A Study on Fractionated Rituximab to Avoid Lysis Syndrome in Aggressive B-Lymphoma (NCT05840289) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Study on Fractionated Rituximab to Avoid Lysis Syndrome in Aggressive B-Lymphoma
Switzerland94 participantsStarted 2020-08-24
Plain-language summary
Tumour lysis syndrome (TLS) occurs as a consequence of the rapid destruction of malignant cells, spontaneously and/or in response to cytotoxic agents and immunotherapies. TLS is a feature of highly proliferative diseases with heavy tumor burden, such as high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL, typically Burkitt's lymphoma). We evaluated fractionating first rituximab dose to prevent TLS in a real-life B-cell NHL cohort of patients treated at University Hospital of Geneva between 2010 and 2020.
Who can participate
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ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Newly diagnosed or relapsing histologically proven high-grade B-cell lymphoma patients treated with fractionated Rituximab infusion, considered as ≥ 2 consecutive infusions, at least 24 hours apart
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unproven histologically high-grade B-cell lymphoma
* Patients who receive a single day Rituximab infusion
* Patients under long-term dialysis before Rituximab started
* Age ≤ 18 years
* Absence of written informed consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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Incidence of clinical lysis syndrome (CTLS) in patients receiving fractionated Rituximab infusion for high-grade B-cell lymphoma.
Timeframe: 10 days (day -2 and day + 7 after first rituximab infusion)