Back to resultsA Study to Assess the Effect of Maintenance Treatment With Rituximab Versus No Treatment in Participants With Progressive B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Primary Purpose
Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Cladribine
Cyclophosphamide
Rituximab
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Immunologically confirmed diagnosis of B-cell CLL
- Rai stage I-IV disease with evidence of progression
- No previous chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy for B-cell CLL
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2
Exclusion Criteria:
- Active secondary malignancy or transformation to aggressive lymphoma
- Medical condition requiring chronic use of oral corticosteroids at a dose of 1 mg/kg or 60 mg/m^2 over 2 weeks
- Prior treatment with interferon, rituximab or another monoclonal antibody, immunosuppressive treatment or radiotherapy before inclusion to the study
- History of other malignancies within 2 years before study entry, except for dequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix; basal or squamous cell skin cancer; low grade, early stage localized prostate cancer treated surgically with curative intent; good prognosis ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast treated with lumpectomy alone with curative intent
Sites / Locations
- City Clinical Hospital #9
- Medical University, Independent Public Clinical Hospital; Dept. of Hematology, SPSK
- Szpital Uniwersytecki W Krakowie; Klinika Hematologii
- Medical University School; Dept. of Haematology
- Istytut Hematologii i Transfuzjologii; Hematologia
- Medical Uni of Wroclaw; Hematology
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm Type
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
Arm Label
Induction: Rituximab, Cladribine, Cyclophosphamide
Maintenance Arm: Rituximab
Observation Arm: No Intervention
Arm Description
Participants will receive rituximab at a dose of 375 milligrams per meter squared (mg/m^2) as intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1, cladribine at a dose of 0.12 milligrams per kilogram per day (mg/kg/day) as IV infusion on Days 2-4, and cyclophosphamide at a dose of 250 mg/m^2/day as IV infusion over 15-30 minutes on Days 2-4 in Cycle 1. Then, rituximab at a dose of 500 mg/m^2 as IV infusion on Day 1, cladribine at a dose of 0.12 mg/kg/day as IV infusion on Days 2-4, and cyclophosphamide at a dose of 250 mg/m^2/day as IV infusion over 15-30 minutes on Days 2-4 will be administered in Cycles 2-6. Each cycle will be of 28 days in duration.
Participants with PR or CR after induction phase who will be randomized to maintenance arm will receive rituximab treatment for 8 cycles. Twelve weeks after the last induction cycle, participants will receive rituximab at a dose of 375 mg/m^2 as IV infusion on Day 1 of each 12-week cycle until disease progression (up to approximately 96 weeks).
Participants with PR or CR after induction phase who will be randomized to observation arm will not receive any intervention. Participants will be assessed every 4-weeks for the first 12 weeks and every 12-weeks afterwards up to 96 weeks.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Percentage of Participants With Disease Progression (PD), Relapse, or Death Due to Any Cause Assessed According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
PD occurred if any of the following events was observed: appearance of any new lesion, such as enlarged lymph nodes (greater than [>]1.5 centimeters [cm]), splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or other organ infiltrates; an increase of greater than or equal to (>/=) 50 percent (%) in greatest determined diameter of any previous site; an increase in the previously noted enlargement of the liver or spleen by >/=50%; an increase in the number of blood lymphocytes by >/=50% with B-lymphocytes >/=5000 per microliter (/mcL); transformation to a more aggressive histology; occurrence of cytopenia (neutropenia, anemia, or thrombocytopenia) attributable to CLL.
Progression-Fee Survival (PFS) Assessed According to the NCI Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CLL
PFS was defined as the time from date of randomization to date of PD, relapse, or death due to any cause. Participants alive with no evidence of PD or relapse were censored at date of last clinical examination. PD occurred if any of the following events was observed: appearance of any new lesion, such as enlarged lymph nodes (>1.5 cm), splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or other organ infiltrates; an increase of >/=50% in greatest determined diameter of any previous site; an increase in the previously noted enlargement of the liver or spleen by >/=50%; an increase in the number of blood lymphocytes by >/=50% with B-lymphocytes >/=5000/mcL; transformation to a more aggressive histology; occurrence of cytopenia (neutropenia, anemia, or thrombocytopenia) attributable to CLL.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Percentage of Participants With CR or PR Assessed According to the NCI Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CLL
CR was achieved if participants met all of the following criteria >/= 2 months after last treatment: no lymphadenopathy (Ly)/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, platelets (PL) >100,000/mcL, hemoglobin (Hb) >11.0 grams per deciliter (g/dL), bone marrow (BM) sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly (decrease in lymph node size by >/=50% compared to pre-treatment state, no increase in any lymph node, no new enlarged lymph node); a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline).
