Ruxolitinib (INCB018424) in Participants With Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF), Post Essential Thrombo… (NCT01348490) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Ruxolitinib (INCB018424) in Participants With Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF), Post Essential Thrombocythemia-myelofibrosis and Post Polycythemia Vera-myelofibrosis (PPV-MF)
United States66 participantsStarted 2011-06-15
Plain-language summary
To evaluate the effects of treatment with ruxolitinib (INCB018424) on spleen volume, symptoms and potential side effects in participants with PMF, PPV-MF and PET-MF who have platelet counts of 50 x 10\^9/L to 100 x 10\^9/L. It is anticipated that individualized dose optimization from the starting ruxolitinib level of 5 mg bid will be associated with reductions in splenomegaly, MF-associated symptoms and inflammatory cytokine levels.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with PMF, PPV-MF or PET-MF as confirmed by bone marrow biopsy
* Discontinuation of all drugs used to treat underlying MF disease at least 14 days prior to baseline visit
* INR \<= 1.5 or PTT value \< 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) at study entry
* Hemoglobin level at least 6.5 g/dL at Screening visit
* Willingness to be transfused to treat low hemoglobin levels
Exclusion Criteria:
* Females who are pregnant, unable to comply with birth control use to avoid becoming pregnant or breastfeeding
* Males who cannot comply with birth control use to avoid fathering a child
* Platelet count \< 50 x10\^9/L or absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \< 1 x10\^9/L at the Screening visit
* Inadequate liver or renal function; Intracranial bleeds or invasive malignancy over the previous 2 years - international normalized ratio (INR) laboratory values cannot be \> 1.5 x upper limit of normal at study entry.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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
Percent Change From Baseline in Spleen Volume at Week 24 by Final Titrated Dose
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 24
2
Percent Change From Baseline in Total Symptom Score (TSS) as Measured by the Modified Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MFSAF) V2.0 Diary at Week 24 by Final Titrated Dose
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 24
3
Percentage of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAE)
Timeframe: Up to Week 156
4
Percentage of Participants With New Onset Grade 4 Thrombocytopenia Events as Assessed by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 4.03 (CTCAE V4.03)
Timeframe: Up to Week 156
5
Percentage of Participants With New Onset Grade 2 or Higher Hemorrhage as Assessed by CTCAE V4.03