NCT00658814

Brief Summary

This phase II trial is studying the side effects of giving azacitidine together with gemtuzumab ozogamicin to see how well it works in treating older patients with previously untreated acute myeloid leukemia. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as azacitidine, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Azacitidine may also stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies, such as gemtuzumab ozogamicin, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some block the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Others find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them. Giving azacitidine together with gemtuzumab ozogamicin may kill more cancer cells.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
133

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
11mo left

Started Dec 2008

Longer than P75 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

177 active sites

Status
active not recruiting

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress95%
Dec 2008Mar 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 12, 2008

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 15, 2008

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2008

Completed
4.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2013

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

January 6, 2014

Completed
13.2 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 31, 2027

Expected
Last Updated

April 30, 2026

Status Verified

December 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

4.5 years

First QC Date

April 12, 2008

Results QC Date

July 22, 2013

Last Update Submit

April 9, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Complete Response

    Morphologic complete remission (CR): ANC \>=1,000/mcL, platelet count \>=100,000/mcL, \<5% bone marrow blasts, no Auer rods, no evidence of extramedullary disease. Morphologic complete remission with incomplete blood count recovery (CRi): Same as CR but ANC may be \<1,000/mcL and/or platelet count \<100,000/mcL.

    Up to 60 days

  • 30-Day Survival

    Patients surviving more than 30 days after study registration

    30 days

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Number of Patients With Grade 3 Through 5 Adverse Events That Are Related to Study Drug

    Up to 5 years

  • Relapse-free Survival

    Up to 5 years

Study Arms (1)

Treatment (azacitidine, gemtuzumab)

EXPERIMENTAL

See Detailed Description

Drug: AzacitidineDrug: Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin

Interventions

Given IV or SC during induction; given SC during consolidation and maintenance

Also known as: 5 AZC, 5-AC, 5-Azacitidine, 5-Azacytidine, 5-AZC, Azacytidine, Azacytidine, 5-, Ladakamycin, Mylosar, U-18496, Vidaza
Treatment (azacitidine, gemtuzumab)

Given IV

Also known as: Calicheamicin-Conjugated Humanized Anti-CD33 Monoclonal Antibody, CDP-771, CMA-676, gemtuzumab, hP67.6-Calicheamicin, Mylotarg, WAY-CMA-676
Treatment (azacitidine, gemtuzumab)

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Morphologically confirmed diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with classification other than WHO acute promyelocytic leukemia (FAB M3), based on bone marrow examination performed within 14 days prior to registration; patients with World Health Organization (WHO) acute promyelocytic leukemia (FAB M3) or blastic transformation of chronic myelogenous leukemia are not eligible
  • Zubrod performance status 0-3
  • No known hypersensitivity to azacitidine, mannitol, hydroxyurea, orgemtuzumab ozogamicin
  • No prior systemic chemotherapy for acute leukemia with the exception of hydroxyurea; administration of hydroxyurea to control high white blood cell (WBC) count prior to registration is permitted
  • Patients with a history of prior myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) are eligible according to the following criteria:
  • No prior treatment of MDS with AML induction-type chemotherapy or high-dose chemotherapy with hematopoietic stem cell support
  • Prior cytarabine allowed if dose \< 100 mg/m\^2/day
  • Prior hematopoietic growth factors, thalidomide, lenalidomide, arsenic trioxide, and signal transduction inhibitors for treatment of MDS allowed
  • No prior treatment with azacitidine, decitabine, or gemtuzumab ozogamicin
  • At least 30 days since prior therapy for MDS and recovered
  • Bilirubin =\< 2.0 x institutional upper limit of normal (IULN) within 14 days to registration, unless the elevation is believed to be due to hepatic infiltration by AML
  • Hyperbilirubinemia due primarily to elevated unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia secondary to Gilbert syndrome or hemolysis is allowed
  • Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) aspartate aminotransferase (AST) =\< 2 x IULN, or serum glutamic pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =\< 2.0 x IULN , unless the elevation is believed to be due to hepatic infiltration by AML
  • Serum creatinine =\< 1.5 x IULN
  • Left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF) \>= 40% by multi-gated acquisition scan (MUGA) or echocardiogram (ECHO) AND no clinical evidence of congestive heart failure within the past 56 days
  • +17 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (177)

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center/Disney Family Cancer Center

