Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 70 and up

Treatment for elderly patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes

Official title: Venetoclax Plus Azacytidine Conditioning Regimen Allo-HSCT for Elderly Patients With Higher-risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Run by Navy General Hospital, Beijing · NCT06471946 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new treatment combining two medications followed by a stem cell transplant to see if it helps older patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes live longer and have fewer complications.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages70 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment54 (estimated)
SponsorNavy General Hospital, Beijing
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 1, 2024
Main results expectedSeptember 1, 2029
Study endsSeptember 1, 2030
Registry record updatedOctober 1, 2024
Trial IDNCT06471946 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are elderly patients diagnosed with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes who can meet the trial's clinical requirements.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active or uncontrolled infections or significant systemic disease 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 phase 1/2 trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a conditioning regimen combining Venetoclax and Azacytidine followed by allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) in elderly patients diagnosed with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). The study will assess overall survival, progression-free survival, and the incidence of complications such as graft-versus-host disease over a two-year period post-transplantation. The trial will include patients who meet specific clinical criteria and are willing to adhere to the study protocol.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival rates and quality of life for elderly patients with higher-risk MDS.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on similar treatments, this specific combination and approach in elderly higher-risk MDS patients is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* The patient should, in the investigator's opinion, be able to meet all clinical trial requirements.
* The patient is willing and able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements.
* The patient should be diagnosed with higher risk MDS according to the standard criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active or uncontrolled infections requiring systemic treatment within 14 days before enrollment.
* Any instability of systemic disease, including but not limited to severe cardiac, liver, kidney, or metabolic disease need therapy.

Where it's running

  • Navy General Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Liren Qian, PhD — Navy General Hospital, Beijing
  • Study coordinator: Liren Qian, PhD
  • Email: qlr2007@126.com
  • Phone: +861066947192

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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.