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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Randomized Trial in Adult de Novo Ph Positive ALL With Chemotherapy, Imatinib or Ponatinib, Blinatumomab and SCT

A Multicentre, Randomized Trial in Adults With de Novo Philadelphia-Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia to Assess the Efficacy of Ponatinib Versus Imatinib in Combination With Low-intensity Chemotherapy, to Compare End of Therapy With Indication for SCT Versus TKI, Blinatumomab and Chemotherapy in Optimal Responders and to Evaluate Blinatumomab in Suboptimal Responders (GMALL-EVOLVE)

Randomized Trial in Adult de Novo Ph Positive ALL With Chemotherapy, Imatinib or Ponatinib, Blinatumomab and SCT (NCT06061094) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, sponsored by Goethe University. 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 current Standard of Care (SoC) in younger patients with Ph+ ALL is Imatinib in combination with low-dose chemotherapy, change of TKI in case of persistent MRD above 10-3 after consolidation I and indication for stem cell transplantation. The EVOLVE trial aims to answer three questions challenging the current SoC: Use of Ponatinib compared to Imatinib both in combination with low-dose chemotherapy and consolidation I (randomization I). In MRD good responders: Omit end of therapy in primary care and indication for SCT but continue therapy with TKI, chemotherapy and Blinatumomab as additional antileukemic compound (randomization II). In MRD poor responders: Omit indication for TKI change but give instead Blinatumomab followed by end of therapy in primary care and indication for SCT (non-randomized).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 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 220 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphoblastic 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: - Male or female patients \>= 18 years, \<=65 years - Philadelphia chromosome or BCR-ABL1 positive ALL - Not previously treated except with corticosteroids ≤ 7 days, standard GMALL prephase with dexamethasone and cyclophosphamide including intrathecal therapy, hydroxyurea, a single dose vincristine or other cytostatic drugs and start of standard induction for Ph-positive ALL (1 dose vincristine, 1 dose of Rituximab, 2 doses dexamethasone and up to 5 days Imatinib) - ECOG performance status ≤2 - Signed written inform consent - Molecular evaluation for BCR-ABL1 performed - Negative pregnancy test in women of childbearing potential - Woman of childbearing potential willing to use 2 highly effective methods of contraception while receiving study treatment and for an additional 3 months after the last dose of study treatment (Pearl-Index \<1%). Male who has a female partner of childbearing potential willing to use 2 highly effective forms of contraception while receiving study treatment and for at least an additional 3 months after the last dose of study treatment (Pearl-Index \<1%). - Normal serum levels \> LLN (lower limit of normal) of potassium and magnesium, or corrected to within normal limits with supplements, prior to the first dose of study medication - Serum lipase ≤ 1.5 x ULN. For serum lipase \> ULN - ≤ 1.5 x ULN, value must be considered not clinically significant and not associated with risk factors for acute pancreatitis - Normal QTcF interval ≤450 ms for males and ≤470 ms for females - Signed and dated written willing to sign a consent form is available - Participation in the registry of the German Multicenter Study Group for Adult ALL (GMALL) Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - History of malignancy other than ALL diagnosed within 5 years (yrs) prior to start of protocol-specified therapy with defined exceptions - Contraindications against the use of Imatinib, Ponatinib, chemotherapy or Blinatumomab ...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: * Male or female patients \>= 18 years, \<=65 years * Philadelphia chromosome or BCR-ABL1 positive ALL * Not previously treated except with corticosteroids ≤ 7 days, standard GMALL prephase with dexamethasone and cyclophosphamide including intrathecal therapy, hydroxyurea, a single dose vincristine or other cytostatic drugs and start of standard induction for Ph-positive ALL (1 dose vincristine, 1 dose of Rituximab, 2 doses dexamethasone and up to 5 days Imatinib) * ECOG performance status ≤2 * Signed written inform consent * Molecular evaluation for BCR-ABL1 performed * Negative pregnancy test in women of childbearing potential * Woman of childbearing potential willing to use 2 highly effective methods of contraception while receiving study treatment and for an additional 3 months after the last dose of study treatment (Pearl-Index \<1%). Male who has a female partner of childbearing potential willing to use 2 highly effective forms of contraception while receiving study treatment and for at least an additional 3 months after the last dose of study treatment (Pearl-Index \<1%). * Normal serum levels \> LLN (lower limit of normal) of potassium and magnesium, or corrected to within normal limits with supplements, prior to the first dose of study medication * Serum lipase ≤ 1.5 x ULN. For serum lipase \> ULN - ≤ 1.5 x ULN, value must be considered not clinically significant and not associated with risk factors for acute pancreatitis * Normal QTcF interval ≤450 ms for males and ≤470 ms for females * Signed and dated written informed consent is available * Participation in the registry of the German Multicenter Study Group for Adult ALL (GMALL) Exclusion Criteria: * History of malignancy other than ALL diagnosed within 5 years (yrs) prior to start of protocol-specified therapy with defined exceptions * Contraindications against the use of Imatinib, Ponatinib, chemotherapy or Blinatumomab * Patient previously treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors * Nursing women * Known impaired cardiac function, including any of the following: as detailed in protocol * Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease * Any history of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) * Uncontrolled hypertriglyceridaemia * History or presence of clinically relevant CNS pathology as detailed in protocol * History or active relevant autoimmune disease * Known hypersensitivity to immunoglobulins or to any other component of the study drug formulation * Known diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (HIV testing is not mandatory) or active infection with Hepatitis B or C * History of pancreatitis within 6 months previous to start of treatment within the trial * Treatment with any other investigational agent or participating in another trial within 30 days prior to entering this study * Inadequate hepatic functions defined as ASAT or ALAT \> 2,5 times the institutional upper limit of normal or \> 5 times ULN if considered due to leukemia * Total bilirubin \> 1.5-fold the institutional upper limit unless considered to be due to organ involvement by the leukemia or to M. Gilbert / M. Meulengracht * Concurrent severe diseases which exclude the administration of therapy e.g. severe, uncontrolled acute or chronic infections * Inability to understand and/or unwillingness to sign a written informed consent

