Trial Outcomes & Findings for Rituximab and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia (NCT NCT00060346)

NCT ID: NCT00060346

Last Updated: 2023-06-29

Results Overview

Objective response assessed using standard myeloma response criteria. Objective response is defined as a \> 50% reduction in the quantitative IgM or M-Spike levels from baseline levels. Response must be documented by two measurements separated by at least 3 weeks.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

16 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Every 3 months if patient is < 2 years from study entry, every 6 months if patient is 2-5 years from study entry, every 12 months if patient is 6-10 years from study entry

Results posted on

2023-06-29

Participant Flow

The study was activated on June 15, 2004, accrued its first patient on October 5, 2004, and closed due to slow accrual on April 26, 2007. Sixteen patients were accrued in this trial from Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) and Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) institutions.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Rituximab + CHOP
Rituximab 375 mg/m2 day 1 of a 21-day cycle, followed by: Cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 Doxorubicin 50 mg/m2 Vincristine 1.4 mg/m2 and Prednisone 100 mg/m2 daily
Overall Study
STARTED
16
Overall Study
Eligible and Treated
16
Overall Study
COMPLETED
16
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Rituximab and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Rituximab + CHOP
n=16 Participants
Rituximab 375 mg/m2 day 1 of a 21-day cycle, followed by: Cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 Doxorubicin 50 mg/m2 Vincristine 1.4 mg/m2 and Prednisone 100 mg/m2 daily
Age, Continuous
59.5 years
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
10 Participants
n=93 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Every 3 months if patient is < 2 years from study entry, every 6 months if patient is 2-5 years from study entry, every 12 months if patient is 6-10 years from study entry

Population: All eligible and treated patients are included in this analysis.

Objective response assessed using standard myeloma response criteria. Objective response is defined as a \> 50% reduction in the quantitative IgM or M-Spike levels from baseline levels. Response must be documented by two measurements separated by at least 3 weeks.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab + CHOP
n=16 Participants
Rituximab 375 mg/m2 day 1 of a 21-day cycle, followed by: Cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 Doxorubicin 50 mg/m2 Vincristine 1.4 mg/m2 and Prednisone 100 mg/m2 daily
Objective Response to Treatment
0.938 proportion of participants
Interval 0.736 to 0.997

Adverse Events

Rituximab + CHOP

Serious events: 16 serious events
Other events: 16 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Rituximab + CHOP
n=16 participants at risk
Rituximab 375 mg/m2 day 1 of a 21-day cycle, followed by: Cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 Doxorubicin 50 mg/m2 Vincristine 1.4 mg/m2 and Prednisone 100 mg/m2 daily
Immune system disorders
Allergic reaction
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Leukopenia
50.0%
8/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Lymphopenia
50.0%
8/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Neutropenia
81.2%
13/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac-Left Ventricular Function
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
General disorders
Edema
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombosis/Embolism
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
General disorders
Fatigue
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomatitis
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Infections and infestations
Infection w/ Gr3-4 neutropenia
18.8%
3/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Infections and infestations
Infection w/o neutropenia
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy-motor
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy-sensory
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Rituximab + CHOP
n=16 participants at risk
Rituximab 375 mg/m2 day 1 of a 21-day cycle, followed by: Cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 Doxorubicin 50 mg/m2 Vincristine 1.4 mg/m2 and Prednisone 100 mg/m2 daily
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Allergic rhinitis
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
87.5%
14/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Leukopenia
100.0%
16/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Lymphopenia
93.8%
15/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Neutropenia
93.8%
15/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Thrombocytopenia
50.0%
8/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Cardiac disorders
Sinus tachycardia
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac-Left Ventricular Function
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
General disorders
Edema
18.8%
3/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
General disorders
Fatigue
87.5%
14/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
General disorders
Fever
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
General disorders
Rigors/chills
31.2%
5/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Sweating
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Weight gain
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
General disorders
Constitutional symptoms
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
56.2%
9/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Bruising
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Vascular disorders
Flushing
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash/desquamation
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin- Other
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
25.0%
4/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
37.5%
6/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomatitis
25.0%
4/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Taste disturbance
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
25.0%
4/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea w/o prior colostomy
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase increased
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Bilirubin increased
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
SGOT increased
31.2%
5/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Infections and infestations
Infection w/o neutropenia
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
56.2%
9/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness/Lightheadedness
18.8%
3/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
31.2%
5/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety/Agitation
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy-motor
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy-sensory
68.8%
11/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Earache
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
18.8%
3/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
18.8%
3/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
General disorders
Pain-other
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
37.5%
6/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
12.5%
2/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Investigations
Creatinine increased
25.0%
4/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary Frequency/Urgency
6.2%
1/16 • Assessed every 3 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment.

Additional Information

Study Statistician

ECOG Statistical Office

Phone: 617-632-3012

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place