Vincristine, Dactinomycin, and Cyclophosphamide With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Pat… (NCT00075582) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Vincristine, Dactinomycin, and Cyclophosphamide With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Low-Risk Rhabdomyosarcoma
United States, Australia, Canada390 participantsStarted 2004-09-04
Plain-language summary
This phase III trial is studying how well combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy work in treating patients with newly diagnosed low-risk rhabdomyosarcoma. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as vincristine, dactinomycin, and cyclophosphamide, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Combining chemotherapy with radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells. It is not yet known which treatment regimen is more effective in treating low-risk rhabdomyosarcoma.
Who can participate
Age range
49 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 Criteria:
* Histologically confirmed newly diagnosed embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), botryoid or spindle cell variants of embryonal RMS, or embryonal ectomesenchymoma, meeting criteria for 1 of the following subsets:
* Subset 1, defined by meeting 1 of the following criteria (closed to accrual as of 08/13/2010):
* Stage 1 and clinical group I (completely resected) or II (microscopic residual disease and/or regional lymph node involvement) disease
* Stage 1 and clinical group III (gross residual disease) disease arising in the orbit
* Stage 2 and clinical group I or II disease
* Subset 2, defined by meeting 1 of the following criteria (closed to accrual as of 09/23/2011):
* Stage 1 and clinical group III disease arising in a non-orbit site
* Stage 3 and clinical group I or II disease
* Prior staging ipsilateral retroperitoneal lymph node dissection required for all patients age 10 and over with paratesticular tumors and patients under 10 years of age with clinically or radiographically involved lymph nodes (except when extensive lymph node involvement is identified by imaging studies)
* If there is extensive gross node involvement only confirmatory node biopsy is recommended and the patient is classified as Clinical Group III
* Prior regional lymph node sampling required for patients with extremity tumors
* None of the following diagnoses:
* Intermediate-risk embryonal RMS
* Metastatic embryonal RMS
* Alveolar RMS
* Undiffere…
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.
What they're measuring
1
Percentage of Patients With Low-risk Rhabdomyosarcoma in Subset 1 Failure Free at 5 Years Following Study Entry
Timeframe: From enrollment up to 5 years
2
Percentage of Patients With Stage 1, Clinical Group IIB or C (Node Positive) or Stage 2 Failure Free at 5 Years Following Study Entry
Timeframe: From enrollment up to 5 years
3
Percentage of Patients With Low-risk Rhabdomyosarcoma in Subset 2 Failure Free at 5 Years Following Study Entry