Recruiting Leukemia Studies in Pittsburgh
Graft Versus Host Disease-Reduction Strategies for Donor Blood Stem Cell Transplant Patients With Acute Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
This phase II trial investigates two strategies and how well they work for the reduction of graft versus host disease in patients with acute leukemia or MDS in remission. Giving chemotherapy and total...
Safety and Efficacy Study of Investigational Agents as Monotherapy or in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for the Treatment of Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (ES-SCLC) in Need of Second-Line Therapy (MK-3475-B98/KEYNOTE-B98)
This study is a rolling arm study of investigational agents as monotherapy or in combination with pembrolizumab in participants with anti-programmed cell death 1 (PD-1)/ programmed cell death ligand 1...
KRT-232 and TKI Study in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
This study evaluates KRT-232, a novel oral small molecule inhibitor of MDM2, for the treatment of patients with Ph+ Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) who have relapsed or are refractory or intolerant to ...
A Study of DR-01 in Subjects With Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia or Cytotoxic Lymphomas
This is a multicenter, first-in-human, Phase 1/2 study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and anti-tumor activity of DR-01 in adult patients with large granular ...
Naive T Cell Depletion for Preventing Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease in Children and Young Adults With Blood Cancers Undergoing Donor Stem Cell Transplant
This phase II trial studies how well naive T-cell depletion works in preventing chronic graft-versus-host disease in children and young adults with blood cancers undergoing donor stem cell transplant....
Study of 225Ac-SS0110 in Subjects With ES-SCLC or MCC (SANTANA-225 )
This study aims to determine safety, tolerability, recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), and preliminary antitumor activity of 225Ac-SSO110 with standard of care (SoC) therapy in patients with somatostatin...
CPX-351 for the Treatment of Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Patients Younger Than 60 Years Old
This phase II trial studies how well liposome-encapsulated daunorubicin-cytarabine (CPX-351) works in treating patients with secondary acute myeloid leukemia who are younger than 60 years old. Drugs u...
Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) With Donor Leukocyte Infusion to Treat Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes Post Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
This phase 2 study aims to confirm the efficacy seen in the prior phase 1 trial, and further contribute to this effort through the collection of leukemia cells pre- and post- in vivo IFN-γ therapy. As...
Study of PLK1 Inhibitor, Onvansertib, in Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase II clinical trial will study the safety and efficacy of onvansertib to treat patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) who have either not responded to or are unable to tolerate chemother...
About Leukemia Clinical Trials in Pittsburgh
Leukemia is a group of blood cancers that develop in the bone marrow and result in abnormal white blood cells. Types include acute myeloid (AML), acute lymphoblastic (ALL), chronic myeloid (CML), and chronic lymphocytic (CLL). Treatment varies by type and may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and stem cell transplant.
There are currently 9 leukemia clinical trials recruiting participants in Pittsburgh, PA. These studies are seeking a combined 654 participants. Research is being sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Kartos Therapeutics, Inc. and 5 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.
Leukemia Clinical Trials in Pittsburgh — FAQ
Are there leukemia clinical trials in Pittsburgh?
Yes, there are 9 leukemia clinical trials currently recruiting in Pittsburgh, PA. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.
How do I join a clinical trial in Pittsburgh?
Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Pittsburgh research site will contact you about next steps.
Are clinical trials in Pittsburgh free?
Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Pittsburgh studies also compensate for your time and travel.
What leukemia treatments are being tested?
The 9 active trials in Pittsburgh are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for leukemia.
Data updated March 2, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov