Kahler's disease Multiple Myeloma
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion in the HOVON 87 study, concerning previously untreated patients with symptomatic multiple myeloma, age >65 or younger and ineligible for high dose therapy and peripheral stem cell transplantation. To be included in part II, patients have to participate in part I of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Contraindications for MRI (including e.g. pacemaker, ICD, metallic splinter in eye, hemostatic clips in CNS, claustrofobia, or other implants that are contraindicated according to the MRI operator*s discretion) Physical inability to access either MRI or PET-CT facilities Active, uncontrolled infections Known or suspected hypersensitivity or intolerance to used contrast agents Uncontrolled diabetes Contraindications for (horizontal) immobilization during at least one hour [part II only]
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Progression free survival, defined as time from registration to progression or death from any cause [part I only] Conversion rate, defined as complete normalization, of FDG-PET-CT and MRI [part II only] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinically symptomatic bone disease defined as fractures and lesions needing radiotherapy and/or surgery Clinically symptomatic bone disease defined by the EORTC QLQ-MY20 measuring specific aspects of multiple myeloma, i.e. specific pain complaints. Overall survival, measured from time of registration The number and distribution of lesions detected by the different imaging techniques (at different time points [part II only]) Remission status as determined by the IMWG criteria after three induction cycles and after completion of induction therapy [part II only] | — |
Countries
Netherlands