Study: Treatment of Relapsed Lymphoid Malignancies With an Anti-Angiogenic Approach
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma focused on measuring Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Phase II, Lymphoid malignancies
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All patients, 18 years of age or older, with Hodgkin's lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), multiple myeloma (MM), or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are eligible. Patients must have a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks. Patients must have a Zubrod performance status of 0-2. Patients must sign an informed consent. Patients should have adequate bone marrow function defined by an absolute peripheral granulocyte count of > 1,000 or cells/mm3 and platelet count >50,000/mm3 and absence of a regular red blood cell or platelet transfusion requirement. Patients should have adequate hepatic function with a total bilirubin < 2 mg/dl and SGOT or SGPT < two times the upper limit of normal, and adequate renal function as defined by a serum creatinine < 2.0 x upper limit of normal. Patients must have received at least two previous chemotherapy regimens for their disease. Patients must have measurable disease (NHL) or evaluable disease (MM, CLL). Exclusion Criteria: Patients with symptomatic brain metastases are excluded from this study. Pregnant women or nursing mothers are not eligible for this trial. Patients of child bearing potential must use adequate contraception. Patients may receive no other concurrent chemotherapy or radiation therapy during this trial. Patients with severe medical problems such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or cardiovascular disease or active infections are not eligible for this trial.
Sites / Locations
- University of New Mexico Cancer Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Arm 1 Combination Treatment
Treatment with combination therapy as follows: VP-16 at 50 mg/day, orally for 14 days every 28 days; Chlorambucil at 0.1 mg/kg/day orally for 14 days every 28 days; Vincristine at 2 mg intravenously every 14 days; Dexamethasone at 200 mg intravenously every 24 days; Rituxan (rituximab) at 375 mg/m2 intravenously every 14 day; Levofloxacin at 500 mg orally daily; Diflucan at 200 mg orally daily At least 2 courses, but no more than 8 courses total, will be administered to each patient