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Comparing Interleukin-2 (IL-2) Combined With Rituximab (Rituxan) to Rituximab Alone in Subjects With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Registration Number
NCT00100737
Lead Sponsor
Chiron Corporation
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether interleukin-2 given 3 times weekly for 8 weeks in combination with rituximab is effective and safe when compared to rituximab given alone in the treatment of follicular NHL subjects that have never received rituximab as a treatment and are refractory or relapsed after previous chemotherapy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
300
Inclusion Criteria
  • CD20+ follicular B-cell non-hodgkin's lymphoma with at least 1 site of measurable disease.
  • Previous treatment with 1 to 4 prior chemotherapy regimens
  • ECOG performance status of greater than or equal to 2
  • Life expectancy of greater than 18 weeks
  • Meet safety lab requirements and organ function tests
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior treatment with rituximab or IL-2
  • Prior radioimmunotherapy including Zevalin or Bexxar
  • 5 or more prior chemotherapy regimens
  • Clinically significant cardiac disease, lung dysfunction, autoimmune disease, thyroid disease, active infection, unstable psychiatric condition, or HIV infection.
  • History of allogenic bone marrow transplant
  • Female subjects that are pregnant or breast feeding
  • Immunosuppressive therapy including corticosteroids or investigational agents within 4 weeks prior to the planned start of study treatment
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

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Buffalo, New York, United States

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