Descriptive Study of the Efficacy of Treatments for Blastic Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) (NCT02859623) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Descriptive Study of the Efficacy of Treatments for Blastic Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN)
86 participantsStarted 2014-01
Plain-language summary
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare disease characterized by an aggressive clinical behavior and a poor prognosis. It predominantly affects elderly males with an average age of 67 years at diagnosis and the affected organs are usually the skin, bone marrow, lymph nodes and the central nervous system. Patients with BPDCN have poor outcomes with median overall survival (OS) ranging in the largest series of patients from 8 to 12 months.
Patient care must be defined in this pathology. Despite 40%-90% complete remission (CR) rates after initial chemotherapy, relapses are almost inevitable.
The investigators have developed a national network to collect clinical and biological data of French patients diagnosed with BPDCN.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) from January 2000 to June 2013 in France.
* Diagnosis should be established by hematology laboratory of French blood Agency of Bourgogne Franche-Comté and/or by anatomopathological analysis (realized in local centres or by Tony Petrella at Dijon University Hospital) according to phenotypic and anatomopathological criteria published in the literature.
Exclusion Criteria:
* No exclusion criteria
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
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
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description of the efficacy of treatments for BPDCN
Timeframe: from the diagnosis to death or until June 2013, date of end of data collection
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02859623
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon