Discontinuation of Imatinib Mesylate in Patients With Chronic-Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Prev… (NCT01073436) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Discontinuation of Imatinib Mesylate in Patients With Chronic-Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Previously Treated With Interferon-Alpha
Stopped: Closed prematurely due to low accrual.
United States7 participantsStarted 2009-05
Plain-language summary
To investigate whether patients with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CP-CML) previously treated with interferon-alpha (IFN) and presently on a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) (imatinib mesylate, dasatinib, or nilotinib) with achievement of a complete cytogenetic and at least a major molecular remission, are able to discontinue therapy and maintain a durable remission. Relapse-free survival (RFS) rate at 1 year after discontinuation of TKI will be the measurement of this objective.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients must have a diagnosis of Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase.
. Patients must have received prior therapy with interferon-alpha for their CML, for a period of at least 2 years, and achieved at least a partial cytogenetic response on this therapy, defined as 1% - 34% Ph+ cells in metaphase, present in the bone marrow.
. Patients must be actively receiving treatment for their CML with a TKI (imatinib mesylate, dasatinib, nilotinib). If patients are receiving dasatinib or nilotinib, this can only be for reasons other than imatinib-resistant CML.
. Patients must have an ongoing complete hematologic response (CHR) on a TKI, defined as follows:
. Patients must have a complete cytogenetic response (CCyR) on a TKI for a minimum of one year leading up to enrollment. Complete cytogenetic response is defined as 0% Ph+ cells in metaphase, in the bone marrow and/or a negative peripheral blood FISH analysis for the BCR/ABL gene fusion, and an ongoing CCyR must be confirmed by bone marrow aspirate cytogenetics and/or peripheral blood FISH for BCR/ABL within 4 weeks of discontinuing therapy.
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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. Patients must have at least a major molecular remission on a TKI for a minimum of 1 year, present on 2 consecutive analyses, performed at least 3 months apart, in the 6 to 12 months leading up to enrollment. Major molecular remission is defined as ≥ 3 log reduction from a standard baseline value (equivalent to a BCR-ABL/ABL of ≤ 0.1%) in BCR/ABL transcript by quantitative RT-PCR performed on peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirate. Complete molecular remission is defined as a negative quantitative RT-PCR (QPCR) analysis for BCR/ABL, present on 2 consecutive analyses, performed at least 3 months apart, in the 6 to 12 months leading up to enrollment.
. Patients must be eighteen years of age or older
. Patients must have an ECOG performance status of 0-2 (Appendix 13.1)
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who have had prior progression of their CML to accelerated phase or blast crisis.
. Patients who have previously undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
. Patients receiving dasatinib or nilotinib due to a prior history of imatinib-resistant CML.
. Patients with a history of non-compliance to medical regimens or who are considered potentially unreliable.