Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Assessing the effectiveness of venetoclax and azacitidine for treating acute myeloid leukemia in adults

Official title: Effectiveness and Safety of Venetoclax in Combination With Azacitidine in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Real Life Clinical Practice

Run by AbbVie · NCT05587049 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a combination of venetoclax tablets and azacitidine injections can help adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia feel better and improve their treatment outcomes.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment70 (estimated)
SponsorAbbVie
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations8 sites (Medellín, Antioquia and 7 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 30, 2023
Main results expectedNovember 2026
Study endsNovember 2026
Registry record updatedAugust 26, 2026
Trial IDNCT05587049 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with a new diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have received prior treatment for AML or are participating in another interventional clinical trial may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of venetoclax tablets combined with azacitidine injections in treating adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in Colombia. Participants will receive these medications as prescribed by their doctors, following local guidelines. The study aims to enroll around 70 participants and will monitor their disease state over approximately 36 months. There is no additional burden on participants, as all visits will coincide with routine care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment combination could improve outcomes for patients with acute myeloid leukemia who are not candidates for intensive chemotherapy.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that the combination of venetoclax and azacitidine is effective in treating acute myeloid leukemia, indicating a promising approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) defined as participants that have histological confirmation of AML (de novo, secondary) by World Health Organization (WHO) criteria, and have not received any prior treatment for AML.
* Ineligible to intensive chemotherapy due to \>=75 years of age; or \>=18 to 74 years who have comorbidities that preclude use of intensive induction chemotherapy.
* Participants starting treatment with venetoclax in combination with azacytidine treated according to the Colombia label and who are not completed the first cycle (Cycle 28 days).

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Participating in an interventional clinical trial within 30 days prior to Venetoclax treatment initiation.

Where it's running

  • Fundacion Santa Fe De Bogota /ID# 248563
    Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia
    Recruiting
  • Clinica del Country /ID# 248430
    Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe /ID# 248569
    Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
    Active not recruiting
  • Hospital Alma Mater de Antioquia /ID# 248562
    Medellin, Bogota D.C., Colombia
    Active not recruiting
  • Sociedad de Oncologia y Hematologia del Cesar /ID# 248615
    Valledupar, Cesar Department, Colombia
    Completed
  • Coorp Hosp Juan Ciudad Sede Hospital Universitario Mayor Mederi /ID# 248570
    Bogota DC, Cundinamarca, Colombia
    Active not recruiting
Show 2 more locations
  • FOSCAL International /ID# 287252
    Floridablanca, Santander Department, Colombia
    Active not recruiting
  • Fundacion Valle Del Lili /ID# 248294
    Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia
    Active not recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.