This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether molecular MRD-guided chemotherapy can effectively treat FLT3-ITD mutated AML and potentially replace allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. It primarily seeks to answer:
* What is the complete remission rate after initial induction with Gilteritinib, Venetoclax, and Azacitidine? * What are the survival rates and safety of subsequent high-dose cytarabine consolidation after two cycles of this induction therapy? As a single-arm study, outcomes will be compared against historical data from standard treatments (including transplant) to assess if the new strategy is equally or more effective.
Participants will:
* Undergo three cycles of high-dose cytarabine consolidation after two cycles of induction therapy, contingent upon achieving deep FLT3-ITD molecular remission. * Start Gilteritinib maintenance therapy after consolidation if FLT3-ITD remains detectable, continuing until deep molecular remission is achieved again.
Each subject (or their legal representative) must sign an informed consent form (ICF) before any specific study procedures or tests, indicating that he/she understands the purpose and procedures of the study and is willing to participate.
Age ≥ 18 years or reaching the legal minimum adult age (whichever is greater) and ≤ 60 years (at screening);
Newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia with FLT3-ITD mutation according to the European LeukemiaNet (ELN) 2022 diagnostic criteria (no VAF requirement), with no low-risk or high-risk genetic features as defined by ELN 2022.
ECOG performance status ≤ 2. Biochemical indicators must be within the following limits within 21 days before randomization and at baseline: ALT and AST ≤ 3× upper limit of normal (ULN); total bilirubin ≤ 3× ULN; serum creatinine ≤ 2× ULN or CrCl ≥ 40 mL/min. LVEF determined by echocardiography is within the normal range (LVEF > 50%).
Diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), BCR-ABL positive acute myeloid leukemia, or AML secondary to previous chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
History of other malignancies, except for adequately treated non-malignant skin melanoma, cured in situ tumors, or other solid tumors that have been treated and have had no evidence of disease for at least 2 years.
Assessed as unfit for intensive chemotherapy based on the following criteria: ECOG performance status ≥ 2 at screening; severe cardiac diseases (e.g., congestive heart failure requiring treatment, ejection fraction ≤ 50%, or chronic stable angina); severe pulmonary diseases (e.g., DLCO ≤ 65% or FEV1 ≤ 65%); creatinine clearance < 45 ml/min (calculated by Cockcroft-Gault equation), liver disease with total bilirubin > 1.5 times the normal upper limit (ULN); any other comorbidities deemed incompatible with intensive chemotherapy by the attending physician.
Uncontrolled fungal, bacterial, or viral infections.