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Bortezomib-based GVHD Prophylaxis After Allogeneic Transplant for Patients Without Matched Related Donors

Bortezomib-based Graft-Versus-Host-Disease Prophylaxis After Myeloablative Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients Lacking HLA-matched Related Donors: A Phase 2 Study

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01323920
Enrollment
35
Registered
2011-03-28
Start date
2011-05-31
Completion date
2013-11-30
Last updated
2017-05-30

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

Conditions

Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Keywords

Stem Cell Transplant, Allogeneic Transplant, Donors

Brief summary

A common problem after stem cell transplant is graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD). GVHD is a complication of transplantation where the donor graft attacks and damages some of your tissues. After stem cell transplant, all patients receive prophylactic medications against GVHD. In this research study, we are studying the safety and effectiveness of a bortezomib based GVHD prophylaxic drug combination in participants after myeloablative allogeneic stem call transplantation from a matched unrelated donor, mismatched related or unrelated donor.

Detailed description

Before your transplant you will receive conditioning therapy with fludarabine and busulfan given 7, 6, 5, and 4 days before your transplant. On day 0, you will receive selected blood cells taken from your sibling or unrelated donor. You will receive 3 drugs for your GVHD prophylaxis: Tacrolimus will be started 3 days before your transplant. It will be given intravenously and later by mouth. You will continue to take tacrolimus for 3 to 6 months after transplant. Methotrexate will be given intravenously 1, 3, 6 and 11 days after your transplant. Bortezomib will be given intravenously 1, 4, and 7 days after your transplant. On days 1, 4, 7, 30 and 3, 6 and 12 months after your transplant you will have a physical exam, blood work, and be asked to complete a questionnaire.

Interventions

DRUGBortezomib

Bortezomib 1.3 mg/m\^2 IV

DRUGTacrolimus

Tacrolimus 0.05 mg/kg PO bid

DRUGMethotrexate

Methotrexate 15 mg/m\^2 IV

Sponsors

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced and/or aggressive hematologic malignancy (including myelodysplastic syndrome) that is unlikely to be cured by alternative therapies * HLA-Matched unrelated donor; or 1-locus HLA-mismatched related or unrelated donor * ECOG performance status 0-2 * Adequate organ function * Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document * Agrees to practice adequate contraception per study requirements

Exclusion criteria

* Pregnant or breastfeeding * Recipient of prior allogeneic or autologous stem cell transplantation * Prior abdominal radiation therapy * HIV-positive on combination antiretroviral therapy * Seropositive for hepatitis B or C * Allergies to bortezomib, boron, or mannitol * Myocardial infarction within last 6 months, NYHA Class III or IV heart failure, uncontrolled angina, severe uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias * Uncontrolled bacterial, viral or fungal infections * Seizures or history of seizures * History of another non-hematologic malignancy unless disease-free for at least 5 years * Uncontrolled intercurrent illness

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The Cumulative Incidence of Grade II-IV Acute GVHD up to Day 100 After Stem Cell InfusionDay 100The primary outcome of this study is the cumulative incidence of grade II-IV acute GVHD up to Day 100 after stem cell infusion. Acute GHVD is graded according to the modified Glucksberg criteria (adapted from Thomas et al., NEJM ,1975, pp. 895-90), which is based on criteria by which the provider classifies acute GVHD per its objective organ staging. Acute GVHD is assessed in weekly standard of care visits post stem cell infusion and is captured in the protocol EDC upon evaluation of clinical notes up to Day 100. Data for acute GVHD organ staging and etiologies are collected in an acute GVHD separate case report form and do not include system organ class, expectedness or attribution.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The Percentage Donor Engraftment up to Day 30 Post Stem Cell InfusionDay 30To assess the percentage donor engraftment up to day 30 post stem cell infusion, defined as the first of 3 consecutive days tested of documented absolute netrophil count (ANC) \>/= 500 cells/u/L
The Non-relapse Mortality, Progression-free and Overall Survival up to 1 Year After Stem Cell Infusion1 yearProgression free and overall survival by 1 year after stem cell infusion will be assessed using the method of Kaplan and Meier. Progression-free survival will be defined as the time from stem cell infusion to the time of disease progression or death from any cause. Overall survival will be defined as the time from stem cell infusion to the time to death from any cause. Patients will be censored at the time last documented alive. Cumulative incidence and Kaplan-Meier curves will be constructed as appropriate. Progression is defined per clinical presentation, not protocol specified, and vary per disease, e.g. blasts in bone marrow or peripheral blood for AML/MDS; lymphoma + on PET/CT re-staging etc.
The Cumulative Incidence of Chronic GVHD Requiring Systemic Immune Suppression up to 1 Year After Stem Cell Infusion1 year

