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Study of Lenalidomide in Combination With RICE With Lenalidomide Maintenance Post-Auto Transplant for DLBCL

Phase I/II Study of Lenalidomide in Combination With Rituximab, Ifosfamide, Etoposide, and Carboplatin (RICER)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01241734
Acronym
RICER
Enrollment
18
Registered
2010-11-16
Start date
2010-10-01
Completion date
2015-09-22
Last updated
2026-04-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

Keywords

Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma

Brief summary

The standard of care therapy for DLBCL in the relapsed setting is RICE with the plan for the patient to proceed to transplant. This protocol will add Revlimid to the first 7 days of the RICE therapy and again after transplant as maintenance. To improve over all outcome and survival. Hypothesis is that combining lenalidomide with standard of care (RICE) may increase overall response rate thus increasing the number of patients able to proceed with autologous stem cell transplant. This in turn may translate into improved overall survival and progression free survival.

Detailed description

This is a 3-Stage, phase I/II, single-arm, open-label study. The first and second stage of the study will assess the safety and efficacy of lenalidomide, rituximab, Ifosfamide, etoposide, and carboplatin (RICER) for the treatment of DLBCL patients in first relapse. The third stage of the study will assess the safety and efficacy of post-autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) lenalidomide maintenance in patients with DLBCL. In stage I of the study, escalating doses of lenalidomide (10, 15, 20, and 25 mg daily x 7 days on Days 1-7) along with RICE therapy will be given to cohorts of subjects in a standard 3+3 design (see section 5.4.2 for dose escalation schema) until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) has been determined. In stage II, all subjects will be given RICE plus the MTD of lenalidomide. The starting dose of lenalidomide in Stage II will be modified for reduced renal function as outlined in Section 5.4.2. In both stage I and stage II, subjects who have stable disease or progression of disease after 2 cycles of RICER will be taken off study. Subjects who achieve \> PR to 2 cycles of RICER will receive a third cycle followed by stem cell collection and ASCT. Each cycle is 14 days. Delays in initiating a new cycle are allowed up to 14 days for Stages I and II. The planned number of cycles is 3. After the second cycle, restaging with positron emission tomography (PET) and computerized tomography (CT) scans is performed. Patients with progressive disease are removed from the study, chemosensitive patients (CR/Cru and PR) proceed with third cycle of RICER. Stem cell collection will be completed within 10-14 days after third cycle of RICER. HDCMT-autoSCT will be performed after patient recovers from stem cell collection toxicities. High dose chemotherapy (HDCMT) followed by autologous stem cell transplant (autoSCT) involves administration of chemotherapy with BCNU, Etoposide, Ara-C, Melphalan (BEAM) followed by infusion of autologous stem cells. Involved-field radiation to the sites of bulky disease will be allowed prior to HDCMT-SCT. Stage III, after recovery from aSCT, but not to exceed 90 days all eligible subjects will receive lenalidomide maintenance therapy (po daily on Days 1-21 q28 days) for up to 1 year. Delays in initiating a new cycle up to 28 days are allowed in Stage III. Subjects will be followed for progression- free survival and overall survival for up to 2 years. The starting dose of lenalidomide maintenance treatment will be based on calculated creatinine clearance within 28 days prior to the start of lenalidomide maintenance

Interventions

DRUGRevlimid

Stage I: Cohort 1: RICE + Lenalidomide 10mg days 1-7 Cohort 2: RICE + Lenalidomide 15mg days 1-7 Cohort 3: RICE + Lenalidomide 20mg days 1-7 Cohort 4: RICE + Lenalidomide 25mg days 1-7 Stage II: RICE + Lenalidomide at the MTD days 1-7 Stage III: Lenalidomide 25mg days 1-21 every 28 days

