Treatment for adults with a specific type of leukemia

Treatment of BCR-ABL Negative ALL in Adults According to MRD and Genetics

Not applicable Interventional PETHEMA Foundation · NCT04179929

This study is testing a new treatment plan for adults with a specific type of leukemia to see if it helps them stay healthy after their initial therapy.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorPETHEMA Foundation Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, fludarabine, prednisone
Locations108 sites (Badalona, Barcelona and 107 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04179929 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial focuses on treating adult patients aged 18-60 with Ph-negative Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) after initial consolidation therapy. Participants will receive a standardized four-drug induction chemotherapy regimen, followed by additional treatments based on measurable residual disease (MRD) clearance and genetic testing results. Those with adequate MRD clearance may undergo further consolidation and maintenance therapy, while others may be considered for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The study aims to optimize treatment strategies for this challenging condition.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-60 with newly diagnosed Ph-negative ALL and an ECOG performance status of 0-2.

Not a fit: Patients with other types of leukemia, severe comorbidities, or those unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve treatment outcomes and survival rates for adults with Ph-negative ALL.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in treating Ph-negative ALL with similar chemotherapy regimens, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients 18-60 yr with de novo Ph-neg ALL
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0-2 (or \>2 if due to ALL)
* Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mature B-ALL, Ph+ ALL or blast crisis of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), ALL of ambiguous lineage
* ECOG \>2 not due to ALL
* Impaired cardiac, respiratory, hepatic or renal function not due to ALL
* Pregnancy
* HIV positivity
* Severe psychiatric disease
* Negative to sign informed consent.

Where this trial is running

Badalona, Barcelona and 107 other locations

+58 more sites — see ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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 Lymphoblastic LeukemiaALLadultPh-negativeminimal residual diseasetransplantation
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.