Comparison of Pixantrone + Rituximab With Gemcitabine + Rituximab in Patients With Aggressive B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma or Follicular Grade 3 Lymphoma Who Have Relapsed After Therapy and Are Not Eligible for Stem Cell Transplant (PIX-R)

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified April 2013 by Cell Therapeutics
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Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Cell Therapeutics
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01321541
First received: March 21, 2011
Last updated: April 29, 2013
Last verified: April 2013
  Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Pixantrone + Rituximab compared to Gemcitabine + Rituximab in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), or follicular grade 3 lymphoma.


Condition Intervention Phase
Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
de Novo DLBCL
DLBCL Transformed From Indolent Lymphoma
Follicular Grade 3 Lymphoma
Drug: Pixantrone + Rituximab
Drug: Gemcitabine + Rituximab
Phase 3

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Randomized Multicenter Study Comparing Pixantrone + Rituximab With Gemcitabine + Rituximab in Patients With Aggressive B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma or Follicular Grade 3 Lymphoma Who Have Relapsed After Therapy With CHOP-R or an Equivalent Regimen and Are Ineligible for Stem Cell Transplant

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Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Overall Survival Analysis [ Time Frame: Randomization through death ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    OS is defined as the time from randomization until death due to any cause.


Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Progression-free survival [ Time Frame: From randomization to death. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    PFS is defined as the time of randomization to the date of PD or death due to any cause (whichever is first reported)

  • Complete Response Rate [ Time Frame: From randomization to death ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    CRR is defined as the proportion of patients who achieve a CR without additional therapy.

  • Overall Response Rate [ Time Frame: From randomization to death ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    ORR is defined as the proportion of patients who achieve a CR or PR without additional therapy.

  • Safety Evaluation [ Time Frame: From randomization to death ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    The assessment of safety will be mainly on the frequency of adverse events and on the number of laboratory values that fall outside of predetermined ranges.


Estimated Enrollment: 350
Study Start Date: April 2011
Estimated Study Completion Date: June 2017
Estimated Primary Completion Date: June 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Pixantrone + Rituximab Drug: Pixantrone + Rituximab
Pixantrone + Rituximab: Rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV on day 1 and pixantrone 50 mg/m2 (equivalent to 85mg/m2 pixantrone dimaleate)IV on days 1, 8, and 15. Regimen is given in 28-day cycles. Up to 6 cycles may be administered.
Active Comparator: Gemcitabine + Rituximab Drug: Gemcitabine + Rituximab
Gemcitabine + Rituximab: Rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV on day 1 and gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 8, and 15. Regimen is given in 28-day cycles. Up to 6 cycles may be administered.

Detailed Description:

Eligible patients will be randomized to treatment with pixantrone plus rituximab or gemcitabine plus rituximab in up to six 28-day cycles. At the time patients experience progressive disease during study treatment, early follow- up, or intermediate follow-up, they enter the survival follow up period. Patients who complete study treatment or discontinue study treatment for any other reason will participate in the follow-up periods.

Early Follow-Up: After treatment completion or discontinuation, patient will enter a 24-week follow-up period.

Intermediate Follow-Up: After completing the 24-week early follow-up period, patient will enter an additional 72-week follow-up period.

Survival Follow-Up: All patients will be monitored for survival.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Diagnosis of DLBCL (de novo DLBCL, or transformed from indolent lymphoma) or follicular grade 3 lymphoma on the basis of tissue biopsy.
  2. Patients with de novo DLBCL must have received 1-3 treatment regimens for DLBCL. Patients with follicular grade 3 lymphoma must have received 1-3 treatment regimens for follicular lymphoma (any grade). Patients with DLBCL transformed from indolent lymphoma must have received at least 1-4 treatment regimens for NHL.
  3. Received rituximab containing a multi-agent therapy for the treatment of NHL.
  4. Not eligible for high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.
  5. Response to NHL treatment for patients with DLBCL transformed from indolent lymphoma.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Primary refractory de novo DLBCL and primary refractory follicular grade 3 lymphoma.
  2. Prior treatment with cumulative dose of doxorubicin or equivalent exceeding 450 mg/m2
  3. Any experimental therapy ≤ 28 days prior to randomization
  4. Other malignancy within last 5 years except for the following: curatively treated basal cell/squamous cell skin cancer, carcinoma in situ of the cervix, superficial transitional cell bladder carcinoma, or in situ ductal carcinoma of the breast after complete resection
  5. Any contraindication or known allergy or hypersensitivity to any study drugs
  6. Concomitant therapy with any anticancer agents, immunosuppressive agents, other investigational anticancer therapies. Low-dose corticosteroids for the treatment of non cancer-related illnesses are permitted.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01321541

