Status:

COMPLETED

Gleevec in Relapsed/Refractory T Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Lead Sponsor:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Collaborating Sponsors:

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Novartis

Conditions:

T Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the overall response rate to imatinib mesylate in participants with relapsed or refractory T cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This drug has been used in c...

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: Primary Objective To evaluate the overall response rate Secondary Objectives To assess the safety and tolerability To assess the duration of response To assess the progression free survi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Histologically confirmed T NHL, excluding T prolymphocytic leukemia, T lymphoblastic lymphoma, and T/NK large granular lymphocytic leukemia.
  • Measurable disease, defined as at least one bidimensionally measurable site of disease measuring at least 1.5cm in greatest diameter.
  • Failed at least one systemic chemotherapy or biologic therapy for T cell lymphoma unless it can be clearly documented that the patient can not tolerate such therapy.
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Life expectancy of greater than 3 months
  • ECOG Performance Status of lesser then or equal to 2
  • Normal organ and marrow function as outlined in the protocol
  • Agree to the use of adequate contraception prior to study entry and for the duration of the study

Exclusion

  • Chemotherapy or radiotherapy within 4 weeks prior to entering the study
  • Receiving any other study agents
  • CNS lymphoma requiring active therapy
  • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to imatinib mesylate
  • Participants requiring concomitant administration of any medications or substances that are inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 are ineligible
  • Patient previously received radiotherapy to 25% or greater of the bone marrow
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including but not limited to ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • History of a different malignancy except for individuals who have been disease-free for at least 5 years and are deemed by the investigator to be at low risk for recurrence of that malignancy
  • HIV-positive individuals on combination antiretroviral therapy
  • Known chronic liver disease
  • Major surgery within 2 weeks prior to study entry

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00684411

Start Date

June 1 2008

End Date

October 1 2013

Last Update

January 5 2017

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115