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BLAST MRD AML-2: BLockade of PD-1 Added to Standard Therapy to Target Measurable Residual Disease in Acute Myeloid Leukemia 2- A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Anti-PD-1 Pembrolizumab in Combination With Azacitidine and Venetoclax as Frontline Therapy in Unfit Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
NCT04284787 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This phase II trial studies how well azacitidine and venetoclax with or without pembrolizumab work in treating older patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia. Chemotherapy drugs, such as azacitidine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving azacitidine and venetoclax with pembrolizumab may increase the rate of deeper/better responses and reduce the chance of the leukemia coming back in patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia compared to conventional therapy of azacitidine and venetoclax alone.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Biospecimen Collection
- PROCEDURE Bone Marrow Aspiration
- PROCEDURE Bone Marrow Biopsy
- PROCEDURE Biopsy Procedure
- DRUG Azacitidine
Study Locations (20)
Kansas
- HaysMed — Hays
- University of Kansas Cancer Center — Kansas City
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital — Lawrence
- The University of Kansas Cancer Center - Olathe — Olathe
- University of Kansas Cancer Center-Overland Park — Overland Park
- Mercy Hospital Pittsburg — Pittsburg
- Salina Regional Health Center — Salina
- University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis Campus — Topeka
- University of Kansas Hospital-Westwood Cancer Center — Westwood
Missouri
- Siteman Cancer Center at Saint Peters Hospital — City of Saint Peters
- Siteman Cancer Center at West County Hospital — Creve Coeur
- University Health Truman Medical Center — Kansas City
- University of Kansas Cancer Center - North — Kansas City
- University of Kansas Cancer Center - Lee's Summit — Lee's Summit
Connecticut
- Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center at Greenwich — Greenwich
- Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center at Saint Francis — Hartford
- Yale University — New Haven
District of Columbia
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — Washington D.C.
Illinois
- Northwestern University — Chicago
Maryland
- Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center — Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-02-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-01-30 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04284787
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04284787 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Acute Myeloid Leukemia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Biospecimen Collection is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04284787 reports 20 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Kansas, Missouri, Connecticut. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04284787 about?
NCT04284787 is a clinical study titled "BLAST MRD AML-2: BLockade of PD-1 Added to Standard Therapy to Target Measurable Residual Disease in Acute Myeloid Leukemia 2- A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Anti-PD-1 Pembrolizumab in Combination With Azacitidine and Venetoclax as Frontline Therapy in Unfit Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia". This phase II trial studies how well azacitidine and venetoclax with or without pembrolizumab work in treating older patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia. Chemotherapy drugs, such as azacitidine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, b...
What is the current status of trial NCT04284787?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2021-02-16. Estimated completion is 2027-01-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04284787 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia Arising From Previous Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia Post Cytotoxic Therapy. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04284787?
The interventions under investigation include: Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE), Bone Marrow Aspiration (PROCEDURE), Bone Marrow Biopsy (PROCEDURE), Biopsy Procedure (PROCEDURE), Azacitidine (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04284787?
This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04284787 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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