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A Pilot Study of Deferoxamine Before and During Myeloablative Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes or Acute Leukemia and Iron Overload
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Generated
Jun 13, 2026
NCT ID
NCT00658411
Status
TERMINATED
Phase
Not Applicable (Pilot Study)
Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Executive brief
Investment-Ready Snapshot
The pilot study sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of deferoxamine in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or acute leukemia undergoing stem cell transplantation. The study was terminated due to slow patient accrual, indicating potential challenges in recruitment for future studies. The market for iron chelation therapy is significant, particularly in hematological malignancies, but the competitive landscape includes established therapies and emerging novel agents. The limited patient enrollment raises concerns about the viability of further development without robust data supporting efficacy and safety.
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Provenance
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00658411
Indication
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Modality
small molecule
Target
Deferoxamine, an iron chelator, targets excess iron in patients with iron overload, particularly in the context of myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
Intervention
deferoxamine
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