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Hybrid Immunotherapy for Hemophagocytic LymphoHistiocytosis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01104025
Lead Sponsor
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Brief Summary

Despite good progress during the last decade, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) remains difficult to treat. Two different treatment regimens have been used successfully. The first one, a treatment regimen based on two drugs called etoposide and dexamethasone, has been used worldwide. The second regimen, based on two drugs called Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) and prednisone, has been used mostly at one hospital in Paris, for over 15 years. With either regimen, about three quarters of treated children survive the most difficult time, the first two months after diagnosis. These two different regimens appear to work somewhat differently, and we suspect that combining them may give better results than either regimen alone. We are conducting this clinical trial to test the combination of ATG, dexamethasone, and etoposide for the treatment of HLH.

The purpose of this research study is to find out what effects (good and bad) this drug combination has on you and your HLH.

Detailed Description

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare immunological disorder first recognized almost 70 years ago.(1) Genetic and animal studies have indicated that the familial form of HLH is clearly due to a deficiency of cytotoxic killing. Patients with HLH present with a potentially fatal syndrome of 'hyperimmunity.' These patients have severe inflammation, associated with cytopenias and variably severe bone marrow, liver, or CNS damage. Tissue damage and mortality appear to be due to hypercytokinemia related to persistent immune hyperactivation. An animal model of HLH and correlative human studies all suggest that excessive and abnormal activation of T cells drives the pathophysiology of this disorder, and that suppressing this excessive activation is critical for successful therapy of HLH. It is believed a combination of the two proven induction regimens for hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) (anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)- and etoposide-based) will result in response rates and overall survival rates at eight weeks which are comparable or better than the current standard of care (induction therapy per the HLH-94 protocol).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
31
Inclusion Criteria
  • diagnosis of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
  • Patients <18 years of age
  • The patient must have active disease at the time of enrollment
  • Patient's legal guardians must sign an Institutional Review Board approved consent form indicating their awareness of the investigational nature and the risks of this study.
  • Eligible subjects must be enrolled with the protocol coordinating center
Exclusion Criteria
  • Recent treatment, within 3 months, with another therapeutic regimen for HLH
  • Known active malignancy
  • Known rheumatologic diagnosis which may be the underlying cause of HLH
  • Pregnancy (as determined by serum or urine test) or active breast feeding
  • Failure to provide signed informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Induction TherapyATG, rabbitATG, rabbit: intravenous, 5 mg/kg/dose, 5 consecutive days Dexamethasone: intravenous, 20mg/m2/day x7days, 10mg/m2/day x7days, 5mg/m2/day x14days, 2.5mg/m2/day x14days, 1.25mg/m2/day x14days Etoposide: intravenous, 150 mg/m2 weekly, starting 7 days after first dose of Thymoglobulin Methotrexate and hydrocortisone: intrathecal to patients with central nervous system involvement, age\< 1 yr: 6/8mg (MTX/HC), 1-2 yrs: 8/10mg, 2-3 yrs: 10/12mg, \>3 yrs: 12/15 mg, on day 7, 14, 21 and 42
Induction TherapyEtoposideATG, rabbit: intravenous, 5 mg/kg/dose, 5 consecutive days Dexamethasone: intravenous, 20mg/m2/day x7days, 10mg/m2/day x7days, 5mg/m2/day x14days, 2.5mg/m2/day x14days, 1.25mg/m2/day x14days Etoposide: intravenous, 150 mg/m2 weekly, starting 7 days after first dose of Thymoglobulin Methotrexate and hydrocortisone: intrathecal to patients with central nervous system involvement, age\< 1 yr: 6/8mg (MTX/HC), 1-2 yrs: 8/10mg, 2-3 yrs: 10/12mg, \>3 yrs: 12/15 mg, on day 7, 14, 21 and 42
Induction TherapyMethotrexateATG, rabbit: intravenous, 5 mg/kg/dose, 5 consecutive days Dexamethasone: intravenous, 20mg/m2/day x7days, 10mg/m2/day x7days, 5mg/m2/day x14days, 2.5mg/m2/day x14days, 1.25mg/m2/day x14days Etoposide: intravenous, 150 mg/m2 weekly, starting 7 days after first dose of Thymoglobulin Methotrexate and hydrocortisone: intrathecal to patients with central nervous system involvement, age\< 1 yr: 6/8mg (MTX/HC), 1-2 yrs: 8/10mg, 2-3 yrs: 10/12mg, \>3 yrs: 12/15 mg, on day 7, 14, 21 and 42
Induction TherapyhydrocortisoneATG, rabbit: intravenous, 5 mg/kg/dose, 5 consecutive days Dexamethasone: intravenous, 20mg/m2/day x7days, 10mg/m2/day x7days, 5mg/m2/day x14days, 2.5mg/m2/day x14days, 1.25mg/m2/day x14days Etoposide: intravenous, 150 mg/m2 weekly, starting 7 days after first dose of Thymoglobulin Methotrexate and hydrocortisone: intrathecal to patients with central nervous system involvement, age\< 1 yr: 6/8mg (MTX/HC), 1-2 yrs: 8/10mg, 2-3 yrs: 10/12mg, \>3 yrs: 12/15 mg, on day 7, 14, 21 and 42
Induction TherapyDexamethasoneATG, rabbit: intravenous, 5 mg/kg/dose, 5 consecutive days Dexamethasone: intravenous, 20mg/m2/day x7days, 10mg/m2/day x7days, 5mg/m2/day x14days, 2.5mg/m2/day x14days, 1.25mg/m2/day x14days Etoposide: intravenous, 150 mg/m2 weekly, starting 7 days after first dose of Thymoglobulin Methotrexate and hydrocortisone: intrathecal to patients with central nervous system involvement, age\< 1 yr: 6/8mg (MTX/HC), 1-2 yrs: 8/10mg, 2-3 yrs: 10/12mg, \>3 yrs: 12/15 mg, on day 7, 14, 21 and 42
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall Survival8 Weeks

To determine the overall survival of patients with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis at 8 weeks after an ATG/etoposide-based induction regimen and to determine the feasibility of this approach in the context of a multicenter clinical trial.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall Survivalup to day 180

To determine overall survival prior to the initiation of BMT (bone marrow transplant) preparative regimen (or day 180, if BMT preparative regimen not yet begun)

Number of Participants Who Experienced Reactivationup to 180 days

To determine the frequency of disease reactivation prior to initiation of BMT preparative regimen (or day 180, if BMT preparative regimen not yet begun)

Disease Status at BMTup to day 180

To determine the rate of complete response at the time of BMT preparative regimen initiation

Time to Response8 Weeks

To determine the median time to complete response during 8 weeks of therapy

Overall Survival to Day +100up to day 280

To determine overall survival to day +100 after BMT, for patients who have undergone BMT within 6 months of study entry

Trial Locations

Locations (14)

Phoenix Children's Hospital

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Oregon Health and Science University

🇺🇸

Portland, Oregon, United States

The Hospital for Sick Children

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Stanford University

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Stanford, California, United States

Nemours

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Florida All Children's Hospital

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Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States

Children's Hospital Boston

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Tulane University Medical Center

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

University of California, San Francisco Department of Pediatrics

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San Francisco, California, United States

University of Colorado

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Children's National Medical Center

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Texas Children's Cancer Center/Baylor College of Medicine

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Houston, Texas, United States

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