Preliminary Pharmacokinetic (PK) Analysis of Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Protocol E4402: Rituximab Extended Schedule or Re-Treatment Trial (RESORT).

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 3420-3420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad S. Kahl ◽  
Michael E. Williams ◽  
Fangxin Hong ◽  
Randy Gascoyne ◽  
Sandra J. Horning
Keyword(s):  
Follicular Lymphoma ◽  
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽  
Tumor Burden ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
P Value ◽  
Pivotal Trial ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Median Level ◽  
Trough Levels

Abstract Background: E4402 is a randomized phase III study comparing two different rituximab dosing strategies for patients (pt) with low tumor burden, indolent histology non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Eligible pt receive rituximab weekly x 4 and responders are randomized to receive either re-treatment at progression or a scheduled dose every 3 months (mo). Each strategy is continued until the development of rituximab resistance with a primary endpoint of time to rituximab failure. Administration of a single rituximab dose every 3 mo was based on PK data derived from the Pivotal trial (ref) that suggested 25 mcg/mL may be an important threshold to maintain response, and a PK study (ref Gordon) that suggested this level could be maintained with a single dose administered every 3 mo. Methods: Rituximab levels were measured within 30 minutes of completion of the 4th infusion and at 12 weeks (time of response assessment). Pt randomized to re-treatment have trough levels measured at 6 mo, at 1st relapse, and at the first restaging after re-treatment. Pt randomized to scheduled rituximab have trough levels measured at 6 and 12 mo and upon progression. Presented here is an analysis of serum rituximab levels in 159 and 161 follicular lymphoma pt with available data of week 4 and week 12, respectively. Results: The median level after the 4th infusion is 316 mcg/mL (range 56.4–754.0 mcg/mL). The median level at 12 weeks is 26.9 mcg/mL (range 0.0 -87.7). Fifty-three percent of the patients had levels ≥ 25 mcg/mL at 12 weeks. The median week 4 levels are somewhat lower than the Pivotal trial and a comparison of mean levels indicates a statistically significant difference, (312.9 mcg/mL vs. 450 mcg/mL, p-value < 0.0001). However the week 12 levels are similar (table). No correlation between week 4 and week 12 levels was observed in the 132 follicular lymphoma pt with paired data. Time N Median (mcg/mL) STD Min (mcg/mL) Max (mcg/mL) E4402 week 4 159 316.0 108.6 56.4 754.0 Pivotal week 4 141 460.7 187.0 115.4 996.6 E4402 week 12 161 26.9 19.6 0.0 87.7 Pivotal week 12 104 20.2 20.8 0.0 96.8 Conclusions: Despite the fact that the E4402 pt are untreated and have a low tumor burden, the week 4 serum drug levels are somewhat lower and the week 12 levels are very similar to the Pivotal trial. The week 4 level is not predictive of the week 12 level. These data suggest that serum levels in nearly half of patients receiving a single rituximab dose every 12 weeks will be below a 25 mcg/mL threshold. Future analysis will correlate week 4 and week 12 levels with initial response to rituximab. Later PK time points will be correlated to the time to rituximab resistance.

Results of Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Protocol E4402 (RESORT): A Randomized Phase III Study Comparing Two Different Rituximab Dosing Strategies for Low Tumor Burden Follicular Lymphoma

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. LBA-6-LBA-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad S. Kahl ◽  
Fangxin Hong ◽  
Michael E Williams ◽  
Randy D. Gascoyne ◽  
Lynne I Wagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Failure ◽  
Follicular Lymphoma ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽  
Data Monitoring Committee ◽  
Tumor Burden ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Cytotoxic Therapy ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Phase Iii Study

