Thalidomide and Prednisone Following Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Multiple Myeloma

NCT ID: NCT00006890

Last Updated: 2020-04-02

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.

Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

67 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2000-07-12

Study Completion Date

2008-12-15

Brief Summary

Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.

RATIONALE: Thalidomide may stop the growth of multiple myeloma by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Prednisone may be effective in preventing relapse of multiple myeloma.

PURPOSE: Randomized phase II trial to compare the effectiveness of two doses of thalidomide combined with prednisone following peripheral stem cell transplantation in treating patients who have multiple myeloma.

Detailed Description

Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine which dose of thalidomide (200 mg vs 400 mg) combined with prednisone is the optimally tolerated dose when used as maintenance therapy following autologous stem cell transplantation in patients with multiple myeloma. II. Compare the response rate in patients treated with these regimens. III. Compare the progression-free and overall survival in patients treated with these regimens.

OUTLINE: This is a randomized, open-label, multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to age (60 and over vs under 60). Within 60-100 days after autologous stem cell transplantation, patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms. Arm I: Patients receive lower dose oral thalidomide daily and oral prednisone every other day. Arm II: Patients receive higher dose thalidomide daily and oral prednisone every other day. Treatment continues for 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients are followed monthly for 6 months, every 3 months, and then at time of disease progression.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 40-80 patients (20-40 per arm) will be accrued for this study within 17-21 months.

Conditions

See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.

Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm

Study Design

Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.

Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.

Prednisone plus Thalidomide

After Autologous Stem Cell Infusion

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

prednisone

Intervention Type DRUG

Prednisone 50mg on alternate days

thalidomide

Intervention Type DRUG

THALIDOMIDE 200 mg qhs

Interventions

Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.

prednisone

Prednisone 50mg on alternate days

Intervention Type DRUG

thalidomide

THALIDOMIDE 200 mg qhs

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.

Inclusion Criteria

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven multiple myeloma Initial diagnosis must have been confirmed by one of the following prior to initial treatment for multiple myeloma: Biopsy of an osteolytic lesion or soft tissue tumor composed of plasma cells Bone marrow aspirate and/or biopsy demonstrating at least 10% plasmacytosis Bone marrow containing less than 10% plasma cells but with at least 1 bony lesion and the M-protein criteria outlined below Measurable serum M-component of IgG, IgA, IgD, or IgE at initial diagnosis OR If only light chain disease (urine M-protein only) present, then the urinary excretion of light chain (Bence Jones) protein must have been at least 1.0 g/24 hours at time of initial diagnosis Must have undergone autologous stem cell transplantation within 1 year of beginning initial chemotherapy for multiple myeloma Must be randomized 60-100 days after autologous stem cell infusion No evidence of progressive disease

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 16 and over Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: At least 6 months Hematopoietic: See Disease Characteristics Granulocyte count at least 1,000/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hepatic: AST and/or ALT no greater than 1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) Alkaline phosphatase no greater than 1.5 times ULN Renal: Creatinine no greater than 3 times ULN Cardiovascular: No uncontrolled hypertension Other: Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile female patients must use 2 effective methods of contraception (1 barrier and 1 hormonal) during and for 1 month after study Fertile male patients must use effective barrier contraception during and for 1 month after study No other medical condition that would preclude long term use of prednisone or thalidomide No other malignancy within the past 5 years except adequately treated squamous cell or basal cell skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix No diabetes with end stage organ damage No history of gastric ulceration or bleeding No avascular necrosis of the hips No peripheral neuropathy causing symptomatic dysfunction Sensory symptoms induced by vincristine allowed No demonstrated hypersensitivity to thalidomide or its components No other major medical illness that would increase risk or preclude study No employment that prohibits the use of sedatives (due to known effect of thalidomide)

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic: See Disease Characteristics No prior thalidomide Chemotherapy: See Disease Characteristics Endocrine: Not specified Radiotherapy: Not specified Surgery: Not specified Other: No other concurrent anticancer treatment No other concurrent investigational therapy
Minimum Eligible Age

16 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

120 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

Meet the organizations funding or collaborating on the study and learn about their roles.

