Researchers tested if adding a drug called pioglitazone to the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) would help patients improve their condition while they were also taking imatinib.
Twenty-four patients were involved in the study, and they monitored the effects and any side effects of the combination treatment over a year.
The results showed that about 56% of patients improved to a better treatment level, and the drugs seemed safe to use together, but more research is needed to confirm these findings.