WithdrawnPhase 1

Chemotherapy Plus Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Advanced Hematologic Cancer

Stopped: Study never opened

Plain-language summary

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Peripheral stem cell transplantation may be able to replace immune cells that were destroyed by chemotherapy used to kill cancer cells. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of chemotherapy plus peripheral stem cell transplantation in treating patients who have advanced hematologic cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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 advanced hematologic malignancy unsuitable for standard allogeneic bone marrow transplantation One of the following types: Refractory or relapsed acute myelogenous or lymphocytic leukemia Over 55 years Chronic myelogenous leukemia and failed interferon treatment Over 55 years Lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, or multiple myeloma: Refractory OR More than 2 relapses OR Relapse after autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation Myelodysplastic syndrome other than refractory anemia Severe aplastic anemia Under 55 years and either organ dysfunction or not eligible for standard allogeneic bone marrow transplant due to one or more of the following: Chronic hepatitis LVEF less than 50% Karnofsky less than 70% Unrelated matched donor available PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: See Disease Characteristics Adult Performance status: See Disease Characteristics Karnofsky 60-100% Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: See Disease Characteristics SGOT/SGPT no greater than 4 times upper limit of normal Renal: Creatinine no greater than 2 mg/dL Cardiovascular: See Disease Characteristics Pulmonary: DLCO at least 50% predicted Other: Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: See Disease Characteristics Chemotherapy: Not specified Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: Not specifie…

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 IDNCT00004114

SponsorJonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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