Trial Outcomes & Findings for Fludarabine, Rituximab, and Lenalidomide in Minimally Treated/Untreated Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) (NCT NCT00536341)

NCT ID: NCT00536341

Last Updated: 2017-01-16

Results Overview

Recorded from first treatment until 30 days after last treatment and assessed using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

64 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

63 months

Results posted on

2017-01-16

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Dose Level 1
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 all cycles 1-6
Dose Level 2
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 cycle 1, 5.0 mg PO days 8-28 cycles 2-6
Overall Study
STARTED
10
54
Overall Study
COMPLETED
5
43
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
11

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Fludarabine, Rituximab, and Lenalidomide in Minimally Treated/Untreated Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Dose Level 1
n=10 Participants
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 all cycles 1-6
Dose Level 2
n=54 Participants
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 cycle 1, 5.0 mg PO days 8-28 cycles 2-6
Total
n=64 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
67 years
n=5 Participants
63 years
n=7 Participants
64 years
n=5 Participants
Gender
Female
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=7 Participants
27 Participants
n=5 Participants
Gender
Male
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
29 Participants
n=7 Participants
37 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
10 participants
n=5 Participants
54 participants
n=7 Participants
64 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 63 months

Population: All treated patients

Recorded from first treatment until 30 days after last treatment and assessed using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Dose Level 1
n=10 Participants
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 all cycles 1-6
Dose Level 2
n=54 Participants
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 cycle 1, 5.0 mg PO days 8-28 cycles 2-6
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Fatigue
8 participants
40 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Neutropenia
7 participants
41 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Anemia
8 participants
34 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Leukopenia
7 participants
34 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Thrombocytopenia
8 participants
30 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Rash
6 participants
27 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Nausea
7 participants
25 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Constipation
3 participants
15 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Anorexia
4 participants
12 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Fever
3 participants
13 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Hyperhidrosis
3 participants
13 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Arthralgia
1 participants
14 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Edema Limbs
3 participants
12 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Pruritus
0 participants
15 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Back pain
3 participants
11 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Headache
1 participants
13 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Chills
2 participants
11 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Insomnia
2 participants
11 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Vomiting
2 participants
11 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Dysgeusia
1 participants
11 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Abdominal Pain
2 participants
9 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Allergic Reaction
4 participants
7 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Diarrhea
3 participants
8 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Cough
2 participants
8 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Dizziness
2 participants
8 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Dyspnea
0 participants
10 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Hypotension
1 participants
9 participants
Number of Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Myalgia
2 participants
8 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 12 weeks during treatment and 2 months post-treatment until disease progression, projected 8 months

Population: All patients deemed evaluable and evaluated for response

An improvement in complete response to at least 60% following treatment, assessed using CT scans, clinical/lab examinations, and bone marrow aspirations, as defined by National Cancer Institute Working Group Response Criteria.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Dose Level 1
n=9 Participants
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 all cycles 1-6
Dose Level 2
n=41 Participants
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 cycle 1, 5.0 mg PO days 8-28 cycles 2-6
Complete Response Rate
4 participants
9 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Every 3 months during treatment until disease progression and every 6 months thereafter, up to 5 years

Population: All treated patients, all dose levels

Measured from first treatment to disease progression and assessed using Kaplan-Meier methods.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Dose Level 1
n=64 Participants
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 all cycles 1-6
Dose Level 2
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 cycle 1, 5.0 mg PO days 8-28 cycles 2-6
Progression-Free Survival
24.64 months
Interval 21.125 to
Not reached at this time

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Every 3 months until treatment discontinuation, expected average of 6 months and then every 6 months thereafter up to 5 years

Population: All treated patients, all dose levels

Defined as the time from Day 1 of treatment administration to date of death from any cause, estimated using Kaplan-Meier methods.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Dose Level 1
n=64 Participants
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 all cycles 1-6
Dose Level 2
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 cycle 1, 5.0 mg PO days 8-28 cycles 2-6
Overall Survival
NA months
Median OS not reached at this time

Adverse Events

Dose Level 1

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 10 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Dose Level 2

Serious events: 16 serious events
Other events: 54 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Dose Level 1
n=10 participants at risk
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 all cycles 1-6
Dose Level 2
n=54 participants at risk
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 cycle 1, 5.0 mg PO days 8-28 cycles 2-6
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Immune system disorders
Allergic Reaction
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Infections and infestations
Bronchial Infection
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
3.7%
2/54 • 63 months
General disorders
Chills
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
General disorders
Edema limbs
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
General disorders
Fatigue
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
General disorders
Fever
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
3.7%
2/54 • 63 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Generalized muscle weakness
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, gastrointestinal infection NOS
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, pneumonia
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, unspecified
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
3.7%
2/54 • 63 months
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
3.7%
2/54 • 63 months

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Dose Level 1
n=10 participants at risk
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 all cycles 1-6
Dose Level 2
n=54 participants at risk
Rituximab 375 mg/m\^2 cycle 1 (split over Day 1 \& Day 2), 500 mg/m\^2 Day 1 of cycles 2-6 Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 2 and 3 Lenalidomide 2.5 mg PO daily Days 8-28 cycle 1, 5.0 mg PO days 8-28 cycles 2-6
General disorders
Fatigue
80.0%
8/10 • 63 months
74.1%
40/54 • 63 months
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
70.0%
7/10 • 63 months
75.9%
41/54 • 63 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
80.0%
8/10 • 63 months
63.0%
34/54 • 63 months
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
70.0%
7/10 • 63 months
63.0%
34/54 • 63 months
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
80.0%
8/10 • 63 months
55.6%
30/54 • 63 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
60.0%
6/10 • 63 months
50.0%
27/54 • 63 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
70.0%
7/10 • 63 months
46.3%
25/54 • 63 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
30.0%
3/10 • 63 months
27.8%
15/54 • 63 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
40.0%
4/10 • 63 months
22.2%
12/54 • 63 months
General disorders
Fever
30.0%
3/10 • 63 months
24.1%
13/54 • 63 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hyperhidrosis
30.0%
3/10 • 63 months
24.1%
13/54 • 63 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
25.9%
14/54 • 63 months
General disorders
Edema limbs
30.0%
3/10 • 63 months
22.2%
12/54 • 63 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
27.8%
15/54 • 63 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
30.0%
3/10 • 63 months
20.4%
11/54 • 63 months
Nervous system disorders
Headache
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
24.1%
13/54 • 63 months
General disorders
Chills
20.0%
2/10 • 63 months
20.4%
11/54 • 63 months
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
20.0%
2/10 • 63 months
20.4%
11/54 • 63 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
20.0%
2/10 • 63 months
20.4%
11/54 • 63 months
Nervous system disorders
dysgeusia
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
20.4%
11/54 • 63 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
20.0%
2/10 • 63 months
16.7%
9/54 • 63 months
Immune system disorders
Allergic reaction
40.0%
4/10 • 63 months
13.0%
7/54 • 63 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
30.0%
3/10 • 63 months
14.8%
8/54 • 63 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
20.0%
2/10 • 63 months
14.8%
8/54 • 63 months
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
20.0%
2/10 • 63 months
14.8%
8/54 • 63 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
18.5%
10/54 • 63 months
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
16.7%
9/54 • 63 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
20.0%
2/10 • 63 months
14.8%
8/54 • 63 months
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
20.0%
2/10 • 63 months
13.0%
7/54 • 63 months
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
14.8%
8/54 • 63 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
13.0%
7/54 • 63 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
20.0%
2/10 • 63 months
11.1%
6/54 • 63 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
13.0%
7/54 • 63 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Allergic rhinitis
30.0%
3/10 • 63 months
7.4%
4/54 • 63 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
13.0%
7/54 • 63 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal congestion
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
11.1%
6/54 • 63 months
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
13.0%
7/54 • 63 months
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
9.3%
5/54 • 63 months
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase increased
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
9.3%
5/54 • 63 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
11.1%
6/54 • 63 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
9.3%
5/54 • 63 months
Psychiatric disorders
depression
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
9.3%
5/54 • 63 months
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, unspecified
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
7.4%
4/54 • 63 months
Investigations
Investigations - Other, LDH increased
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
9.3%
5/54 • 63 months
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
7.4%
4/54 • 63 months
Investigations
Blood bilirubin increased
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
7.4%
4/54 • 63 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
7.4%
4/54 • 63 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
7.4%
4/54 • 63 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Flank pain
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
5.6%
3/54 • 63 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
7.4%
4/54 • 63 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
10.0%
1/10 • 63 months
5.6%
3/54 • 63 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders - Other, erythema
30.0%
3/10 • 63 months
1.9%
1/54 • 63 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sore throat
20.0%
2/10 • 63 months
3.7%
2/54 • 63 months
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory infection
0.00%
0/10 • 63 months
7.4%
4/54 • 63 months

Additional Information

John D Hainsworth, MD

Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Phone: 1-877-691-7274

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