Study on Bleximenib for Patients with Acute Leukemia

Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Sponsor score: 60
Inactive

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT04811560

This clinical trial is testing a new drug, Bleximenib, to find the best dose and evaluate its safety and effectiveness in treating acute leukemia. The study includes two phases: Phase 1 focuses on finding the right dose, and Phase 2 assesses how well the drug works.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The aim of this study is to determine the best dose of Bleximenib for treating acute leukemia and to evaluate its safety and effectiveness. In Phase 1, researchers will find the recommended dose by testing different amounts of the drug. In Phase 2, they will assess how well this dose works in treating the disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Phase 1:

  • Have acute leukemia that has returned or not responded to other treatments, and no other treatment options are available.
  • Be between 12 and 18 years old and weigh at least 40 kg for the adolescent group.
  • Have specific genetic changes in the leukemia cells (KMT2A, NPM1, NUP98, or NUP214).

Phase 2:

  • Be over 18 years old.
  • Have been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) according to the latest criteria.
  • Have specific genetic changes in the leukemia cells (KMT2A-r or NPM1 mutations).

For Both Phases:

  • Have certain blood and kidney function levels within specified limits.
  • Be in good general health with a performance status score of 0, 1, or 2. Adolescents must have a performance status of at least 70 on the Lansky or Karnofsky scale, depending on age.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test before starting the study.
  • Agree to use effective birth control methods during the study and for 90 days after the last dose, including using condoms and not donating sperm.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have certain types of leukemia, such as acute promyelocytic leukemia, Down syndrome-associated leukemia, or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia.
  • Have active disease in the central nervous system.
  • Have had a solid organ transplant.
  • Have a heart condition known as Long QT syndrome or a family history of it.
  • Have had a stem cell transplant within the last 3 months or have complications from it.
  • Have received certain cancer treatments recently, including immunotherapy within 4 weeks or blinatumomab within 2 weeks before joining the study.

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