DT PACE, Tandem Autologous Transplant, Maintenance Therapy for Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Patients

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Clinical Trial

Official title: UARK 2002-10, A Phase II Study of DT PACE Induction, Followed by Tandem Autologous Transplant and Maintenance Therapy for Patients With Advanced and/or Symptomatic Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out what the response is and the side effects are with chemotherapy using a combination of drugs called D.T. PACE (Dexamethasone, Thalidomide, cis-Platinum, Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamide, and Etoposide) + Rituxan, followed by two autologous transplants.

Clinical Trial Description

Approximately 25 patients, male or female, age 18 and older, regardless of race or ethnicity, will participate in this study at UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) only.

Participants will receive two courses of chemotherapy with a regimen called DT PACE + Rituxan. This regimen consists of 6 drugs: Dexamethasone, Thalidomide, cis-Platinum, Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamide, and Etoposide. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

• NCT number: NCT00107614
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Arkansas
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: November 2002
• Completion date: February 2008