BCD Regimen in Newly Diagnosed Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman's Disease (iMCD)
China30 participantsStarted 2019-01-01
Plain-language summary
To explore the effectiveness and safety of bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (BCD regimen) in newly diagnosed idiopathic Multicentric Castleman's disease (iMCD) patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Demography: ≥18 years, all race/ethnic groups in China;
. Newly diagnosed and previously untreated (patients are allowed to have received oral prednisone for up to 1 week before enrollment) symptomatic iMCD patients (symptomatic disease is defined by the presence of clinical symptoms with the NCI-CTCAE grading ≥1 that are attributable to the disease, and for which treatment is indicated; iMCD diagnosis is based on the international consensus diagnostic criteria);
. Clinical laboratory values meeting these criteria at screening: absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1·0 x 109/L, Platelets ≥ 50 x 109/L, Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) within 2·5 x upper limit of normal (ULN); total bilirubin within 2·5 x ULN; estimated glomerular filtration rate (according to MDRD formula) \<15ml/min;
. Women of childbearing potential must agree to use birth control measures during the study and for at least 3 months after receiving the last dose of study agent, and must have a negative pregnancy test at screening period. Men must agree to use birth control measures during the study and for at least 3 months after receiving the last dose of study agent;
. Informed consent must be signed.
Exclusion criteria
. age under 18 years;
. Immunosuppressive or anti-neoplastic drugs within the last 3 months;
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
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Overall response
Timeframe: 12 months after the last patient begins study treatment.
. Plan to have babies within 1 year after enrollment (for women and men), or pregnancy / breast-feeding (for women);
. Known hypersensitivity to study agents;
. Active infection requiring systemic treatment;
. Other severe concurrent disease (eg. uncontrolled diabetes, symptomatic coronary heart disease) that is likely to interfere with study procedures or results, or that in the opinion of the investigator would constitute a hazard for participating in this study;
. Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent;