Clinical trials
Refractory Leukemia clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory leukemia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 239 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06712810RecruitingPhase 1
Q702 for blood cancers and histiocytic disorders
This study tests an experimental pill called Q702 for people with certain blood cancers and related disorders (like histiocytoses, myelofibrosis, and lymphomas) that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if Q702 is safe and effective.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07061951RecruitingPhase 2
Mirdametinib for relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL
This trial tests a drug called mirdametinib for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor and a BCL2 inhibitor. The goal is to see if mirdametinib can help shrink the cancer or slow its growth.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 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+ - 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 - NCT07439211RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug combo for acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests a new drug, eganelisib, combined with azacitidine and venetoclax for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It's for people whose AML has come back or hasn't responded to treatment, or for those with a high-risk type who haven't been treated yet.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–90 - NCT06871410RecruitingPhase 1
Engineered immune cells for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy called CD83 CAR T cells for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. These cells are designed to find and attack the leukemia cells while sparing healthy cells.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT06125652RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Anti-Tim-3/CD123 CAR T-cell therapy for resistant AML
This study tests a special immune cell therapy (CAR T-cells) that targets two proteins on leukemia cells. It is for people whose AML has returned or not responded to standard treatments.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT06397027RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib, venetoclax, and azacitidine for pediatric leukemia
This trial tests a new drug combination (ziftomenib, venetoclax, and azacitidine) in children and young adults with acute leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. It may help if your child's leukemia has certain genetic changes (like KMT2A, NPM1, or NUP98).
Houston, TexasAges 2–21 - NCT05870995RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus targeted conditioning for hard-to-treat AML
This trial studies a specific chemotherapy plan (called sequential CLAG-Ven) with a gentler “conditioning” treatment before a transplant or donor-based therapy. It may help people with refractory or quickly relapsing acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have a suitable family or matched donor and can meet certain organ function and infection rules.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 16–65 - NCT04047641RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Quizartinib with chemotherapy for new or returning leukemia
This trial tests a combination of anti-leukemia drugs (including quizartinib) together with chemotherapy for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare mixed-type leukemia, or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It may help by trying to better control cancer in people whose disease is newly diagnosed or has returned/not responded to prior treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05105152RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for kids with CD33 AML that came back
This Phase 1 study tests a type of lab-made immune cell therapy (CAR T cells) made from your T cells to treat AML that has relapsed or not responded, as long as the cancer shows a marker called CD33. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help control AML after it returns or resists standard therapy.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 30 years - 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 - NCT06609928RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for children with relapsed AML that has FOLR1
This trial tests a special immune cell treatment (CAR T cells) that target a protein called FOLR1 found on some AML cells. It is for children aged 6 or younger whose leukemia has come back or not responded to treatment.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 6 years - NCT04315324RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug OBI-3424 for relapsed T-cell blood cancer
This trial tests OBI-3424, an investigational medicine, in adults and children with relapsed or hard-to-treat T-cell acute leukemia or certain T-cell lymphoma. It may help by shrinking cancer when standard treatments have not worked.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 years+ - NCT05046444Recruiting
Testing tricky blood cancer diagnoses with advanced DNA sequencing
This study uses advanced DNA sequencing to figure out unclear or unusual blood (hematologic) conditions when standard tests are not enough. It may help your care team reach a more accurate diagnosis by better understanding what’s driving your illness.
MunichAges 18–99 - NCT03629171RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax plus chemo to treat certain AML types
This trial tests a combination of venetoclax with liposome chemotherapy (daunorubicin and cytarabine) for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that is back after treatment or not responding, and for some newly diagnosed cases. It aims to shrink leukemia and help more people achieve remission.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04941716RecruitingPhase 2
Acalabrutinib plus venetoclax for hard-to-treat CLL/SLL
This Phase 2 trial studies whether combining acalabrutinib and venetoclax can shrink or control chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by attacking the cancer using two different medicines together.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT03850574RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tuspetinib for relapsed or hard-to-treat AML
This early-phase study tests tuspetinib in people with AML that has come back or did not respond to treatment. The goal is to learn whether it is safe and tolerable, how the drug behaves in the body, and whether it shows signs of benefit.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT03683433RecruitingPhase 2
Enasidenib plus azacitidine for IDH2-mutated AML
This trial studies the combination of enasidenib and azacitidine in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has an IDH2 gene mutation. It may help control the leukemia when prior treatments didn’t work or the disease came back.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory leukemia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 239 recruiting refractory 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 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 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 Transformed Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Refractory B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
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.