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Navtemadlin + Decitabine for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Kevin R Kelly
Research Sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients must have measurable disease as defined the presence of >= 20% blasts in bone marrow or extramedullary leukemia
Relapsed/refractory AML (>= 5% blasts in bone marrow or extramedullary leukemia); adverse cytogenetics, e.g., as defined by the Medical Research Council (MRC) Prognostic Groupings; secondary AML; organ dysfunction arising from significant co-morbidities not directly linked to leukemia; Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group [ECOG] = 2) or not willing to undergo intensive chemotherapy
Must not have
History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to KRT-232 (AMG-232) or decitabine
Patients with previously untreated AML with core binding factor (CBF) chromosomal aberrations (inv[16]/t[16;16] or t[8;21]); Note that patients with relapsed or refractory AML with CBF chromosomal aberrations will be eligible
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 1, 3, 5, 8 and 24 hours post dose on days 4 and 18 of course 1; baseline, 0.5 hour, prior to end of infusion, 0.25, 0.5, and 1 hour post infusion on days 1 and 4 of course 1
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing navtemadlin + decitabine to treat patients with AML that has come back, does not respond to treatment, or is newly diagnosed. Navtemadlin blocks enzymes needed for cell growth. Decitabine works in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells. Giving navtemadlin and decitabine together may work better than decitabine alone.

Who is the study for?
Adults (18+) with acute myeloid leukemia that's either newly diagnosed, not responding to treatment, or has returned. They must have a specific type of gene (wild-type p53), be able to undergo certain tests, and have an acceptable level of organ function. People can't join if they're on blood thinners, have certain heart conditions or infections, are taking drugs that affect liver enzymes strongly, or if their cancer is a specific subtype (acute promyelocytic leukemia).
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the safety and optimal dose of KRT-232 when combined with decitabine and venetoclax in patients with acute myeloid leukemia. KRT-232 aims to block enzymes needed for cancer cell growth while the chemotherapy agents work by killing or stopping the spread of cancer cells.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include reactions at enzyme blocking sites which may affect cell growth elsewhere in the body, typical chemotherapy-related issues like nausea and fatigue, potential impact on blood counts leading to increased infection risk, as well as organ-specific inflammation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My leukemia shows more than 20% blasts in my bone marrow or outside of it.
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My AML has returned or is not responding to treatment, and I can't or won't have intensive chemotherapy.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I can take care of myself but may not be able to do active work.
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My kidney function, measured by creatinine clearance, is adequate.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am allergic to medications similar to KRT-232 or decitabine.
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My AML is untreated or relapsed with specific genetic changes.
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I have a history of unusual bleeding.
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My leukemia is a specific type with a unique genetic feature.
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I am currently taking blood thinners like warfarin or factor Xa inhibitors.
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I have tested positive for chronic hepatitis B or active hepatitis C.
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I have not had major surgery in the last 28 days.
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I do not have cancer that has spread to my brain.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 1, 3, 5, 8 and 24 hours post dose on days 4 and 18 of course 1; baseline, 0.5 hour, prior to end of infusion, 0.25, 0.5, and 1 hour post infusion on days 1 and 4 of course 1
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 1, 3, 5, 8 and 24 hours post dose on days 4 and 18 of course 1; baseline, 0.5 hour, prior to end of infusion, 0.25, 0.5, and 1 hour post infusion on days 1 and 4 of course 1 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Incidence of toxicity
Secondary study objectives
Change in p53 signaling
P53 activation
Pharmacokinetics (PK) profile
Other study objectives
Complete cytogenetic response (CRc or molecular CR [CRm])
Complete response (CR) or CR with incomplete blood count recovery
Pharmacodynamic (PD) effects on leukemia blasts
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (decitabine, navtemadlin, venetoclax)Experimental Treatment6 Interventions
Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, navtemadlin PO QD on days 1-7, and venetoclax PO QD on days 1-21. Treatment repeats every 28 days for up to 4 cycles in patients with evidence of persistent AML. Starting cycle 2, patients with no morphologic evidence of AML receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-5, navtemadlin PO QD on days 1-7, and venetoclax PO QD on days 1-14. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, and blood sample collection throughout the trial.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Decitabine
2004
Completed Phase 3
~1680
Bone Marrow Biopsy
2021
Completed Phase 3
~230
Biospecimen Collection
2004
Completed Phase 3
~2020
Bone Marrow Aspiration
2011
Completed Phase 2
~1740
Venetoclax
2019
Completed Phase 3
~2200

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,906 Previous Clinical Trials
41,011,970 Total Patients Enrolled
Kevin R KellyPrincipal InvestigatorCity of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center LAO
1 Previous Clinical Trials
24 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Decitabine Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03041688 — Phase 1
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research Study Groups: Treatment (decitabine, navtemadlin, venetoclax)
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Clinical Trial 2023: Decitabine Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03041688 — Phase 1
Decitabine 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03041688 — Phase 1
~11 spots leftby Jun 2026