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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Safety and Efficacy of Ponatinib for Treatment of Pediatric Recurrent or Refractory Leukemias, Lymphomas or Solid Tumors

An Open-Label, Single-Arm, Phase 1/2 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Ponatinib for the Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Leukemias, Lymphomas or Solid Tumors in Pediatric Participants

Safety and Efficacy of Ponatinib for Treatment of Pediatric Recurrent or Refractory Leukemias, Lymphomas or Solid Tumors (NCT03934372) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Accelerated Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, sponsored by Incyte Biosciences International Sàrl. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of ponatinib in children aged 1 to \< 18 years with advanced leukemias, lymphomas, and solid tumors.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

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 70 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Acute Myeloid Leukemia 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)

Who May Qualify: diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) diagnosis of the following malignancies: \- Phase 1: CP-CML, BP-CML, AP-CML ALL. AML. Other leukemias. Lymphoma. Any other tumors, including tumors of the CNS, for which standard therapy is not available or is not indicated. \- Phase 2, Group A with CP-CML: CP-CML at the time of study entry and must be resistant to or intolerant of at least 1 prior BCR-ABL-targeted TKI therapy or be in "warning" response status or have the T315I kinase domain mutation. Must have 1 bone marrow aspirate with documentation of BCR-ABL translocation by conventional cytogenetics, metaphase FISH, or q-PCR performed within 42 days before the first dose of ponatinib. \- Phase 2, Group B with other leukemias or solid tumors: ALL. AML. Other leukemias. Lymphoma. Any other tumors, including tumors of the CNS, with mutations of RET, FLT3, KIT, FGFR, PDGFR, TIE2, VEGFR, or any other mutations where ponatinib may have biological activity (eg, EPH receptors and SRC families of kinases) as assessed on fresh or archived tumor tissue. Participants with solid tumors or with lymphoma must have measurable disease by CT or MRI based on RECIST v1.1 or the Lugano lymphoma guidelines as determined by site radiology. Prior therapies as follows: \- Phase 1: Participants with CML who are resistant to or intolerant of (as defined Appendix F) to at least 1 prior BCR-ABL-targeted TKI therapy. Participants with ALL who have progressed on or after all available or indicated therapies, which may have included 1 prior BCR-ABL-targeted TKI therapy. Participants with AML or other leukemias who have progressed on or after at least 1 prior induction attempt (for France only) or for whom no effective standard therapy is available or indicated (other countries). Participants with solid tumors (including tumors of the CNS) or lymphomas who have progressed despite standard therapy or for whom no effective standard therapy is available or indicated. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

