Trial Outcomes & Findings for Avastin (Bevacizumab) Plus Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine (ABVD) for Advanced Stage Hodgkin Lymphoma (NCT NCT00722865)

NCT ID: NCT00722865

Last Updated: 2017-10-18

Results Overview

Failure-free survival: the absence of relapse, non-relapse mortality or addition of another systemic therapy

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

25 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

2 years and median follow-up of 18 months

Results posted on

2017-10-18

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Avastin (Bevacizumab)
single-arm, open-label Avastin: Given intravenously along with standard chemotherapy (Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle for a total of 6 planned cycles.
Overall Study
STARTED
25
Overall Study
COMPLETED
23
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Avastin (Bevacizumab) Plus Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine (ABVD) for Advanced Stage Hodgkin Lymphoma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Avastin (Bevacizumab)
n=25 Participants
single-arm, open-label Avastin: Given intravenously along with standard chemotherapy (Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle for a total of 6 planned cycles.
Age, Continuous
29 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
25 participants
n=5 Participants
Stage of Cancer
Stage III
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Stage of Cancer
Stage IV
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Hemoglobin
<10.5 g/dL
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Hemoglobin
>=10.5 g/dL
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Leukocytosis
>15,000/uL
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Leukocytosis
<=15,000/uL
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Absolute lymphocyte count
<600/uL
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Absolute lymphocyte count
>=600/uL
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
Albumin
<4.0 g/dL
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Albumin
>=4.0 g/dL
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
B symptoms
Yes
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
B symptoms
No
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS)
0
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS)
1
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS)
2
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS)
3
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS)
4
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS)
5
3 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years and median follow-up of 18 months

Failure-free survival: the absence of relapse, non-relapse mortality or addition of another systemic therapy

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Avastin (Bevacizumab)
n=25 Participants
single-arm, open-label Avastin: Given intravenously along with standard chemotherapy (Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle for a total of 6 planned cycles.
Failure-free Survival
at 2 years
67 percentage of participants
Interval 50.0 to 84.0
Failure-free Survival
at median follow-up of 18 months
73 percentage of participants
Interval 57.0 to 88.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Overall response = Complete response (CR) + Partial response (PR) CR = all previously enlarged fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-avid or positron emission tomography (PET)-positive lymph nodes regressed to normal size (\<=1.5cm in greatest diameter) PR = \>=50% decrease in SPD of up to six largest dominant masses, no increase in size of other nodes; FDG avid or PET positive before therapy, one or more nodes PET positive at previously involved site, or variably FDG avid or PET negative with regression at CT

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Avastin (Bevacizumab)
n=25 Participants
single-arm, open-label Avastin: Given intravenously along with standard chemotherapy (Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle for a total of 6 planned cycles.
Overall Response Rate Using the Modified Cheson Criteria
96 percentage of participants
Interval 82.0 to 99.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years and medium follow-up of 18 months

Progression-free survival: a patient lives with the disease but it does not get worse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Avastin (Bevacizumab)
n=25 Participants
single-arm, open-label Avastin: Given intravenously along with standard chemotherapy (Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle for a total of 6 planned cycles.
Progression-free Survival
at 2 years
67 percentage of participants
Interval 50.0 to 84.0
Progression-free Survival
at median follow-up of 18 months
73 percentage of participants
Interval 57.0 to 88.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Overall survival: patients are still alive.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Avastin (Bevacizumab)
n=25 Participants
single-arm, open-label Avastin: Given intravenously along with standard chemotherapy (Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle for a total of 6 planned cycles.
Overall Survival
25 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

