Safety and Efficacy of Imatinib in Chronic Myelogenous Patients Older Than 70 Years
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia focused on measuring CML - ederly patients - Imatinib mesylate
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: CML Ph+ (assessed by cytogenetic or FISH) Chronic phase with less than 5% bone marrow blasts Diagnosis within 12 months Age ≥ 70 year at inclusion PS grade 0 to 2 (ECOG) Mini mental status more than 25 Hydroxyurea optional before Imatinib Adequate end organ function, defined as the following: total bilirubin <1.5x uln, sgpt <3x uln, creatinine <1.5x uln. Exclusion Criteria: patients who cannot sign an informed consent indicating that they are aware of the investigational nature of this study in keeping with the policies of the hospital Mini mental status ≤ 25 patients who are not able to adequately take the study drug Age less than 70 y accelerated or blastic phase previous therapy with imatinib or interferon HIV positivity
Sites / Locations
- University Hospital