Hodgkin Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Hodgkin disease, Bortezomib, Relapse, Lymphoma
Brief summary
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate wether bortezomib and dexamethasone are active in patients with relapsed Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Detailed description
The proteasome-inhibitor bortezomib (Velcade) shows promising activity in various human lymphoma cell line. In addition, several studies in heavily pretreated patients with lymphoma showed also promising results.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Hodgkin's lymphoma * Second or higher relapse (first relapse if high-dose chemotherapy not possible) * Age \>/= 18 years * No major organ dysfunction or intercurrent disorder * Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant or nursing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Overall response rate (complete and partial responses) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | — |
| Event free survival | — |
| Overall survival | — |
| Duration of response | — |
| Treatment administration (dose-intensity, total dose) | — |
Countries
Germany