Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Lymphoproliferative Disorder Associated With Immunosuppression Therapy

May 25, 2022 updated by: Stanford University

Phase II Trial of Rituximab in Patients With B-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorders Associated With Pharmacologic Immunosuppression

RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies such as rituximab can locate cancer cells and either kill them or deliver cancer-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.

PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of rituximab in treating patients who have lymphoproliferative disorder that is associated with immunosuppression therapy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the efficacy of rituximab in patients with B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders while under pharmacologic immune suppression for control of either allograft rejection or autoimmune disease. II. Evaluate the safety and direct toxicity of rituximab in this patient population, including the potential for opportunistic infections. III. Evaluate the secondary consequences of rituximab therapy in this population, including changes in the requirement for immunosuppressive drugs, effects on graft rejection, graft survival, and severity of autoimmune disease.

OUTLINE: Patients receive rituximab IV over several hours. Treatment repeats every week for 4 courses. Patients are followed every month for 6 months, and then every 3 months until relapse or 2 years.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 15 patients will be accrued for this study within 1 year.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

25

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • California
      • Stanford, California, United States, 94305-5408
        • Stanford University Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

3 years to 70 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Polyclonal or monoclonal B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder while under pharmacologic immune suppression for control of either allograft rejection or autoimmune disease Measurable disease as defined by one of the following: At least 1 tumor mass measuring 1.0 cm in largest dimension Greater than 25% marrow involvement Quantifiable extranodal disease Expression of CD20 antigen confirmed by biopsy or fine needle aspirate Progression of disease or stable disease following reduction of immunosuppressive medication and antiviral therapy Inability to further reduce immunosuppressive medication

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 3 to 70 Performance status: Karnofsky 70-100% Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,000/mm3 Platelet count at least 50,000/mm3 Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified Cardiovascular: No congestive heart failure Pulmonary: No pneumonitis Other: Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for 3 months after study No serious nonmalignant disease No active uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infections

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy (6 weeks for nitrosoureas) No concurrent chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: At least 2 weeks since change in dosing and type of immunosuppressive drugs unless due to progression of disease Radiotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior radiotherapy No concurrent radiotherapy Surgery: At least 4 weeks since prior major surgery (except diagnostic surgery) Other: At least 30 days or 5 half-lives since other prior investigational drugs or whichever is longer

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 1998

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 1, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 4, 2003

First Posted (Estimate)

December 5, 2003

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 31, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 25, 2022

Last Verified

May 1, 2022

More Information

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