Recent Updates
Recently added Catalysts

ABL001

Phase 3

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Mar 18, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetBCR-ABL1
Target classProtein
ModalitySmall molecule

Success Probability

Subscribe to view

Market & Valuation

Subscribe to view

Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment199

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

ABL001 · 4 trials · 6 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 1 2
NCT04948333Asciminib Treatment Optimization in ≥ 3rd Line CML-CPChronic Myelogenous Leukemia
COMPLETED199 Analytics
NCT04666259Asciminib in Monotherapy for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Chronic Phase (CML-CP) With and Without T315I MutationChronic Myelogenous Leukemia - Chronic Phase
COMPLETED56 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Asciminib Treatment Optimization in ≥ 3rd Line CML-CP
Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Asciminib in Monotherapy for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Chronic Phase (CML-CP) With and Without T315I Mutation
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - Chronic PhaseUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Major Molecular Response (MMR) Rate at Week 48 for All Patients With no Evidence of MMR at Baseline
Week 48

Major Molecular Response (MMR) is defined as a significant reduction in the level of BCR::ABL1 transcripts, which are the genetic markers of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Specifically, MMR is achieved when there is a ≥ 3.0 log reduction in BCR::ABL1 transcripts compared to a standardized baseline, which corresponds to a BCR::ABL1/ABL1 ratio of ≤ 0.1% on the international scale (IS). The Major Molecular Response (MMR) rate at Week 48 for all patients with no evidence of MMR at baseline refers to the percentage of patients who achieve MMR after 48 weeks of treatment, despite not having MMR at the start.

Number of Participants With Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events for Cohorts A and B up to 24 Weeks
Baseline to up to 24 Weeks

Adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) are summarized by cohort. Clinically significant findings for vitals, laboratory values and electrocardiogram (ECG) are reported as adverse events and or serious adverse events as determined by the investigator.

Maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of ABL001
42 Days

To define the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of ABL001 for participants with BCR-ABL positive (BCR-ABL+) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in lymphoid blast crisis.

Primary Pharmacokinetics (PK): Cmax
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Primary Pharmacokinetics (PK): AUClast
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Primary Pharmacokinetics (PK): AUCinf
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Secondary Pharmacokinetics (PK): Tmax
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Secondary Pharmacokinetics (PK): T 1/2
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Secondary Pharmacokinetics (PK): CL/F
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Secondary Pharmacokinetics (PK): Vz/F
at pre- dose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours post-dose

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of ABL001 in subjects with various degrees of impaired hepatic function (by Child-Pugh classification) relative to healthy subjects

Secondary Endpoints

MMR Rate at Week 12, 24, 36, 72, 96 and 144 for Patients With no MMR at Baseline
Week 12, 24, 36, 72, 96 and 144
Major Molecular Response (MMR) Rate at Week 48 for Patients With MMR at Baseline
Week 48.
Time to MMR for Subjects Without MMR at Baseline
From the date of enrollment to the date of first documented MMR, assessed up to 144 weeks
Unlock Study Endpoints

Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ABL001EXPERIMENTALParticipants will be treated with 80 mg of ABL001 (40 mg BID or 80mg QD). In patients not achieving MMR at 48 weeks or losing the response after the week 48 assessment up to week 108, asciminib dose may be escalated to 200 mg q.d. if in the investigator's opinion the patient may benefit from the escalation.
Cohort AEXPERIMENTAL40 mg asciminib orally twice daily (BID)
Cohort BEXPERIMENTAL80 mg asciminib orally once daily (QD)
Cohort CEXPERIMENTAL200 mg asciminib orally twice daily (BID)
ABL001, Dasatinib, Prednisone, BlinatumomabEXPERIMENTAL\- Dose escalation will occur conventional Fibonocci 3+3 dose escalation scheme to determine a recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) * Dasatinib-Fixed doses oral once a day per cycle * ABL001 is administered orally daily per cycle * Prednisone-Fixed doses oral once a day per cycle. \--- Prednisone will be tapered and stop during cycle 2. * Blinatumomab - intravenous continuous infusion beginning no earlier than cycle 2 day 1 * Blinatumomab - Day 1-28 of each 42-day cycle, cycles 2-6, total of 5 cycles

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ABL001 40mg BIDDRUGOne tablet of 40 mg will be taken orally twice a day (BID)
ABL001 80mg QDDRUGTwo tablets of 40 mg will be taken orally once a day (QD)
ABL001 200mg QDDRUGFive tablets of 40 mg will be taken orally once a day (QD)
ABL001DRUGAsciminib will be supplied as 20 mg or 40 mg strength tablets will be administered orally in accordance with the assigned cohort.
DasatinibDRUGFixed doses oral once a day per 28 day cycle
PrednisoneDRUGFixed doses oral once a day per 28 day cycle Prednisone will be tapered and stop during cycle 2.
BlinatumomabDRUGBy intravenous continuous infusion beginning no earlier than cycle 2 day 1 of protocol therapy Day 1-28 of each 42-day cycle, cycles 2-6, total of 5 cycles
Unlock Study Design Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 99 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites48

Key Inclusion criteria: * Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study * Male or female patients with a diagnosis of CML-CP ≥ 18 years of age * Treatment with a minimum of 2 or more prior TKIs (i.e. imatinib, nilotinib, dasatinib, bosutinib, radotinib or ponatinib) *...

Countries:ArgentinaAustriaBrazilCanadaFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMalaysiaOmanPolandSingaporeSouth KoreaSpainUnited KingdomVietnamUnited States
Unlock Eligibility Criteria

Frequently asked questions about ABL001

What is ABL001 used for?

ABL001, also known as asciminib, is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), including chronic phase CML, B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It is also being evaluated in patients with hepatic impairment.

What does ABL001 target?

ABL001 targets the BCR-ABL1 fusion protein, which drives the growth of cancer cells in chronic myeloid leukemia and Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. By inhibiting this protein, the drug aims to block the signaling pathways that promote cancer cell proliferation.

Who makes ABL001?

ABL001 is being developed by Novartis AG, a global pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. Novartis is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this investigational therapy in multiple oncology indications.

What phase is ABL001 in?

ABL001 is in clinical development across multiple phases. It is being studied in Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 trials for various indications including chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is ABL001 in?

ABL001 is being evaluated in several clinical trials, including NCT03595917, a Phase 1 study combining ABL001 with dasatinib, prednisone, and blinatumomab in BCR-ABL+ B-ALL or CML. Other trials include NCT04666259, NCT04948333, and NCT06514534, which assess asciminib in different CML patient populations.

Is ABL001 the same as asciminib?

Yes, ABL001 is the same as asciminib. The drug is referred to by both names in clinical research and development. Asciminib is the international nonproprietary name, while ABL001 is the compound code used by the developer, Novartis.