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Daunorubicin

Phase 3

Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Small molecule | Oncology |Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc|Last Updated: Jul 17, 2025

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetTOP2A
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule
ChEMBLCHEMBL178

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment882

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Daunorubicin · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT03897127Study of Standard Intensive Chemotherapy Versus Intensive Chemotherapy With CPX-351 in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed AML and Intermediate- or Adverse GeneticsAcute Myeloid Leukemia
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING882 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Study of Standard Intensive Chemotherapy Versus Intensive Chemotherapy With CPX-351 in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed AML and Intermediate- or Adverse Genetics
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall survival (OS) in the restricted set of de novo patients
2 years

Secondary Endpoints

Overall survival (OS) in the extended set of patients
2 years
Event-free survival (EFS) with CRi considered as response to induction therapy in both, the restricted set of de novo patients and the extended set of patients
2 years
Event-free survival (EFS) with CRi considered as failure of induction therapy in the restricted set of de novo patients
2 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Standard armACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Investigational armEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CytarabineDRUGInduction therapy: 200 mg/m2 i.v. (continuously) d1-7 Consolidation therapy: * Patients age 18-60 years o Intermediate-dose cytarabine 1500 mg/m2 i.v. q12h (3 hrs) d1-3 * Patients age \>60 years o Intermediate-dose cytarabine 1000 mg/m2 i.v. q12h (3 hrs) d1-3
DaunorubicinDRUGInduction therapy: 60 mg/m2 i.v. (1 hr) d1-3
CPX-351DRUGInduction 1: o CPX-351 44 mg/m2 daunorubicin / 100 mg/m2 cytarabine \[100 U/m²\] i.v. (90 min) d1,3,5 Induction 2: o CPX-351 44 mg/m2 daunorubicin / 100 mg/m2 cytarabine \[100 U/m²\] i.v. (90 min) d1,3 Consolidation therapy: o CPX-351 29 mg/m2 daunorubicin / 65 mg/m2 cytarabine \[65 U/m²\] i.v. (90 min) d1,3
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites62

Patient Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with newly diagnosed AML and intermediate- or adverse-risk genetics (according to 2017 ELN criteria \[Appendix B\]), including AML with myelodysplasia-related changes (AML-MRC) and therapy-related AML according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classific...

Countries:AustriaGermany
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Frequently asked questions about Daunorubicin

What is Daunorubicin used for in Acute Myeloid Leukemia?

Daunorubicin is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development as part of a study evaluating standard intensive chemotherapy versus intensive chemotherapy with CPX-351 in adult patients with newly diagnosed AML and intermediate- or adverse genetics.

Who makes Daunorubicin?

Daunorubicin is being developed by Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc, which trades under the ticker JAZZ. The company is conducting a Phase 3 clinical trial of the drug in patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

What phase is Daunorubicin in?

Daunorubicin is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, not yet approved, and is being studied in an active, not recruiting clinical trial for Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

What clinical trials is Daunorubicin in?

Daunorubicin is being studied in clinical trial NCT03897127, a Phase 3 study of standard intensive chemotherapy versus intensive chemotherapy with CPX-351 in adult patients with newly diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia and intermediate- or adverse genetics. The trial is active but not recruiting, with an enrollment of 882 participants.

Is Daunorubicin the same as CPX-351?

Daunorubicin is not the same as CPX-351. In the clinical trial NCT03897127, CPX-351 is the investigational agent being compared to standard intensive chemotherapy, and Daunorubicin is a component of that standard chemotherapy regimen.