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Velcade/Tac/MTX
Drug: Bortezomib, Tacrolimus, Methotrexate Other Names: Velcade Bortezomib 1.3 mg/m\^2 IV Tacrolimus 0.05 mg/kg PO bid Methotrexate 15 mg/m\^2 IV
34
Total34

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyDeath5
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject1

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicVelcade/Tac/MTX
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
34 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
34 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
14 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
20 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 34
serious
Total, serious adverse events
5 / 34

Outcome results

Primary

The Cumulative Incidence of Grade II-IV Acute GVHD up to Day 100 After Stem Cell Infusion

The primary outcome of this study is the cumulative incidence of grade II-IV acute GVHD up to Day 100 after stem cell infusion. Acute GHVD is graded according to the modified Glucksberg criteria (adapted from Thomas et al., NEJM ,1975, pp. 895-90), which is based on criteria by which the provider classifies acute GVHD per its objective organ staging. Acute GVHD is assessed in weekly standard of care visits post stem cell infusion and is captured in the protocol EDC upon evaluation of clinical notes up to Day 100. Data for acute GVHD organ staging and etiologies are collected in an acute GVHD separate case report form and do not include system organ class, expectedness or attribution.

Time frame: Day 100

Population: One participant signed consent and was enrolled onto study, however, was immediately taken off study because it became evident that the participant needed further therapy and was not ready to proceed to transplant.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Velcade/Tac/MTXThe Cumulative Incidence of Grade II-IV Acute GVHD up to Day 100 After Stem Cell Infusion32 Percentage of participants
Secondary

The Cumulative Incidence of Chronic GVHD Requiring Systemic Immune Suppression up to 1 Year After Stem Cell Infusion

Time frame: 1 year

Population: One participant signed consent and was enrolled onto study, however, was immediately taken off study because it became evident that the participant needed further therapy and was not ready to proceed to transplant.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Velcade/Tac/MTXThe Cumulative Incidence of Chronic GVHD Requiring Systemic Immune Suppression up to 1 Year After Stem Cell Infusion53 Percentage of participants
Secondary

The Non-relapse Mortality, Progression-free and Overall Survival up to 1 Year After Stem Cell Infusion

Progression free and overall survival by 1 year after stem cell infusion will be assessed using the method of Kaplan and Meier. Progression-free survival will be defined as the time from stem cell infusion to the time of disease progression or death from any cause. Overall survival will be defined as the time from stem cell infusion to the time to death from any cause. Patients will be censored at the time last documented alive. Cumulative incidence and Kaplan-Meier curves will be constructed as appropriate. Progression is defined per clinical presentation, not protocol specified, and vary per disease, e.g. blasts in bone marrow or peripheral blood for AML/MDS; lymphoma + on PET/CT re-staging etc.

Time frame: 1 year

Population: One participant signed consent and was enrolled onto study, however, was immediately taken off study because it became evident that the participant needed further therapy and was not ready to proceed to transplant.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Velcade/Tac/MTXThe Non-relapse Mortality, Progression-free and Overall Survival up to 1 Year After Stem Cell Infusionnon-relapse mortality8.8 Percent of participants
Velcade/Tac/MTXThe Non-relapse Mortality, Progression-free and Overall Survival up to 1 Year After Stem Cell Infusionprogression-free survival85 Percent of participants
Velcade/Tac/MTXThe Non-relapse Mortality, Progression-free and Overall Survival up to 1 Year After Stem Cell Infusionoverall survival84 Percent of participants
Secondary

The Percentage Donor Engraftment up to Day 30 Post Stem Cell Infusion

To assess the percentage donor engraftment up to day 30 post stem cell infusion, defined as the first of 3 consecutive days tested of documented absolute netrophil count (ANC) \>/= 500 cells/u/L

Time frame: Day 30

Population: One participant signed consent and was enrolled onto study, however, was immediately taken off study because it became evident that the participant needed further therapy and was not ready to proceed to transplant.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Velcade/Tac/MTXThe Percentage Donor Engraftment up to Day 30 Post Stem Cell Infusion94 Percentage of participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 17, 2026