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High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome clinical trials

Every US clinical trial registered for High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

11 US clinical trials · 6 currently recruiting

The research picture

High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome has 11 registered US clinical trials, 6 of them open to new participants right now — about 55% of the total.

6
recruiting participants now
55%
of trials open to enrollment
0
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
9
top sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING Phase 2 270 participants

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

RECRUITING Phase 1 116 participants

Venetoclax With Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT03214562

RECRUITING Phase 2 100 participants

Dexrazoxane Hydrochloride in Preventing Heart-Related Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Participants With Blood Cancers

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT03589729

RECRUITING Phase 1 80 participants

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

RECRUITING Phase 1 58 participants

Edetate Calcium Disodium or Succimer in Treating Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome Undergoing Chemotherapy

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT03630991

RECRUITING Phase 1 52 participants

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

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 204 participants

Busulfan, Fludarabine Phosphate, and Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide in Treating Patients With Blood Cancer Undergoing Donor Stem Cell Transplant

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT02861417

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 72 participants

Hu8F4 in Treating Patients With Advanced Hematologic Malignancies

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT02530034

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 50 participants

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

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 33 participants

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

COMPLETED Phase 1 50 participants

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

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 6
Phase 2 5

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 11 US studies indexed under High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome, and 6 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 55% of the total volume on the registry. 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.

The phase distribution for High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 11 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). 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.

Top sponsor activity for High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome is led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center with 9 indexed trials, alongside 2 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 11 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome?

PlainTrial tracks 11 US clinical trials for High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome, of which 6 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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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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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