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
- 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06445803RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T therapy for adults with certain blood cancers
This trial tests a type of immunotherapy called CAR-T cells that target two proteins (CD19 and CD22) on cancer cells. It may be an option for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that has come back or not responded to earlier treatments.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18 years+ - NCT04150497RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new cell therapy for CD22-positive leukemia
This trial tests UCART22, a new cell-based treatment, for people with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has the CD22 marker. It may help by attacking leukemia cells that carry CD22.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 15–50 - NCT06812104RecruitingPhase 1
A trial of KK2845 for certain blood cancers
This trial is testing a new drug, KK2845, for people with certain blood cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. It focuses on acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other blood cancers.
Kamogawa, ChibaAges 18 years+ - NCT05756777RecruitingPhase 1
Gilteritinib plus other IDH medicine for relapsed AML
This Phase 1 study tests how well gilteritinib works when combined with either ivosidenib or enasidenib in adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It targets specific genetic changes in the leukemia and may help shrink or control the cancer when standard options haven’t worked.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06158828RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Memory NK cells after transplant for high-risk AML
This trial tests whether adding special 'memory-like' natural killer (NK) cells to a stem cell transplant from a half-matched family donor can help treat high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It aims to make the transplant more effective against the leukemia.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06532058RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for relapsed or hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests an experimental drug called QHRD107 combined with other medicines for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the new combination is safe and helps control the leukemia.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06541444RecruitingEarly Phase 1
NK520 cell therapy for returning or hard-to-treat AML
This trial tests a new cell therapy called NK520 for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has not responded to standard treatments or has returned after treatment. It aims to see if this treatment is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05270200RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Azacitidine and chidamide after transplant to prevent AML relapse
This trial tests two medicines given after a bone-marrow transplant to help lower the chance of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) coming back. It is aimed at people with higher-risk AML and checks safety along with whether the medicines can help prevent relapse.
Guanzhou, GuandongAges 18–60 - NCT07470073RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Universal CAR-T cell therapy for B-cell leukemia (ages 12-75)
This trial tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy (called universal CAR-T) that targets CD19 and CD20 markers on cancer cells. It is for people aged 12 to 75 with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has not responded to standard treatments or has come back after treatment.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 12–75 - NCT07347171RecruitingPhase 1
Testing CG009301 for blood cancers that returned or didn't respond
This trial tests a new drug called CG009301 for people with blood cancers that have come back or haven't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and works against these cancers.
NanchangAges 18–75 - NCT07106749RecruitingPhase 1
CD180 car T cells for blood cancers that came back
This trial tests a new CAR T cell therapy that targets a protein called CD180 on cancer cells. It is for people with certain types of relapsed or refractory leukemia or lymphoma that has not responded to standard treatments.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06523556RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Axatilimab with or without azacitidine for advanced blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug, axatilimab, given alone or with another drug (azacitidine) for people with advanced forms of blood cancers like certain leukemias and myelofibrosis. It may help if your disease has not responded to earlier treatments or if you are starting treatment for the first time.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06366789RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for AML with FLT3 or spliceosome mutations
This trial tests a new drug called ZE46-0134 for adults with AML that has a specific gene change (FLT3 or spliceosome mutation) and hasn't been controlled by prior treatment. It aims to find the right dose and see if it can help stop the leukemia from growing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06879847Recruiting
Clinical trial of radiation and chemotherapy before stem cell transplant for hard-to-treat AML
This trial tests a combination of total body irradiation and two chemotherapy drugs (busulfan and melphalan) given before a stem cell transplant. It is for people with acute myeloid leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatment.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 14–70 - NCT07070219RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of CTD402 for T-cell leukemia or lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment called CTD402 for people with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma that has come back or not responded to other treatments. It looks at whether adding a donor stem cell transplant after CTD402 can help control the disease.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT02074839RecruitingPhase 1
Oral AG-120 for advanced blood cancers with an IDH1 mutation
This Phase 1 study tests an oral medicine called AG-120 in adults with advanced blood cancers that have a specific IDH1 mutation. It also looks at safety and how the treatment works, with frequent blood, urine, and bone marrow samples.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07500753Recruiting
Study of a conditioning regimen for older adults with hard-to-treat leukemia or MDS
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (Clad-LABU) to prepare older patients for a stem cell transplant. It is for people aged 50 or older with relapsed or refractory AML or high-risk MDS.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 50 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.