A Phase I Study of Alisertib + R-EPOCH for Treatment of Myc-Positive Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas (NCT02700022) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 1
A Phase I Study of Alisertib + R-EPOCH for Treatment of Myc-Positive Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas
Stopped: Lack of funding
United States1 participantsStarted 2016-10
Plain-language summary
This phase I/Ib study is designed to establish the safety and maximum tolerated dose (MTD, which will also be the recommended phase II dose (RP2D)) of the aurora kinase A inhibitor alisertib when combined with dose-adjusted (DA)-R-EPOCH (rituximab, etoposide, doxorubicin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide and prednisone) in patients with CD20-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), transformed follicular lymphoma or Burkitt lymphoma positive for Myc gene rearrangement (Myc+). Filgrastim or peg-filgrastim is also included with each cycle of R-EPOCH. Once we identify the MTD, an expansion cohort limited to the Myc+ DLBCL population will be opened to further characterize clinical activity and safety.
Secondary objectives include estimates of complete response rate (CR) and progression free survival (PFS). We will also explore for associations between baseline kinome signatures and/or RNA sequencing and CR, and identify differential kinome and transcriptome prior to and during treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥18 y/o (no upper age limit)
* ECOG PS ≤2
* Disease - Histologically or cytologically documented newly diagnosed (stages II, III or IV) Myc-positive DLBCL, transformed follicular lymphoma, or high-grade unclassifiable with features intermediate between DLBCL and Burkitt lymphoma
* Myc Positive lymphoma is defined by:
* Positive for Myc gene rearrangement by fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) involving various breakpoints (e.g. 8-14, 8-22 and 2-8) AND concurrent gene rearrangements in bcl-2 and/or bcl-6 by FISH OR
* Myc and Bcl-2 overexpression defined by \> 40% Myc and \> 70% Bcl-2 expression by IHC. Patients may enroll in the study based on the local laboratory evaluation, but these should be confirmed by the UNC Hematopathology Laboratory retrospectively
* Positive for CD20 via immunophenotyping
* Prior Treatment: Previously untreated or who received a maximum of one cycle of combination chemotherapy (i.e. R-CHOP, R-EPOCH, or R-hyperCVAD) within 4 weeks of study entry except patients who require dose reduction after the first cycle of off-study R-EPOCH.
* Measurable disease as assessed by 2 dimensional measurements by CT (≥ 1.5 cm).
* Adequate organ function as demonstrated by:
* Bone marrow function (without platelet transfusion or myeloid growth factor support within two weeks of screening) as demonstrated by:
* Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,000 cells/mm3
* Platelet count ≥75,000/mm3
* And hepatic and…
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.