Phase II Trial of Decitabine in Patients With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Blast Phase Who Are Re… (NCT00042003) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Phase II Trial of Decitabine in Patients With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Blast Phase Who Are Refractory to Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec)
United States, Canada40 participantsStarted 2002-07
Plain-language summary
To determine the safety and efficacy of decitabine in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia blastic phase that were previously treated with imatinib mesylate (STI 571) and became resistant/refractory or were found to be intolerant to the drug.
Who can participate
Age range
2 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.
Inclusion:
* Histologically confirmed diagnosis of CML blast phase
* Ph chromosome-positive
* Previous treatment with imatinib mesylate resulting in: i) Hematologic Resistance / Hematologic Refractory: Based on a physician's (documented) decision to discontinue imatinib mesylate treatment due to failure of continued benefit or no benefit to the patient, ii) Imatinib Mesylate Intolerance: any toxicity resulting in a physician's (documented) decision to discontinue imatinib mesylate treatment.
* Patients must have recovered from the side effects of previous CML therapy for blast phase with the exception of hydroxyurea
* Age \>/= 2 years
* Bilirubin \</= 3 x the upper limit of normal (ULN), SGOT and SGPT \</= 3 x ULN, except \</= 5 x ULN in leukemic involvement of the liver, serum creatinine \</= 2 x ULN
* WHO performance status 0-3
* A negative serum hCG pregnancy test in patients of childbearing potential
* Able to give signed informed consent directly or through a parent or guardian for minors
Exclusion:
* Leukemic involvement of the central nervous system
* Active malignancy other than CML or non-melanoma cancer of the skin
* Previous treatment for CML with another investigational agent within 28 days of study entry
* At study entry, patients who were treated with: imatinib mesylate within the past 48 hours, interferon-alpha within the past 48 hours; homoharringtonine within the past 14 days; low-dose cytosine arabinoside within 7 days, moderate dose within 14 days, or hi…
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.