Status:

COMPLETED

MS-275 and Azacitidine in Treating Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, or Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Lead Sponsor:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

MS-275 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as azacitidine, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer ...

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the safety and toxicity of MS-275 and azacitidine in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, or acute myeloid leukemia. II. Determine the m...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Diagnosis of 1 of the following:
  • Histologically confirmed myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) by bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy
  • International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) score of intermediate-1, intermediate-2, or high
  • International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) score of intermediate-1, intermediate-2, or high
  • Low IPSS score allowed provided patient has a clinically significant cytopenia (i.e., absolute neutrophil count \< 1,000/mm\^3, untransfused hemoglobin \< 8 g/dL, platelet count \< 20,000/mm\^3, or anemia requiring transfusion)
  • Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
  • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
  • Relapsed or refractory disease
  • Untreated AML allowed provided patient meets \>= 1 of the following criteria:
  • Age 60 and over
  • AML arising in the setting of an antecedent hematologic disorder
  • High-risk cytogenetic abnormalities
  • Medical conditions that may compromise the ability to give cytotoxic chemotherapy as the primary modality
  • Refused cytotoxic chemotherapy
  • WBC \< 30,000/mm3 for \>= 2 weeks before study entry
  • Acute promyelocytic leukemia allowed provided patient is in at least second relapse and has already received treatment regimens containing arsenic trioxide and isotretinoin
  • No clinical evidence of CNS or pulmonary leukostasis or CNS leukemia
  • Peformance status:
  • Zubrod 0-2
  • Life expectancy:
  • At least 6 months
  • Hematopoietic:
  • See Disease Characteristics
  • Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL (transfusion allowed)
  • No disseminated intravascular coagulation
  • Renal:
  • Creatinine normal OR
  • Creatinine clearance \>= 60 mL/min
  • Not pregnant or nursing
  • Negative pregnancy test
  • Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for 3 months after study treatment
  • No untreated, active infection
  • No other serious or uncontrolled medical condition
  • More than 3 weeks since prior hematopoietic growth factors for this malignancy
  • At least 3 weeks since prior hydroxyurea (2 weeks for AML patients)
  • No concurrent hydroxyurea
  • Recovered from all prior therapy
  • At least 2 weeks since prior cytotoxic therapy (AML patients)
  • More than 3 weeks since other prior therapy for this malignancy
  • No other concurrent investigational or commercial agents or therapies for this malignancy
  • No concurrent valproic acid
  • Hepatic:
  • Bilirubin normal unless due to hemolysis or Gilbert's syndrome
  • AST and ALT =\< 2.5 times upper limit of normal

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    November 3 2004

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    February 3 2014

    Estimated Enrollment :

    63 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00101179

    Start Date

    November 3 2004

    End Date

    February 3 2014

    Last Update

    October 18 2019

    Active Locations (3)

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    1

    Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287

    2

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    New York, New York, United States, 10029

    3

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, United States, 10065