Abstract Abstract LBA-6 Background: Optimal management for low tumor burden (LTB) follicular lymphoma (FL) in the rituximab (R) era is uncertain. Historical data with watch and wait (W & W) approaches are associated with an average of 3 years to initiation of chemotherapy. We hypothesized that rituximab could delay the need for chemotherapy and that maintenance rituximab (MR) would provide disease control superior to rituximab retreatment (RR) at progression. E4402 is a randomized phase III study comparing MR and RR for patients (pt) with previously untreated, LTB (by GELF criteria) FL. Methods: Pt received R 375 mg/m2 weekly × 4 and responders were randomized to MR (single dose R q 3 mo) or RR (R weekly × 4 at disease progression). Each strategy was continued until treatment failure. The primary endpoint, time to treatment failure (TTTF), was defined as progression within 6 mo of last R, no response to R retreatment, initiation of alternative therapy, or inability to complete protocol therapy. Pt were evaluated every 3 mo, with restaging CT scans every 6 mo. The study had 81% power to detect a TTTF hazard ratio of 0.64 favoring MR. Secondary endpoints included time to first cytotoxic therapy (TTCT), quality of life (QOL) and safety. The ECOG Data Monitoring Committee recommended release of study results at a planned interim analysis in September 2011. Results: From 11/03 to 9/08, 384 with FL were enrolled. Complete or partial response was achieved in 274 pt (71%), who were then randomized to MR (n=140) or RR (n=134). Demographic features were similar in the two arms: median age 59 yr; PS 0–1 in all pt; and FLIPI low-risk (14.9 vs. 16.4%), intermediate-risk (46.3 vs. 42.9%) and high-risk (38.8 vs. 40.7%) for MR vs. RR, respectively. The mean number of R doses/pt (including the 4 induction doses) was 15.8 (range 5– 31) for MR and 4.5 (range 4–16) for RR. With a median follow-up of 3.8 yrs, TTTF was and 3.9 yr for MR vs. 3.6 yr for RR (p=NS, Fig 1). A detailed analysis of treatment failure, by type, will be presented. At 3 yrs, 95% of MR vs. 86% of RR pt (p=.027, Fig 2) remained free of cytotoxic therapy. Grade 3–4 hematologic and non-hematologic toxicities occurred in < 5% of pt; 1 death on study occurred in each Arm. At 12 months post randomization, there was no discernible difference in health related QOL and anxiety between the two arms. Conclusions: In previously untreated, low tumor burden, follicular lymphoma, no difference in TTTF for MR vs. RR was observed. Notably, the time to initiation of cytotoxic therapy was delayed in both arms compared to historical W & W strategies with similarly defined LTB FL populations. MR was slightly superior to RR for TTCT but at a cost of 3x more R. MR did not improve QOL or anxiety. In summary, RR produces outcomes comparable to MR in this patient population. Disclosures: Kahl: Genentech: Consultancy; Roche: Consultancy. Williams:Genentech: Consultancy. Gascoyne:Roche: Consultancy; Genentech: Consultancy. Horning:Genentech: Employment, Equity Ownership.

Results of Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Protocol E4402 (RESORT): A Randomized Phase III Study Comparing Two Different Rituximab Dosing Strategies for Low Tumor Burden Follicular Lymphoma

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. LBA-6-LBA-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad S. Kahl ◽  
Fangxin Hong ◽  
Michael E Williams ◽  
Randy D. Gascoyne ◽  
Lynne I Wagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Failure ◽  
Follicular Lymphoma ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽  
Data Monitoring Committee ◽  
Tumor Burden ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Cytotoxic Therapy ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Phase Iii Study

