Aplastic Anemia
Conditions
Keywords
Alemtuzumab, Rituximab, Aplastic anemia, cyclosporine
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of combination of alemtuzumab and rituximab as first line therapy in aplastic anemia.
Interventions
* Alemtuzumab 10 mg (5 mg/m2 in patients under 30 kg weight) subcutaneous days 1,2 and 3 * Rituximab 100 mg (50 mg/m2 in patients under 30 kg weight)intravenous days 4,11,18,25 * Cyclosporine 3 mg/kg starting day 21
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with aplastic anemia diagnosis
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with prior treatment with monoclonal antibodies and/or antithymocyte globulin. * Patients with a diagnosis or history of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Cytomegalovirus. * Patients who do not agree to sign a Letter of Informed Consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluate efficacy of alemtuzumab and rituximab in aplastic anemia. | 12 months | Evaluate the hematological response after the administration of alemtuzumab and rituximab |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measuring the side effects of alemtuzumab and rituximab combination through clinical evaluation | 12 months |
Countries
Mexico