Stem Cell Monitoring for CML Patients Undergoing Nilotinib Therapy

The study is an open-label phase 2 clinical and translational trial designed to evaluate the effects of nilotinib on the leukemic stem cell population in subjects with newly diagnosed chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML in CP). Nilotinib is FDA-approved to treat subjects with Ph+ CML in CP. Subjects on study will be monitored according to accepted National Cancer Comprehensive Network \[NCCN\] clinical guidelines for 24 months. After 24 months, if continued therapy is needed subjects will be transitioned to commercial supply of study drug.