~10 spots leftby Apr 2026

Sabatolimab + HMAs for Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+32 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Main objective of this study is to describe and evaluate safety and efficacy of MBG453 (sabatolimab) in combination with FDA approved HMAs of investigator's choice (IV Decitabine or Azacitidine /SC Azacitidine /Oral Decitabine (cedazuridine combination (INQOVI))

Research Team

NP

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Principal Investigator

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Eligibility Criteria

Adults diagnosed with higher-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) who haven't had certain treatments like chemotherapy for MDS. They should be in a condition where stem cell transplant isn't an option, have decent organ function, and can follow study procedures. Those with other cancers or who've had organ transplants aren't eligible.

Inclusion Criteria

Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study
AST and ALT ≤ 3 × upper limit of normal (ULN)
I can communicate well and follow the study's requirements.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have MDS, was treated with lenalidomide, but it didn't work.
I have been treated for a serious blood disorder with specific drugs, but not more than once with certain ones.
I have lower risk MDS and was treated with supportive care or not treated at all.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Azacitidine (DNA Methyltransferase Inhibitor)
  • Decitabine (DNA Methyltransferase Inhibitor)
  • INQOVI (oral decitabine) (DNA Methyltransferase Inhibitor)
  • MBG453 (Monoclonal Antibodies)
Trial OverviewThe trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of Sabatolimab combined with Hypomethylating Agents (HMAs), which are FDA-approved drugs for MDS treatment. These include intravenous Decitabine, Azacitidine, or oral Decitabine (INQOVI).
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: MBG453 (sabatolimab) + HMAExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
MBG453 + HMA (azacitidine, decitabine, or INQOVI (oral decitabine))

Azacitidine is already approved in Canada, Japan for the following indications:

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Approved in Canada as Vidaza for:
  • Myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Acute myeloid leukemia
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Approved in Japan as Vidaza for:
  • Myelodysplastic syndromes
  • Acute myeloid leukemia

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Lead Sponsor

Trials
2,963
Recruited
4,275,000+
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Known For
Precision medicine
Top Products
Gleevec, Cosentyx, Entresto, Kisqali
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Dr. Vas Narasimhan

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Chief Executive Officer since 2018

MD from Harvard Medical School

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Dr. Shreeram Aradhye

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD