An Open-Label, Randomized, Multicenter Phase III Trial of Dasatinib (SPRYCEL®) vs. Standard Dose Imatinib (400 mg) in the Treatment of Subjects With Newly Diagnosed Chronic Phase Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

The purpose of this clinical research study is to compare the confirmed complete cytogenetic response of dasatinib with that of imatinib within 12 months after randomization in patients with newly diagnosed chronic-phase Philadelphia positive chronic myeloid leukemia. The safety of this treatment will also be studied.