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NCT Number: NCT00001563

EPOCH Chemotherapy +/- IL-12 for Previously Untreated and EPOCH Plus Rituximab for Previously Treated Patients With AIDS-Associated Lymphoma

The prognosis of AIDS-related Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is poor, especially in the relapsed setting. There is no standard treatment, and the few small studies that have been conducted have reported dismal outcomes. The purpose of this study is to pilot the use of EPOCH plus rituximab in previously treated AIDS-related lymphoma. Clinical endpoints of the study include toxicity and response. Progression-free and overall survival will be measured. Tumors will be evaluated for p53 mutations, p-16, bcl-2 expression, tumor proliferation, c-myc and EBV when possible.

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Key information

Conditions

AIDS Related Lymphoma AIDS-Associated Lymphoma Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases Immune System Diseases Immunoproliferative Disorders Lymphatic Diseases Lymphoma Lymphoma, AIDS-Related Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoproliferative Disorders Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

About this study

The prognosis of AIDS-related Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is poor, especially in the relapsed setting. There is no standard treatment, and the few small studies that have been conducted have reported dismal outcomes. The purpose of this study is to pilot the use of EPOCH plus rituximab in previously treated AIDS-related lymphoma. Clinical endpoints of the study include toxicity and response. Progression-free and overall survival will be measured. Tumors will be evaluated for p53 mutations, p-16, bcl-2 expression, tumor proliferation, c-myc and EBV when possible.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Aggressive CD20 + NHL confirmed by Pathology, DCS.

HIV + serology.

All stages (I-IV) of disease.

NHL previously treated with up to two chemotherapy regimens and evaluable disease.

Age greater than or equal to 18 years.

Laboratory test: (Abnormalities are allowed if due to organ involvement by lymphoma).

Creatinine less than or equal to 1.7.

Bilirubin must be less than 2.0 mg/dl, or total bilirubin less than or equal to 3.7 mg/dl with direct fraction less than or equal to 0.2 mg/dl and indirect fraction of less than or equal 3.5 mg/dl in patients for whom these abnormalities are felt to be due to protease inhibitor therapy.

AST and ALT less than or equal to 3 times ULN (AST and ALT less than or equal to 6 times ULN for patients on hyperalimentation for whom these abnormalities are felt to be due to the hyperalimentation).

ANC greater than or equal 1000/mm(3).

Platelets must be greater than or equal to 75,000/mm(3) (patients with ITP platelets greater than or equal to 30,000/mm(3).

Signed informed consent and Durable Power of Attorney.

Exclusion criteria

Pregnancy or nursing.

History of clinical heart failure or symptomatic ischemic heart disease.

Serious underlying medical condition or infection other than HIV that would contraindicate EPOCH.

Concurrent anti-retroviral therapy during EPOCH therapy.

Primary CNS lymphoma.

Treatment and study plan

filgrastim

Biological

Filgrastim after EPOCH-R from Day 6 for 10 days every cycle.

Rituximab

Biological

EPOCH-R every 3 weeks for up to 6 cycle

EPOCH

Drug

EPOCH-R every 3 weeks for up to 6 cycle

Primary outcomes

  1. Determination of safety profile and response rates

    Time frame: End of Study

    number and types of adverse events {AEs), as well as the number of patients who respond to the therapy {CR, PR, SD)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Nih

Registry information

Official study title

EPOCH Chemotherapy Plus Rituximab for Previously Treated Patients With AIDS-Associated Lymphoma

Important dates

Study start
1997
Primary completion
2005
Study completion
2005
First posted
Nov 4, 1999
Registry last updated
Jan 19, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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