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Mini-CHOP and Rituximab in Patients Aged Over 80 Years

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01087424
Lead Sponsor
Lymphoma Study Association
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of R-miniCHOP for elderly patients with diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma (DLBC) Lymphoma aged over 80 years by measuring the overall survival.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patient with histologically proven CD20+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (WHO classification). DLBCL with some small cell infiltration in bone marrow or lymph node may be included.
  • Aged over 80 years.
  • Ann Arbor stage I bulky, II, III or IV
  • Age-adjusted International Prognostic Index equal to 0, 1, 2 and 3.
  • Patient non previously treated.
  • ECOG performance status ≤ 2.
  • With a minimum life expectancy of 3 months.
  • Negative HIV, HBV and HCV serologies test ≤ 4 weeks (except after vaccination).
  • Having previously signed a written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any other histological type of lymphoma.
  • Any history of treated or non-treated indolent lymphoma.
  • Central nervous system or meningeal involvement by lymphoma.
  • Contra-indication to any drug contained in the chemotherapy regimens.
  • Any serious active disease (according to the investigator's decision).
  • Poor renal function (creatinin level>150µmol/l), poor hepatic function (total bilirubin level>30mmol/l, transaminases>2.5 maximum normal level) unless these abnormalities are related to the lymphoma.
  • Poor bone marrow reserve as defined by neutrophils <1.5 G/l or platelets <100 G/l, unless related to bone marrow infiltration.
  • Any history of cancer during the last 5 years with the exception of non-melanoma skin tumors or stage 0 (in situ) cervical carcinoma.
  • Treatment with any investigational drug within 30 days before planned first cycle of chemotherapy and during the study.
  • Adult patient under tutelage.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
R mini CHOPR mini CHOPInduction : 3 cycles every 3 weeks Consolidation :3 cycles every 3 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluating efficacy of R-miniCHOP by overall survival2 years overall survival
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluating R-miniCHOP efficacy by Event free survival2 years event free survival
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