Combining APG-2575 with Azacitidine for treating Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Official title: A Global, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Phase 3 Pivotal Registrational Clinical Study of APG-2575 (Lisaftoclax) Combined With Azacitidine in Elderly Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (GLORA-3)
Run by Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. · NCT06389292 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a new treatment combining APG-2575 with azacitidine can help people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia who can't have standard chemotherapy feel better compared to a placebo with azacitidine.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 486 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 6 sites (Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality and 5 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 11, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 25, 2028 |
| Study ends | March 26, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | November 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06389292 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with newly diagnosed AML who are ineligible for standard induction chemotherapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia or those with active infections requiring systemic treatment 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 pivotal phase III study evaluates the efficacy of APG-2575 (Lisaftoclax) in combination with azacitidine compared to a placebo with azacitidine in patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not eligible for standard chemotherapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the investigational treatment or the control. The study aims to determine if this combination can improve outcomes for patients who have limited treatment options due to their condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with acute myeloid leukemia who cannot undergo standard chemotherapy.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in combining novel agents with azacitidine for AML, but this specific combination is being evaluated for the first time in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients must have newly diagnosed AML that meets the criteria for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and ineligible for standard chemotherapy. 2. Life expectancy of ≥3 months. 3. Be able to accept oral administration. 4. Patients aged ≥70 years with ECOG score of 0-2, or those aged≥18 years and \<70 years with ECOG score of 0-3. 5. Adequate kidney function. 6. White blood cell ≤ 30×10\^9/L. 7. Adequate liver function. 8. Men, women with childbearing potential, and their partners voluntarily use contraception that researchers consider effective. 9. Be able to understand and voluntarily sign written informed consent. 10. Patients must be willing and able to complete study procedures and follow-up examinations. Exclusion Criteria: 1. The patient was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia or AML BCR-ABL1 positive. 2. Active leukemic infiltration of the central nervous system. 3. Active infection that is uncontrolled and requires systemic treatment. 4. Use of strong inducers of CYP3A4 within 7 days prior to the first dose of the investigational drug, and/or use of moderate to strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 within 7 days or 3-5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of the investigational drug. 5. Previous treatment for hematologic disorders. 6. Patients who has a cardiovascular disability status of New York Heart Association Class \> 2. 7. Patients have malabsorption syndrome or other conditions that cannot be administered through the gastrointestinal tract or affect drug absorption. 8. Patients had a history of other malignancies prior to study initiation. 9. Any other circumstances or conditions, at the discretion of the investigator, make the patient unsuitable to participate in the study.
Where it's running
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Hematology Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China Recruiting -
The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting -
Moscow Multidisciplinary Clinical Center "Kommunarka"
Moscow, Russia Recruiting -
Botkin Moscow Multidisciplinary Research and Clinical Center
Moscow, Russia Recruiting -
Russian Research Institute of Hematology and Transfusiology of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency
Saint Petersburg, Russia Recruiting -
Leningrad Regional Clinical Hospital
Saint Petersburg, Russia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jianxiang Wang, M.D. — Hematology Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Study coordinator: Yifan Zhai, M.D., Ph.D.
- Email: yzhai@ascentage.com
- Phone: +86-20-28068501
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.