Clinical trial Recruiting at 27 sites Observational Ages 60 and up

Observational study of older patients with acute myeloid leukemia receiving intensive treatment

Official title: Epidemiological Study of a Prospective Cohort of Patients Aged 60 and Over Managed for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Receiving Intensive Induction Therapy

Run by French Innovative Leukemia Organisation · NCT06891144 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at older patients with acute myeloid leukemia to see how well intensive treatment works for them and what factors might affect their recovery and survival.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages60 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorFrench Innovative Leukemia Organisation
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations27 sites (Angers and 26 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 6, 2015
Main results expectedJanuary 6, 2030
Study endsJanuary 6, 2031
Registry record updatedMarch 24, 2025
Trial IDNCT06891144 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 60 and over with untreated de novo or secondary AML who are suitable for intensive treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients with acute myeloid leukemia type 3 or those with severe uncontrolled infections or psychiatric disorders 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 observational epidemiological study focuses on patients aged 60 and over who are diagnosed with de novo or secondary acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and are eligible for intensive induction therapy. The study aims to gather data on the clinical and biological characteristics of these patients and correlate these factors with their treatment outcomes. Given the increasing incidence of AML with age, particularly after 50, the study seeks to understand the effectiveness of intensive chemotherapy in achieving complete remission and the long-term survival rates in this demographic. The research will involve collecting data from multiple centers to provide a comprehensive overview of this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of AML in older patients and improve treatment strategies, potentially leading to better outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on AML treatment in older populations, this specific observational approach focusing on epidemiological characteristics is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 60 and over
* Patients with previously untreated de novo or secondary AML
* Patients suitable for standard intensive treatment
* Patients who have read the information document and agreed to the collection of data concerning them (signature of informed consent).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with AML 3
* Patients with severe, uncontrolled infection at the time of inclusion
* Patients with psychiatric or social disorders that will prevent compliance with the protocol
* Patients without health insurance (affiliation to a social security scheme)

Where it's running

  • Angers CHU
    Angers, France
    Recruiting
  • Annecy CH
    Annecy, France
    Recruiting
  • Avignon CH
    Avignon, France
    Recruiting
  • Bayonne CH
    Bayonne, France
    Recruiting
  • Besançon CHU
    Besançon, France
    Recruiting
  • Brest CHU
    Brest, France
    Recruiting
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  • CHU Estaing
    Clermont-Ferrand, France
    Recruiting
  • Colmar CH
    Colmar, France
    Recruiting
  • Grenoble CHU
    Grenoble, France
    Recruiting
  • Marseille IPC
    Marseille, France
    Recruiting
  • METZ-THIONVILLE CHR- Hôpital de Mercy
    Metz, France
    Recruiting
  • Montpellier - Chu Saint Eloi
    Montpellier, France
    Recruiting
  • Mulhouse Chu
    Mulhouse, France
    Recruiting
  • Nantes CHU
    Nantes, France
    Recruiting
  • Nimes CHU
    Nîmes, France
    Recruiting
  • Orléans CHU
    Orléans, France
    Recruiting
  • Paris Cochin, APHP
    Paris, France
    Recruiting
  • Perpignan CH
    Perpignan, France
    Recruiting
  • Bordeaux CHU
    Pessac, France
    Recruiting
  • Poitiers CHU
    Poitiers, France
    Recruiting
  • Reims CHU
    Reims, France
    Recruiting
  • Rennes CHU
    Rennes, France
    Recruiting
  • CHU de Saint-Etienne
    Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
    Recruiting
  • ICANS - Institut de cancérologie de strasbourg europe
    Strasbourg, France
    Recruiting
  • Toulouse - IUCT Oncopole - Service d'Hématologie
    Toulouse, France
    Recruiting
  • Tours CHU
    Tours, France
    Recruiting
  • Nancy CHU
    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
    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.
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