Lymphoma
Conditions
Keywords
diffuse larg cells lymphoma, chemotherapy, toxicity, diffuse high grade lymphoma
Brief summary
Interest of the use of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (caélyx)
Detailed description
R CHOP is a good standard in the treatment of diffuse high grade lymphoma. Howeverin elderly patients it is often toxic, specially with haematologic and cardiac toxicities.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* high grade lymphoma * disseminated * \> 60 years old and \< 75 * informed consent signed * cardiac state compatible with antracyclin * ECOG \</= 2
Exclusion criteria
* patients \> 75 years old * Cardiac insufficiency
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| hematologic toxicity | 6 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| response rate | 6 months |
| EFS and OS | 6 months |
| Cardiac toxicity | 6 months |
Countries
France