Understanding bone marrow changes in leukemia patients undergoing treatment

Multi-Modality Imaging and Correlative Studies in Patients With Leukemia

Early Phase 1 Interventional City of Hope Medical Center · NCT03422731

This study is testing how different types of radiation and chemotherapy affect the bone marrow of patients with acute myeloid leukemia during treatment.

Quick facts

PhaseEarly Phase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment74 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCity of Hope Medical Center Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, cyclophosphamide
Locations1 site (Duarte, California)
Trial IDNCT03422731 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates how total body irradiation (TBI) and chemotherapy affect bone marrow in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) through multi-modality imaging and biospecimen collection. It aims to assess the temporal impact of treatment on bone marrow and compare the effects of total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) versus conventional TBI. The study includes two cohorts, one undergoing optional fluorothymidine F-18 PET scans and the other receiving standard TBI treatment. The trial also explores correlations between imaging results and biological samples to better understand treatment responses.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 to 60 with acute myeloid leukemia or acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are eligible for TBI and chemotherapy.

Not a fit: Patients who have received prior transplants or are outside the specified age range may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the effects of treatment on bone marrow, potentially leading to improved therapeutic strategies for leukemia patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using imaging techniques to assess treatment effects in leukemia, but this specific approach is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Cohort TMLI+FLT: AML patients eligible for and enrolling on COH 14012 or IRB 17505 that agree to participate in optional FLT PET imaging

  * Note: patients enrolling on IRB 19518 cannot enroll onto this cohort, but they may enroll on Cohort TMLI (below)
* Cohort TMLI: AML or ALL patients eligible for and enrolling on COH 14012, IRB 17505 or IRB 19518
* Cohort TBI: First or second remission AML or ALL patients that will receive TBI (13.2 Gy) plus chemotherapy (etoposide \[VP16\] 60 mg/kg or cyclophosphamide \[Cy\] 60 mg/kg for two days) as part of their standard of care
* Cohort TBI: Documented written informed consent of participant
* Cohort TBI: Age \>= 18 to =\< 60 years
* Cohort TBI: Patients who have not received a prior transplant

Where this trial is running

Duarte, California

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 LeukemiaAcute Myeloid Leukemia
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.