Percentage of Participants With Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) According to Rawstron Criteria in Participants With CR or PR
MRD was defined by the presence of tumor cells in bone marrow, using 4-color flow cytometry of cluster of differentiation (CD)19/CD5/CD20/CD79b. MRD was assessed in participants who achieved CR or PR. CR: if participants met all of the following criteria >/=2 months after last treatment: no Ly/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL, Hb >11.0 g/dL, BM sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly; a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline).
PFS Assessed According to the NCI Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CLL According to Clinical and Biochemical Factors
PFS: time from date of randomization to date of PD, relapse, or death from any cause. Participants alive with no evidence of PD or relapse were censored at date of last clinical examination. PD: appearance of any new lesion, such as enlarged lymph nodes (>1.5 cm), splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or other organ infiltrates; an increase of >/=50% in greatest determined diameter of any previous site; an increase in previously noted enlargement of liver or spleen by >/=50%; an increase in number of blood lymphocytes by >/=50% with B-lymphocytes >/=5000/mcL; transformation to a more aggressive histology; or occurrence of cytopenia attributable to CLL. Rai Stage: staging for CLL, based on lymphocyte, red blood cell and platelet counts and size of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Rai Stage I or II are intermediate risk CLL and Rai Stage III or IV are high risk CLL. This outcome measure assessed relationship between clinical markers and clinical outcome (PFS) after study treatment.
Percentage of Participants With CR or PR Assessed According to the NCI Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CLL According to Clinical and Biochemical Factors at Week 29
CR was achieved if participants met all of the following criteria >/= 2 months after last treatment: no Ly/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL, Hb >11.0 g/dL, BM sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly; a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline). Rai Stage: staging for CLL, based on lymphocyte, red blood cell and platelet counts and size of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Rai Stage I or II are intermediate risk CLL and Rai Stage III or IV are high risk CLL. This outcome measure assessed the relationship between clinical markers and clinical outcome (response) after study treatment.
Percentage of Participants With CR or PR Assessed According to the NCI Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CLL According to Clinical and Biochemical Factors at Week 129
CR was achieved if participants met all of the following criteria >/=2 months after last treatment: no Ly/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL, Hb >11.0 g/dL, BM sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly; a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline). Rai Stage: staging for CLL, based on lymphocyte, red blood cell and platelet counts and size of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Rai Stage I or II are intermediate risk CLL and Rai Stage III or IV are high risk CLL. This outcome measure assessed the relationship between clinical markers and clinical outcome (response) after study treatment.
Percentage of Participants With MRD According to Rawstron Criteria in Participants With CR or PR According to Clinical and Biochemical Factors at Week 29
MRD: the presence of tumor cells in bone marrow, using 4-color flow cytometry of CD19/CD5/CD20/CD79b. MRD was assessed in participants who achieved CR or PR. CR (>/=2 months after last treatment): no Ly/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL, Hb >11.0 g/dL, BM sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly; a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline). Rai Stage: staging for CLL, based on lymphocyte, red blood cell and platelet counts and size of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Rai Stage I or II are intermediate risk CLL and Rai Stage III or IV are high risk CLL. This outcome measure assessed relationship between clinical markers and MRD after study treatment.
Percentage of Participants With MRD According to Rawstron Criteria in Participants With CR or PR According to Clinical and Biochemical Factors at Week 129
MRD: the presence of tumor cells in bone marrow, using 4-color flow cytometry of CD19/CD5/CD20/CD79b. MRD was assessed in participants who achieved CR or PR. CR (>/=2 months after last treatment): no Ly/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL, Hb >11.0 g/dL, BM sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly; a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline). Rai Stage: staging for CLL, based on lymphocyte, red blood cell and platelet counts and size of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Rai Stage I or II are intermediate risk CLL and Rai Stage III or IV are high risk CLL. This outcome measure assessed relationship between clinical markers and MRD after study treatment.