Abstract LBA-6 Background: Optimal management for low tumor burden (LTB) follicular lymphoma (FL) in the rituximab (R) era is uncertain. Historical data with watch and wait (W & W) approaches are associated with an average of 3 years to initiation of chemotherapy. We hypothesized that rituximab could delay the need for chemotherapy and that maintenance rituximab (MR) would provide disease control superior to rituximab retreatment (RR) at progression. E4402 is a randomized phase III study comparing MR and RR for patients (pt) with previously untreated, LTB (by GELF criteria) FL. Methods: Pt received R 375 mg/m2 weekly × 4 and responders were randomized to MR (single dose R q 3 mo) or RR (R weekly × 4 at disease progression). Each strategy was continued until treatment failure. The primary endpoint, time to treatment failure (TTTF), was defined as progression within 6 mo of last R, no response to R retreatment, initiation of alternative therapy, or inability to complete protocol therapy. Pt were evaluated every 3 mo, with restaging CT scans every 6 mo. The study had 81% power to detect a TTTF hazard ratio of 0.64 favoring MR. Secondary endpoints included time to first cytotoxic therapy (TTCT), quality of life (QOL) and safety. The ECOG Data Monitoring Committee recommended release of study results at a planned interim analysis in September 2011. Results: From 11/03 to 9/08, 384 with FL were enrolled. Complete or partial response was achieved in 274 pt (71%), who were then randomized to MR (n=140) or RR (n=134). Demographic features were similar in the two arms: median age 59 yr; PS 0–1 in all pt; and FLIPI low-risk (14.9 vs. 16.4%), intermediate-risk (46.3 vs. 42.9%) and high-risk (38.8 vs. 40.7%) for MR vs. RR, respectively. The mean number of R doses/pt (including the 4 induction doses) was 15.8 (range 5– 31) for MR and 4.5 (range 4–16) for RR. With a median follow-up of 3.8 yrs, TTTF was and 3.9 yr for MR vs. 3.6 yr for RR (p=NS, Fig 1). A detailed analysis of treatment failure, by type, will be presented. At 3 yrs, 95% of MR vs. 86% of RR pt (p=.027, Fig 2) remained free of cytotoxic therapy. Grade 3–4 hematologic and non-hematologic toxicities occurred in < 5% of pt; 1 death on study occurred in each Arm. At 12 months post randomization, there was no discernible difference in health related QOL and anxiety between the two arms. Conclusions: In previously untreated, low tumor burden, follicular lymphoma, no difference in TTTF for MR vs. RR was observed. Notably, the time to initiation of cytotoxic therapy was delayed in both arms compared to historical W & W strategies with similarly defined LTB FL populations. MR was slightly superior to RR for TTCT but at a cost of 3x more R. MR did not improve QOL or anxiety. In summary, RR produces outcomes comparable to MR in this patient population. Disclosures: Kahl: Genentech: Consultancy; Roche: Consultancy. Williams:Genentech: Consultancy. Gascoyne:Roche: Consultancy; Genentech: Consultancy. Horning:Genentech: Employment, Equity Ownership.

scholarly journals Activating mutations of N- and K-ras in multiple myeloma show different clinical associations: analysis of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Phase III Trial

Blood ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 88 (7) ◽  
pp. 2699-2706 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Liu ◽  
T Leong ◽  
L Quam ◽  
D Billadeau ◽  
NE Kay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Median Survival ◽  
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽  
Tumor Burden ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Oncology Group ◽  
Ras Mutation ◽  
Ras Mutations ◽  
Significant Difference

Mutations of members of the ras family are among the most common oncogene mutations found in multiple myeloma (MM). We have examined the mutational status of the N- and K-ras genes at codons 12, 13, and 61 in 160 newly diagnosed MM patients enrolled on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) phase III clinical trial E9486. The total incidence of ras mutations was found to be 39% of the samples analyzed. Five patients showed evidence of more than one mutation. We obtained 22 marrow samples from patients at the time of disease progression or relapse, for whom a ras mutation was identified at diagnosis. In all cases, the ras mutation of the disease progression sample was identical to that found at diagnosis. In contrast, three of 25 patients who did not show any ras mutation at diagnosis acquired a ras mutation at the time of disease progression. No significant association was observed between any ras mutation and stage of disease, beta 2-microglobulin levels, labelling index, or protein type. The mean tumor burden and median survival for patients with mutations of N-ras was indistinguishable from patients with no ras mutations. However, patients with K-ras mutations had a significantly higher mean bone marrow tumor burden at diagnosis than patients with no ras mutations (57% v 36%, P ‼ .02); and the median survival of patients with a K-ras mutation was significantly shorter (2.0 v 3.7 years, P ‼ .02). To determine if the status of ras mutations could affect treatment response, we examined patient survival on the three treatment arms of E9486. Although the presence of a ras mutation in the multidrug treatment, VBMCP alone, showed a marginal significance, neither the VBMCP, nor the addition of interferon-alpha showed statistically significant survival differences between mutant and wildtype ras status. Interestingly, there appeared to be a statistically significant difference in survival of patients treated with VBMCP and alternating high doses of cyclophosphamide + prednisone. Patients with ras mutations had a median survival of 2.1 years; patients with wild-type ras had a median survival of 4.0 years (P ‼ .01).