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Imatinib

Imatinib 600mg QD plus Chemotherapy

DRUG

Ponatinib

Ponatinib 45 mg QD plus chemotherapy

DRUG

Blinatumomab

Patients with molecular failure or intermediate response receive one cycle Blinatumomab before SCT; Patients with molecular CR randomized to the experimental arm receive 3 cycles Blinatumomab + chemotherapy

OTHER

Indication for stem cell transplantation

Patients with molecular CR randomized to the standard arm have an indication for SCT; patients with molecular failure or intermediate response have an indication for SCT. SCT is not part of the trial.

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.

Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
Aachen, Germany
Klinikum Aschaffenburg
Aschaffenburg, Germany
Klinikum Augsburg
Augsburg, Germany
Helios Klinikum Bad Saarow
Bad Saarow, Germany
Klinikum Bayreuth
Bayreuth, Germany
Vivantes Klinikum am Urban
Berlin, Germany
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln
Berlin, Germany
Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch
Berlin, Germany
Charite Berlin Virchow Klinikum
Berlin, Germany
Evangelisches Krankenhaus Bielefeld
Bielefeld, Germany
UK Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum
Bochum, Germany
Evangelische Kliniken Bonn
Bonn, Germany
Universitätsklinikum Bonn
Bonn, Germany
Städtisches Klinikum Braunschweig
Braunschweig, Germany
Klinikum Bremen-Mitte
Bremen, Germany
Klinikum Chemnitz
Chemnitz, Germany
Universitätsklinikum Köln
Cologne, Germany
Klinikum Darmstadt
Darmstadt, Germany
Städtisches Klinikum Dessau
Dessau, Germany

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06061094), the sponsor (Goethe University), 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 NCT06061094 clinical trial studying?

The current Standard of Care (SoC) in younger patients with Ph+ ALL is Imatinib in combination with low-dose chemotherapy, change of TKI in case of persistent MRD above 10-3 after consolidation I and indication for stem cell transplantation. The EVOLVE trial aims to answer three questions challenging the current SoC: Use of Ponatinib compared to Imatinib both in combination with low-dose chemotherapy and consolidation I (randomization I). In MRD good responders: Omit end of therapy in primary care and indication for SCT but continue therapy with TKI, chemotherapy and Blinatumomab as additio… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06061094?

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 NCT06061094?

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 NCT06061094. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06061094. 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 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.