Dose Adjusted EPOCH Regimen in Combination With Ofatumumab or Rituximab in Treating Patients With… (NCT02199184) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Dose Adjusted EPOCH Regimen in Combination With Ofatumumab or Rituximab in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Relapsed or Refractory Burkitt Lymphoma or Relapsed or Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
United States14 participantsStarted 2015-01-14
Plain-language summary
This phase II trial studies how well a dose adjusted regimen consisting of etoposide, prednisone, vincristine sulfate, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin hydrochloride (EPOCH) works in combination with ofatumumab or rituximab in treating patients with Burkitt lymphoma that is newly diagnosed, or has returned after a period of improvement (relapsed), or has not responded to previous treatment (refractory) or relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as etoposide, prednisone, vincristine sulfate, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin hydrochloride, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Monoclonal antibodies, such as ofatumumab and rituximab, may interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Giving more than one drug (combination chemotherapy) together with monoclonal antibody therapy may kill more cancer cells.
Who can participate
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ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Burkitt's or Burkitt-like leukemia/lymphoma, either previously untreated, or relapsed/refractory, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related; patients with double or triple hit high-grade leukemia/lymphoma are eligible also; patients HIV positive will be described and reported separately or relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
* Zubrod performance status =\< 3 (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group \[ECOG\] scale)
* Creatinine less than or equal to 2.0 mg/dL (unless considered tumor related)
* Bilirubin less than or equal to 2.0 mg/dL (unless considered tumor related)
* Adequate cardiac function defined as no history of clinically significant arrhythmia, or history of myocardial infarction (MI) within 3 months prior to study enrollment; cardiac function will be assessed by history and physical examination
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or nursing women
* Active and uncontrolled disease/infection as judged by the treating physician
* Unable or unwilling to sign the consent form
* Subjects who have current active hepatic or biliary disease (with exception of patients with Gilbert's syndrome, asymptomatic gallstones, liver metastases or stable chronic liver disease per investigator assessment)
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.