Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 to 70

Sonrotoclax plus azacitidine in high-risk MDS with increased blasts-2

Official title: A Multicenter, Open-Label, Single-Arm Phase Ib/II Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Sonrotoclax in Combination With Azacitidine in Patients With Myelodysplastic Neoplasms With Increased Blasts-2 (MDS-IB2)

Run by Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · NCT07885397 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether adding sonrotoclax to azacitidine can help people with newly diagnosed high-risk MDS with increased blasts-2 see better disease control and tolerable safety.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorShanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations6 sites (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality and 5 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 15, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2029
Registry record updatedOctober 21, 2026
Trial IDNCT07885397 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18-70 with newly diagnosed MDS-IB2 who are fit for treatment and meet organ-function criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with intolerance or contraindications to either drug, or those unlikely to tolerate the regimen due to organ dysfunction, may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This multicenter, open-label study has two parts. Phase Ib will explore different doses of sonrotoclax to establish a recommended dose for Phase II. Phase II will assess the combination’s ability to induce remission and monitor safety at the chosen dose. All participants receive the same treatment (sonrotoclax plus azacitidine) without a randomized control group, with regular blood tests and bone marrow assessments to track response and safety.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients could achieve remission and better long-term outcomes, potentially enabling later stem cell transplantation when appropriate.

How similar studies have gone: Prior studies of BCL-2 inhibitors like sonrotoclax in combination with hypomethylating agents show promise but this exact combination in MDS-IB2 is exploratory.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18 to 70 years, male or female.
2. Voluntarily willing to participate in the study, able to understand and sign written informed consent, and willing to comply with study treatment, assessments, and follow-up.
3. Newly diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes with increased blasts-2 (MDS-IB2) according to the current World Health Organization (WHO) diagnostic criteria.
4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2.
5. Estimated life expectancy of at least 12 weeks.
6. Adequate organ function to tolerate study treatment, including:

   1. Total bilirubin ≤1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN);
   2. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤3 × ULN;
   3. Creatinine clearance ≥40 mL/min;
   4. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥50%;
   5. Baseline oxygen saturation \>92%.
7. Able to take oral medication and without gastrointestinal disorders that would significantly affect drug absorption.
8. Considered by the investigator to be able to safely receive sonrotoclax initiation and dose ramp-up.
9. Participants of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test and agree to use effective contraception during the study and for the protocol-specified period after the last dose of study treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Disease already transformed to acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
2. Prior treatment with chemotherapy, sonrotoclax, or other BCL-2 inhibitors.
3. Uncontrolled active infection, including severe bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.
4. Active hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, or active tuberculosis that is not adequately controlled.
5. Significant uncontrolled cardiac, hepatic, renal, or other major organ dysfunction that, in the investigator's judgment, would preclude safe study treatment.
6. Active graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after prior allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or ongoing requirement for systemic immunosuppressive therapy.
7. Anticipated need for continuous use of a strong CYP3A inhibitor during sonrotoclax initiation and dose ramp-up that cannot be discontinued or replaced.
8. Uncontrolled high risk of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) that, in the investigator's judgment, makes the participant unsuitable for sonrotoclax treatment.
9. Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
10. Known severe hypersensitivity to sonrotoclax, azacitidine, or any of their excipients.
11. Concurrent participation in another interventional clinical study without meeting applicable discontinuation requirements.
12. Any other condition that, in the investigator's judgment, makes the participant unsuitable for participation in the study.

Where it's running

  • Shanghai General Hospital
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Shanghai Jiading District Central Hospital
    Shanghai, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Shanghai Minhang District Central Hospital
    Shanghai, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Shanghai Qingpu District Central Hospital
    Shanghai, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    Shanghai, China
    Not yet 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.
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