Contacts
Contact: Jim Dean, MD PhD 1-800-215-2355

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Locations
United States, Arizona
Arizona Clinical Research Center Recruiting
Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85715
Contact: Patricia Plezia     520-290-2510        
Principal Investigator: Manuel Modiano, MD            
Arizona Oncology Associates Recruiting
Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85745
Contact: Patricia Plezia     520-290-2510        
Principal Investigator: Manuel Modiano, MD            
United States, Arkansas
Highlands Oncology Group Recruiting
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Contact: Amanda Hall     479-872-8130        
Principal Investigator: J. Thaddeus Beck, MD            
Highlands Oncology Group Recruiting
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States, 72703
Contact: Amanda Hall     479-872-8130        
Principal Investigator: J. Thaddeus Beck, MD            
United States, Colorado
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Recruiting
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Contact: Bobbie Donnachaidh     303-285-5064        
Contact: Susan Syhre     303-285-5064        
Principal Investigator: David Andorsky, MD            
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Recruiting
Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80303
Contact: Bobbie Donnachaidh     303-285-5064        
Contact: Susan Syhre     303-285-5064        
Principal Investigator: David Andorsky, MD            
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Recruiting
Denver, Colorado, United States, 80218
Contact: Bobbie Donnachaidh     303-285-5064        
Contact: Susan Syhre     303-285-5064        
Principal Investigator: David Andorsky, MD            
United States, District of Columbia
George Washington University Department of Medicine Recruiting
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20037
Contact: Hiwot Guebre-Xabiher     202-741-2981     hguebrexabiher@mfa.gwu.edu    
Principal Investigator: Imad Tabbara, MD            
United States, Florida
Integrated Community Oncology Network-St. Vincent's Recruiting
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32204
Contact: Melissa Rammage`     904-519-2731        
Principal Investigator: Mehdi Moezi, MD            
Integrated Community Oncology Network-Southside Recruiting
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32207
Contact: Melissa Rammage     904-519-2731        
Principal Investigator: Mehdi Moezi, MD            
Integrated Community Oncology Network Recruiting
Orange Park, Florida, United States, 32073
Contact: Melissa Rammage     904-519-2731        
Principal Investigator: Mehdi Moezi, MD            
United States, Georgia
Blood and Marrow Transplant Group of Georgia Recruiting
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30342
Contact: Stacey Brown     404-851-8238        
Principal Investigator: Asad Bashey, MD            
United States, Illinois
Carle Physician Group Recruiting
Danville, Illinois, United States, 61832
Contact: Pauline Mbuvi, SC     217-383-4085        
Principal Investigator: Ronnie E Luyun, MD            
Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois Recruiting
Decatur, Illinois, United States, 62526
Contact: Dona Bement     217-876-4760        
Principal Investigator: James Wade, MD            
Crossroads Cancer Center Recruiting
Effingham, Illinois, United States, 62401
Contact: Dona Bement     217-876-4760        
Principal Investigator: James Wade, MD            
Carle Foundation Physician Services Recruiting
Mattoon, Illinois, United States, 61938
Contact: Pauline Mbuvi, SC     217-383-4085        
Principal Investigator: Ronnie E Luyun, MD            
Carle Cancer Center Recruiting
Urbana, Illinois, United States, 61801
Contact: Pauline Mbuvi, SC     217-353-4085        
Principal Investigator: Ronnie E Luyun, MD            
United States, Iowa
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Recruiting
Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242
Contact: Mary Schall     319-356-3516        
Principal Investigator: Brian Link, MD            
United States, Kansas
Cancer Center of Kansas Recruiting
Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67215
Contact: Renee Schott     316-613-4314        
Principal Investigator: Shaker Dakhil, MD            
Cancer Center of Kansas Recruiting
Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67208
Contact: Renee Schott     316-613-4314        
Principal Investigator: Shaker Dakhil, MD            
United States, Kentucky
Baptist Hospital East Recruiting
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40207
Contact: Gina Bowling     502-897-1166        
Principal Investigator: Leela Bhupalam, MD            
United States, Maryland
