The purpose of this study is to find the highest dose of an investigational drug called BI 836858 that can be given safely in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or has stopped responding to prior therapies. BI 836858 is an antibody that works by targeting a protein on AML cells called CD33. Once the drug attaches to a cancer cell, it may start a process that kills the cancer cell. BI 836858 is given intravenously (by vein).
To be eligible for this study, patients must meet several criteria, including but not limited to the following:
For more information about this study and to inquire about eligibility, please contact Dr. Martin Tallman at 212-639-3842.