Trial Outcomes & Findings for Rituximab in Treating Patients With Refractory or Relapsed Primary CNS Lymphoma (NCT NCT00072449)

NCT ID: NCT00072449

Last Updated: 2013-08-28

Results Overview

it at any time point patient progresses no more scans are required, patient is off study

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

12 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

1 month, 2 months and then q3months

Results posted on

2013-08-28

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Rituximab Monotherapy
Rituximab administered at a dose of 375mg/m2 as a single IV infusion every week for up to 8 weeks
Overall Study
STARTED
12
Overall Study
COMPLETED
12
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Rituximab in Treating Patients With Refractory or Relapsed Primary CNS Lymphoma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Rituximab Monotherapy
n=12 Participants
Rituximab administered at a dose of 375mg/m2 as a single IV infusion every week for up to 8 weeks
Age Continuous
age, years
64 years
FULL_RANGE 31-81 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Karnofsky Performance Status Scale
85 Score
n=5 Participants
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
29 Score
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month, 2 months and then q3months

it at any time point patient progresses no more scans are required, patient is off study

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab Monotherapy
n=11 Participants
Rituximab administered at a dose of 375mg/m2 as a single IV infusion every week for up to 8 weeks
Radiographic Response
4 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: pt had MRI q3months

pt had MRI every 3 months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab Monotherapy
n=12 Participants
Rituximab administered at a dose of 375mg/m2 as a single IV infusion every week for up to 8 weeks
Progression-free Survival
57 days
Interval 29.0 to 175.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 47 months

survival was evaluated q 2months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab Monotherapy
n=12 Participants
Rituximab administered at a dose of 375mg/m2 as a single IV infusion every week for up to 8 weeks
Overall Survival
20.9 months
Interval 2.9 to 47.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 8 weeks - 2 cycles

patients only received drug for 8 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Rituximab Monotherapy
n=12 Participants
Rituximab administered at a dose of 375mg/m2 as a single IV infusion every week for up to 8 weeks
Toxicity
4 related episodes

Adverse Events

Rituximab Monotherapy

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Rituximab Monotherapy
n=12 participants at risk
Rituximab administered at a dose of 375mg/m2 as a single IV infusion every week for up to 8 weeks
Infections and infestations
infection-sepsis
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Rituximab Monotherapy
n=12 participants at risk
Rituximab administered at a dose of 375mg/m2 as a single IV infusion every week for up to 8 weeks
Endocrine disorders
Adrenal insufficiency
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Immune system disorders
Allergic reaction/hypersensitivity (including drug fever)
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Infections and infestations
"Allergic rhinitis (including sneezing, nasal stuffiness, postnasal drip)"
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Nervous system disorders
Ataxia (incoordination)
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Psychiatric disorders
Confusion
50.0%
6/12 • Number of events 7 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
General disorders
"Constitutional Symptoms - Other (Specify, cold
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
General disorders
Edema: limb
33.3%
4/12 • Number of events 6 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
General disorders
"Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)"
75.0%
9/12 • Number of events 9 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
General disorders
"Fever (in the absence of neutropenia, where neutropenia is defined as ANC <1.0 x 10e9/L)"
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal-other - mouth sores
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
25.0%
3/12 • Number of events 3 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Infections and infestations
"Infection - Other (Specify, __)" - oral thrush
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Infections and infestations
"Infection - Other (Specify, __)" - shingles
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Infections and infestations
Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils - Skin (cellulitis)
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Nervous system disorders
Memory impairment
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Psychiatric disorders
Mood alteration - Anxiety
25.0%
3/12 • Number of events 3 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Psychiatric disorders
Mood alteration - Depression
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
"Muscle weakness, generalized or specific area (not due to neuropathy) - Left-sided"
33.3%
4/12 • Number of events 6 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Eye disorders
Neuropathy: cranial - CN II Vision
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy: motor
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy: sensory
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 3 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Eye disorders
Ophthalmoplegia/diplopia (double vision)
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pain - Abdomen NOS
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Pain - Back
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain - Extremity-limb
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Nervous system disorders
Pain - Head/headache
33.3%
4/12 • Number of events 4 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain - Miuscle
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
"Phosphate, serum-low (hypophosphatemia)"
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Investigations
Platelets
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus/itching
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
"Pulmonary/Upper Respiratory - Other (Specify, __)"
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash/desquamation
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
General disorders
Rigors/chills
25.0%
3/12 • Number of events 3 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Nervous system disorders
seizure
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Nervous system disorders
somnolence
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Nervous system disorders
speech impairment
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Vascular disorders
thrombosis
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Ear and labyrinth disorders
tinnitus
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Nervous system disorders
tremor
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Eye disorders
vision blurred
25.0%
3/12 • Number of events 3 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
vomiting
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Investigations
Creatinine
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Investigations
hemoglobin
50.0%
6/12 • Number of events 21 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
33.3%
4/12 • Number of events 9 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
75.0%
9/12 • Number of events 13 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Infections and infestations
platelets
33.3%
4/12 • Number of events 8 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Infections and infestations
aspartate aminotransferase SGOT
25.0%
3/12 • Number of events 3 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Investigations
alanine aminotransferase SGPT
25.0%
3/12 • Number of events 5 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Investigations
total bilirubin
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
white blood count
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 8 • While on active treatment and for on month after treatment, which meant 8 weeks of active treatment and 1 month follow-up.
Note that not all AEs are related to treatment

Additional Information

Dr. Stuart A Grossman

Johns Hopkins University

Phone: 410-955-3657

Results disclosure agreements

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