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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Inclusion Criteria: Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of the following malignancies: \- Phase 1: CP-CML, BP-CML, AP-CML ALL. AML. Other leukemias. Lymphoma. Any other tumors, including tumors of the CNS, for which standard therapy is not available or is not indicated. \- Phase 2, Group A with CP-CML: CP-CML at the time of study entry and must be resistant to or intolerant of at least 1 prior BCR-ABL-targeted TKI therapy or be in "warning" response status or have the T315I kinase domain mutation. Must have 1 bone marrow aspirate with documentation of BCR-ABL translocation by conventional cytogenetics, metaphase FISH, or q-PCR performed within 42 days before the first dose of ponatinib. \- Phase 2, Group B with other leukemias or solid tumors: ALL. AML. Other leukemias. Lymphoma. Any other tumors, including tumors of the CNS, with mutations of RET, FLT3, KIT, FGFR, PDGFR, TIE2, VEGFR, or any other mutations where ponatinib may have biological activity (eg, EPH receptors and SRC families of kinases) as assessed on fresh or archived tumor tissue. Participants with solid tumors or with lymphoma must have measurable disease by CT or MRI based on RECIST v1.1 or the Lugano lymphoma guidelines as determined by site radiology. Prior therapies as follows: \- Phase 1: Participants with CML who are resistant to or intolerant of (as defined Appendix F) to at least 1 prior BCR-ABL-targeted TKI therapy. Participants with ALL who have progressed on or after all available or indicated therapies, which may have included 1 prior BCR-ABL-targeted TKI therapy. Participants with AML or other leukemias who have progressed on or after at least 1 prior induction attempt (for France only) or for whom no effective standard therapy is available or indicated (other countries). Participants with solid tumors (including tumors of the CNS) or lymphomas who have progressed despite standard therapy or for whom no effective standard therapy is available or indicated. \- Phase 2, Group A with CP-CML: Participants who are resistant to or intolerant of at least 1 prior BCR-ABL-targeted TKI therapy. \- Phase 2, Group B with other leukemias or solid tumors: Participants with ALL who have progressed on or after all available or indicated therapies, which must have included 1 prior BCR-ABL-targeted TKI therapy. Participants with AML or other leukemias who have progressed on or after at least 1 prior induction attempt (for France only) or for whom no effective standard therapy is available or indicated (other countries). Participants with solid tumors (including tumors of the CNS) or lymphomas who progressed despite standard therapy or for whom no effective standard therapy is available or indicated. * Karnofsky performance status ≥ 40% for participants ≥ 16 years old or Lansky Play Scale ≥ 40% for pediatric participants \< 16 years old. * Participants must have recovered to \< Grade 2 per the NCI CTCAE v5.0 or to baseline from any non-hematologic toxicities (except alopecia) due to previous therapy. * Willingness to avoid pregnancy or fathering children. Prior therapies: \- Participants with BP-CML, ALL, or AML who have received any of the following: Corticosteroids or hydroxyurea within 24 hours before the first dose of ponatinib. Vincristine within 7 days before the first dose of ponatinib. Other chemotherapy (excluding intrathecal chemotherapy) within 14 days before the first dose of ponatinib. \- Participants (except the BP-CML, ALL, and AML participants described above) who: Have had cytotoxic chemotherapy within 21 days (or 42 days for nitrosoureas or mitomycin C) before the first dose of ponatinib. Prior radiation therapy or radio-isotope therapy within 6 weeks before the first dose of ponatinib except local radiotherapy for palliative indication within 14 days before the first dose of ponatinib. Autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplant \< 3 months before the first dose of ponatinib. Major surgery within 14 days before the first dose of ponatinib. Inadequate recovery and/or complications from a major surgery before starting therapy. Prior treatment with any of the following: * Immunosuppressive therapy (including post stem cell transplant regimens) within 14 days before the first dose of ponatinib. * Any targeted cancer therapy (including TKIs) within 7 days before the first dose of ponatinib. * Any other investigational anticancer agents within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, before randomization. * Any monoclonal antibody-directed anticancer therapy within 5 half-lives of the first dose of ponatinib. * Any chimeric antigen receptor therapy within 28 days before the first dose of ponatinib * Ponatinib * Protocol-defined lab Values * Significant concurrent, uncontrolled medical condition, including but not limited to the following: * Pancreatic: clinical, radiological, or laboratory evidence of pancreatitis. * Cardiac: * SF \< 27% by ECHO, OR EF \< 50% by MUGA. * Abnormal QTcF on screening ECG, defined as QTcF of ≥ 450 ms. * Clinically significant or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, including unstable angina, acute MI within 6 months from Day 1 of study drug administration, New York Heart Association Class III or IV CHF (see Appendix P), and arrhythmia requiring therapy unless approved by the medical monitor/sponsor. * Uncontrolled hypertension. * Currently taking drug(s) that are known to have a risk of causing prolonged QTc or TdP unless the drug(s) can be changed to acceptable alternatives (ie, an alternate class of agents that do not affect the cardiac conduction system), or the participant can safely discontinue the drug(s). * Cerebral: * Participants with solid tumors with intracranial metastasis OR participants with active CNS leukemia (ie, CNS-2 status \[\< 5/μL WBCs and cytospin positive for blasts, or ≥ 5 /μL WBCs but negative by Steinherz/Bleyer algorithm (equation used for traumatic lumbar punctures), disseminated leptomeningeal disease, or CNS chloroma. * Pre-existing significant CNS pathology including history of severe brain injury, dementia, cerebellar disease, organic brain syndrome, psychosis, coordination/movement disorder, or autoimmune disease with CNS involvement. * History of cerebrovascular ischemia/hemorrhage with residual deficits. * Note: Participants with a history of cerebrovascular ischemia/hemorrhage remain eligible provided all neurologic deficits have resolved clinically according to Inclusion Criterion 6. * Uncontrolled seizure disorder. * Coagulation: * Significant bleeding disorder or thrombophilia unrelated to the underlying malignancy indication for study participation. * Gastrointestinal: * Gastrointestinal disorders, such as malabsorption syndrome or any other illness that could affect oral absorption. * Genetic: * Participants with DNA fragility syndromes, such as Fanconi anemia and Bloom syndrome. * Participants with Down syndrome. * Participants with any active ≥ Grade 2 graft versus host disease. * Chronic or current active uncontrolled infectious disease requiring systemic antibiotics, antifungal, or antiviral treatment. * Active HBV or HCV infection that requires treatment or at risk for HBV reactivation. Hepatitis B virus DNA and HCV RNA must be undetectable upon testing. At risk for HBV reactivation is defined as hepatitis B surface antigen positive or anti-hepatitis B core antibody positive. * Known HIV infection. * Current use of prohibited medication (see Section 6.7.2). * Known hypersensitivity or severe reaction to ponatinib or excipients of ponatinib. * Receipt of live (including attenuated) vaccines or anticipation of need for such vaccines during the study. * Inability or unlikeliness to comply with the dose schedule and study evaluations, in the opinion of the investigator. * Females who are pregnant or lactating. * Other exclusions may apply.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Ponatinib

Ponatinib administered as a tablet or age-appropriate formulation for pediatric participants according to age-based cohort assignment.

Locations (20)

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.

Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, Belgium
Hopital Robert Debre
Paris, France
Armand Trousseau Hospital
Paris, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Poitiers
Poitiers, France
Chu de Rennes - Hospital Sud
Rennes, France
Aou Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi
Bologna, Italy
Asst Degli Spedali Civili Di Brescia
Brescia, Italy
Ospedale Pediatrico G. Gaslini
Genova, Italy
Comitato Etico Fondazione Irccs Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori Milano
Milan, Italy
University of Milano Bicocca
Monza, Italy
Aorn Santobono Pausilipon
Naples, Italy
Comitato Di Bioetica Della Fondazione Irccs Policlinico San Matteo
Pavia, Italy
Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu Irccs
Rome, Italy
A.O.U Citta Della Salute E Della Scienza Di Torino Presidio Ospedaliero Infantile Regina Margherita
Torino, Italy
Princess Maxima Center For Pediatric Oncology
Utrecht, Netherlands
Hospital General Universitario Vall D Hebron
Barcelona, Spain
Hospital Sant Joan de Deu de Manresa
Barcelona, Spain
Hospital Infantil Unversitario Nino Jesus
Madrid, Spain
Hospital Universitari I Politecnic La Fe
Valencia, Spain
Karolinska University Hospital Solna
Stockholm, Sweden

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT03934372), the sponsor (Incyte Biosciences International Sàrl), 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 NCT03934372 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of ponatinib in children aged 1 to \< 18 years with advanced leukemias, lymphomas, and solid tumors. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT03934372?

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 NCT03934372?

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?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT03934372. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT03934372. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-26 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.