Burbank, California, 91505, United States

Location

Stanford Cancer Institute Palo Alto

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

Location

University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

Location

Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center at Saint Francis

Hartford, Connecticut, 06105, United States

Location

Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center-Boise

Boise, Idaho, 83706, United States

Location

OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

Alton, Illinois, 62002, United States

Location

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Decatur, Illinois, 62526, United States

Location

Heartland Cancer Research NCORP

Decatur, Illinois, 62526, United States

Location

Advocate Sherman Hospital

Elgin, Illinois, 60123, United States

Location

Loyola University Medical Center

Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States

Location

SSM Health Good Samaritan

Mount Vernon, Illinois, 62864, United States

Location

Springfield Memorial Hospital

Springfield, Illinois, 62781, United States

Location

Franciscan Saint Francis Health-Beech Grove

Beech Grove, Indiana, 46107, United States

Location

Reid Health

Richmond, Indiana, 47374, United States

Location

Hospital District Sixth of Harper County

Anthony, Kansas, 67003, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - Chanute

Chanute, Kansas, 66720, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - Dodge City

Dodge City, Kansas, 67801, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - El Dorado

El Dorado, Kansas, 67042, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - Fort Scott

Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas-Independence

Independence, Kansas, 67301, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas-Kingman

Kingman, Kansas, 67068, United States

Location

Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Lawrence, Kansas, 66044, United States

Location

Southwest Medical Center

Liberal, Kansas, 67901, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas-Liberal

Liberal, Kansas, 67905, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - Newton

Newton, Kansas, 67114, United States

Location

Menorah Medical Center

Overland Park, Kansas, 66209, United States

Location

Saint Luke's South Hospital

Overland Park, Kansas, 66213, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - Parsons

Parsons, Kansas, 67357, United States

Location

Kansas City NCI Community Oncology Research Program

Prairie Village, Kansas, 66208, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - Pratt

Pratt, Kansas, 67124, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - Salina

Salina, Kansas, 67401, United States

Location

Salina Regional Health Center

Salina, Kansas, 67401, United States

Location

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 66204, United States

Location

Cotton O'Neil Cancer Center / Stormont Vail Health

Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - Wellington

Wellington, Kansas, 67152, United States

Location

Associates In Womens Health

Wichita, Kansas, 67208, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas-Wichita Medical Arts Tower

Wichita, Kansas, 67208, United States

Location

Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Wichita, Kansas, 67214, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - Wichita

Wichita, Kansas, 67214, United States

Location

Wesley Medical Center

Wichita, Kansas, 67214, United States

Location

Wichita NCI Community Oncology Research Program

Wichita, Kansas, 67214, United States

Location

Cancer Center of Kansas - Winfield

Winfield, Kansas, 67156, United States

Location

University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center

Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

Location

Hematology/Oncology Clinic PLLC

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States

Location

Tulane University School of Medicine

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

Location

Michigan Cancer Research Consortium NCORP

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106, United States

Location

Trinity Health Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106, United States

Location

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

Location

Bronson Battle Creek

Battle Creek, Michigan, 49017, United States

Location

Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital

Big Rapids, Michigan, 49307, United States

Location

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital

Dearborn, Michigan, 48124, United States

Location

Wayne State University/Karmanos Cancer Institute

Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

Location

Henry Ford Health Saint John Hospital

Detroit, Michigan, 48236, United States

Location

Hurley Medical Center

Flint, Michigan, 48503, United States

Location

Genesys Regional Medical Center-West Flint Campus

Flint, Michigan, 48532, United States

Location

Cancer Research Consortium of West Michigan NCORP

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States

Location

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals - Butterworth Hospital

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States

Location

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States

Location

Allegiance Health

Jackson, Michigan, 49201, United States

Location

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing

Lansing, Michigan, 48912, United States

Location

Trinity Health Saint Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital

Livonia, Michigan, 48154, United States

Location

Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

Muskegon, Michigan, 49444, United States

Location

Trinity Health Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital

Pontiac, Michigan, 48341, United States

Location

Lake Huron Medical Center

Port Huron, Michigan, 48060, United States

Location

MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw

Saginaw, Michigan, 48601, United States

Location

Henry Ford Health Providence Southfield Hospital

Southfield, Michigan, 48075, United States

Location

Munson Medical Center

Traverse City, Michigan, 49684, United States

Location

Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital

Warren, Michigan, 48093, United States

Location

University of Michigan Health - West

Wyoming, Michigan, 49519, United States

Location

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

Location

Southeast Missouri Hospital

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701, United States

Location

Saint Francis Medical Center

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63703, United States

Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

Location

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States

Location

Saint Joseph Health Center

Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, United States

Location

North Kansas City Hospital

Kansas City, Missouri, 64116, United States

Location

Heartland Hematology and Oncology Associates Incorporated

Kansas City, Missouri, 64118, United States

Location

Research Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri, 64132, United States

