Sirolimus With Tacrolimus for Graft-vs-Host Disease Prophylaxis After Un-Related Stem Cell Transplantation

January 24, 2012 updated by: Corey S. Cutler, MD, MPH, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Open Label Phase II Trial of Sirolimus in Combination With Tacrolimus for Graft-vs-Host Disease Prophylaxis After HLA-Matched, Unrelated, Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of sirolimus to prevent graft versus host disease (GVHD) in patients following stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor. This trial is designed to test the hypothesis that elimination of methotrexate in the unrelated donor group would lead to less transplant-related toxicity while still preserving the effective control of GVHD.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

  • Therapy to prevent GVHD will consist of an infusion of tacrolimus intravenously and sirolimus orally once daily starting 3 days before stem cell infusion. This will take place in the hospital where the patient will remain for the duration of the transplant.
  • Sirolimus will continue for approximately 100 days at a stable dose, then it will be tapered slowly over the course of weeks to months to prevent a flare in GVHD.
  • Patients will be seen in the clinic weekly for the first 2 months after discharge from the hospital. If GVHD is present, tapering schedule will be slower and based on the patient's clinical condition.
  • Tacrolimus will also be given orally after the patient is discharged and will be tapered on the same schedule as sirolimus.
  • During the year following stem cell transplant, blood tests will be performed to evaluate the immune system and graft versus host disease.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

30

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

  • United States
    • Massachusetts
      • Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
        • Dana-Farber Cancer 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

18 years to 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Acute myelogenous leukemia(AML) in first or subsequent remission, in untreated first relapse or any treated relapse.
  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia(ALL) in first or subsequent remission, in untreated first relapse or any treated relapse.
  • Chronic myelogenous leukemia in first or second chronic stable phase or in accelerated phase.
  • Myelodysplastic syndromes or myeloproliferative diseases
  • Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin's disease in second or greater complete remission, in partial remission, or induction failure.
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Rai stage 2-4, which has progressed after initial therapy.
  • Matched unrelated donor.
  • Age 18-55 years at the time of stem cell transplantation
  • ECOG performance status 0-2
  • Life expectancy of 100 days without stem cell transplantation
  • Total bilirubin < 2.0 mg/dl
  • AST < 90 IU
  • Serum creatinine < 2.0 mg/dl
  • Ejection fraction > 40% by echocardiogram or gated nuclear medicine study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Uncontrolled infection
  • Forced vital capacity or DLCO < 50% predicted for age
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Prior hematopoietic stem cell transplant
  • Evidence of HIV infection or active Hepatitis B or C infection
  • Cholesterol > 300 mg/dl
  • Relapsed aggressive Burkitt's or Burkitt's-like lymphoma

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: Prevention
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
To determine the feasibility of using a combination of sirolimus and tacrolimus without methotrexate for GVHD prophylaxis after stem cell transplantation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
To compare the rates of grade II-IV and III-IV acute GVHD with historical control
to determine the incidence of 100 day mortality using this GVHD prophylaxis regimen
to determine the overall survival after one year of this patient population.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Corey Cutler, MD, MPH, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2003

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 1, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 1, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 5, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 26, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 24, 2012

Last Verified

March 1, 2009

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 03-290

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