Clinical Trial: Phase I Trial of Vorinostat (MK-0683, SAHA) in Combination With Decitabine in Patients With AML or MDS (MK-0683-055 EXT1)

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: A Phase I Clinical Trial of Vorinostat in Combination With Decitabine in Patients With Acute Myelogenous Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Brief Summary: This study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of vorinostat in combination with decitabine as well as the in vivo molecular and biological effects of vorinostat in patients with refractory or relapsed Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) and intermediate or high risk as defined by International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Participants with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome are eligible.