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Compassionate Use of Erwinase For Pediatric Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Or Non Hodgkins Lymphoma

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Non Hodgkins Lymphoma
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00693602
Lead Sponsor
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Brief Summary

This is a compassionate use protocol for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who have developed hypersensitivity or intolerance to E. coli L-asparaginase and/or PEG-L-asparaginase.

Detailed Description

Primary Objective

To provide Erwinase to patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or non-Hodgkins lymphoma who are intolerant or have developed hypersensitivity to E. coli asparaginase and/or PEG-asparaginase.

TREATMENT PLAN

Erwinia L-asparaginase administration will be given according to the protocol or non-protocol treatment plan under which the patient is currently being treated.

Erwinase will be discontinued in any patient experiencing an allergic reaction or any Grade 3 or higher adverse event believed to be attributable to this agent.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
87
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients on treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or non-Hodgkins lymphoma receiving ALL-type therapy who have developed hypersensitivity or intolerance to E. coli L-asparaginase or PEG-L-asparaginase or both.
  • Informed consent explained to and signed by parent/legal guardian, with emphasis that although approved for use in Europe and Canada, Erwinase is NOT approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration
Exclusion Criteria
  • Documented history of severe hypersensitivity or intolerance to Erwinase

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1Erwinase-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To provide Erwinase to patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or non-Hodgkins lymphoma who are intolerant or have developed hypersensitivity to E. coli asparaginase and/or PEG-asparaginaseJune 2009
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

🇺🇸

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
🇺🇸Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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