G-CSF in Preventing Neutropenia in Patients With Solid Tumors Who Are Receiving Chemotherapy

Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific Clinical Trial

Official title: Moderate Persistent Neutropenia: Comparison of Administration of G-CSF (Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor) 1 Day Out of 2 Versus Traditional Schedules to Maintain Dose Intensity. Phase III Multicenter Study in Patients With Solid Tumors Receiving Chemotherapy

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

RATIONALE: Colony-stimulating factors, such as G-CSF, may increase the number of white blood cells found in bone marrow or peripheral blood and may prevent persistent neutropenia in patients receiving chemotherapy. It is not yet known which regimen of G-CSF may be more effective in preventing neutropenia.

PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is comparing two different regimens of G-CSF to see how well it works in preventing persistent neutropenia in patients with solid tumors who are receiving chemotherapy.

Clinical Trial Description

OBJECTIVES:

Primary

• Determine the efficacy of filgrastim (G-CSF) in preventing persistent moderate neutropenia in patients with solid tumors while maintaining chemotherapy courses.

Secondary

• Compare the tolerability of 2 regimens of G-CSF in these patients.

• Determine the number of courses of G-CSF needed in each regimen.

• Evaluate the frequency of infections.

• Determine dose intensity.

OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study. Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms.

• Arm I: Patients receive filgrastim (G-CSF) subcutaneously (SC) once daily for 6 days beginning 1 week after the start of chemotherapy (days 7-12). If chemotherapy begins on day 8, patients receive G-CSF SC on days 9-14.

• Arm II: Patients receive G-CSF SC every 2 days on days 10-20 for up to 6 injections. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
• Neutropenia
• Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

• NCT number: NCT00770172
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 3
• Start date: October 2007