Location

Saint Luke's East - Lee's Summit

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 64086, United States

Location

Liberty Hospital

Liberty, Missouri, 64068, United States

Location

Heartland Regional Medical Center

Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64506, United States

Location

Mercy Infusion Center - Chippewa

St Louis, Missouri, 63109, United States

Location

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States

Location

Saint Louis-Cape Girardeau CCOP

St Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States

Location

Billings Clinic Cancer Center

Billings, Montana, 59101, United States

Location

Northern Rockies Radiation Oncology Center

Billings, Montana, 59101, United States

Location

Saint Vincent Healthcare

Billings, Montana, 59101, United States

Location

Montana Cancer Consortium NCORP

Billings, Montana, 59102, United States

Location

Saint Vincent Frontier Cancer Center

Billings, Montana, 59102, United States

Location

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

Bozeman, Montana, 59715, United States

Location

Saint James Community Hospital and Cancer Treatment Center

Butte, Montana, 59701, United States

Location

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute

Great Falls, Montana, 59405, United States

Location

Berdeaux, Donald MD (UIA Investigator)

Great Falls, Montana, 59405, United States

Location

Great Falls Clinic

Great Falls, Montana, 59405, United States

Location

Northern Montana Hospital

Havre, Montana, 59501, United States

Location

Saint Peter's Community Hospital

Helena, Montana, 59601, United States

Location

Glacier Oncology PLLC

Kalispell, Montana, 59901, United States

Location

Kalispell Medical Oncology

Kalispell, Montana, 59901, United States

Location

Logan Health Medical Center

Kalispell, Montana, 59901, United States

Location

Montana Cancer Specialists

Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States

Location

Saint Patrick Hospital - Community Hospital

Missoula, Montana, 59802, United States

Location

Community Medical Center

Missoula, Montana, 59804, United States

Location

Guardian Oncology and Center for Wellness

Missoula, Montana, 59804, United States

Location

University of New Mexico Cancer Center

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States

Location

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

Location

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States

Location

Wayne Memorial Hospital

Goldsboro, North Carolina, 27534, United States

Location

Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28791, United States

Location

Rutherford Hospital

Rutherfordton, North Carolina, 28139, United States

Location

Southeast Clinical Oncology Research Consortium NCORP

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27104, United States

Location

Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Akron, Ohio, 44307, United States

Location

Mary Rutan Hospital

Bellefontaine, Ohio, 43311, United States

Location

Adena Regional Medical Center

Chillicothe, Ohio, 45601, United States

Location

University of Cincinnati Cancer Center-UC Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

Location

Riverside Methodist Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43214, United States

Location

Columbus NCI Community Oncology Research Program

Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States

Location

Grant Medical Center

Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States

Location

Mount Carmel Health Center West

Columbus, Ohio, 43222, United States

Location

Doctors Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43228, United States

Location

Grandview Hospital

Dayton, Ohio, 45405, United States

Location

Good Samaritan Hospital - Dayton

Dayton, Ohio, 45406, United States

Location

Miami Valley Hospital

Dayton, Ohio, 45409, United States

Location

Miami Valley Hospital North

Dayton, Ohio, 45415, United States

Location

Dayton NCI Community Oncology Research Program

Dayton, Ohio, 45459, United States

Location

Grady Memorial Hospital

Delaware, Ohio, 43015, United States

Location

Blanchard Valley Hospital

Findlay, Ohio, 45840, United States

Location

Atrium Medical Center-Middletown Regional Hospital

Franklin, Ohio, 45005-1066, United States

Location

Wayne Hospital

Greenville, Ohio, 45331, United States

Location

Kettering Medical Center

Kettering, Ohio, 45429, United States

Location

Fairfield Medical Center

Lancaster, Ohio, 43130, United States

Location

Marietta Memorial Hospital

Marietta, Ohio, 45750, United States

Location

Knox Community Hospital

Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050, United States

Location

Licking Memorial Hospital

Newark, Ohio, 43055, United States

Location

Southern Ohio Medical Center

Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662, United States

Location

Springfield Regional Medical Center

Springfield, Ohio, 45504, United States

Location

Upper Valley Medical Center

Troy, Ohio, 45373, United States

Location

Saint Ann's Hospital

Westerville, Ohio, 43081, United States

Location

Clinton Memorial Hospital/Foster J Boyd Regional Cancer Center

Wilmington, Ohio, 45177, United States

Location

Greene Memorial Hospital

Xenia, Ohio, 45385, United States

Location

Genesis Healthcare System Cancer Care Center

Zanesville, Ohio, 43701, United States

Location

Clackamas Radiation Oncology Center

Clackamas, Oregon, 97015, United States

Location

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center

Gresham, Oregon, 97030, United States

Location

Providence Milwaukie Hospital

Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222, United States

Location

Providence Newberg Medical Center

Newberg, Oregon, 97132, United States

Location

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

Oregon City, Oregon, 97045, United States

Location

Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center

Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States

Location

Providence Portland Medical Center

Portland, Oregon, 97213, United States

Location

Adventist Medical Center

Portland, Oregon, 97216, United States

Location

Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

Portland, Oregon, 97225, United States

Location

Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center

Portland, Oregon, 97227, United States

Location

Salem Hospital

Salem, Oregon, 97301, United States

Location

Legacy Meridian Park Hospital

Tualatin, Oregon, 97062, United States

Location

AnMed Health Hospital

Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States

Location

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

Location

Spartanburg Medical Center

Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States

Location

The Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center

Amarillo, Texas, 79106, United States

Location

Cancer Care Center at Island Hospital

Anacortes, Washington, 98221, United States

Location

PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center

Bellingham, Washington, 98225, United States

Location

Highline Medical Center-Main Campus

Burien, Washington, 98166, United States

Location

Swedish Cancer Institute-Issaquah

Issaquah, Washington, 98029, United States

Location

Kadlec Clinic Hematology and Oncology

Kennewick, Washington, 99336, United States

Location

Skagit Valley Hospital

Mount Vernon, Washington, 98274, United States

Location

Harrison HealthPartners Hematology and Oncology-Poulsbo

Poulsbo, Washington, 98370, United States

Location

Harborview Medical Center

Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

Location

Minor and James Medical PLLC

Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

Location

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

Location

Kaiser Permanente Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98112, United States

Location

Swedish Medical Center-First Hill

Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States

Location

University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake

Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

Location

PeaceHealth United General Medical Center

Sedro-Woolley, Washington, 98284, United States

Location

Saint Michael Cancer Center

Silverdale, Washington, 98383, United States

Location

Cancer Care Northwest - Spokane South

Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States

Location

Evergreen Hematology and Oncology PS

Spokane, Washington, 99218, United States

Location

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

Vancouver, Washington, 98664, United States

Location

Wenatchee Valley Hospital and Clinics

Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, United States

Location

Rocky Mountain Oncology

Casper, Wyoming, 82609, United States

Location

Welch Cancer Center

Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Nand S, Othus M, Godwin JE, Willman CL, Norwood TH, Howard DS, Coutre SE, Erba HP, Appelbaum FR. A phase 2 trial of azacitidine and gemtuzumab ozogamicin therapy in older patients with acute myeloid leukemia. Blood. 2013 Nov 14;122(20):3432-9. doi: 10.1182/blood-2013-06-506592. Epub 2013 Oct 3.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Leukemia, Myeloid, AcuteLeukemia, Megakaryoblastic, AcuteLeukemia, Monocytic, AcuteLeukemia, Myelomonocytic, AcuteLeukemia, Erythroblastic, Acute

Interventions

AzacitidineGemtuzumab

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Leukemia, MyeloidLeukemiaNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasmsHematologic DiseasesHemic and Lymphatic DiseasesMyeloproliferative DisordersBone Marrow Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Aza CompoundsOrganic ChemicalsCytidinePyrimidine NucleosidesPyrimidinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsNucleosidesNucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and NucleosidesRibonucleosidesCalicheamicinsAminoglycosidesGlycosidesCarbohydratesAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmunoproteinsBlood ProteinsProteinsAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsSerum GlobulinsGlobulins

Results Point of Contact

Title
Study Statistician
Organization
SWOG

Study Officials

  • Sucha Nand

    SWOG Cancer Research Network

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
LTE60
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
NIH
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 12, 2008

First Posted

April 15, 2008

Study Start

December 1, 2008

Primary Completion

June 1, 2013

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 31, 2027

Last Updated

April 30, 2026

Results First Posted

January 6, 2014

Record last verified: 2025-12

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