An Open Label, Phase I/II Trial of Rituximab Therapy for Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease
18 Years
N/A
Both
Graft vs Host Disease
Trial Information
An Open Label, Phase I/II Trial of Rituximab Therapy for Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease
Patients will receive rituximab intravenously one time per week for four consecutive weeks.
Once therapy is completed, the patient will have weekly visits with their physician for four
more weeks, at which they will complete a simple questionnaire designed to evaluate the
severity of chronic graft versus host disease.
At the end of the eighth week on the study (4 weeks of study treatment and 4 weeks of
observation), patients will be evaluated to determine whether their chronic graft versus
host disease (GVHD) has resolved.
If chronic graft versus host disease has resolved entirely, the patient will be monitored
for the remainder of the year.
If after the initial eight weeks on the study the patient still has symptoms or signs of
GVHD, they may receive a second four week study treatment.
If the patients' chronic GVHD reappears after receiving either one or two courses of
rituximab, a third and final four week course of medication can be given provided it has
been at least eight weeks since the last dose.
Blood tests will be performed at the beginning of the study, after 8 weeks on the study,
after 16 weeks on the study and at the end of 1 year.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Recipients of matched related, matched unrelated, or mismatched stem cell
transplantation
- At least 180 days since allogeneic stem cell transplantation procedure
- Patients must have steroid-refractory chronic GVHD, defined as having persistent
signs and symptoms despite the use of prednisone
- Stable dose of corticosteroids for 4 weeks prior to enrollment
- Adequate bone marrow function: absolute neutrophil count (ANC) > 500/mm; platelets >
20,000 ul
- Adequate renal function: creatinine < 3.0 mg/dl
- Adequate hepatic function: bilirubin < 3.0 mg/dl; AST < 90 IU
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prednisone requirement greater than 2 mg/kg/day or equivalent
- Known life-threatening sensitivity to rituximab or other anti-B cell antibody.
- Prior exposure to any new immunosuppressive medication in the preceding 4 weeks prior
to enrollment.
- Active, uncontrolled infection
- Evidence of natural exposure to hepatitis B or C.
- Active malignant disease relapse
- Donor lymphocyte infusion within the preceding 100 days.
- Life expectancy of less than 3 months.
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Evidence of HIV seropositivity
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Outcome Measure:
To determine the safety and efficacy of up to three four week courses of rituximab in steroid-refractory chronic GVHD
Outcome Time Frame:
2 years
Safety Issue:
Yes
Principal Investigator
Corey S. Cutler, MD, MPH
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Authority:
United States: Food and Drug Administration
Study ID:
03-120
NCT ID:
NCT00136396
Start Date:
January 2004
Completion Date:
November 2010
Related Keywords:
- Graft Vs Host Disease
- Steroid-refractory Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease
- Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease
- GVHD
- steroid-refractory
- rituximab
- Graft vs Host Disease
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, Massachusetts 02115 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, Massachusetts 02115 |