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00718549
Brief Title
A Study to Assess the Effect of Maintenance Treatment With Rituximab Versus No Treatment in Participants With Progressive B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Official Title
A Randomized, Open Label Study to Assess the Effect of Maintenance Treatment With Mabthera (Rituximab) Versus No Treatment, After Induction Treatment With Rituximab, Cladribine and Cyclophosphamide (RCC) on Progression-Free Survival in Previously Untreated Patients With Progressive B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
November 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 21, 2009 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 14, 2015 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 14, 2015 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This study will assess the effect of maintenance treatment with rituximab in comparison with observation period (no treatment), in participants with progressive B-cell CLL who have had previous first-line induction treatment with rituximab, cladribine and cyclophosphamide (RCC regimen). After 6 months of RCC induction therapy, participants will be randomized either to receive maintenance treatment with rituximab or to receive no treatment (observation only) for 96 weeks. Participants completing maintenance/observation period will be followed-up for approximately 3 years.
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 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
128 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Induction: Rituximab, Cladribine, Cyclophosphamide
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants will receive rituximab at a dose of 375 milligrams per meter squared (mg/m^2) as intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1, cladribine at a dose of 0.12 milligrams per kilogram per day (mg/kg/day) as IV infusion on Days 2-4, and cyclophosphamide at a dose of 250 mg/m^2/day as IV infusion over 15-30 minutes on Days 2-4 in Cycle 1. Then, rituximab at a dose of 500 mg/m^2 as IV infusion on Day 1, cladribine at a dose of 0.12 mg/kg/day as IV infusion on Days 2-4, and cyclophosphamide at a dose of 250 mg/m^2/day as IV infusion over 15-30 minutes on Days 2-4 will be administered in Cycles 2-6. Each cycle will be of 28 days in duration.
Arm Title
Maintenance Arm: Rituximab
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants with PR or CR after induction phase who will be randomized to maintenance arm will receive rituximab treatment for 8 cycles. Twelve weeks after the last induction cycle, participants will receive rituximab at a dose of 375 mg/m^2 as IV infusion on Day 1 of each 12-week cycle until disease progression (up to approximately 96 weeks).
Arm Title
Observation Arm: No Intervention
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Participants with PR or CR after induction phase who will be randomized to observation arm will not receive any intervention. Participants will be assessed every 4-weeks for the first 12 weeks and every 12-weeks afterwards up to 96 weeks.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cladribine
Intervention Description
Cladribine will be adminiatered at a dose of 0.12 mg/kg/day as IV infusion on Days 2-4 of each 28-day cycle during induction phase.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cyclophosphamide
Intervention Description
Cyclophosphamide will be administred at a dose of 250 mg/m^2/day as IV infusion over 15-30 minutes on Days 2-4 of each 28-day cycle during induction phase.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Rituximab
Other Intervention Name(s)
MabThera
Intervention Description
Rituximab will be administered at a dose of 375 mg/m^2 as IV infusion on Day 1 of Cycle 1 and at a dose of 500 mg/m^2 as IV infusion on Day 1 of Cycles 2-6 during induction phase. Rituximab will be administered at a dose of 375 mg/m^2 as IV infusion on Day 1 of each 12-week cycle during maintenance phase.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of Participants With Disease Progression (PD), Relapse, or Death Due to Any Cause Assessed According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Description
PD occurred if any of the following events was observed: appearance of any new lesion, such as enlarged lymph nodes (greater than [>]1.5 centimeters [cm]), splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or other organ infiltrates; an increase of greater than or equal to (>/=) 50 percent (%) in greatest determined diameter of any previous site; an increase in the previously noted enlargement of the liver or spleen by >/=50%; an increase in the number of blood lymphocytes by >/=50% with B-lymphocytes >/=5000 per microliter (/mcL); transformation to a more aggressive histology; occurrence of cytopenia (neutropenia, anemia, or thrombocytopenia) attributable to CLL.
