Status:

TERMINATED

Pilot Study of Abbreviated Chemotherapy Based on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan in Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Lead Sponsor:

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Conditions:

Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary objective of the study is to determine the progression-free survival \[PFS\] at 36 months for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma who achieve a complete metabolic response as demonstrated by a ...

Detailed Description

The proposed study is based on the repeated demonstration that patients with Hodgkin lymphoma who attain a negative PET scan early in therapy (after one or 2 cycles of chemotherapy) have a uniformly e...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Histologically documented classical Hodgkin lymphoma according to the WHO Classification. Nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma is excluded
  • No prior treatment (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) for Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Measurable disease must be present either on physical examination or imaging studies. Any tumor mass measurable in two dimensions and \> 2 cm is acceptable (or 1.5 cm if 0.5 cm slices are used as in spiral CT scans)
  • Age ≥ 18
  • Patients must have at least one hypermetabolic lesion identifiable on initial PET scan
  • LVEF by ECHO or MUGA within institutional normal limits
  • Initial laboratory data should be compatible with the administration of standard doses of ABVD chemotherapy

Exclusion

  • Patient has no known HIV infection
  • Patient is non-pregnant and non-lactating. Due to the teratogenic potential of the agents used in this study, pregnant or nursing women may not be enrolled. Women and men of reproductive potential should agree to use an effective means of birth control
  • No other history of lymphoproliferative disorder or granulomatous disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 23 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

6 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00901303

Start Date

October 1 2008

End Date

May 23 2011

Last Update

August 31 2018

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Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, New York, United States, 10021