Maintenance Rituximab after CVP Results in Superior Clinical Outcome in Advanced Follicular Lymphoma (FL): Results of the E1496 Phase III Trial from the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group and the Cancer and Leukemia Group B.

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 349-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard S. Hochster ◽  
Edie Weller ◽  
Randy D. Gascoyne ◽  
Teresa S. Ryan ◽  
Thomas M. Habermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Follicular Lymphoma ◽  
Survival Benefit ◽  
Residual Disease ◽  
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽  
Prognostic Index ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Tumor Burden ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Phase Iii Trial

Abstract E1496 is a phase III trial designed to evaluate the ability of 2 years (yr) of maintenance rituximab (MR) to prolong progression-free survival (PFS) after CVP (cyclophosphamide 1 G/m2 day [d] 1, vincristine 1.4 mg/m2 [max = 2 mg] d 1, prednisone 100 mg/m2 d 1–5) chemotherapy in stage III–IV follicular grade 1 and 2 and small lymphocytic lymphoma. After CVP treatment to maximum response, (6–8 cycles), stable and responding patients (pt) were randomized to MR (375 mg/m2 weekly x 4) every 6 months x 4 or observation (OBS). Stratification factors included histology, response and residual disease after CVP. With 3-yr median follow-up, survivals (from time of randomization, one-sided logrank p values) for all pt (n=304) favored MR for PFS (p = 3 x 10–8; hazard rate {HR} = 0.38 [0.28;0.54, 95% confidence intervals]) and OS (p = 0.09; HR = 0.66 [0.36–1.22]). Because the large majority of pt have FL and because rituximab efficacy is notably greater in FL, we focused in this report on the 237 FL pt. Median age was 58 yr, 65% were stage IV, 64% had marrow disease, 64% had high tumor burden and 37% had high-risk disease by the follicular lymphoma prognostic index. PFS after randomization was significantly longer for MR vs OBS (p = 3 x 10-7; HR = 0.39 [0.27;0.57]). The estimated PFS at 4 yr (~4.5 yr after start of treatment) was 56% for MR vs 33% for OBS. Differences in PFS were significant within the predefined strata and the differences were most significant in favor of MR for pt with high initial tumor burden and minimal residual disease after CVP. Overall survival was superior for MR (p = 0.03; HR = 0.51 [0.25;1.04]. Estimated OS at 4 yr (~4.5 years after start of treatment) was 88% for MR vs 72% for OBS. Of 33 deaths, 21 occurred on the OBS arm. These data demonstrate that maintenance rituximab not only significantly delays disease progression in FL compared with OBS but that a substantial proportion of patients treated with MR remain disease-free at 4 years after the completion of CVP. These are the first data to strongly suggest a survival benefit with a therapy that includes rituximab and CVP and the first to strongly suggest a survival benefit with maintenance rituximab in FL.

TO WHAT EXTENT DOES THE VANCOMYCIN ASSAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE VARIABILITY IN VANCOMYCIN CONCENTRATION ESTIMATES IN NEONATES?

2015 ◽  
Vol 101 (1) ◽  
pp. e1.10-e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Samardžić ◽  
A. Smits ◽  
V. Cossey ◽  
I. Soldatović ◽  
M. Bajčetić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Therapeutic Drug ◽  
P Value ◽  
Congenital Diseases ◽  
Vancomycin Concentration ◽  
Young Infants ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Postmenstrual Age ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Trough Levels

*presenting author, supported by ERAWEB II scholarship for postdoctoral program at the KU Leuven, Belgium (2014–2015)IntroductionVancomycin, a glycopeptide antibiotic, is frequently used for late onset sepsis (LOS) and catheter-related infection. Larger inter- and intra-patient variability, combined with a narrow therapeutic index, warrants therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). However, large inter-individual variability in PK parameters in neonates is documented, only partly explained by covariates such as weight, age or serum creatinine (1,2). In the current study, we focus on the potential impact of between assay differences for vancomycin (3) on the variability in its concentration in a single neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).MethodsVancomycin TDM observations of neonates and young infants treated with intravenous vancomycin, mainly for (suspected) LOS (ie, >72 hours after birth), in the Leuven NICU, Belgium, between June 2011 and December 2014. Our patient population, consists of (pre)term neonates, inborn or transferred, in need of specialized care related to prematurity, infections, perinatal asphyxia, congenital diseases (eg, surgery for cardiopathy, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, or esophageal atresia), or other diseases. Clinical characteristics at birth, as well as characteristics at the moment of TDM were extracted from the patient files. We aimed to document early vancomycin exposure, therefore only first trough levels were included. Serum vancomycin assay was performed either with a particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibitionimmunoassay method (Siemens Dimension; Dade Behring, Deerfield, Illinois–PETINIA) or with an enzyme multiplied immunoassay technique (Cobas c702; Roche Diagnostics, Basel, Germany–COBAS). The data were analyzed by Chi-square test, t test and Mann-Whitney U test. Linear Mix Model was used to assess significant differences between groups, when adjusting for confounding factors. Data were analyzed in SPSS 20.0 (IBM corp.), p-value <0.05 was significant.ResultsIn total, 564 vancomycin TDM observations, 311 assayed with PETINIA and 253 with COBAS, were included. Both cohorts had comparable clinical characteristics (median [min-max] current weight 2150 [420–5000] grams for PETINIA vs. 2120 [500–5840] grams for COBAS, and median postmenstrual age 35 [25–58] weeks for PETINIA vs. 35 [25–51] weeks for COBAS). We determined the significant difference between the vancomycin concentrations using two different immunoassays: PETINIA vs. COBAS (F=17.971; p<0.001). When adjusting for current body weight and postmenstrual age, the major covariates associated with vancomycin serum trough levels in neonates, the difference in vancomycin concentration between cohorts was statistically significant (F=17.076, p<0.001, F=18.951, p<0.001, respectively). Overall, immunoassays PETINIA and COBAS significantly differed by vancomycin concentrations when adjusting for covariates, and the mean difference for vancomycin concentration was 2.167 mg/l.ConclusionThe present study confirms the impact of assays on the variability in vancomycin concentration in neonates in a single NICU. Comparison between these two immunoassays showed a mean proportional differences >20%. Therefore, it is important to know how the vancomycin is measured when interpreting results, and particularly the transferability of vancomycin results between the laboratories has to be interpreted with caution.

Q-TWiST analysis of tivozanib (T) versus sorafenib (S) in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in the TIVO-3 study.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 298-298
Author(s):  
Michael Szarek ◽  
Michael N. Needle ◽  
Brian I. Rini ◽  
Sumanta K. Pal ◽  
David F. McDermott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
P Value ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Health States ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Phase Iii Study ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Similar Survival ◽  
Mean Differences

