Cancer Research UK logo.
SearchDonate
  • Search

A trial looking at treatment for older people with acute myeloid leukaemia and high risk myelodysplastic syndrome (AML18)

Overview

Cancer types:

Acute leukaemia, Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), Blood cancers, Leukaemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Phase 3

Details

This trial is looking at treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and high risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It is designed mainly for people over 60 years of age who are fit enough to have intensive chemotherapy. But some younger people may be able to take part.

The trial is supported by Cancer Research UK.

Recruitment start: 31 October 2014

Recruitment end: 31 December 2022

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Nigel Russell

Supported by

Cancer Research UK

Cardiff University

Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)

National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) AML Working Party

Other information

This is Cancer Research UK number CRUK/12/043.

Last reviewed: 30 Dec 2022

CRUK internal database number: 10557

The Dangoor Education logo.

Dangoor Education

About Cancer generously supported by Dangoor Education since 2010. Learn more about Dangoor Education

Patient Information Forum. Trusted Information Creator.
Plain English Campaign award.

Help and support

An icon of a hand shake.

Find a Clinical Trial

Search our clinical trials database for all cancer trials and studies recruiting in the UK.

An icon of two speech bubbles, indicating a conversation.

Cancer Chat forum

Meet and chat to other cancer people affected by cancer.

An icon of a landline phone.

Nurse helpline

Questions about cancer? Call freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9 to 5 - Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can email us.