Search / Trial NCT00001337

Dose-Adjusted EPOCH Chemotherapy and Rituximab (CD20+) in Previously Untreated Aggressive Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Launched by NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE (NCI) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 09, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Primary Mediastinal B Cell Lymphoma Cd20 + Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma De Novo

ClinConnect Summary

Background:

The treatment of the intermediate and aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphomas in adults and children commonly induces complete responses in a sizable fraction of the treated population, and about 2/3 of the complete responders appear to have prolonged disease-free survival.

The present study assesses the activity and tolerability in previously untreated patients of a regimen of EPOCH infusional chemotherapy given intensively with G-CSF support.

Objectives:

Primary:

Assess complete response (CR) and progression-free survival (PFS) of dose-adjusted EPOCH-Rituximab (DA-EPOCH-R) wit...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas in the following categories: mediastinal gray zone lymphoma and primary mediastinal B cell
  • lymphoma.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by staff of the Hematopathology Section, Laboratory of Pathology, NCI. Tissue blocks from patients treated in extramural sites must be forwarded to the NCI for analysis of bcl-2 by IHC and other markers within 1 month of study entry.
  • Patients greater than or equal to 12 years old.
  • Stage and Prognosis of Patients: Any stage for MGZL and PMBL.
  • No prior systemic chemotherapy. Patients may be entered if they have had prior limited-field radiotherapy, a short course of glucocorticoids and/or cyclophosphamide for an urgent problem at diagnosis (e.g. epidural cord compression, superior vena cava syndrome).
  • HIV negative.
  • Not pregnant or nursing.
  • Adequate major organ function \[in adults: serum creatinine less than or equal to 1.5 mg/dl or creatinine clearance greater than 60 ml/min; and in children serum CR less than or equal to age-adjusted normal (age 12 to 15 maximum serum creatinine 1.2 mg/dl and age greater than 15 maximum serum creatinine 1.5 mg/dl); bilirubin less than 1.5 mg/dl; ANC greater than 1,000 and platelets greater than 100,000) unless impairment is due to organ involvement by lymphoma or immune-mediated mechanism caused by lymphoma.
  • No active symptomatic ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure within the past year. If MUGA is obtained, the LVEF should exceed 40%.
  • No other serious concomitant medical illnesses or uncontrolled active infection that would jeopardize the patient's ability to receive the regimen with reasonable safety.
  • No history of unrelated (non-lymphomatous) neoplasms within past 5 years other than non-melanoma skin cancer or in-situ cancer.
  • Ability to give informed consent.

Trial Officials

Mark J Roschewski, M.D.

Principal Investigator

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

About National Cancer Institute (Nci)

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a prominent component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical trials. As a leading sponsor of cancer-related studies, NCI focuses on facilitating the development of new therapies, enhancing prevention strategies, and understanding the biology of cancer. The institute collaborates with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and industry partners to conduct rigorous clinical trials that aim to translate scientific discoveries into effective treatments. NCI’s commitment to fostering a robust research environment supports the mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

Locations

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

New York, New York, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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