Study #2012-0669
Ponatinib as Second Line Therapy for Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Chronic Phase Resistant or Intolerant to Imatinib
MD Anderson Study Status
Enrolling
Treatment Agent
Ponatinib Hydrochloride
Description
This phase II trial studies how well ponatinib hydrochloride works as second line therapy in treating patients with chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase that has not responded to initial treatment (first line) with imatinib mesylate, dasatinib, or nilotinib or cannot tolerate imatinib mesylate, dasatinib, or nilotinib. Ponatinib hydrochloride may stop or control the growth of cancer cells by blocking a protein needed for cell growth.
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Chronic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, BCR-ABL1 Positive, Philadelphia Chromosome Positive, BCR-ABL1 Positive Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Recurrent Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, BCR-ABL1 Positive
Study phase:
Phase II
Physician name:
Elias Jabbour
Department:
Leukemia
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-877-632-6789
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