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ArticleAnnals of hematology2025

Azacitidine in combination with shortened venetoclax treatment cycles in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Maximilian Fleischmann, Madlen Jentzsch, Annamaria Brioli, Florian Eisele, Jochen J Frietsch, Farina Eigendorff, Romy Tober, Karin G Schrenk, Jakob Friedrich Hammersen, Olaposi Yomade and 4 more

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Article in Annals of hematology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 4 papers.

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14 authors.

Maximilian FleischmannKlinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany. Maximilian.Fleischmann@med.uni-jena.de.
Madlen JentzschKlinik Und Poliklinik für Hämatologie, Zelltherapie, Hämostaseologie Und Infektiologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.
Annamaria BrioliKlinik Und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin C, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.
Florian EiseleMedizinische Klinik Und Poliklinik II, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Jochen J FrietschMedizinische Klinik Und Poliklinik II, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Farina EigendorffKlinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany.
Romy ToberKlinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany.
Karin G SchrenkKlinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany.
Jakob Friedrich HammersenKlinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany.
Olaposi YomadeKlinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany.
Inken HilgendorfKlinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany.
Andreas HochhausKlinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany.
Sebastian SchollKlinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany.
Ulf SchnetzkeKlinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The combination of venetoclax with hypomethylating agents is currently the standard of care for elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) ineligible for intensive chemotherapy. Despite its favorable efficacy, clinical use is often associated with post-remission cytopenia, frequently necessitating treatment delays and dose modifications. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of shortened venetoclax treatment durations. A multicenter analysis was conducted involving 20 adult AML patients receiving venetoclax (7 or 14 days with 9 and 11 patients, respectively) combined with 5-azacitidine (5-7 days) between 2021 and 2024. The cohort included patients from four German academic centers all treated in first line. Outcome measures included bone marrow response, transfusion dependence, overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Median age was 73.5 years, with 70% of patients having secondary AML. Adverse molecular risk was observed in 75% of patients. The overall response rate (ORR) was 100%, with a composite complete remission rate of 78%. No significant differences in response rates were observed between the 7-day and 14-day venetoclax regimens. Median OS for the cohort was 15 months. Infection-related complications were observed in 55% of patients, with severe sepsis in 20% of cases. In this cohort, shortened venetoclax regimens demonstrated efficacy comparable to standard treatment protocols, with a potential reduction in hematologic toxicity. These findings support the individualization of treatment regimens to optimize clinical outcomes while potentially minimizing adverse effects.

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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsAzacitidineBridged Bicyclo Compounds, HeterocyclicLeukemia, Myeloid, AcuteSulfonamidesAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateAzacitidineBridged Bicyclo Compounds, HeterocyclicSulfonamidesvenetoclax5-azacitidine7 + 7Acute myeloid leukemiaShortened treatmentToxicityVenetoclax

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PMCPMC11868173

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