A Study of Rituximab (MabThera) in Participants With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Primary Purpose
Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Cyclophosphamide
Fludarabine
Rituximab
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult participants greater than or equal to (≥) 18 years of age
- B-cell CLL
- No previous treatment for leukemia
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of other malignancies within 2 years before study entry, except for adequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix, basal or squamous cell skin cancer, prostate cancer, or breast cancer
- Comorbid condition requiring long-term (greater than [>] 1 month) systemic corticosteroids during study treatment
- Known infection with hepatitis B or C virus or with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Label
Rituximab + Fludarabine + Cyclophosphamide
Arm Description
Participants will receive rituximab (375 milligrams per meter-squared [mg/m^2] intravenously [IV]) on Cycle 1 Day 1, followed by fludarabine (25 mg/m^2 once daily IV) and cyclophosphamide (250 mg/m^2 once daily IV) for Days 2 to 4 of Cycle 1. Then rituximab (500 mg/m^2 IV) will be administered on Day 1 of Cycles 2 to 6, followed by IV fludarabine (25 mg/m^2 once daily IV) and cyclophosphamide (250 mg/m^2 once daily IV) on Days 1 to 3 of Cycles 2 to 6. Each cycle will be 28 days or 4 weeks in length, and the overall duration of treatment will be approximately 6 months.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Percentage of Participants With Death or Disease Progression
Treatment response was monitored throughout the study and assessed using standardized criteria. Disease progression was defined as the occurrence of at least one of the following: greater than or equal to (≥) 50 percent (%) increase in the longest diameter of at least two enlarged lymph nodes, increase in spleen and/or liver size by at least 2 centimeters (cm) from Baseline as determined by measurement below the costal margin, or ≥50% increase in the number of circulating lymphocytes. The percentage of participants with death or documented disease progression at any time during the study was calculated.
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Treatment response was monitored throughout the study and assessed using standardized criteria. Disease progression was defined as the occurrence of at least one of the following: ≥50% increase in the longest diameter of at least two enlarged lymph nodes, increase in spleen and/or liver size by at least 2 cm from Baseline as determined by measurement below the costal margin, or ≥50% increase in the number of circulating lymphocytes. PFS was defined as the time from study inclusion until first event of disease progression or death and was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis.
Percentage of Participants Who Died
Participants were followed for survival throughout the study. The percentage of participants who died of any cause during the study was calculated.
Overall Survival (OS)
Participants were followed for survival throughout the study. OS was defined as the time from study inclusion until death from any cause and was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis
Percentage of Participants With Complete Response (CR), Nodular Partial Response (nPR), or Partial Response (PR)
Treatment response was monitored throughout the study and assessed using standardized criteria. CR was defined as hemoglobin ≥11 grams per deciliter (g/dL), lymphocytes less than (<) 4000 cells per cubic millimeter (cells/mm^3), neutrophils greater than (>) 1500 cells/mm^3, platelets >100,000 cells/mm^3, bone marrow (BM) biopsy with <30% lymphocytes with no lymphocytic infiltrates, no evidence of lymphoid nodules on physical exam, and performance status of 0. PR was defined as >50% decrease in size of enlarged lymph nodes, hepatomegaly, and splenomegaly, with peripheral counts meeting the same criteria as CR or ≥50% improvement from pre-treatment values. Participants with lymphoid nodules on BM biopsy who otherwise met CR criteria were considered nPR. The percentage of participants with each level of best overall response was calculated.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02533401
Brief Title
A Study of Rituximab (MabThera) in Participants With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Official Title
A Multicenter, Single-Arm, Phase II Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab Plus Fludarabine and Cyclophosphamide (FCR) as First-Line Treatment in Patients With B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
March 2016
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 2006 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2014 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 2014 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
4. Oversight
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of rituximab in combination with chemotherapy (fludarabine and cyclophosphamide) in participants with B-cell CLL.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
34 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Rituximab + Fludarabine + Cyclophosphamide
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will receive rituximab (375 milligrams per meter-squared [mg/m^2] intravenously [IV]) on Cycle 1 Day 1, followed by fludarabine (25 mg/m^2 once daily IV) and cyclophosphamide (250 mg/m^2 once daily IV) for Days 2 to 4 of Cycle 1. Then rituximab (500 mg/m^2 IV) will be administered on Day 1 of Cycles 2 to 6, followed by IV fludarabine (25 mg/m^2 once daily IV) and cyclophosphamide (250 mg/m^2 once daily IV) on Days 1 to 3 of Cycles 2 to 6. Each cycle will be 28 days or 4 weeks in length, and the overall duration of treatment will be approximately 6 months.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cyclophosphamide
Intervention Description
Cyclophosphamide will be administered IV at 250 mg/m^2/day on Day 2-4 of Cycle 1 and then on Day 1-3 of Cycles 2 to 6. Each cycle will be 28 days or 4 weeks in length.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Fludarabine
Intervention Description
Fludarabine will be administered IV at 25 mg/m^2/day on Day 2-4 of Cycle 1 and then on Day 1-3 of Cycles 2 to 6. Each cycle will be 28 days or 4 weeks in length.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Rituximab
Other Intervention Name(s)
MabThera/Rituxan
Intervention Description
Rituximab will be administered IV at 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 of Cycle 1 and then at 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 of Cycles 2 to 6. Each cycle will be 28 days or 4 weeks in length.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of Participants With Death or Disease Progression
Description
Treatment response was monitored throughout the study and assessed using standardized criteria. Disease progression was defined as the occurrence of at least one of the following: greater than or equal to (≥) 50 percent (%) increase in the longest diameter of at least two enlarged lymph nodes, increase in spleen and/or liver size by at least 2 centimeters (cm) from Baseline as determined by measurement below the costal margin, or ≥50% increase in the number of circulating lymphocytes. The percentage of participants with death or documented disease progression at any time during the study was calculated.
