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Asciminib vs Other TKIs for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+142 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Prior Safety Data
Breakthrough Therapy

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial is testing a new drug called asciminib against other existing treatments for adults newly diagnosed with a specific type of leukemia. The goal is to see if asciminib is more effective at blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Asciminib has shown superior efficacy in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) previously treated with multiple other treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Adults over 18 with newly diagnosed Ph+ CML-CP within the last 3 months, who haven't been treated for it yet. They must have normal or correctable levels of certain blood elements and organ functions, no severe heart issues or other serious medical conditions, and an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1.

Inclusion Criteria

I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase less than 3 months ago.
My leukemia is in the chronic phase and has been confirmed to have the Philadelphia chromosome.
Ability to provide written informed consent prior to any study-related screening procedures being performed
+6 more

Exclusion Criteria

My heart function is not normal, or I have an abnormal heart rhythm.
I haven't had any other cancer except for certain types in the last 3 years.
I have a history of serious bleeding problems not related to cancer.
+6 more

Participant Groups

The trial is testing Asciminib (80 mg daily) against other TKIs chosen by the investigator: Imatinib (400 mg daily), Nilotinib (300 mg twice a day), Dasatinib (100 mg daily), or Bosutinib (400 mg daily). It aims to find out which treatment works best for new CML-CP patients.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: AsciminibExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will take asciminib 80 mg QD under fasting conditions on ongoing basis; Patients will be randomized 1:1 asciminib versus Investigator selected TKIs
Group II: Investigator selected TKIsActive Control4 Interventions
Patients will take on ongoing basis the Investigator selected TKIs that will include one of the below treatments: Imatinib 400 mg QD administered with food Nilotinib 300 mg BID administered under fasting conditions Dasatinib 100 mg QD administered with or without a meal Bosotunib 400 mg QD administered with food

Asciminib is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:

🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Scemblix for:
  • Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase (CP) in adults previously treated with ≥2 tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs)
  • Ph+ CML in CP with the T315I mutation
  • newly diagnosed Ph+ CML in CP
🇪🇺 Approved in European Union as Scemblix for:
  • Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase (CP) in adults previously treated with ≥2 tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs)
  • Ph+ CML in CP with the T315I mutation

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
US Oncology P ATyler, TX
Florida Cancer Specialists PanhandleTallahassee, FL
Rocky Mountain Cancer CentersDenver, CO
Oregon Health and Science Univ .Portland, OR
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Novartis PharmaceuticalsLead Sponsor

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