FLT3 x AXL

The FMS tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) gene mutation occurs in 30% of newly diagnosed AML patients, leading to a higher relapse rate and mortality rate. In the past, multi-drug combination chemotherapy regimens had limited efficacy in newly diagnosed AML patients with FLT3 mutations, especially in those with FLT3-ITD. However, the FLT3 inhibitors greatly improved the survival of AML patients with FLT3 mutations. Although several studies have focused on the effectiveness of FLT3 inhibitor combination therapy for FLT3-mutated AML, further studies are needed to determine the optimal regimen and dosage. A triple regimen consisting of Gilteritinib, Venetoclax, and Azacitidine had shown good efficacy in unfit newly diagnosed FLT3-mutated AML patients. This clinical trial aims to determine the optimal dosage of the triple regimen and investigate its efficacy in newly diagnosed fit FLT3-mutated AML patients. Besides, this trial will provide evidence for treatment decisions based on measurable residual disease in patients with the triple regimen.

This phase II MyeloMATCH treatment trial compares the usual treatment of azacitidine and venetoclax to the combination treatment of azacitidine, venetoclax and gilteritinib in treating older and unfit patients with acute myeloid leukemia and FLT3 mutations. Azacitidine is a drug that is absorbed into DNA and leads to the activation of cancer suppressor genes, which are genes that help control cell growth. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Gilteritinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of a certain naturally occurring substance that may be needed to help cancer cells multiply. This study may help doctors find out if these different approaches are better than the usual approaches. To decide if they are better, the study doctors are looking to see if the study drugs lead to a higher percentage of patients achieving a deeper remission compared to the usual approach.