Biomarkers Related to Thrombosis in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Receiving Chemotherapy

August 18, 2016 updated by: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Chemotherapy and Anti-angiogenic Agents- Induced Thrombosis in Cancer.

RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood in the laboratory from patients receiving chemotherapy may help doctors learn more about the effects of chemotherapy on cells. It may also help doctors understand how patients respond to treatment.

PURPOSE: This research study is studying biomarkers related to thrombosis in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma receiving chemotherapy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES:

Primary

To measure levels of circulating tissue factor (TF) in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma at several time points before, during, and after the administration of chemotherapy and/or antiangiogenic agents.

Secondary

To measure the correlation of TF with two markers of coagulation activation (i.e., D-dimer, thrombin-antithrombin [TAT] complexes) and two markers of endothelial activation (i.e., soluble E-selectin, soluble thrombomodulin) in these patients.
To measure and compare (descriptively) our microparticle-associated TF procoagulant activity assay with two other assays using samples from these patients.

OUTLINE: Patients undergo blood sample collection at baseline and then periodically during treatment. Circulating tissue factor (TF) activity levels and coagulation and endothelial activation (by ELISA) are measured. Medical charts are reviewed for sociodemographic and medical information.

After completion of study, patients are followed up for 3 months.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

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
- North Carolina
  - Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599-7295
    - Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

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 and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients diagnosed multiple Multiple Myeloma

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

Newly diagnosed; relapsed, or refractory multiple myeloma

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

Central venous access devices allowed
Recruited by the Division of Hematology/Oncology and the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of North Carolina
No history of venous thromboembolism
No hospitalization for > 2 days within the past month
Not pregnant
No patient who refuses or is deemed unsuitable for chemotherapy

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

No surgery within the past month
- Bone marrow biopsies, central venous line placement and diagnostic biopsies by surgery or fine-needle aspiration allowed
* No concurrent anticoagulation therapy
- Concurrent antiplatelet agents, such as aspirin and/or clopidogrel, allowed

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
Levels of circulating tissue factor (TF) Time Frame: 5 years	5 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
Alteration in coagulation parameters Time Frame: 5 years	5 years
Correlation of TF with markers of coagulation activation and endothelial activation Time Frame: 5 years	5 years
Incidence of venous thromboembolism Time Frame: 5 years	5 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Collaborators

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Nigel Mackman, PhD, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 27, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria