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High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome clinical trials
8 of 13 indexed High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome trials are currently recruiting.
13 US clinical trials · 8 currently recruiting
High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome is the subject of 13 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 8 of them currently open to new participants. 0 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 13 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, running 9 of these trials.
The research picture
High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome has 13 registered US clinical trials, 8 of them open to new participants right now, about 62% of the total.
- 8
- recruiting participants now
- 62%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 9
- top sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Active & Recent Trials
13 total, page 1 of 1
Fludarabine Phosphate, Cytarabine, Filgrastim-sndz, Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin, and Idarubicin Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT00801489
Venetoclax With Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT03214562
Dexrazoxane Hydrochloride in Preventing Heart-Related Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Participants With Blood Cancers
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT03589729
Cladribine, Idarubicin, Cytarabine, and Quizartinib in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Relapsed, or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT04047641
A Study of CBX-250 in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Myeloid Leukemias
Crossbow Therapeutics
NCT06994676
Edetate Calcium Disodium or Succimer in Treating Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome Undergoing Chemotherapy
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT03630991
Liposomal Cytarabine and Daunorubicin (CPX-351) and Quizartinib for the Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT04128748
Study of VIP943 in Subjects With Advanced CD123+ Hematologic Malignancies
Vincerx Pharma
NCT06034275
Busulfan, Fludarabine Phosphate, and Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide in Treating Patients With Blood Cancer Undergoing Donor Stem Cell Transplant
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT02861417
Hu8F4 in Treating Patients With Advanced Hematologic Malignancies
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT02530034
Liposome-encapsulated Daunorubicin-Cytarabine and Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT03672539
Total Marrow and Lymphoid Irradiation as Conditioning Regimen Before Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome or Acute Leukemia
City of Hope Medical Center
NCT04262843
Pomalidomide After Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia or High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT02029950
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 8 |
| Phase 2 | 5 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome Trial Landscape
13 indexed High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome studies · 8 recruiting (62%).
Phase mix: 0 late (III/IV) vs 13 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (9 trials), 4 others listed. 13 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome?
PlainTrial tracks 13 US clinical trials for High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome, of which 8 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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