NCT07259707

Gilteritinib Plus VA Followed By Consolidation Chemotherapy in Newly Diagnosed FLT3-ITD+ AML

A Single-Center, Prospective, Single-Arm Phase II Clinical Study of Consolidation With High-Dose Cytarabine Following Deep Molecular Remission Induced by Gilteritinib Plus VA Regimen in Newly Diagnosed Intermediate-Risk Fit AML Patients With FLT3-ITD Mutation

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: Phase 2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 25 (estimated)
• Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 59 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether molecular MRD-guided chemotherapy can effectively treat FLT3-ITD mutated AML and potentially replace allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. It primarily seeks to answer: * What is the complete remission rate after initial induction with Gilteritinib, Venetoclax, and Azacitidine? * What are the survival rates and safety of subsequent high-dose cytarabine consolidation after two cycles of this induction therapy? As a single-arm study, outcomes will be compared against historical data from standard treatments (including transplant) to assess if the new strategy is equally or more effective. Participants will: * Undergo three cycles of high-dose cytarabine consolidation after two cycles of induction therapy, contingent upon achieving deep FLT3-ITD molecular remission. * Start Gilteritinib maintenance therapy after consolidation if FLT3-ITD remains detectable, continuing until deep molecular remission is achieved again.

Detailed description

This single-center, phase II trial evaluates a novel, transplant-sparing strategy for fit patients with newly diagnosed intermediate-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) harboring FLT3-ITD mutations. The central hypothesis is that achieving deep molecular remission-as measured by a highly sensitive assay termed "DeepScan" (Levis et al., Blood 2022)-can identify a subset of patients who may attain long-term survival without allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). The therapeutic strategy consists of a sequential three-phase approach: Induction: Initial therapy combines the FLT3 inhibitor gilteritinib with venetoclax and azacitidine (the GVA regimen). This synergistic approach targets leukemia through concurrent inhibition of FLT3 and BCL-2 pathways, aiming to achieve high rates of complete remission and deep molecular clearance. Consolidation: Patients who achieve deep FLT3-ITD negativity, as assessed by the "DeepScan" minimal residual disease (MRD) assay after induction therapy, will proceed to consolidation with high-dose cytarabine (2 g/m² twice daily for 3 days) for three cycles, concurrently with gilteritinib. Maintenance: Patients maintaining deep FLT3-ITD negativity will receive gilteritinib monotherapy at 120 mg daily for 3 months. Those with detectable mutations will be withdrawn from the study. A key innovation of this trial is the implementation of "DeepScan," a next-generation sequencing-based assay co-developed with Professor Levis's team. This method detects FLT3-ITD mutations with a sensitivity of up to 10-⁶, surpassing conventional MRD monitoring techniques. It is designed to accurately define a state of deep molecular remission, which serves as the primary biomarker for directing patients toward a transplant-free pathway. This study challenges the current standard of care, in which allo-HSCT is frequently recommended. By prospectively assessing whether deep molecular responses-induced and maintained through this targeted and chemotherapy-inclusive regimen-can lead to durable survival, the trial aims to provide evidence for a paradigm shift in the treatment of FLT3-ITD-mutated AML, potentially offering a transplant-free alternative for selected patients.

Conditions

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• FLT3 Internal Tandem Duplication Positive
• Intermediate Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• Fit Patients

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	GVA + HDAC Consolidation & Gilteritinib Maintenance	Phase I. Induction Therapy (2 cycles): Gilteritinib plus 80 mg, orally (po), once daily (qd), continuously from Day 1 of Cycle 1 until the end of Induction.Venetoclax + Azacitidine (VA Regimen): Azacitidine: 75 mg/m², intravenously (iv) or subcutaneously (sc), once daily on Days 1-7 of each 28-day cycle.Venetoclax: Cycle 1: Dose ramp-up: 100 mg po on Day 1, 200 mg po on Day 2, then 400 mg po once daily from Day 3 to Day 28.Subsequent Cycles: 400 mg po once daily on Days 1-28 of each 28-day cycle. Phase II. Consolidation Therapy (3 cycles): High-Dose Cytarabine (HiDAC): 3.0 g/m², intravenously (iv), over 3 hours, every 12 hours (q12h) on Days 1, 3, and 5 (total of 6 doses per cycle)；Gilteritinib: Dose increased to 120 mg, orally (po), once daily (qd), from day8 to day21. The interval of each cycle is 30 days. Phase III. Maintenance Therapy: Gilteritinib: 120 mg, orally (po), once daily (qd), continuously for up to 3 months.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-01-25
• Primary completion: 2028-12-31
• Completion: 2029-12-31
• First posted: 2025-12-02
• Last updated: 2026-02-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China