.
Madison, WisconsinAges 7 months–21 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory acute leukemia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 378 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.