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
- NCT07566585RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of BSB-2002 for relapsed or refractory AML with NPM1 mutation
This is a Phase 1 trial testing a new drug called BSB-2002 in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. The drug is designed specifically for patients whose cancer cells have a particular genetic change (NPM1 mutation) and may help control the cancer by activating the immune system.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07623616RecruitingPhase 2
Ziftomenib for relapsed AML with NPM1 mutation
This trial tests a new drug called ziftomenib in patients whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or stopped responding to treatment and has a specific genetic change called an NPM1 mutation. The drug targets a protein called menin that may help cancer cells grow, and researchers hope it could help patients who have run out of standard treatment options.
ChibaAges 18 years+ - NCT07661095RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CRD3874-SI for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new drug, CRD3874-SI, for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this drug can help control the leukemia.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT05648019RecruitingPhase 2
CD19 CAR T-cell therapy for tough B-cell blood cancers
This Phase 2 study tests a one-time CAR T-cell treatment aimed at CD19, a target found on many B-cell leukemias and lymphomas. It’s for people whose disease has come back or hasn’t responded to prior treatments, or who can’t have a stem cell transplant.
SingaporeAges birth–70 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT04811560RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a targeted medicine for certain relapsed leukemia
This Phase 1/2 trial tests bleximenib, a targeted medicine, for people whose acute leukemia has specific gene changes and has come back or does not respond to treatment. It may help by attacking these leukemia-specific targets when other treatment options have run out.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 2 years+ - NCT03104491RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Inotuzumab after transplant for CD22-positive leukemia
This trial studies inotuzumab ozogamicin, a leukemia-targeting medicine, given after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. It’s for people with CD22-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to help prevent relapse and improve outcomes after transplant.
Westwood, KansasAges 16–75 - NCT05535855RecruitingPhase 1
UCD19 CAR T for adult ALL with MRD in remission
This early-phase study tests a personalized immune-cell treatment (CAR T) for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who still have tiny amounts of cancer detectable by a special test called MRD. It aims to improve outcomes for people who are in first remission but not completely “cancer-free” by MRD testing.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05748197RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ADCLEC.syn1 for relapsed or resistant AML
This Phase 1 study tests ADCLEC.syn1, a new treatment made from a patient’s immune cells, in adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see how safe it is and how well it may work, especially after standard treatments have not helped.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06427330RecruitingPhase 2
Low-Dose Inotuzumab After Transplant to Prevent Leukemia Relapse
This trial tests whether a low dose of a targeted drug called inotuzumab ozogamicin, given after a stem cell transplant, can help prevent acute lymphoblastic leukemia from coming back. It is for people who have already had a transplant and are at high risk for relapse.
TianjinAges 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+ - 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+
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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.