Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse
Conditions
Keywords
DLBCL, Elderly, previously untreated DLBCL in the elderly
Brief summary
Patients will receive 6 to 8 cycles of R-CHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone), with GM-CSF.
Detailed description
The objective of this study is to estimate complete response rates for patients treated with this regimen, to assess overall response rates, event-free survival and overall survival; and to assess toxicities associated with R-CHOP + GM-CSF. Patients will receive 6 to 8 cycles of R-CHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone), with GM-CSF.
Interventions
addition of GM-CSF
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Histologically confirmed, CD20+ B cell diffuse large cell lymphoma, with measurable or evaluable disease * Having no prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiotherapy except for one cycle of CHOP or R-CHOP.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant * Hepatitis B Surface Antigen positive * Have known CNS disease or HIV infection * Have NY Classification III or IV disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Response Rate to Therapy | Dec 2005 approx |
Countries
United States