Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Elderly Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Multiple Myeloma focused on measuring Multiple myeloma, Elderly patients, Thalidomide, Autologous transplantation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Stage II or III multiple myeloma according to Durie and Salmon criteria. Patients between 65 and 75 years of age Previously untreated patients Exclusion Criteria: Prior history of another neoplasm (except basocellular cutaneous or cervical epithelioma) Primary or associated amyloidosis World Health organisation performance index of at least 3 Significant renal insufficiency with creatinine serum levels of 5.0 mg per deciliter or more Cardiac or hepatic dysfunction Cerebral circulatory insufficiency Absolute contraindication to corticosteroids Peripheral neuropathy HIV or hepatitis B or C positivity Patients who had geographic, social or psychological conditions which might prevent adequate follow-up
Sites / Locations
- Lille University Hospital