Investigation of Clofarabine in Acute Leukemias
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia focused on measuring clinical, pharmacodynamics, investigational drug clofarabine, AML, ALL, CML-accelerated phase, CML-blastic phase, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - accelerated phase, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - blastic phase
Eligibility Criteria
Patient is diagnosed with AML, ALL, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), and CML in transformation (includes CML-blastic phase and CML-accelerated phase). No prior chemo-, immuno-, or radio-therapy for 2 weeks before entering the study, unless progressive life-threatening leukemia as judged by the treated physician. Adequate liver function (bilirubin </= 2 mg%) and renal function (creatinine </= 2 mg%). Pregnant and lactating females not eligible. Zubrod performance status 0-2 Adequate cardiac status No life-threatening conditions (e.g. infections) which may cause death within 3 weeks.