Evaluating plasma cytokines in patients with certain blood cancers treated with non-intensive chemotherapy

Single-center, Biological, Uncontrolled, Prospective Study Evaluating the Dosage of Plasma Cytokines Including the FLT3 (FMS-like Tyrosine Kinase 3) Ligand and IL6 With a View to Making a First Estimate of Their Prognostic Value on the Outcome of Patients Treated With Non-intensive Chemotherapy Such as Azacytidine for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (HR-MDS) or Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)

Observational Nantes University Hospital · NCT06439199

This study is trying to see if measuring certain proteins in the blood can help predict how well patients with specific blood cancers do when they receive two different types of chemotherapy.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
SponsorNantes University Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Nantes, Loire-Atlantique)
Trial IDNCT06439199 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the plasma cytokine profiles, specifically focusing on FLT3 ligand and IL-6, in patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (HR-MDS), or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) who are receiving non-intensive chemotherapy. Patients will be divided into two groups: one receiving Azacytidine and Venetoclax, and the other receiving Azacytidine alone. Cytokine assays will be conducted at various intervals during treatment cycles to assess their predictive value for patient outcomes. The study will follow patients for 12 months from the start of treatment.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with AML, HR-MDS, or CMML who are receiving non-intensive chemotherapy.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding of cytokine profiles that predict treatment responses and outcomes in patients with these blood cancers.

How similar studies have performed: While the study focuses on a specific patient population and treatment approach, similar studies have shown that cytokine profiles can be indicative of treatment outcomes in other cancer types.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria :

* Age \>=18 years
* AML or SMD-HR or CMML in first line or in relapse receiving a hypomethylating agent +/- another molecule or a hypomethylating agent in combination with venetoclax +/- another molecule.
* Patient having agreed to participate in the study (information note signature) and having signed the biocollection consent

Exclusion Criteria :

* No social security or any other regime
* Pregnant women or patient unable to take contraception in case of fertility
* Breastfeeding women
* Minors
* Adults under guardianship, curators or safeguard of justice

Where this trial is running

Nantes, Loire-Atlantique

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Acute Myeloid LeukemiaMyelodysplastic SyndromesChronic Myelomonocytic LeukemiaCytokineIL 6FLT3 LigandAMLCMML
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.