298 Background: In the randomized phase III study TIVO-3, the VEGFR-TKI tivozanib (TIVO) increased progression-free survival with better tolerability but no difference in overall survival (OS) relative to sorafenib (SORA) as third- or fourth-line therapy in patients with metastatic RCC. These results provide motivation to apply quality-adjusted time without symptoms of disease and toxicity (Q-TWiST) methods to quantify the net health benefits of TIVO, in the presence of similar survival, when compared to SORA. Methods: In application of Q-TWiST, patient-level OS was subdivided into three mutually exclusive states: time with toxicity (TOX), time without symptoms and toxicity (TWiST), and time after progression/relapse (REL). Mean Q-TWiST was calculated by applying utility coefficients of 0.5, 1.0, and 0.5 to the restricted mean (max 36 months follow-up) health states of TOX, TWiST, and REL, respectively; 95% CIs for the means and mean differences were estimated by bootstrap distributions. Relative Q-TWiST gain was defined as the mean absolute Q-TWiST difference divided by the SORA mean OS. Results: Mean TWiST was significantly longer for TIVO than for SORA (10.30 months v.5.35 months; Table). Mean REL time was significantly shorter for TIVO, with no difference in mean TOX time. Mean Q-TWiST was 15.04 and 12.78 months for TIVO and SORA, respectively, a statistically significant difference (p=0.0493). The relative gain for TIVO was 11.2%. Clinical trial information: NCT02627963 . Values in table are mean (95% CI) in months or p-value for difference in treatment group means. Conclusions: The difference in Q-TWiST in TIVO-3 was primarily driven by benefits of TIVO in TWiST, partially offset by superiority of SORA in REL time. As a third- or fourth-line treatment for RCC, TIVO significantly increased Q-TWiST relative to SORA, primarily through an increase in TWiST, which is generally considered to be the state with highest utility to patients. Consequently, Q-TWiST may be considered an alternative patient-centered measure of benefit of TIVO in these settings. [Table: see text]

Carboplatin (C) plus paclitaxel (P) versus carboplatin plus pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) in patients with advanced ovarian cancer (AOC): Final analysis of the MITO-2 randomized multicenter trial.

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. LBA5033-LBA5033 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Pignata ◽  
G. Scambia ◽  
A. Savarese ◽  
R. Sorio ◽  
E. Breda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Advanced Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
P Value ◽  
First Line ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Line Chemotherapy

LBA5033 Background: CP is standard first-line chemotherapy for AOC. MITO-2 (Multicentre Italian Trials in Ovarian Cancer) is an academic multicenter randomized phase III study, testing whether C-PLD is more effective than CP. Methods: AOC chemo-naïve patients (pts), stage IC-IV, aged≤75, ECOG PS≤2, were randomized to CP (C AUC5 + P 175 mg/m2,d1q3w) or to C-PLD (C AUC5 + PLD 30 mg/m2,d1q3w), both for 6 cycles. Primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). Secondary endpoints were overall survival (OS), response rate, toxicity and quality of life (QoL). To have 80% power in detecting a 0.80 HR in PFS, with 2-sided α error 0.05, 632 events were needed and 820 pts were planned. Response rate and toxicity have been reported at ASCO 2009 (abs #LBA5508). All analyses are based on intention to treat. Results: From Jan ’03 to Nov ’07, 820 pts were randomized, 410 to each arm. Median age was 57 yrs (range 21-77). Stage III (60%) and IV (21%) were prevalent. A plateau in PFS events was reached before obtaining the planned number. Thus, following an IDMC recommendation, the final analysis was done with 556 events occurred as of December 31, 2009. This size is consistent with HR to be detected equal to 0.79, with 80% power. With a median follow-up of 40.2 months, median PFS was 19.0 and 16.8 months with C-PLD and CP, respectively (HR 0.95, 95%CI 0.81-1.13, log-rank p value=0.58). Lack of significant difference was confirmed (HR 0.96, 95%CI 0.81-1.14) at multivariable analysis adjusted by stage, PS, residual disease, age and size of the institution. There was no heterogeneity of treatment effect among major subgroups. With 313 deaths recorded, median OS was 61.6 and 53.2 months with C-PLD and CP, respectively (HR 0.89, 95%CI 0.72-1.12, log-rank p value=0.32). QoL data will be presented at the meeting. Conclusions: In the MITO-2 trial, C-PLD was not found to be superior to CP, which remains the standard first-line chemotherapy for AOC.However, given the observed confidence interval and the different toxicity profile, C-PLD could be considered an alternative to standard therapy. Study was partially supported by Schering-Plough. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Maintenance Rituximab After Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, and Prednisone Prolongs Progression-Free Survival in Advanced Indolent Lymphoma: Results of the Randomized Phase III ECOG1496 Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1607-1614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard Hochster ◽  
Edie Weller ◽  
Randy D. Gascoyne ◽  
Thomas M. Habermann ◽  
Leo I. Gordon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Follicular Lymphoma ◽  
Residual Disease ◽  
International Prognostic Index ◽  
Prognostic Index ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Tumor Burden ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Indolent Lymphoma ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Rank One

