Amifostine Followed by High Dose Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancer or Sol… (NCT00003269) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Amifostine Followed by High Dose Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancer or Solid Tumors
United States20 participantsStarted 1998-02
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Chemoprotective drugs such as amifostine may protect normal cells from the side effects of chemotherapy.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase II trial to study the effectiveness of amifostine followed by high-dose chemotherapy in treating patients with hematologic cancer or solid tumors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed hematologic malignancies and adult solid tumors, including: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Lung cancer Hodgkin's disease Ovarian cancer Breast cancer No refractory disease (less than partial response to induction chemotherapy) No CNS metastases No unilateral bone marrow biopsy within 6 months of study showing at least 20% involvement by fibrosis tumors Hormone receptor status: Not specified
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 to 70 Menopausal status: Not specified Performance Status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: At least 16 weeks Hematopoietic: Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,500/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hepatic: SGOT or SGPT no greater than 2.5 times upper limit of normal Renal: Creatinine no greater than 2 mg/dL Other: HIV negative Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception No underlying medical or psychiatric conditions No concurrent active infection No prior malignancies except nonmelanoma skin cancer
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: At least 4 weeks since prior myeloid growth factor Chemotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy No more than 1 prior chemotherapy regimen (excluding adjuvant chemotherapy) Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: At least 4 weeks since pelvic, para-aortic, inverted Y, cranial, spinal, or mediastinal radiation Surgery: At least 2 weeks since major surgery Other: No antihypertensive medication within 24 ho…
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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