Phase II Trial of Arsenic Trioxide With Ascorbic Acid in the Treatment of Adult Non-APL Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
The Phase II trial of arsenic trioxide combined with ascorbic acid for the treatment of non-APL AML presents a potential therapeutic option for patients with refractory or relapsed disease. Given the limited treatment options available for this patient population, the combination therapy could capture market interest, particularly if efficacy is demonstrated. However, the trial was terminated due to competing studies, which may limit its commercial viability. Stakeholders should assess the competitive landscape for AML therapies, particularly those targeting non-APL subtypes, and consider the implications of this termination on future research and development investments.
Indication: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Modality: small molecule
Target: Arsenic trioxide (ATO) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) targeting acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) cells through mechanisms that enhance apoptosis and inhibit cell proliferation.
Sponsor: University of Southern California
Source URL: ClinicalTrials.gov
Source updated: Jul 25, 2014
Ingested: Jun 19, 2026
Model: trialsignal-ai-v1
Validation: validated
Matched by target_normalized: Arsenic trioxide (ATO) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) targeting acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) cells through mechanisms that enhance apoptosis and inhibit cell proliferation.
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Condition raw: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Condition normalized: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Modality raw: small molecule
Modality normalized: small molecule
Target raw: Arsenic trioxide (ATO) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) targeting acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) cells through mechanisms that enhance apoptosis and inhibit cell proliferation.
Target normalized: Arsenic trioxide (ATO) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) targeting acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) cells through mechanisms that enhance apoptosis and inhibit cell proliferation.