HIV Infections, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Conditions
Keywords
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Lymphoma, AIDS-Related, Mitoguazone
Brief summary
To estimate the response rate, response duration, clinical benefit, and toxicity of mitoguazone dihydrochloride (MGBG) in patients with AIDS-related refractory or relapsing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL).
Detailed description
Patients receive infusions of MGBG on days 1 and 8 and every 2 weeks thereafter. It is suggested that a lumbar puncture be performed to evaluate for leptomeningeal disease.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Patients must have: * HIV positivity by ELISA confirmed by Western blot. * AIDS-related NHL that is refractory or relapsed. * Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks.
Exclusion criteria
Co-existing Condition: Patients with the following symptoms and conditions are excluded: * Concomitant malignancy OTHER THAN curatively treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix; basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin; or non-active, non-visceral Kaposi's sarcoma not requiring active chemotherapy. * Active uncontrolled bacterial infection, viral infection (other than herpes simplex), or fungal infection (other than oropharyngeal candidiasis) that requires treatment within 2 weeks of study entry. * Significant cardiovascular disease. Concurrent Medication: Excluded: * Hormonal therapy (except medications given for muscle wasting, such as testosterone or Megace). * Other chemotherapy. * Investigational anti-cancer drugs. Concurrent Treatment: Excluded: * Concomitant radiation to sites other than CNS. Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded: Prior malignancy OTHER THAN curatively treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix; basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin; or non-active, non-visceral Kaposi's sarcoma not requiring active chemotherapy. Recommended: * Prophylaxis for PCP and oral candidiasis. Required in patients with leptomeningeal disease: * Intrathecal methotrexate or cytarabine (Ara-C). * Leucovorin. Required in patients with leptomeningeal disease: Cranial radiation to a helmet field.
Countries
United States