Purpose To determine if maintenance rituximab (MR) after standard chemotherapy improves progression-free survival (PFS) in advanced-stage indolent lymphoma. Patients and Methods Patients with stage III-IV indolent lymphoma with responding or stable disease after cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone (CVP) chemotherapy were stratified by initial tumor burden, residual disease after CVP (minimal or gross), and histology, and randomly assigned to observation (OBS) or MR 375 mg/m2 once per week for 4 weeks every 6 months for 2 years. PFS was the primary end point. Results Three hundred eleven (282 with follicular lymphoma) evaluable patients who received CVP were randomly assigned to OBS (n = 158) or MR (n = 153). Best response improved in 22% MR versus 7% OBS patients (P = .00006). Toxicity was minimal in both study arms. Three-year PFS after random assignment was 68% MR versus 33% OBS (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.4; P = 4.4 × 10−10 [all patients]) and 64% MR v 33% OBS (HR = 0.4; P = 9.2 × 10−8 [patients with follicular lymphoma]). There was an advantage for MR regardless of Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index score, tumor burden, residual disease, or histology. In multivariate analysis of MR patients, minimal disease after CVP was a favorable prognostic factor. OS at 3 years was 92% MR versus 86% OBS (HR = 0.6; log-rank one-sided P = .05) and, among patients with follicular lymphoma, OS was 91% MR versus 86% (HR = 0.6; log-rank one-sided P = .08). A trend favoring MR was observed among patients with high tumor burden (log-rank one-sided P = .03). Conclusion The E1496 study provides the first phase III data in untreated indolent lymphoma that MR after chemotherapy significantly prolongs PFS.

Meta-Analysis to Evaluate the Role of Interferon in Follicular Lymphoma

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2215-2223 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.Z.S. Rohatiner ◽  
W.M. Gregory ◽  
B. Peterson ◽  
E. Borden ◽  
P. Solal-Celigny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Follicular Lymphoma ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Significant Heterogeneity ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Remission Duration ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Meta Analyses

Purpose To determine whether interferon (IFN) -α2, when given with or following chemotherapy, influences response rate, remission duration, and survival in newly diagnosed patients with follicular lymphoma. Patients and Methods Ten phase III studies evaluating the role of IFN-α2 in 1,922 newly diagnosed patients with follicular lymphoma were analyzed. Updated individual patient data were used to perform meta-analyses for response, survival, and remission duration. Results The addition of IFN-α2 to initial chemotherapy did not significantly influence response rate. An overall meta-analysis for survival showed a significant difference in favor of IFN-α2, but also showed significant heterogeneity between studies. Further analyses were carried out in order to explain this heterogeneity, and to define the circumstances in which IFN-α2 prolonged survival. The survival advantage was seen when IFN-α2 was given: (1) in conjunction with relatively intensive initial chemotherapy (2P = .00005), (2) at a dose ≥ 5 million units (2P = .000002), (3) at a cumulative dose ≥ 36 million units per month (2P = .000008), and (4) with chemotherapy rather than as maintenance therapy (P = .004). With regard to remission duration, there was also a significant difference in favor of IFN-α2, irrespective of the intensity of chemotherapy used, IFN dose, or whether IFN was given as a maintenance strategy or with chemotherapy. Conclusion When given in the context of relatively intensive initial chemotherapy, and at a dose ≥ 5 million units (≥ 36 × 106 units per month), IFN-α2 prolongs survival and remission duration in patients with follicular lymphoma.

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