Asciminib for Pediatric Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Asciminib in Pediatric Patients With Ph+ CML-CP
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Phase 2Interventional Study
Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaLeukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, Philadelphia Chromosome Positive
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
1 – 18
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals · Industry
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children and teenagers who have recently been diagnosed with a specific type of leukemia called Ph+ CML-CP. Participants will take a medication called asciminib to see if it helps treat their condition safely and effectively.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am between 1 and 18 years old.
I have been diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML-CP).
I have a Philadelphia positive chromosome.
I was diagnosed with CML-CP within the last 3 months or have had an unfavorable response to previous treatment.
I have evidence of specific BCR::ABL1 transcripts in my tests.
I have a performance status of at least 50%.
You may not be able to join if
I have a second chronic phase of CML after progressing to a more advanced stage.
I have had a stem cell transplant.
I am planning to have an allogeneic stem cell transplant.
I have a BCR::ABL1 mutation that is known to resist study treatment.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The aim of this study is to support development of asciminib in the pediatric population (1 to \< 18 years) with Ph+ CML-CP. The study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of asciminib in pediatric formulation (weigh-based dose, fed state) or adult formulation (fasted) in newly diagnosed and resistant or intolerant Ph+ CML-CP with or without T315I mutation.
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Eligibility Criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria:
Participants eligible for inclusion in this study must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study.
2. Male or female participants 1 and \< 18 years of age at study enrollment
3. Diagnosis of CML-CP (Ap…
Key Inclusion Criteria:
Participants eligible for inclusion in this study must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study.
2. Male or female participants 1 and \< 18 years of age at study enrollment
3. Diagnosis of CML-CP (Apperley et al 2025) with cytogenetic confirmation of Philadelphia positive (Ph+) chromosome
4. For participants with CML-CP newly diagnosed within 3 months of screening OR 5 For participants with CML - CP with high risk of developing resistance or intolerance to previous TKI:
1. Unfavourable response to TKI is defined following the Apperley et al 2025 guidelines as:
* At three months after the initiation of therapy: BCR::ABL1 ratio \> 10% IS (if confirmed within 1-3 months)
* At six months after the initiation of therapy: BCR::ABL1 ratio \> 10% IS
* At twelve months after initiation of therapy: BCR::ABL1 ratio \> 1% IS
* At any time loss of previous response
* At any time emergent resistant BCR::ABL1 mutations or high-risk ACA from prior TKI treatment as per local test results
2. Intolerance to TKI is defined as:
* Non-hematologic intolerance: participants with grade 3 or 4 toxicity while on therapy (in which case the patient is eligible whether or not there was a dose reduction); or with persistent grade 2 toxicity unresponsive to optimal management including dose adjustments (unless dose reduction is not considered in the best interest of the patient if response is already suboptimal)
* Hematologic intolerance: participants with grade 3 or 4 toxicity (absolute neutrophil count \[ANC\] or platelets) while on therapy that is recurrent after dose reduction to the lowest doses of the TKI
6\. Evidence of typical BCR::ABL1 transcript \[e14a2 and/or e13a2\] at the time of screening which are amenable to standardized RQ-PCR quantification.
7\. Performance status: Karnofsky ≥ 50% for participants ≥ 16 years of age, and Lansky ≥ 50 for participants \< 16 years of age at the time of screening.
Key Exclusion Criteria:
1. Known second chronic phase (CP) of CML after previous progression to Accelerated Phase (AP)/Blast Phase (BP).
2. Previous treatment with a hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation.
3. Patient planned to undergo allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
4. Known presence of a BCR::ABL1 mutation with known resistance to study treatment in accordance with the most recent public version of international CML clinical guidelines (e.g. NCCN CML treatment guidelines v 1.2026 and Apperley et al 2025) any time prior to study entry
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