Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Clinical Trial
Chemotherapy in Treating Patients Who Have Hematologic Cancer
Summary
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of DX-8951f in treating patients who have hematologic cancer.
Full Description
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the maximum tolerated dose of DX-8951f in patients with advanced myelodysplastic syndromes, refractory acute myeloid or lymphocytic leukemia, refractory or transformed chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or chronic myelogenous leukemia in blastic phase. II. Evaluate the quantitative and qualitative toxic effects of this regimen and determine the duration and reversibility of these effects in these patients. III. Make a preliminary determination of the antileukemic activity of this regimen in these patients. IV. Evaluate the pharmacokinetics of this regimen in these patients.
OUTLINE: This is a dose escalation study. Patients receive DX-8951f IV over 30 minutes daily for 5 days. Treatment continues every 3 weeks for at least 2 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Cohorts of 3-6 patients receive escalating doses of DX-8951f until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) is determined. The MTD is defined as the dose preceding that at which at least 2 of 6 patients experience dose limiting toxicity. Patients are followed every 3 months until death.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: Approximately 20-25 evaluable patients will be accrued for this study.
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: One of the following hematologic malignancies: Advanced myelodysplastic syndromes Refractory anemia with excess blasts Refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia Refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) First salvage with primary refractory AML or first complete response (CR) no greater than 12 months in duration or at least second salvage therapy Once maximum tolerated dose is determined, intermediate AML prognosis (first CR duration greater than 12 months but less than 24 months) eligible Refractory acute lymphocytic leukemia Refractory or transformed chronic lymphocytic leukemia Chronic myelogenous leukemia in blastic phase No CNS disease
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Not specified Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: No specified Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 2.0 mg/dL SGOT or SGPT no greater than 2.0 times upper limit of normal Renal: Creatinine no greater than 2.0 mg/dL Cardiovascular: No active congestive heart failure No uncontrolled angina No myocardial infarction within the past 6 months Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception Negative pregnancy test No concurrent grade 4 infection No psychiatric disorder or mental disability No other life threatening illness
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: No concurrent biologic therapy Chemotherapy: At least 30 days since prior cytotoxic therapy and recovered No concurrent chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: No concurrent radiotherapy to greater than 25% of skeleton Surgery: No concurrent surgery Other: At least 3 weeks since prior investigational drugs (including analgesics or antiemetics) Recovered from toxic effects of any prior therapy
Check Your Eligibility
Let’s see if you might be eligible for this study.
What is your age and gender ?
There is 1 Location for this study
Houston Texas, 77030, United States
How clear is this clinincal trial information?
Please confirm you are a US based health care provider:
Yes, I am a health care Provider No, I am not a health care providerSign Up Now.
Take Control of Your Disease Journey.
Sign up now for expert patient guides, personalized treatment options, and cutting-edge insights that can help you push for the best care plan.