Clinical trials
Refractory Leukemia clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory leukemia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 236 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05292664RecruitingPhase 1
Venetoclax trial for high-risk blood cancers in young patients
This Phase 1 study tests venetoclax to treat certain high-risk blood cancers in children, teens, or young adults. It is designed to see if the drug can work safely for patients whose disease has returned or did not respond to prior treatment.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 1–40 - NCT03418038RecruitingPhase 2
Vitamin C with chemotherapy for certain relapsed blood cancers
This Phase 2 trial tests whether intravenous vitamin C (ascorbic acid) added to chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with certain relapsed or treatment-resistant lymphomas or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). It may help by boosting chemotherapy’s effectiveness and/or changing how the cancer responds.
Mankato, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07306832RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IV Pivekimab Sunirine for Children with Relapsed AML
This study tests an experimental IV drug called pivekimab sunirine for children whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to previous treatments. The drug targets a specific marker on leukemia cells (CD123) to try to kill them.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6 months–17 years - NCT07604064RecruitingPhase 2
IDH1 Inhibitor Treatment for Relapsed or Refractory Blood Cancer
This trial tests a drug called olutasidenib in Japanese patients with acute myeloid leukemia (a serious blood cancer) that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatment. The drug targets a specific genetic change (IDH1 mutation) that some leukemia cells have, and may help patients whose cancer is difficult to treat.
Tokyo and Other Japanese CitiesAges 18 years+ - NCT03986034RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax study in relapsed CLL using early tumor tracking
This trial tests how well venetoclax (a targeted pill for CLL) works in people whose CLL has come back or hasn’t responded. It also closely tracks early changes in the CLL cells to better understand what happens during treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT05580601RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy trial for children with relapsed or stubborn AML
This Phase 1/2 trial tests a lab-made immune-cell treatment (NK cells) for children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or did not respond to treatment. It aims to help the immune system attack leukemia cells in the bone marrow, especially when standard treatments have not worked.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2 years+ - NCT06651229RecruitingPhase 1
Study of JNJ-90189892 for blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug, JNJ-90189892, for people with certain types of blood cancers (acute myeloid leukemia or higher-risk myelodysplastic neoplasms) that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
ConcordAges 18 years+ - NCT06730256RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cell therapy for hard-to-treat multiple myeloma and plasma cell leukemia
This study tests a new cell therapy called CT0596 for people with multiple myeloma or plasma cell leukemia that is not responding to standard treatments or has come back. The therapy uses your own immune cells that are modified to fight the cancer.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT05504772Recruiting
Personalized genetic testing for children with cancer
This trial studies how personalized (tailored) genetic testing can help guide care for children with cancer. It may help match treatment choices to each child’s genetic risk, and it includes optional return of germline (inherited) test results.
AdelaideAges birth–25 years - 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+ - NCT04260022RecruitingPhase 1
Drug study for hard-to-treat CML or Ph+ ALL
This Phase 1 study tests HQP1351 for people with CML or Ph+ ALL that has not responded well to standard targeted pills (TKIs), or those who could not tolerate them. It’s designed to see whether the treatment can work and how safe it is for this difficult-to-treat group.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06419634RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combo for returning AML or MDS
This study tests a new drug (BMS-986497) alone or combined with two other medicines (azacitidine and venetoclax) for people with AML or MDS that has not responded to or returned after prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06450067Recruiting
Inaticabtagene Autoleucel for Relapsed or Refractory ALL
This trial tests a personalized cell therapy for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. It may offer a new option for people who need additional treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT07342478RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two BTK inhibitors for CLL/SLL after prior treatment
This study compares two oral targeted therapies, rocbrutinib and pirtobrutinib, for people with CLL or SLL whose disease has come back or stopped responding after treatment with a covalent BTK inhibitor (like ibrutinib). The goal is to see which drug works better and has fewer side effects.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06265545Recruiting
Study for relapsed or hard-to-treat AML
This trial tests new treatment options for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has either not responded to standard therapy or returned. It aims to find better ways to help those who need new options.
TianjinAges Any age - NCT06737523RecruitingPhase 1
A new combination therapy for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a three-drug combination for patients whose AML has returned or not responded to prior treatment. It aims to see if adding a new drug (Chiglitazar) to standard treatments (Venetoclax and Azacitidine) can help control the leukemia.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT05959694RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug TQB3909 for CLL/SLL that keeps coming back
This trial tests TQB3909 tablets in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has returned or did not respond to prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink the cancer or improve control of the disease.
Anqing, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT04243785RecruitingPhase 1
Testing BTX-A51 for hard-to-treat AML or high-risk MDS
This Phase 1 study tests BTX-A51 in adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It’s designed to see if the treatment can be given safely and to learn how it works in people whose standard treatments have not helped or are no longer an option.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory leukemia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 236 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.