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Filter by:Castleman disease, a rare lymphoproliferative disorder, is characterized by inflammatory cytokine production and multiple organ system dysfunction. In this study, we will investigate inflammatory markers, cells, and signaling pathways in prospectively collected blood samples and/or buccal swabs or saliva using biochemical and RT-PCR techniques, proteomics, genomics, immunohistochemistry, storage for future use, cell culture treated with external stimuli, flow cytometry, and other molecular tests
Background: - Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV)-associated multicentric Castleman disease (KSHV-MCD) is caused by a herpes virus known as KSHV. This disease can also cause several other cancers, including Kaposi sarcoma. People with KSHV-MCD often have symptoms like fever, weight and muscle loss, and fluid in the legs or abdomen. Tocilizumab may be able to block the chemicals in the body that cause KSHV-MCD symptoms. Researchers want to test this drug and other anti-virus drugs to find the best combination of drugs to treat KSHV-MCD. Objectives: - To test the effectiveness of tocilizumab with and without other anti-virus drugs for KSHV-MCD. Eligibility: - People at least 18 years of age who have KSHV-MCD and have certain symptoms and blood abnormalities caused by their KSHV-MCD. Design: - Participants will be screened with a medical history and physical exam. They will also have blood tests, and a skin biopsy. - Participants will have tocilizumab injections every 2 weeks for up to 12 weeks. They will provide daily blood samples for the first 3 days of treatment. - After the sixth dose, participants will be monitored for 4 weeks to check for possible side effects. - Those whose KSHV-MCD does not improve or worsens during the study may have tocilizumab combined with two other anti-virus drugs, zidovudine and valganciclovir. These drugs are pills that will be taken four times a day for 5 days out of every 2 weeks. - Blood, urine, and saliva samples will be collected throughout the study.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety of siltuximab in patients with multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD).
This open-label, single center study will provide RoActemra/Actemra (tocilizumab) to a maximum of 4 patients with Multicentric Castelman's Disease who have demonstrated benefit from RoActemra/Actemra in study MRA004US (Chugai Pharma USA) without major toxicities or significant adverse events. Patients will receive their most effective maintenance dose until disease progression or significant toxicity occurs.
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that CNTO 328 when administered in combination with best supportive care (BSC) is superior to BSC in terms of durable tumor and symptomatic response (complete response or partial response) among patients with Multicentric Castleman's Disease.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate of the study of different CNTO 328 doses and schedules and to see if CNTO 328 has any effect on Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma or Castleman's disease.
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of suramin in treating patients who have refractory or relapsed multiple myeloma or Castleman's disease.