Pembrolizumab Followed by Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Patients With Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (NCT06164275) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab Followed by Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Patients With Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
United States30 participantsStarted 2024-02-06
Plain-language summary
This phase II trial tests how well giving pembrolizumab followed by chemotherapy with doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine works to treat patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Pembrolizumab is a type of drug called a "monoclonal antibody (mAb)" that uses the body's immune system to help fight and kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs, such as doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing or by stopping them from spreading. Giving pembrolizumab followed by chemotherapy may work to treat patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients must have a histologically confirmed diagnosis of Ann Arbor Stage III or IV classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) or Ann Arbor Stage I and Stage II classic Hodgkin lymphoma with at least one unfavorable risk factor by National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) criteria.
NCCN Unfavorable Factors include bulky disease defined as:
* A mass \>10 cm disease in any dimension or
* Mediastinal mass ratio greater than one third defined as maximum width of mediastinal ass/intrathoracic diameter at T5-6
* B symptoms
* Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) ≥ 50
* And \>3 sites of disease
* Patients must have measurable fludeoxyglucose (FDG)-avid disease by Lugano 2014 response criteria
* Patients must have previously untreated disease
* Patients must be age ≥ 18 years
* Patients must exhibit an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1 per evaluation performed within 7 days prior to the date of the first dose of study intervention
* Leukocytes (WBC) ≥ 3,000/mcL unless attributed to neoplastic involvement of the bone marrow
* Platelet transfusions are acceptable prior to treatment to achieve the above numbers, however growth factors are not allowed within 14 days of registration
* No lower limit if cytopenia is related to bone marrow involvement.
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 500/mcL unless attributed to neoplastic involvement of the bone marrow
* Platelet transfusions are acceptable prior to treatment to achieve th…
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.