Time Frame
From randomization to PD, Relapse, or death due to any cause (overall approximately 5 years)
Title
Progression-Fee Survival (PFS) Assessed According to the NCI Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CLL
Description
PFS was defined as the time from date of randomization to date of PD, relapse, or death due to any cause. Participants alive with no evidence of PD or relapse were censored at date of last clinical examination. PD occurred if any of the following events was observed: appearance of any new lesion, such as enlarged lymph nodes (>1.5 cm), splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or other organ infiltrates; an increase of >/=50% in greatest determined diameter of any previous site; an increase in the previously noted enlargement of the liver or spleen by >/=50%; an increase in the number of blood lymphocytes by >/=50% with B-lymphocytes >/=5000/mcL; transformation to a more aggressive histology; occurrence of cytopenia (neutropenia, anemia, or thrombocytopenia) attributable to CLL.
Time Frame
From randomization to PD, relapse, or death due to any cause (overall approximately 5 years)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Percentage of Participants With CR or PR Assessed According to the NCI Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CLL
Description
CR was achieved if participants met all of the following criteria >/= 2 months after last treatment: no lymphadenopathy (Ly)/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, platelets (PL) >100,000/mcL, hemoglobin (Hb) >11.0 grams per deciliter (g/dL), bone marrow (BM) sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly (decrease in lymph node size by >/=50% compared to pre-treatment state, no increase in any lymph node, no new enlarged lymph node); a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline).
Time Frame
8 weeks after the last dose of rituximab during induction treatment (Week 29) and 12 weeks after the end of maintenance treatment or observation phase (Week 129)
Title
Percentage of Participants With Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) According to Rawstron Criteria in Participants With CR or PR
Description
MRD was defined by the presence of tumor cells in bone marrow, using 4-color flow cytometry of cluster of differentiation (CD)19/CD5/CD20/CD79b. MRD was assessed in participants who achieved CR or PR. CR: if participants met all of the following criteria >/=2 months after last treatment: no Ly/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL, Hb >11.0 g/dL, BM sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly; a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline).
Time Frame
8 weeks after the last dose of rituximab during induction treatment (Week 29) and 12 weeks after the end of maintenance treatment or observation phase (Week 129)
Title
PFS Assessed According to the NCI Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CLL According to Clinical and Biochemical Factors
Description
PFS: time from date of randomization to date of PD, relapse, or death from any cause. Participants alive with no evidence of PD or relapse were censored at date of last clinical examination. PD: appearance of any new lesion, such as enlarged lymph nodes (>1.5 cm), splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or other organ infiltrates; an increase of >/=50% in greatest determined diameter of any previous site; an increase in previously noted enlargement of liver or spleen by >/=50%; an increase in number of blood lymphocytes by >/=50% with B-lymphocytes >/=5000/mcL; transformation to a more aggressive histology; or occurrence of cytopenia attributable to CLL. Rai Stage: staging for CLL, based on lymphocyte, red blood cell and platelet counts and size of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Rai Stage I or II are intermediate risk CLL and Rai Stage III or IV are high risk CLL. This outcome measure assessed relationship between clinical markers and clinical outcome (PFS) after study treatment.
Time Frame
From randomization to PD, relapse, or death due to any cause (overall approximately 5 years)
Title
Percentage of Participants With CR or PR Assessed According to the NCI Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CLL According to Clinical and Biochemical Factors at Week 29
Description
CR was achieved if participants met all of the following criteria >/= 2 months after last treatment: no Ly/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL, Hb >11.0 g/dL, BM sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly; a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline). Rai Stage: staging for CLL, based on lymphocyte, red blood cell and platelet counts and size of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Rai Stage I or II are intermediate risk CLL and Rai Stage III or IV are high risk CLL. This outcome measure assessed the relationship between clinical markers and clinical outcome (response) after study treatment.
