Study #2019-0339
Phase 2, Open-Label, Study of Subcutaneous canakinumab, an Anti-IL-1B Human Monoclonal Antibody, for Patients with Low or Int-1 Risk IPSS/IPSS-R Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
MD Anderson Study Status
Enrolling
Treatment Agent
Canakinumab
Description
This phase II trial studies how well canakinumab works for the treatment of low- or intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndrome or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. Canakinumab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread.
Information and next steps
Disease:
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Recurrent Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Recurrent Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Refractory Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Refractory Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Study phase:
II
Physician name:
Guillermo Garcia-Manero
Department:
Leukemia
For general questions about clinical trials:
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