Toxicities are graded 1 (mild), 2 (moderate), 3 (severe), and 4 (life-threatening)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Avastin (Bevacizumab)
n=25 Participants
single-arm, open-label Avastin: Given intravenously along with standard chemotherapy (Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle for a total of 6 planned cycles.
Safety
Thrombocytopenia · Grade 1-2
3 Participants
Safety
Thrombocytopenia · Grade 3-4
0 Participants
Safety
Thrombocytopenia · Did not have any
22 Participants
Safety
Febrile neutropenia · Grade 1-2
0 Participants
Safety
Febrile neutropenia · Grade 3-4
4 Participants
Safety
Febrile neutropenia · Did not have any
21 Participants
Safety
Hypertension · Grade 1-2
2 Participants
Safety
Hypertension · Grade 3-4
1 Participants
Safety
Hypertension · Did not have any
22 Participants
Safety
Proteinuria · Grade 1-2
0 Participants
Safety
Proteinuria · Grade 3-4
0 Participants
Safety
Proteinuria · Did not have any
25 Participants
Safety
Pericardial effusion · Grade 1-2
1 Participants
Safety
Pericardial effusion · Grade 3-4
1 Participants
Safety
Pericardial effusion · Did not have any
23 Participants
Safety
Pleural effusion · Grade 1-2
1 Participants
Safety
Pleural effusion · Grade 3-4
0 Participants
Safety
Pleural effusion · Did not have any
24 Participants
Safety
Skin breakdown · Grade 1-2
0 Participants
Safety
Skin breakdown · Grade 3-4
1 Participants
Safety
Skin breakdown · Did not have any
24 Participants
Safety
Mucositis · Grade 1-2
4 Participants
Safety
Mucositis · Grade 3-4
0 Participants
Safety
Mucositis · Did not have any
21 Participants
Safety
Sensory neuropathy · Grade 1-2
8 Participants
Safety
Sensory neuropathy · Grade 3-4
1 Participants
Safety
Sensory neuropathy · Did not have any
16 Participants
Safety
Thrombosis/embolism · Grade 1-2
0 Participants
Safety
Thrombosis/embolism · Grade 3-4
2 Participants
Safety
Thrombosis/embolism · Did not have any
23 Participants
Safety
Renal failure · Grade 1-2
0 Participants
Safety
Renal failure · Grade 3-4
1 Participants
Safety
Renal failure · Did not have any
24 Participants
Safety
Fatigue · Grade 1-2
21 Participants
Safety
Fatigue · Grade 3-4
1 Participants
Safety
Fatigue · Did not have any
3 Participants
Safety
Anemia · Grade 1-2
19 Participants
Safety
Anemia · Grade 3-4
3 Participants
Safety
Anemia · Did not have any
3 Participants
Safety
Neutropenia · Grade 1-2
1 Participants
Safety
Neutropenia · Grade 3-4
22 Participants
Safety
Neutropenia · Did not have any
2 Participants

Adverse Events

Avastin (Bevacizumab)

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 25 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Avastin (Bevacizumab)
n=25 participants at risk
single-arm, open-label Avastin: Given intravenously along with standard chemotherapy (Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle for a total of 6 planned cycles.
Nervous system disorders
Sensory Neuropathy
4.0%
1/25 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Soft Tissue Necrosis
4.0%
1/25 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
4.0%
1/25 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Pericardial Effusion
4.0%
1/25 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Avastin (Bevacizumab)
n=25 participants at risk
single-arm, open-label Avastin: Given intravenously along with standard chemotherapy (Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine) on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle for a total of 6 planned cycles.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ascites
100.0%
25/25 • Number of events 165
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Platelets
100.0%
25/25 • Number of events 165
General disorders
Chills
100.0%
25/25 • Number of events 165
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
100.0%
25/25 • Number of events 165
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
100.0%
25/25 • Number of events 165
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukocytosis
100.0%
25/25 • Number of events 165
General disorders
Head/headache
100.0%
25/25 • Number of events 165
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
100.0%
25/25 • Number of events 165
Gastrointestinal disorders
Jejunal fistula
100.0%
25/25 • Number of events 165
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pain of skin
100.0%
25/25 • Number of events 165
Gastrointestinal disorders
Anal hemorrhage
56.0%
14/25 • Number of events 25
Nervous system disorders
Movements involuntary
36.0%
9/25 • Number of events 23
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Bronchial stricture
28.0%
7/25 • Number of events 11
General disorders
Abdomen- pain
20.0%
5/25 • Number of events 12
General disorders
Back- pain
20.0%
5/25 • Number of events 12
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercalcemia
16.0%
4/25 • Number of events 14
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Bronchial obstruction
16.0%
4/25 • Number of events 9
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Atelectasis
16.0%
4/25 • Number of events 7
Infections and infestations
Anorectal infection
16.0%
4/25 • Number of events 6
General disorders
Edema face
16.0%
4/25 • Number of events 5
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis
16.0%
4/25 • Number of events 5
General disorders
Extremity-limb- pain
16.0%
4/25 • Number of events 4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 8
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Nose- hemorrhage
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 7
Cardiac disorders
Conduction disorder
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 5
Cardiac disorders
Hypertension
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 5
General disorders
Death neonatal
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 5
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ileal obstruction
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 5
Nervous system disorders
Edema cerebral
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 5
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Periorbital edema
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 4
General disorders
Neck- pain
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 3
Cardiac disorders
Pericardial effusion (non-malignant)
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 8
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Alkalosis
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 7
General disorders
Fatigue
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 3
Infections and infestations
Infection Gr0-2 neut, upper airway
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 3
General disorders
Joint, pain
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 3
General disorders
Pain-other
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 3
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders - Other, specify
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 3
Cardiac disorders
Myocarditis
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Wound infection
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Chest wall, pain
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Throat/pharynx/larynx- pain
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 2

Additional Information

Jeremy Abramson, MD

Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

Phone: 617-724-4000

Results disclosure agreements

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