Time Frame
8 weeks after the last dose of rituximab during induction treatment (Week 29)
Title
Percentage of Participants With CR or PR Assessed According to the NCI Revised Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CLL According to Clinical and Biochemical Factors at Week 129
Description
CR was achieved if participants met all of the following criteria >/=2 months after last treatment: no Ly/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL, Hb >11.0 g/dL, BM sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly; a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline). Rai Stage: staging for CLL, based on lymphocyte, red blood cell and platelet counts and size of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Rai Stage I or II are intermediate risk CLL and Rai Stage III or IV are high risk CLL. This outcome measure assessed the relationship between clinical markers and clinical outcome (response) after study treatment.
Time Frame
12 weeks after the end of maintenance treatment or observation phase (Week 129)
Title
Percentage of Participants With MRD According to Rawstron Criteria in Participants With CR or PR According to Clinical and Biochemical Factors at Week 29
Description
MRD: the presence of tumor cells in bone marrow, using 4-color flow cytometry of CD19/CD5/CD20/CD79b. MRD was assessed in participants who achieved CR or PR. CR (>/=2 months after last treatment): no Ly/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL, Hb >11.0 g/dL, BM sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly; a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline). Rai Stage: staging for CLL, based on lymphocyte, red blood cell and platelet counts and size of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Rai Stage I or II are intermediate risk CLL and Rai Stage III or IV are high risk CLL. This outcome measure assessed relationship between clinical markers and MRD after study treatment.
Time Frame
8 weeks after the last dose of rituximab during induction treatment (Week 29)
Title
Percentage of Participants With MRD According to Rawstron Criteria in Participants With CR or PR According to Clinical and Biochemical Factors at Week 129
Description
MRD: the presence of tumor cells in bone marrow, using 4-color flow cytometry of CD19/CD5/CD20/CD79b. MRD was assessed in participants who achieved CR or PR. CR (>/=2 months after last treatment): no Ly/ hepatomegaly/ splenomegaly/constitutional symptoms; neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL, Hb >11.0 g/dL, BM sample must be normocellular for age with lymphocytes <30% of nucleated cells. PR: a reduction in Ly; a reduction of >/=50% from pre-treatment state in the lymphocytes count, and in enlargement of the spleen or liver; any one of the following: neutrophils >1500/mcL, PL >100,000/mcL (or 50% improvement from baseline), Hb >11.0 g/dL (or 50% improvement from baseline). Rai Stage: staging for CLL, based on lymphocyte, red blood cell and platelet counts and size of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Rai Stage I or II are intermediate risk CLL and Rai Stage III or IV are high risk CLL. This outcome measure assessed relationship between clinical markers and MRD after study treatment.
Time Frame
12 weeks after the end of maintenance treatment or observation phase (Week 129)
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Immunologically confirmed diagnosis of B-cell CLL
Rai stage I-IV disease with evidence of progression
No previous chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy for B-cell CLL
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2
Exclusion Criteria:
Active secondary malignancy or transformation to aggressive lymphoma
Medical condition requiring chronic use of oral corticosteroids at a dose of 1 mg/kg or 60 mg/m^2 over 2 weeks
Prior treatment with interferon, rituximab or another monoclonal antibody, immunosuppressive treatment or radiotherapy before inclusion to the study
History of other malignancies within 2 years before study entry, except for dequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix; basal or squamous cell skin cancer; low grade, early stage localized prostate cancer treated surgically with curative intent; good prognosis ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast treated with lumpectomy alone with curative intent
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Clinical Trials
Organizational Affiliation
Hoffmann-La Roche
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
City Clinical Hospital #9
City
Minsk
ZIP/Postal Code
220116
Country
Belarus
Facility Name
Medical University, Independent Public Clinical Hospital; Dept. of Hematology, SPSK
City
Bialystok
ZIP/Postal Code
15-276
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Szpital Uniwersytecki W Krakowie; Klinika Hematologii
City
Krakow
ZIP/Postal Code
31-501
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Medical University School; Dept. of Haematology
City
Lodz
ZIP/Postal Code
93-510
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Istytut Hematologii i Transfuzjologii; Hematologia
City
Warszawa
ZIP/Postal Code
02 776
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Medical Uni of Wroclaw; Hematology
City
Wroclaw
ZIP/Postal Code
50-367
Country
Poland
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