Study Comparing Standard Dose and High-dose Imatinib Mesylate in Patients With Chronic Phase Philadelphia Chromosome Positive (Ph+) Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia focused on measuring Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Complete cytogenetic response, Imatinib mesylate, Major molecular response, Chronic phase Ph+ Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Chronic myelogenous leukemia with Philadelphia chromosome 18 years and older Patients must have been taking imatinib mesylate standard dose for at least 12 months and have achieved a complete cytogenetic response but not a major molecular response. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with cardiac problems such as congestive heart failure, or myocardial infarction within the last 6 months Patients with an uncontrolled medical disease such as uncontrolled diabetes, chronic renal (kidney) disease or active uncontrolled infection. Patients with other current primary malignancy or malignancy requiring active intervention Other protocol defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.
Sites / Locations
- Novartis Investigative Site
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
STI571