Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of MabThera/Rituxan (rituximab) in treatment-naive patients with non-bulky follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The anticipated time on study treatment is 3 months.
Interventions
375 mg/m2 intravenously once a week for 4 weeks
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adult patients 18-75 years of age * Newly diagnosed non-bulky follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma * \>/=1 measurable lesion * No prior treatment (no corticosteroids or radiotherapy)
Exclusion criteria
* Transformed follicular lymphoma * Cerebral or meningeal lymphomaotus localization * Uncontrolled concurrent infection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Overall objective complete response rate | Day 50 |
| Overall objective partial response rate | Day 50 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of response | 7 years |
| Progression-free survival | 7 years |
| Level of biological marker bcl2 in peripheral blood and bone marrow | 7 years |
| Safety: Incidence of adverse events | 7 years |
| Overall survival | 7 years |
Countries
France