Study of Prednisone, Vinblastine, Doxorubicin, and Gemcitabine in Elderly Patients With Advanced Stages Hodgkin's Lymphoma

September 4, 2009 updated by: University of Cologne

PVAG - Phase I/II Dose Finding Trial in Elderly Patients (> 60 Years) With Advanced Stages Hodgkin's Lymphoma

The objectives of this study are to assess the feasibility and efficacy of a combination chemotherapy (PVAG) in elderly patients with advanced stages Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Gemcitabine shows promising activity in patients with relapsed lymphoma either administered as single agent or in combination with other cytotoxic agents. No trial to date evaluated its role in patients with primary Hodgkin's lymphoma. We therefore developed a three-weekly regimen based on the standard ABVD regimen.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

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

  • Germany
    • NRW
      • Cologne, NRW, Germany, 50924
        • University of Cologne

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

60 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Hodgkin's lymphoma (histologically proven)
  • Clinical stage IIB (with risk factors bulky mediastinal mass and/or extranodal involvement), III, or IV
  • No prior antitumor therapy
  • Age 60 to 75 years
  • WHO performance status 0-2
  • Normal pulmonary function
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • The following histologies are excluded: lymphocyte predominant HD
  • Leukocytes < 2,500/microL
  • Platelets < 100,000/microL

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Phase I: Dose-limiting toxicities and dose reductions
Phase II: Treatment administration and complete response rate

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Overall survival
Toxicities
Supportive care (RBCT need, antibiotic need)
Early progression rate

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Cologne

Collaborators

Eli Lilly and Company
German Hodgkin's Lymphoma Study Group

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Andreas Engert, University of Cologne

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 2, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 2, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 7, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 7, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 4, 2009

Last Verified

September 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PVAG elderly

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