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NCT02234037 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Physical Conditioning and Decitabine for Newly Diagnosed AML Patients Age ≥ 60

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by Emory University.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
3
Enrollment target

NCT02234037: Clinical Trial Phase 1 study, sponsored by Emory University.

NCT02234037 is a Phase 1 study that was terminated before completion, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 3 participants, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02234037, a Phase 1 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Emory University.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
3 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

STUDY BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a common type of blood cancer in adults, and is more common with increasing age. AML is harder to treat in older patients, with typically poor responses to standard chemotherapy. Patients with AML are typically given intensive induction chemotherapy, but many older patients cannot tolerate the side effects of this therapy. Decitabine has been shown to be active and better tolerated in frail patients with AML; however, most patients still relapse. Recent studies suggest that improving the performance status and fitness of older AML patients prior to induction chemotherapy may help to lessen side effects. This study will test the combination of decitabine treatment with physical exercise in elderly patients with AML who are not candidates for standard induction chemotherapy. STUDY DESCRIPTION: This is a pilot study to test the combination of decitabine treatment with an 8-week physical exercise program in AML patients ≥ 60 years of age who are not candidates for standard induction chemotherapy. Patients who are eligible to take part must give their written agreement before they can be enrolled. This study will enroll 20 patients who are not candidates for standard induction chemotherapy. Patients will begin an 8-week program of physical exercise, including 2-3 sessions per week supervised by a physical therapist. During this 8-week period, patients will be given 2 cycles of decitabine therapy (daily infusion for 5 consecutive days of a 28-day cycle). Patients will be followed to assess the safety and tolerability of the program. Patients will also give blood samples that will be used to assess their response to treatment. Patients will be evaluated for their physical fitness before and after the 8-week exercise program and will complete questionnaires to assess their quality of life before and after the program.

Primary Outcome

ECOG performance status is assessed before, at 4 weeks and 8 weeks from start of the intervention.

Interventions

  • DRUG Decitabine
  • BEHAVIORAL Exercise

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 3 participants
Start Date 2013-11
Est. Completion 2016-05
Phase Phase 1
Emory University

1,208 total trials

Why NCT02234037 stopped before completion

NCT02234037 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 3 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Decitabine is the first listed.

NCT02234037 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02234037 about?

NCT02234037 is a clinical study titled "Physical Conditioning and Decitabine for Newly Diagnosed AML Patients Age ≥ 60". STUDY BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a common type of blood cancer in adults, and is more common with increasing age. AML is harder to treat in older patients, with typically poor responses to standard chemotherapy. Patients with AML are typically given intensive induc...

What is the current status of trial NCT02234037?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 3 participants. The study started on 2013-11. Estimated completion is 2016-05.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02234037?

The interventions under investigation include: Decitabine (DRUG), Exercise (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02234037?

This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02234037's enrollment target sits among peer trials

3 1999th of 2000 higher than 1 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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