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Capivasertib, Venetoclax, and Low-Intensity Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, CAVALRY Trial

Trial Status: active

This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of capivasertib when given together with venetoclax and low-intensity chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, dexamethasone, methotrexate, cytarabine) and to see how well it works in treating patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)/lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL). Capivasertib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for 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. Chemotherapy drugs, such as cyclophosphamide, vincristine, methotrexate, and cytarabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Dexamethasone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used to reduce inflammation and lower the body's immune response to help lessen the side effects of chemotherapy drugs. Giving capivasertib with venetoclax and low-intensity chemotherapy may be safe, tolerable, and/or effective in treating patients with ALL/LBL.