Sponsors

Hackensack Meridian Health
Lead SponsorOTHER
Celgene Corporation
CollaboratorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form. 1. Age 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent form. 2. Able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements. 3. Histologically confirmed diffuse large B cell lymphoma 4. Relapsed or refractory after one prior therapeutic treatment for DLBCL. Refractory is defined as patients received adequate prior treatment and did not respond during treatment or progressed within 90 days of last treatment. 5. Measurable disease with at least on bidimensional lymph node or tumor mass \>1.5 cm in the longest diameter that can be followed for response as a target lesion as measured by PET or CT 6. Histologically confirmed involvement of the bone marrow by DLBCL on the bone marrow biopsy without other measurable disease 7. Eligible for autologous stem cell transplant 8. All previous cancer therapy, including radiation, hormonal therapy and surgery, must have been discontinued at least two weeks prior to treatment in this study. 9. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 2 at study entry (see Appendix B). 10. Laboratory test results within these ranges: * Absolute neutrophil count \>1000 /mm³ * Platelet count \> 50,000/mm³ (unless bone marrow is heavily infiltrated with underlying disease (50% or more) Calculated creatinine clearance of ≥ 60 mL/min by Cockroft-Gault formula (Appendix E) for patients enrolled into the phase I portion of the study (Stage I). Calculated creatinine clearance of ≥ 30 mL/min by Cockroft-Gault formula for patients enrolled into the phase II portion of the study (Stage II). See Section 5.4.2 for lenalidomide dose adjustment for calculated creatinine clearance \> 30ml/min and \< 60ml/min. * Total bilirubin \< 1.5 x Upper Limit of Normal (ULN). * Aspartate Aminotransferase (SGOT) and Alanine Aminotransferase (SGPT) \< 3 x ULN. 11. Disease free of prior malignancies for \> 5 years with exception of currently treated basal cell, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma "insitu" of the cervix or breast. 12. All study participants must be registered into the mandatory RevAssist® program, and be willing and able to comply with the requirements of RevAssist®. 13. Females of childbearing potential (FCBP)† must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test with a sensitivity of at least 50 milli-International unit (mIU)/mL within 10 - 14 days prior to and again within 24 hours of starting lenalidomide and must either commit to continued abstinence from heterosexual intercourse or begin TWO acceptable methods of birth control, one highly effective method and one additional effective method AT THE SAME TIME, at least 28 days before she starts taking lenalidomide. FCBP must also agree to ongoing pregnancy testing. Men must agree to use a latex condom during sexual contact with a FCBP even if they have had a successful vasectomy. All patients must be counseled at a minimum of every 28 days about pregnancy precautions and risks of fetal exposure. See Appendix A: Risks of Fetal Exposure, Pregnancy Testing Guidelines and Acceptable Birth Control Methods. 14. Able to take aspirin (81 or 325 mg) daily as prophylactic anticoagulation (patients intolerant to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) may use warfarin or low molecular weight heparin). \-

Exclusion criteria

Any serious medical condition, laboratory abnormality, or psychiatric illness that would prevent the subject from signing the informed consent form. 1. Pregnant or breast feeding females. (Lactating females must agree not to breast feed while taking lenalidomide). 2. Any condition, including the presence of laboratory abnormalities, which places the subject at unacceptable risk if he/she were to participate in the study or confounds the ability to interpret data from the study. 3. Evidence of laboratory tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) by Cairo-Bishop Definition of Tumor Lysis Syndrome. Subjects may be enrolled upon correction of electrolyte abnormalities. 4. Use of any other experimental drug or therapy within 28 days of baseline. 5. Known hypersensitivity to thalidomide. 6. The development of erythema nodosum if characterized by a desquamating rash while taking thalidomide or similar drugs. 7. Concurrent use of other nonprotocol anti-cancer agents or treatments. 8. Known positive for HIV or active infectious hepatitis, type B or C. 9. Refusal of autologous stem cell transplant. 10. Patients with active central nervous system involvement based on clinical evaluation. Previously treated central nervous system (CNS) involvement that has remained asymptomatic for more than ninety days is allowed if no active CNS disease present as confirmed by MRI or/and lumbar puncture. 11. Concurrent uncontrolled serious medical ort psychiatric conditions likely to interfere with participation in this clinical study, as judged by investigator. 12. Prior Lenalidomide exposure for more than 28 days. \-

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Stage I - Safety (Type, Frequency, Severity and Relationship of Adverse Events to Study Treatment) and TolerabilityCycle 1 of Treatment (28 Days)Determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of lenalidomide when given in combination with rituximab, Ifosfamide, etoposide, and carboplatin (RICE) for the treatment of DLBCL patients in first relapse by incidence of dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) for Stage I Patients Only
Stage II - Overall Response RateAfter 2 Cycles of Treatment (28 Day Cycles)Rate of overall response by incidence of Complete Response, Partial Response, and Stable Disease per Modified International Working Group (IWG) response criteria for patients enrolled in Stage II
Stage III - Overall Response RateAfter 2 Cycles of Treatment (28 Day Cycles)Rate of overall response by incidence of Complete Response, Partial Response, and Stable Disease per Modified International Working Group (IWG) response criteria for patients enrolled in Stage III

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Stage I - Dose Limiting Toxicity Incidence RateCycle 1 of Treatment (28 Days)Incidence of DLT in patients enrolled in stage I for determination of MTD
Stage II - 1 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)Up to 1 YearRate of Progression Free Survival (PFS) at 1 Year of patients enrolled in stage II
Stage II - 2 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)Up to 2 YearsRate of Progression Free Survival (PFS) at 1 Year of patients enrolled in stage II
Stage II - 1 Year Overall Survival (OS)Up to 1 Year1 Year Overall Survival (OS) of patients enrolled in stage II
Stage II - 2 Year Overall Survival (OS)Up to 2 years2 Year Overall Survival (OS) of patients enrolled in stage II
Stage III - Progression Free Survival (PFS) Rate Post Transplant2 Years Post TransplantRate of Progression Free Survival (PFS) 2 years post Transplant
Stage III - Overall Survival (OS)2 Years Post Transplant2 Year Overall Survival (OS) of patients enrolled in stage III

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORTatyana Feldman, MD

Hackensack Meridian Health

Participant flow

Recruitment details

2010-2015

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Stage I, Cohort 1
RICE + Lenalidomide 10mg days 1-7
3
Stage I, Cohort 2
RICE + Lenalidomide 15mg days 1-7
4
Stage I, Cohort 3
RICE + Lenalidomide 20mg days 1-7
3
Stage I, Cohort 4
RICE + Lenalidomide 25mg days 1-7
3
Stage II
RICE + Lenalidomide 25mg (MTD) days 1-7
5
Total18

