Clinical Trial: Dasatinib and Vorinostat in Treating Patients With Accelerated Phase or Blastic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia or Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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




Official Title: BMS CA180157: A Phase I Combination Study of Dasatinib Plus Vorinostat in Accelerated Phase, Chronic Phase Refractory to Second Line Therapy or Blast Crisis Chronic Myelog

Brief Summary:

RATIONALE: Dasatinib and vorinostat may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving dasatinib together with vorinostat may kill more cancer cells.

PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of dasatinib when given together with vorinostat in treating patients with accelerated phase or blastic phase chronic myelogenous leukemia or acute lymphoblastic leukemia.