Multiple Myeloma
Conditions
Brief summary
To assess the role of autologous hematopoietic cell rescue in the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Detailed description
To assess the toxicity and efficacy of sequentially administered high dose cyclophosphamide and VP-16 followed by total body irradiation or BCNU and high dose mephalan and autologous stem cell rescue in the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
- received cytoreduction prior to transplant * adequate organ function
Exclusion criteria
- previous transplant * smoldering MM or benign monoclonal gammopathy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Toxicity and efficacy of sequentially administered high dose chemotherapy and autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation | Patients will have a daily CBC with platelet count, and chemistries until engraftment, then as indicated clinically. Chest x-rays will be done weekly until engraftment, then as indicated clinically. Patients will be restaged for abnormal proteins (SPIE) |
Countries
United States