CompletedPhase 2

Combination Chemotherapy and Biological Therapy in Treating Patients With High-Risk Ewing's Sarcoma

United StatesStarted 1998-09

Plain-language summary

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Biological therapies use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop cancer cells from growing. Combining chemotherapy with biological therapy may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Randomized phase II trial to study the effectiveness of combination chemotherapy with or without biological therapy in treating patients who have newly diagnosed high-risk Ewing's sarcoma.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven high risk Ewing's family of tumors: Ewing's sarcoma of bone Extraosseous Ewing's sarcoma Peripheral neuroepithelioma Must have one of the following characteristics: Metastatic disease at diagnosis Primary tumor of the humerus, femur, or trunk Bulky (greater than 8 cm) tumor Elevated LDH prior to biopsy (at least 900 IU/mL) PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 3 to 60 Performance status: Not specified Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Granulocyte count at least 500/mm3 Platelet count at least 75,000/mm3 Hemoglobin at least 8 g/dL (transfusion allowed) Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 1.5 mg/dL SGOT or SGPT no greater than 3 times normal Renal: BUN less than 30 mg/dL Creatinine no greater than 1.5 times normal for age OR Creatinine clearance at least 70 mL/min Cardiovascular: Ejection fraction at least 50% OR Fractional shortening at least 29% Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: No prior chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: Not specified Surgery: Not specified

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00003667

SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2000-08

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