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Cancer Institute at Franklin Square Recruiting
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21237
Contact: Jean Flack     443-777-7364        
Principal Investigator: Sien Aung, MD            
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, PC Recruiting
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20817
Contact: Natalie Bongiorno     301-571-2016        
Principal Investigator: Victor Priego, MD            
United States, Michigan
Cancer & Hematology Center of Western Michigan Recruiting
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49450
Contact: Kathy Estkowski, BS, CCRP     616-977-4878        
Principal Investigator: Timothy O'Rourke, MD            
United States, Minnesota
Metro Minnesota CCOP-Unity Hospital Recruiting
Fridley, Minnesota, United States, 55432
Contact: Alanna Gibbs     952-993-1545        
Principal Investigator: Daniel M Anderson, MD            
Metro Minnesota CCOP-St. Johns Recruiting
Maplewood, Minnesota, United States, 55109
Contact: Stephanie Erickson, RN     952-993-3252     stephanie.erickson@parknicollet.com    
Principal Investigator: Daniel M Anderson, MD            
Metro Minnesota Community Clinical Oncology Program Recruiting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States, 55416
Contact: Stephanie Erickson, RN     952-993-3252     stephanie.erickson@parknicollet.com    
Principal Investigator: Daniel M Anderson, MD            
Metro Minnesota Community Clinical Oncology Program Recruiting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States, 55426
Contact: Stephanie Erickson, RN     952-993-3252     stephanie.erickson@parknicollet.com    
Principal Investigator: Daniel M Anderson, MD            
Metro Minnesota CCOP-Regions Hospital Recruiting
St. Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55101
Contact: Stephanie Erickson, RN     952-993-3252     stephanie.erickson@parknicollet.com    
Principal Investigator: Daniel M Anderson, MD            
United States, Missouri
Missouri Cancer Associates Active, not recruiting
Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201
United States, Nebraska
Nebraska Hematology-Oncology, PC Recruiting
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68506
Contact: Sue Ortiz     402-484-4907        
Principal Investigator: Madhu Midathada, MD            
United States, Nevada
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Recruiting
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89148
Contact: Arva Hubbard     702-952-1251 ext 1277        
Principal Investigator: Regan C Holdridge, MD            
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Recruiting
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89169
Contact: Arva Hubbard     702-952-1251 ext 1277        
Principal Investigator: Regan C Holdridge, MD            
United States, New Jersey
Hematology-Oncology Associates of Northern New Jersey Recruiting
Morristown, New Jersey, United States, 07962
Contact: Michelle MacKenzie     973-538-3593 ext 2338        
Principal Investigator: Charles Farber, MD            
United States, New York
North Shore Hematology/Oncology Associates Recruiting
East Setauket, New York, United States, 11733
Contact: Loretta Pierzchanowski     631-751-3000 ext 170        
Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Vacirca, MD            
United States, Ohio
Gabrail Cancer Center Recruiting
Canton, Ohio, United States, 44718
Contact: Carrie Smith     330-492-3345 ext 208        
Principal Investigator: Nashat Gabrail, MD            
Dayton Clinical Oncology Program Recruiting
Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45420
Contact: Cara Nolan     937-775-1354        
Principal Investigator: Howard Gross, MD            
Dayton Physicians, LLC Recruiting
Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45415
Contact: Cara Nolan     937-775-1354        
Principal Investigator: Howard Gross, MD            
Gabrail Cancer Center Recruiting
Dover, Ohio, United States, 44622
Contact: Carrie Smith     330-492-3345 ext 208        
Principal Investigator: Nashat Gabrail, MD            
Dayton Physicians, LLC Recruiting
Kettering, Ohio, United States, 45409
Contact: Cara Nolan     937-775-1354        
Principal Investigator: Howard Gross, MD            
Toledo Clinical Cancer Center Recruiting
Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43617
Contact: Joanne Lenkay     419-843-6147 ext 228        
Principal Investigator: Rex Mowat, MD            
Toledo Clinic Cancer Center-Toledo Recruiting
Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43623
Contact: Joanne Lenkay     419-843-6147 ext 228        
Principal Investigator: Rex Mowat, MD            
Mercy Cancer Center at St. Anne's Recruiting
Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43623