Time Frame
Up to 5 years (from Baseline until disease progression or death, whichever occurred first)
Title
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Description
Treatment response was monitored throughout the study and assessed using standardized criteria. Disease progression was defined as the occurrence of at least one of the following: ≥50% increase in the longest diameter of at least two enlarged lymph nodes, increase in spleen and/or liver size by at least 2 cm from Baseline as determined by measurement below the costal margin, or ≥50% increase in the number of circulating lymphocytes. PFS was defined as the time from study inclusion until first event of disease progression or death and was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis.
Time Frame
Up to 5 years (from Baseline until disease progression or death, whichever occurred first)
Title
Percentage of Participants Who Died
Description
Participants were followed for survival throughout the study. The percentage of participants who died of any cause during the study was calculated.
Time Frame
Up to 5 years (from Baseline until death)
Title
Overall Survival (OS)
Description
Participants were followed for survival throughout the study. OS was defined as the time from study inclusion until death from any cause and was estimated using Kaplan-Meier analysis
Time Frame
Up to 5 years (from Baseline until death)
Title
Percentage of Participants With Complete Response (CR), Nodular Partial Response (nPR), or Partial Response (PR)
Description
Treatment response was monitored throughout the study and assessed using standardized criteria. CR was defined as hemoglobin ≥11 grams per deciliter (g/dL), lymphocytes less than (<) 4000 cells per cubic millimeter (cells/mm^3), neutrophils greater than (>) 1500 cells/mm^3, platelets >100,000 cells/mm^3, bone marrow (BM) biopsy with <30% lymphocytes with no lymphocytic infiltrates, no evidence of lymphoid nodules on physical exam, and performance status of 0. PR was defined as >50% decrease in size of enlarged lymph nodes, hepatomegaly, and splenomegaly, with peripheral counts meeting the same criteria as CR or ≥50% improvement from pre-treatment values. Participants with lymphoid nodules on BM biopsy who otherwise met CR criteria were considered nPR. The percentage of participants with each level of best overall response was calculated.
Time Frame
Up to 4 years (assessed every 3 months during 6-month treatment period, every 2 months during 6-month safety follow-up, then every 3 months during 3-year safety follow-up)
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Adult participants greater than or equal to (≥) 18 years of age
B-cell CLL
No previous treatment for leukemia
Exclusion Criteria:
History of other malignancies within 2 years before study entry, except for adequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix, basal or squamous cell skin cancer, prostate cancer, or breast cancer
Comorbid condition requiring long-term (greater than [>] 1 month) systemic corticosteroids during study treatment
Known infection with hepatitis B or C virus or with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Clinical Trials
Organizational Affiliation
Hoffmann-La Roche
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
City
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
1406
Country
Argentina
City
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1114AAN
Country
Argentina
City
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1280AEB
Country
Argentina
City
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1431FWO
Country
Argentina
City
Córdoba
ZIP/Postal Code
5016
Country
Argentina
City
La Plata
ZIP/Postal Code
B1897GOL
Country
Argentina
City
Pilar
ZIP/Postal Code
B1629ODT
Country
Argentina
City
Rosario
ZIP/Postal Code
S2000DSV
Country
Argentina
City
Caracas
ZIP/Postal Code
2122
Country
Venezuela
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