Causes of Death in Follicular Lymphoma: a Single Center Retrospective Analysis

November 8, 2016 updated by: Hospices Civils de Lyon
Background.Although the life expectancy of patients with FL has recently increased, notably since the introduction of rituximab in combination with chemotherapy, little is known regarding the precise causes of patients death. Patients and methods'. This study describes the different causes of death in FL patients among followed since 2000 at Lyon University Hospital, centre Léon Bérard and Mayo Clinic. The causes of death will be classified as related to lymphoma progression, treatment-related toxicity (including TRM and secondary myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia), secondary neoplasias, or other.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

237

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

    • Rhône Alpes
      • Pierre Bénite, Rhône Alpes, France, 69126
        • Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud

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

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This retrospective analysis was performed in 3 reference center where patients were treated and regularly followed for FL between January 2000 and December 2015. All patients were initially staged according to the conventional recommendations, including a clinical examination and blood tests, a bone marrow biopsy, and a computerized tomography body scan. The treatment modalities have evolved over time and were chosen according to the institutional guidelines.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • FL patients
  • patients recorded as deceased

Exclusion Criteria:

-Other diagnosis than FL

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

  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
LP: Lymphoma Progression
TRM: Treatment Related Mortality
NHM: Non hematologic malignancy
OC: Other Cause

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
overall survival (OS)
Time Frame: OS length was calculated from the date of diagnosis to the date of death
OS length was calculated from the date of diagnosis to the date of death

Collaborators and Investigators

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

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

January 1, 2000

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 31, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 31, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

November 1, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 9, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 8, 2016

Last Verified

October 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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