A Phase II Study of Venetoclax in Combination With Dose-adjusted EPOCH-R or R-CHOP for Patients W… (NCT03054896) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2
A Phase II Study of Venetoclax in Combination With Dose-adjusted EPOCH-R or R-CHOP for Patients With Richter's Syndrome
United States69 participantsStarted 2017-03-08
Plain-language summary
This research study is evaluating the combination of a study drug, venetoclax, and a standard chemotherapy regimen, R-EPOCH or R-CHOP, as a possible treatment for Richter's Syndrome.
The drugs involved in this study are:
* Venetoclax
* R-EPOCH:
* Rituximab
* Etoposide
* Prednisone
* Vincristine Sulfate (Oncovin)
* Cyclophosphamide
* Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunomycin)
* R-CHOP:
* Rituximab
* Cyclophosphamide Vincristine
* Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunomycin)
* Sulfate (Oncovin)
* Prednisone
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
-Any anti-cancer therapy including chemotherapy, biologic agents for anti-neoplastic treatment (e.g. monoclonal antibodies) or radiotherapy, investigational therapy, including targeted small molecule agents. Patients who are currently receiving treatment with ibrutinib or acalabrutinib may continue this agent until the day prior to starting venetoclax, to reduce the risk of tumor flare on treatment cessation.
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.
What they're measuring
1
3-month Rate of Complete Response (CR)
Timeframe: Relevant to this endpoint, it is at 3 month.