Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov
Decitabine Plus mBU/CY for High Risk Acute Leukemia With MRD Pre-HSCT
Decitabine Plus mBU/CY for High Risk Acute Leukemia With Minimal Residual Disease Pre-HSCT
Decitabine Plus mBU/CY for High Risk Acute Leukemia With MRD Pre-HSCT (NCT03793517) is a Phase 2 / Phase 3 interventional studying Stem Cell Transplant Complications and Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, sponsored by Peking University People's Hospital. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.
About This Trial
Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) remains one of the currently available curative therapies for acute leukemia (AL). Leukemia relapse is one of the mainly causes of transplant failure. We reported previously that patients with high-risk molecular biomarkers who still have detectable minimal residual disease(MRD) pre-HSCT were at very high risk of relapse, with cumulative relapse rate of 50-80%. Decitabine has been demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of patients with recurrent or refractory leukemia and myelodysplastiv syndrome. It was reported that the combination of decitabine, with busufan and cyclophosphamide as a preparative regimen for allo-HSCT using HLA-matching donors was safe and effective. In this prospective, single-arm clinical trial, we aimed to examine the efficacy of combining decitabine with modified busulfan and cyclophosphamide (mBU/CY) as a preparative regimen for allo-HSCT in patients with very high-risk AL and detectable MRD pre-HSCT.
What Stage of Research Is This?
Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Stem Cell Transplant Complications and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.
This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.
Target enrollment of 55 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Stem Cell Transplant Complications subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Treatments Being Tested
Decitabine
Decitabine 200mg.m-2.d-1 intervanously on days -12 and -11
mBU/CY and ATG
Ara-C 4 g·m-2·d-1 intravenously on days -10 to -9 Busulfan (BU 3.2 mg·kg-1·d-1) intravenously on days -8 to -6, Cyclophosphamide (CY 1.8 g·m-2·d-1) intravenously on days -5 to -4 Simustine (Me-CCNU, 250 mg·m-2) orally once on day -3 ATG (2.5 mg·kg-1·d-1) intravenously on days -5 to -2
mBU/CY
hydroxycarbamide (80 mg·kg-1) orally on day -10 Ara-C (2 g·m-2·d-1) on day -9 Busulfan (BU 3.2 mg·kg-1·d-1) intravenously on days -8 to -6, Cyclophosphamide (CY 1.8 g·m-2·d-1) intravenously on days -5 to -4 Simustine (Me-CCNU, 250 mg·m-2) orally once on day -3
Locations (1)
Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial
Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT03793517), the sponsor (Peking University People's Hospital), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.
Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.
Authoritative Sources
The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NCT03793517 clinical trial studying?
Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) remains one of the currently available curative therapies for acute leukemia (AL). Leukemia relapse is one of the mainly causes of transplant failure. We reported previously that patients with high-risk molecular biomarkers who still have detectable minimal residual disease(MRD) pre-HSCT were at very high risk of relapse, with cumulative relapse rate of 50-80%. Decitabine has been demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of patients with recurrent or refractory leukemia and myelodysplastiv syndrome. It was reported that the combinat… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.
Who can participate in NCT03793517?
Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.
How do I contact the trial site for NCT03793517?
Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.
Is participating in a clinical trial safe?
Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.
Where can I verify the data on this page?
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How This Page Is Built
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Last updated 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.