PVAG-14 Pilot for Intermediate Stages Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Purpose A randomized phase II study of prednisone, vinblastine, doxorubicin, and gemcitabine in patients with intermediate stage Hodgkin's lymphoma
ConditionHodgkin Lymphoma
InterventionDrug: prednisone
Drug: vinblastine
Drug: doxorubicin
Drug: gemcitabine
PhasePhase 2
SponsorUniversity of Cologne
Responsible PartyUniversity of Cologne
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00512980
First ReceivedAugust 7, 2007
Last UpdatedMay 12, 2011
Last verifiedMay 2011

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateAugust 7, 2007
Last Updated DateMay 12, 2011
Start DateAugust 2008
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitlePVAG-14 Pilot for Intermediate Stages Hodgkin Lymphoma
Official TitleA Randomized Phase II Study of Prednisone, Vinblastine, Doxorubicin, and Gemcitabine in Patients With Intermediate Stage Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Brief Summary
A randomized phase II study of prednisone, vinblastine, doxorubicin, and gemcitabine in
patients with intermediate stage Hodgkin's lymphoma
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 2
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionHodgkin Lymphoma
InterventionDrug: prednisone
Drug: vinblastine
Drug: doxorubicin
Drug: gemcitabine
Study Arm (s)
  • Active Comparator: 1
  • Active Comparator: 2

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusTerminated
Estimated EnrollmentNot Provided
Estimated Completion DateNot Provided
Estimated Primary Completion DateJune 2011
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologically confirmed diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma

2. Stage

- Clinical Stage IA, IB, IIA with at least one of the risk factors a-d given below

- Clinical Stage IIB with one or both risk factors c-d given below risk factors:

- Large mediastinal mass (≥ 1/3 of the greatest thorax diameter as measured
by chest x-ray)

- Extranodal involvement

- High erythrocyte sedimentation rate (≥ 50 mm/h in patients without
B-symptoms, ≥ 30 mm/h in patients with B-symptoms)

- Three or more involved lymph node areas

3. No prior therapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma (exception: pre-phase treatment with
corticosteroids and vinca-alkaloids for a maximum of seven days may not preclude
trial participation if clinically indicated and all staging examinations have been
performed; all forms of prior radiotherapy preclude trial participation)

4. Age: 18-60 years

5. Signed informed consent with understanding of the study procedures and the
investigational nature of the study

6. Patient agrees that personal data and tissue samples are provided to the GHSG
(protection of privacy as defined by law will be ensured)

7. Life expectancy > 3 months according to investigator judgement.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Incomplete diagnosis of stage of disease

2. Prior or concurrent disease which prevents treatment according to protocol In
particular the following contraindications:

- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with global insufficiency

- Symptomatic coronary heart disease

- Cardiomyopathy or cardiac insufficiency (NYHA value of EF < 50% or FS < 25%)

- Serious uncontrolled hypertension

- Uncontrollable infection

- Leucocyte concentration < 3.000/mm3 or thrombocyte concentration <
100.000/mm3

- Creatinin clearance < 60 ml/min

- Bilirubin > 2 mg/dl or GPT > 100 U/l or GOT > 100 U/I (exception: elevated
values of Hodgkin`s disease liver involvement)

- HIV-Infection according to HIV test

- Chronic or acute Hepatitis

3. HD as composite lymphoma

4. Prior chemotherapy or radiation

5. Malignant disease within the last 5 years (exceptions: basalioma, carcinoma in
situ of the cervix uteri, completely resected melanoma TNMpT1)

6. Pregnancy, lactation, positive pregnancy test

7. Refusal to use effective contraception

8. WHO performance index > 2

9. Long-term ingestion of corticosteroids (e.g. for chronic polyarthritis) or
antineoplastic drugs (e.g. methotrexate)

10. Patient's lack of accountability, inability to appreciate the nature, meaning and
consequences of the trial and to formulate his/her own wishes correspondingly

11. Non compliance: Refusal of blood products during treatment, epilepsy, drug
dependency, change of residence abroad, prior cerebral injury or similar
circumstances which appear to make protocol treatment or long-term follow-up
impossible

12. Antiepileptic treatment

13. General intolerance of any protocol medication

14. Any contraindication for study medication according to the summaries of product
information

15. Simultaneous participation in another clinical

16. Institutionalization by law

17. Relation of dependence with the sponsor`s representative / trialist
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesGermany

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00512980
Other Study ID NumbersPVAG-14 pilot
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNo
Information Provided ByUniversity of Cologne
Study SponsorUniversity of Cologne
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Principal Investigator: Andreas Engert, Prof University of Cologne
Verification DateMay 2011

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University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany