Phase 4 Leukaemia Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with a specific type of blood cancer called AML (but not the subtype known as Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia, and not a type with a FLT3 gene mutation), confirmed through laboratory testing
- People whose AML is currently in remission (cancer not detectable) after completing induction and consolidation treatment, as determined by their treating doctor
- People in their first remission whose AML is considered intermediate or high risk, or who still have detectable disease markers, or who cleared disease slowly — or people in their second or later remission with any eligible AML subtype
- People whose doctors (treating or transplant physician) consider them medically suitable for a stem cell transplant from a donor, or who score 5 or less on a standard medical fitness scale for transplant
- People aged 18 years or older
- People who enrol within 4 months of finishing their cancer treatment
- People who have at least one identified social or life circumstance that may create challenges, such as financial difficulties, lack of a carer, difficulty understanding medical information, living in a rural area, limited access to healthcare, lack of a suitable stem cell donor, or substance use issues
- People whose kidneys, liver, and other organs are functioning at an adequate level based on specific blood test results (confirm with trial site for exact values)
- People with a functional status score of 0, 1, 2, or 3 on a standard scale used to measure how much a person's daily activities are affected by their illness
- People who are able to swallow and take oral (by mouth) medications
- People who do not have a condition that significantly prevents the body from absorbing oral medications
- Women who could become pregnant must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for at least 6 months after the last dose
- Men must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for at least 3 months after the last dose
- People who are willing and able to give written informed consent to participate
Who may not be able to join:
- People whose AML has a FLT3 gene mutation (either ITD or TKD type)
- People with active, uncontrolled cancer involvement in the brain or spinal cord
- People who have had a known allergic or hypersensitivity reaction to a medicine called azacitidine or any of its ingredients
- People who have had a stem cell transplant within the 3 months before starting the study treatment
- People with an active, uncontrolled illness or infection
- People who have previously been treated with oral azacitidine
- Women who are pregnant, or who plan to become pregnant or donate eggs during the study or for 6 months after their last dose
- Men who plan to donate sperm during the study or within 3 months after their last dose
- People currently receiving treatment for another cancer (except for certain easily removable skin cancers)
- People with a medical, psychological, or social condition that, in the trial doctor's opinion, could increase risk or make it difficult to follow the study requirements
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Keri Maher, DO, Virginia Commonwealth University
Phone: 804-628-6430
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Rate of completion of at least 4 cycles an oral maintenance strategy for transplant eligible AML patients in CR who are medically underserved or have a disadvantage in the CDC SDOH domains
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 20 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.