About this trial
The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy and safety of venetoclax combined with azacitidine(VA) induction followed by bridging allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) in the treatment of hypoplastic and secondary acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Age ≥18 years.
Previously untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosed according to the 2022 ELN guidelines. Patients with isolated extramedullary disease (i.e., no evidence of AML in bone marrow or peripheral blood) are not eligible.
Bone marrow biopsy demonstrating cellularity <20% or concurrent myelofibrosis; Or a prior history of an antecedent hematologic disorder, radiotherapy/chemotherapy-related history, or presence of myelodysplasia-related changes (AML-MRC according to WHO-HEAM5).
The patient is deemed suitable for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as assessed by the treating physician.
Disqualifiers
Prior treatment for AML, except non-cytotoxic therapy given to stabilize disease.
White blood cell count ≥10×10⁹/L, or presence of proliferation-associated gene mutations such as FLT3.
Favorable risk group according to the 2022 ELN prognostic stratification, e.g., t(8;21), inv(16)/t(16;16), NPM1 mutation, or CEBPA bZIP in-frame mutation.
No suitable stem cell donor available.
Trial design
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Venetoclax (VEN)
DrugVenetoclax was administered at 100 mg on day 1, 200 mg on day 2, and 400 mg on days 3-28 of cycle 1.
Azacitidine (AZA)
DrugAzacitidine was administered at 75 mg/m² on days 1-7 of cycle 1.
Allo-HSCT
Procedure/SurgeryAll patients proceeded directly to allogeneic HSCT after cycle 1, regardless of remission. Myeloablative or intensified conditioning was preferred; reduced-intensity conditioning was allowed for intolerant patients. Donor source and transplant type were not restricted.
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Overall Survival (OS)
Time from the date of diagnosis to death due to any cause.
Secondary outcomes
Complete Remission Rate(CRR)
Bone marrow blasts \<5%, absence of extramedullary disease, no circulating blasts, peripheral blood neutrophil count ≥1.0×10⁹/L, platelet count ≥100×10⁹/L, independent of transfusion or growth factor support.
Composite Complete Remission Rate (CCRR)
The proportion of patients achieving complete remission (CR), complete remission with incomplete hematologic recovery (CRi), or complete remission with partial hematologic recovery (CRh).
Disease-free Survival (DFS)
Time from achieving disease remission to disease relapse or death from any cause.
GVHD-free and Relapse-free Survival (GRFS)
Time from transplant date to the first occurrence of grade III-IV acute GVHD, chronic GVHD requiring systemic treatment, disease relapse, or death from any cause.
Sponsors and contacts
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Lead sponsor
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Collaborator
Ruijin Hospital North Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Collaborator
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