Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Comparing high and low intensity therapies for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia

Official title: A Prospective Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial on the Treatment of Patients With Refractory or Early Relapses of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Run by National Research Center for Hematology, Russia · NCT06418776 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether high-intensity or low-intensity therapies work better for adults with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia who are getting ready for a stem cell transplant.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment198 (estimated)
SponsorNational Research Center for Hematology, Russia
Research network
Locations1 site (Moscow)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1, 2024
Main results expectedApril 2027
Study endsMay 2029
Registry record updatedMay 17, 2024
Trial IDNCT06418776 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with primary refractory AML or early relapsed AML.

Probably not a fit

Patients with late relapsed AML or those who have previously undergone allogeneic stem cell transplantation 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 clinical trial evaluates the efficacy and toxicity of high versus low intensity therapy options in patients with refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or early relapses of AML who are scheduled for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The study aims to determine which treatment approach yields better outcomes for these patients. Participants must be at least 18 years old and provide informed consent to join the trial.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options and outcomes for patients with relapsed or refractory AML.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in evaluating treatment intensities for AML, but this specific approach is being tested in a pragmatic setting, making it a novel contribution.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years;
* Primary refractory AML;
* Early relapsed AML;
* A signed informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Late relapsed AML;
* Isolated extramedullary relapse;
* MRD relapse without development of bone marrow relapse of AML;
* Acute promyelocytic leukemia;
* Previous refractoriness or loss of response during ongoing venetoclax therapy;
* Previous alloHSCT;
* Pregnancy and/or lactation period;
* Refusal of patients with preserved reproductive potential to use highly effective methods of contraception during the period of participation in the study;
* Lack of signed informed consent to participate in the study;
* Failure of the subject to follow the study protocol;
* Participation in any other clinical trial;
* Uncontrolled infectious complications;
* ECOG ≥ 3;
* History of other malignancies within the past 3 years, excluding squamous cell and basal cell skin cancers, carcinoma in situ of the cervix, breast, or other non-invasive malignancies, which, in the opinion of the investigator, are considered adequately treated and have a minimal risk of recurrence within 3 years;
* Chronic kidney disease with GFR ≤ 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 (according to the CKD-EPI Creatinine Equation);
* Severe cardiac pathology:

  1. uncontrolled arterial hypertension;
  2. stable angina III-IV functional classes;
  3. unstable angina and/or myocardial infarction less than 6 months before inclusion in the study;
  4. heart failure stages IIb-III, NYHA functional classes III-IV
  5. uncontrolled cardiac rhythm disturbances (≥ 2 grade CTCAE 5.0) or clinically significant ECG abnormalities.
* Cirrhosis classes B-C according to the Child-Pugh classification
* Increased liver function tests above the following values:

  1. Total bilirubin \> 1,5 above the normal range;
  2. AST, ALT \> 10 above the normal range.
* Major surgical interventions underwent less than 14 days before inclusion in the study.

Where it's running

  • National Research Center for Hematology
    Moscow, Russia
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.