Overview

MEK Inhibitor 162 Relapsed and/or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Poor Prognosis, Not Suitable for or Unwilling to Receive Standard Therapy

Status:
Terminated

Trial end date:
2019-06-05

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

The goal of Phase 1 of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of MEK162 that can be given to patients with advanced leukemia. This is an investigational study. MEK162 is not FDA approved or commercially available. It is currently being used for research purposes only. The study doctor can explain how the study drug is designed to work. Up to 57 patients total will take part in both phases of this study . All will be enrolled at MD Anderson. The goal of Phase 2 of this clinical research study is to learn if MEK162 can help to control AML in older patients with advanced leukemia. The safety of this drug will also be studied. This is an investigational study. MEK162 is not FDA approved or commercially available. It is currently being used for research purposes only. The study doctor can explain how the study drug is designed to work. Up to 57 patients total will take part in both phases of this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.

Phase:

Phase 1/Phase 2

Details

Lead Sponsor:

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborator:

Array BioPharma