A Phase 3 Randomized, Open-Label Study of Ponatinib versus Imatinib in Adult Patients with Newly Diagnosed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Chronic Phase
Study Status
Open to Enrollment
Study Description
This clinical trial is for men and women who have been recently diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The purpose of the study is to evaluate the experimental drug ponatinib as a potential treatment for people with newly diagnosed CML.
Previous research suggests that ponatinib stops cancer cells from growing by affecting different kinds of proteins in cancer cells. In particular, laboratory studies suggest that ponatinib may be effective in stopping a protein called breakpoint cluster region-abelson (BCR-ABL), which is important in CML. Earlier clinical trials in people with advanced CML and Philadelphia positive acute lymphocytic leukemia (Ph+ALL) indicate that ponatinib may be effective in treating people newly diagnosed with CML.
This study will compare the effects of ponatinib to a drug called imatinib. Imatinib is FDA-approved to treat a variety of cancers. Study participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ponatinib or imatinib. There is no placebo.
Participants will take either ponatinib or imatinib by mouth once daily. The length of time on study medications depends on how well a participant’s cancer responds to treatment.
Disease Status and/or Stage
Newly Diagnosed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Sponsor
Ariad
Key Eligibility
- Men and women age 18 and older
- Diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) within past 6 months
- No prior systemic anticancer therapy or radiation therapy for CML
- Detailed eligibility reviewed when you contact the study team
Principal Investigator
Contact
- Tania Curcio, RN
- (212) 746-2571
- [email protected]
Protocol ID
AP24534-12-301
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Contact Us
For general inquiries, or if you need assistance finding a study, please contact:
Robert Hagerty
Subject Recruitment Manager
Tel: (646) 962-9340
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