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicStage I, Cohort 1Stage I, Cohort 2Stage I, Cohort 3Stage I, Cohort 4Stage IITotal
Age, Continuous70 years60 years64 years63 years51 years61.5 years
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1 Participants4 Participants2 Participants3 Participants3 Participants13 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
2 / 16
other
Total, other adverse events
15 / 16
serious
Total, serious adverse events
8 / 16

Outcome results

Primary

Stage III - Overall Response Rate

Rate of overall response by incidence of Complete Response, Partial Response, and Stable Disease per Modified International Working Group (IWG) response criteria for patients enrolled in Stage III

Time frame: After 2 Cycles of Treatment (28 Day Cycles)

Population: No Stage III Participants Enrolled

Primary

Stage II - Overall Response Rate

Rate of overall response by incidence of Complete Response, Partial Response, and Stable Disease per Modified International Working Group (IWG) response criteria for patients enrolled in Stage II

Time frame: After 2 Cycles of Treatment (28 Day Cycles)

Population: Only patients enrolled in Stage II analyzed

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) in CombinationStage II - Overall Response Rate0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 2Stage II - Overall Response Rate0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 3Stage II - Overall Response Rate0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 4Stage II - Overall Response Rate0 Participants
Stage IIStage II - Overall Response Rate2 Participants
Primary

Stage I - Safety (Type, Frequency, Severity and Relationship of Adverse Events to Study Treatment) and Tolerability

Determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of lenalidomide when given in combination with rituximab, Ifosfamide, etoposide, and carboplatin (RICE) for the treatment of DLBCL patients in first relapse by incidence of dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) for Stage I Patients Only

Time frame: Cycle 1 of Treatment (28 Days)

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) in CombinationStage I - Safety (Type, Frequency, Severity and Relationship of Adverse Events to Study Treatment) and Tolerability25 mg
Secondary

Stage I - Dose Limiting Toxicity Incidence Rate

Incidence of DLT in patients enrolled in stage I for determination of MTD

Time frame: Cycle 1 of Treatment (28 Days)

Population: Rate of DLTs occurred in Stage I Participants

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) in CombinationStage I - Dose Limiting Toxicity Incidence Rate0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 2Stage I - Dose Limiting Toxicity Incidence Rate0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 3Stage I - Dose Limiting Toxicity Incidence Rate0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 4Stage I - Dose Limiting Toxicity Incidence Rate0 Participants
Stage IIStage I - Dose Limiting Toxicity Incidence Rate0 Participants
Secondary

Stage II - 1 Year Overall Survival (OS)

1 Year Overall Survival (OS) of patients enrolled in stage II

Time frame: Up to 1 Year

Population: Only patients enrolled in stage II analyzed

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) in CombinationStage II - 1 Year Overall Survival (OS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 2Stage II - 1 Year Overall Survival (OS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 3Stage II - 1 Year Overall Survival (OS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 4Stage II - 1 Year Overall Survival (OS)0 Participants
Stage IIStage II - 1 Year Overall Survival (OS)2 Participants
Secondary

Stage II - 1 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)

Rate of Progression Free Survival (PFS) at 1 Year of patients enrolled in stage II

Time frame: Up to 1 Year

Population: Only patients enrolled in Stage II analyzed

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) in CombinationStage II - 1 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 2Stage II - 1 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 3Stage II - 1 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 4Stage II - 1 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)0 Participants
Stage IIStage II - 1 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)2 Participants
Secondary

Stage II - 2 Year Overall Survival (OS)

2 Year Overall Survival (OS) of patients enrolled in stage II

Time frame: Up to 2 years

Population: Only patients enrolled in stage II analyzed

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) in CombinationStage II - 2 Year Overall Survival (OS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 2Stage II - 2 Year Overall Survival (OS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 3Stage II - 2 Year Overall Survival (OS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 4Stage II - 2 Year Overall Survival (OS)0 Participants
Stage IIStage II - 2 Year Overall Survival (OS)2 Participants
Secondary

Stage II - 2 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)

Rate of Progression Free Survival (PFS) at 1 Year of patients enrolled in stage II

Time frame: Up to 2 Years

Population: Only patients enrolled in Stage II analyzed

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) in CombinationStage II - 2 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 2Stage II - 2 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 3Stage II - 2 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)0 Participants
Stage I, Cohort 4Stage II - 2 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)0 Participants
Stage IIStage II - 2 Year Progression Free Survival (PFS)2 Participants
Secondary

Stage III - Overall Survival (OS)

2 Year Overall Survival (OS) of patients enrolled in stage III

Time frame: 2 Years Post Transplant

Population: No Stage III Participants Enrolled

Secondary

Stage III - Progression Free Survival (PFS) Rate Post Transplant

Rate of Progression Free Survival (PFS) 2 years post Transplant

Time frame: 2 Years Post Transplant

Population: No Stage III Participants Enrolled

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 9, 2026