Trial Outcomes & Findings for Safety and Efficacy Study of Immunotherapy With Rituximab and Interleukin-2 in Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NCT NCT00994643)

NCT ID: NCT00994643

Last Updated: 2025-04-30

Results Overview

Patients were enrolled based on having obtained complete remission or at least a partial remission. Efficacy was therefore determined by the number of patients that remained in remission following treatment.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

11 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

1 year

Results posted on

2025-04-30

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Treatment (Interleukin Therapy, Monoclonal Antibody)
Patients receive interleukin-2 SC twice weekly and rituximab IV once weekly in weeks 5-8 and 25-28. Courses repeat every 4 weeks for up to 7 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Rituximab: Given IV Interleukin-2: Given SC
Overall Study
STARTED
11
Overall Study
COMPLETED
10
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Treatment (Interleukin Therapy, Monoclonal Antibody)
Patients receive interleukin-2 SC twice weekly and rituximab IV once weekly in weeks 5-8 and 25-28. Courses repeat every 4 weeks for up to 7 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Rituximab: Given IV Interleukin-2: Given SC
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1

Baseline Characteristics

Safety and Efficacy Study of Immunotherapy With Rituximab and Interleukin-2 in Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Treatment (Interleukin Therapy, Monoclonal Antibody)
n=11 Participants
Patients receive interleukin-2 SC twice weekly and rituximab IV once weekly in weeks 5-8 and 25-28. Courses repeat every 4 weeks for up to 7 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Rituximab: Given IV Interleukin-2: Given SC
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
59.3 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
11 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Patients were enrolled based on having obtained complete remission or at least a partial remission. Efficacy was therefore determined by the number of patients that remained in remission following treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment (Interleukin Therapy, Monoclonal Antibody)
n=11 Participants
Patients receive interleukin-2 SC twice weekly and rituximab IV once weekly in weeks 5-8 and 25-28. Courses repeat every 4 weeks for up to 7 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Rituximab: Given IV Interleukin-2: Given SC
Assess the Efficacy of Combination Immunotherapy With Rituximab and Interleukin-2 in Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
6 Participants

Adverse Events

Treatment (Interleukin Therapy, Monoclonal Antibody)

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Treatment (Interleukin Therapy, Monoclonal Antibody)
n=11 participants at risk
Patients receive interleukin-2 SC twice weekly and rituximab IV once weekly in weeks 5-8 and 25-28. Courses repeat every 4 weeks for up to 7 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Rituximab: Given IV Interleukin-2: Given SC
Nervous system disorders
Stroke (CNS cerebrovascular ischemia)
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Infections and infestations
Febrile neutropenia
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Infections and infestations
Infection -Simusitis
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Absolute Neutrophil Count decreased
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Treatment (Interleukin Therapy, Monoclonal Antibody)
n=11 participants at risk
Patients receive interleukin-2 SC twice weekly and rituximab IV once weekly in weeks 5-8 and 25-28. Courses repeat every 4 weeks for up to 7 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Rituximab: Given IV Interleukin-2: Given SC
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Abdominal pain
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Achiness
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Renal and urinary disorders
ALT
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 4 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
ALC Decreased
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
ANC decreased
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 3 • Two years and three months
Nervous system disorders
Anxiety
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 4 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
AST
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Renal and urinary disorders
Awakening to urinate
36.4%
4/11 • Number of events 5 • Two years and three months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 5 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Bleeding
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Blood in semen
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Bone pain
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Breast pain
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Bruising
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 3 • Two years and three months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Bumps at location of IL-2 Injection
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Eye disorders
Change in vision
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 4 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Chest pain
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 4 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Chest tightness
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Chills
81.8%
9/11 • Number of events 14 • Two years and three months
Immune system disorders
Cold Virus
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Confusion
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
36.4%
4/11 • Number of events 5 • Two years and three months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
54.5%
6/11 • Number of events 6 • Two years and three months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatology
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
45.5%
5/11 • Number of events 6 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Dizziness
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 4 • Two years and three months
Eye disorders
Dry eyes
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Dry mouth
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Dysgeusia
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Edema
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Fatigue
90.9%
10/11 • Number of events 14 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Fever
36.4%
4/11 • Number of events 6 • Two years and three months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Flushing
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Immune system disorders
Flu like symptoms
36.4%
4/11 • Number of events 4 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Foot pain
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Gynecomastia
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Headache
45.5%
5/11 • Number of events 7 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hyperbilirubinemia
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hypercalcemia
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hypergylcemia
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 3 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hyperkalemia
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hypertension
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hypotension
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Infections and infestations
Infection
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Injection site redness
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Injection site reaction
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Insomnia
36.4%
4/11 • Number of events 5 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Itching
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 4 • Two years and three months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Joint pain
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Knee pain
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Leg pain
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 3 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Local injection site sore
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 3 • Two years and three months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Lump on left side of scalp
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Nervous system disorders
Mood Swings
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Mucositis
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle pain
54.5%
6/11 • Number of events 6 • Two years and three months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Nausea
45.5%
5/11 • Number of events 5 • Two years and three months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neck pain
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 3 • Two years and three months
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy
36.4%
4/11 • Number of events 4 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Night sweats
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Numbness
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Pain
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 5 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Pain ankle
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral Neuropathy
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 3 • Two years and three months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
45.5%
5/11 • Number of events 5 • Two years and three months
Nervous system disorders
Restless leg Syndrome
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Rib pain
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Sexual problems
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Shoulder pain
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Shortness of breath
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Sinus congestion
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 3 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Sinus pain
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin lump
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Speech Change
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Stomach pain
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Sweating
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Taste alteration
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Eye disorders
Tearing of eyes
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 3 • Two years and three months
Nervous system disorders
Tremors
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Trouble sleeping
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Upper respiratory infection
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary retention
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Urinary tract infection
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Voice changes
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Vomiting
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
WBC decreased
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Weakness
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Weight gain
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Weight loss
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 4 • Two years and three months
General disorders
Nocturnal Wheezing
27.3%
3/11 • Number of events 3 • Two years and three months

Additional Information

Dr. Matthew Carabasi

Thomas Jefferson University

Phone: 215-955-8874

Results disclosure agreements

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