Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Elderly Patients With Multiple Myeloma

August 21, 2006 updated by: University Hospital, Lille

Comparison of Melphalan-Prednisone(MP),MP-THALIDOMIDE,and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Elderly Patients With Multiple Myeloma.

In multiple myeloma, combination chemotherapy with melphalan plus prednisone has been used since the 1960s and is regarded as the standard of care in elderly patients. We assess whether the addition of thalidomide to this combination or adapted high-dose chemotherapy, using a melphalan 100 mg/m2 -based regimen, would improve survival.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Trial design This multicenter, randomized, controlled trial is conducted by the French Myeloma Intergroup(IFM) in elderly patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma. The primary objectives of the study are to compare the efficacy and safety of MP with MP-Thalidomide or with MEL100 (intermediate-dose melphalan 100 mg/m2 - based treatment). The secondary objective is to compare the efficacy of MP-Thalidomide vs MEL100.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

500

Phase

  • Phase 3

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

  • France
      • Lille, France, 59037
        • Lille University Hospital

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

65 years to 75 years (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Overall survival

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Toxicity
Progression-free survival
Best response rate
Survival after progression

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University Hospital, Lille

Investigators

  • Study Director: Jean-Yves MARY, U717 INSERM universite Paris7, Hopital Saint-Louis, Paris, France

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2000

Study Completion

October 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 21, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 21, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

August 22, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 22, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 21, 2006

Last Verified

April 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IFM 99-06

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