Contact: Joanne Lenkay     419-843-6147 ext 228        
Principal Investigator: Rex Mowat, MD            
United States, Oregon
Northwest Cancer Specialists, PC Recruiting
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97213
Contact: Tamyr Batsch     360-597-1061        
Principal Investigator: Kathryn Kolibaba, MD            
Northwest Cancer Specialists, PC Recruiting
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97225
Contact: Tamyr Batsch     360-597-1061        
Principal Investigator: Kathryn Kolibaba, MD            
Northwest Cancer Specialists, PC Recruiting
Tualatin, Oregon, United States, 97062
Contact: Tamyr Batsch     360-597-1061        
Principal Investigator: Kathryn Kolibaba, MD            
United States, Pennsylvania
Fox Chase Cancer Center Recruiting
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19111
Contact: Linda Thibodeau     215-728-2207        
Principal Investigator: Adam Cohen, MD            
United States, South Carolina
Upstate Oncology Associates Recruiting
Greenville, South Carolina, United States, 29615
Contact: Kristina Stoeppler-Biege     864-255-1517        
Principal Investigator: Gary Spitzer, MD            
South Carolina Cancer Specialists Recruiting
Hardeeville, South Carolina, United States, 29927
Contact: Becky McCunn     843-689-9267        
Principal Investigator: Gary Thomas, MD            
South Carolina Cancer Specialists Recruiting
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States, 29926
Contact: Becky McCunn     843-689-9267        
Principal Investigator: Gary Thomas, MD            
United States, Texas
Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center Recruiting
Lubbock, Texas, United States, 79410
Contact: Patti Ortiz     806-725-8065        
Principal Investigator: Donald Quick, MD            
Cancer Care Centers of South Texas-HOAST Recruiting
New Braunfels, Texas, United States, 78130
Contact: Joanne Hardy     210-595-5683        
Principal Investigator: Roger M Lyons, MD            
Cancer Care Centers of South Texas-HOAST Recruiting
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229
Contact: Joanne Hardy     210-595-5683        
Principal Investigator: Roger M Lyons, MD            
United States, Virginia
Blue Ridge Cancer Care Recruiting
Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24014
Contact: Shary Lavoie     540-982-0237 ext 1806        
Principal Investigator: Lowell F Inhorn, MD            
United States, Washington
Northwest Cancer Specialists, PC Recruiting
Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98684
Contact: Tamyr Batsch     360-597-1061        
Principal Investigator: Kathryn Kolibaba, MD            
Northwest Cancer Specialists, PC Recruiting
Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98686
Contact: Tamyr Batsch     360-597-1061        
Principal Investigator: Kathryn Kolibaba, MD            
United States, Wisconsin
Saint Vincent Hospital Green Bay Oncology Recruiting
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54301
Contact: Jolene Cheslock     920-433-8889        
Principal Investigator: Anthony Jaslowski, MD            
Green Bay Oncology-St. Mary's Hospital MC Recruiting
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54303
Contact: Jolene Cheslock     920-433-8889        
Principal Investigator: Anthony Jaslowski, MD            
Sponsors and Collaborators
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  More Information

Additional Information:
No publications provided

Responsible Party: Cell Therapeutics
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01321541     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: PIX306 (PIX-R Trial)
Study First Received: March 21, 2011
Last Updated: April 29, 2013
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by Cell Therapeutics:
non-hodgkin lymphoma
DLBCL
relapsed
aggressive NHL
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Rituximab
Rituxan
Pixantrone
NHL
non hodgkin's lymphoma
de novo DLBCL
DLBCL transformed from Indolent Lymphoma
Follicular Grade 3 Lymphoma

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Aggression
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Lymphoma, B-Cell
Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse
Lymphoma, Follicular
Behavioral Symptoms
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Lymphatic Diseases
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Immune System Diseases
Gemcitabine
Pixantrone
Rituximab
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Antimetabolites
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Antineoplastic Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Immunosuppressive Agents
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Topoisomerase II Inhibitors

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