This phase II trial compares induction and consolidation therapy with fludarabine, cytarabine, idarubicin, and venetoclax to cytarabine and daunorubicin induction and cytarabine consolidation for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Patients with AML often receive induction and consolidation therapy. Induction therapy is given first to get the patient's AML under control (remission). Consolidation therapy is given after the cancer has disappeared following the initial therapy. Consolidation therapy is used to kill any cancer cells that may be left in the body. Chemotherapy drugs, such as fludarabine, cytarabine, idarubicin, and daunorubicin, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Giving fludarabine, cytarabine, idarubicin, and venetoclax for induction and consolidation therapy may be more effective in treating AML.
Ability to comprehend the investigational nature of the study and provide written informed consent
Age 18 to ≤ 65 years (yrs), at the time of consent
All gender identities, races, or ethnicities are eligible
Newly documented, previously untreated diagnosis of AML or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with marrow blasts ≥ 10%, in agreement with 2022 European LeukemiaNet criteria (ELN22)
Documented t(15;17) (acute promyelocytic leukemia [APL]), and/or mutation(s) to FLT3 ITD or core binding factor (CBF). Point mutations within the tyrosine kinase domain (FLT3 TKD) are allowed
Another active malignancy within the previous 5 years, except treated early stage carcinomas of the skin, or at the investigator's discretion
Known, active central nervous system (CNS) involvement with AML
Recent and significant medical interventions, such as major surgery within 28 days of start of treatment
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Lead sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Collaborator