NCIC Clinical Trials Group

NETWORK

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

Identify the individual or organization who holds primary responsibility for the study information submitted to regulators.

Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Learn about the lead researchers overseeing the trial and their institutional affiliations.

A. Keith Stewart, MD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Princess Margaret Hospital, Canada

Locations

Explore where the study is taking place and check the recruitment status at each participating site.

St. Mary's/Duluth Clinic Health System

Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Site Status

Tom Baker Cancer Center - Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Site Status

Lethbridge Cancer Clinic

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Site Status

Burnaby Hospital Regional Cancer Centre

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

Nanaimo Cancer Clinic

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

Penticton Regional Hospital

Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

British Columbia Cancer Agency - Fraser Valley Cancer Centre

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

Prostate Centre at Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

British Columbia Cancer Agency

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

St. Paul's Hospital - Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

G. Steinhoff Clinical Research

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

Moncton Hospital

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Site Status

Doctor Leon Richard Oncology Centre

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Site Status

Saint John Regional Hospital

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Site Status

Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Site Status

Nova Scotia Cancer Centre

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Site Status

Cape Breton Cancer Centre

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Site Status

Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

William Osler Health Centre

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre, Sudbury

Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Hamilton and Disrict Urology Association

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

London Health Sciences Centre

London, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Cancer Care Ontario-London Regional Cancer Centre

London, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Markham Stouffville Hospital

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Trillium Health Centre

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Credit Valley Hospital

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

York County Hospital

Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

North York General Hospital, Ontario

North York, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Male Health Centre/CMX Research Inc.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre - General Campus

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Ottawa Regional Cancer Center - General Division

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Peterborough Oncology Clinic

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Scarborough Hospital - General Site

Scarborough Village, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Hotel Dieu Health Sciences Hospital - Niagara

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Northwestern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre, Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Toronto East General Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Toronto Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

St. Michael's Hospital - Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Mount Sinai Hospital - Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Toronto General Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Princess Margaret Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Women's College Campus, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Science Center

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Saint Joseph's Health Centre - Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Humber River Regional Hospital

Weston, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Cancer Care Ontario - Windsor Regional Cancer Centre

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, PEI

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Site Status

CHUS-Hopital Fleurimont

Fleurimont, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Hopital Charles Lemoyne

Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Centre Hospitalier Regional de Lanaudiere

Joliette, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite' de Montreal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Hotel Dieu de Montreal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Hopital Sainte Justine

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Hopital Du Sacre-Coeur de Montreal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Kells Medical Research Group Inc.

Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

CHU de Quebec - L'Hotel-Dieu de Quebec

Québec, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Hopital du Saint-Sacrament, Quebec

Québec, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Centre Hospitalier Regional de Rimouski

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

L'Hopital Laval

Ste-Foy, Quebec, Canada

Site Status

Allan Blair Cancer Centre

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Site Status

Saskatoon Cancer Centre

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Site Status

Lions Gate Hospital

North Vancouver, , Canada

Site Status

Countries

Review the countries where the study has at least one active or historical site.

United States Canada

References

Explore related publications, articles, or registry entries linked to this study.

Stewart AK, Chen CI, Howson-Jan K, White D, Roy J, Kovacs MJ, Shustik C, Sadura A, Shepherd L, Ding K, Meyer RM, Belch AR. Results of a multicenter randomized phase II trial of thalidomide and prednisone maintenance therapy for multiple myeloma after autologous stem cell transplant. Clin Cancer Res. 2004 Dec 15;10(24):8170-6. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-04-1106.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 15623591 (View on PubMed)

Stewart KA, Chen C, Howson-Jan K, et al.: A randomized phase II dose-finding trial of thalidomide and prednisone as maintenance therapy for myeloma following autologous stem cell transplant. [Abstract] Proceedings of the American Society of Clinical Oncology 21: A-1073, 2002.

Reference Type RESULT

Other Identifiers

Review additional registry numbers or institutional identifiers associated with this trial.

CAN-NCIC-MY9

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

CELGENE-CAN-NCIC-MY9

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

CDR0000068337

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

MY9

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

More Related Trials

Additional clinical trials that may be relevant based on similarity analysis.

Thalidomide-Dexamethasone for Multiple Myeloma
NCT00038090 COMPLETED PHASE2/PHASE3