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Leukemia, Myeloid, ChronicPhase 3NCT00050531

High-Dose Gleevec Alone or in Combination With Peg-Intron and GM-CSF in Early Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)

A Phase 3 study testing Gleevec, Peg-alpha interferon (Peg-Intron) and Sargramostim (GM-CSF) in people with Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if giving PEG-Alpha Interferon (PEG-Intron) and Sargramostim (GM-CSF) to patients receiving treatment with high dose Gleevec (imatinib mesylate) is more effective in treating CML in chronic phase than therapy with imatinib mesylate alone. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic
What is being tested?
Gleevec, Peg-alpha interferon (Peg-Intron) and Sargramostim (GM-CSF)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
94 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2003to Aug 2015
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with Ph-positive CML in early chronic phase CML who have received no or minimal prior therapy, (<1 month of prior IFN-alpha (with or without ara-C) and/or Gleevec).
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance of 0-2.
  • Adequate end organ function, defined as the following: total bilirubin < 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN), serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) < 2.5 x ULN, creatinine < 1.5 x ULN
  • Signed informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • New York Heart Association (NYHA) cardiac class 3-4 heart disease.
  • Psychiatric disability (psychosis)
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Late chronic phase, accelerated or blastic phase

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030

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About this study

Official title: Randomized Trial of Therapy of Early Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia With High-Dose Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec) Alone or in Combination With Peg-Alpha Interferon (PEG-Intron) and Sargramostim (GM-CSF)

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if giving PEG-Alpha Interferon (PEG-Intron) and Sargramostim (GM-CSF) to patients receiving treatment with high dose Gleevec (imatinib mesylate) is more effective in treating CML in chronic phase than therapy with imatinib mesylate alone.

Read the detailed description

Imatinib mesylate is a drug that blocks a protein that is responsible for the development of CML. PEG-Intron is a natural substance made by the cells of the immune system and helps to control CML. GM-CSF is a hormone that helps to stimulate the production of white blood cells.

During the study you will take 400 mg of imatinib mesylate by mouth 2 times a day (800 mg a day total). Imatinib mesylate should be taken each morning and evening with a large glass of water. You may be given a "pill diary" to write down when (day and time) you take the drug. You may also write in the diary any side effects you may experience. You may bring the diary, any unused tablets, and empty bottles of imatinib mesylate with you to every visit to the study doctor. Any unused supplies must be returned at the end of the study.

After completing 6 months of imatinib mesylate therapy, you will be randomly assigned (as in the toss of a coin) to one of two groups. Patients in the first group will be given PEG-Intron and GM-CSF in addition to imatinib mesylate therapy. Patients in the other group will continue taking only imatinib mesylate.

If you are assigned to the group that will receive PEG-Intron and GM-CSF, you will continue taking imatinib mesylate. In addition, PEG-Intron will be given as an injection under the skin once a week. Sargramostim will be given as an injection under the skin 3 times a week. You and/or your family members can be taught to give these injections.

Every 1-2 weeks during the first 4 weeks of the study, you will have around 2 teaspoons of blood drawn for routine blood tests and to measure the amount of imatinib in your blood. The blood tests will then be repeated every 6 to 8 weeks (or more often if your doctor feels it is necessary) for as long as you are on the study. A bone marrow sample will also be taken every 3 months for the first year and then every 4 to 6 months for as long as you are on the study to check on the status of the disease .

You will be asked to visit the doctor for a physical exam and to have vital signs measured. These visits will be scheduled at least every 3 months while you are on the study. The visits may be scheduled more often depending on the status of the disease.

Update: February 2012:

Blood test are recommended 2 times per year. Your doctor will discuss with you how often you should have blood tests. Bone marrow will be done if your doctor thinks it is needed to check the disease. You must return to M.D. Anderson at least once every year. You may not need a bone marrow test every visit, but you will have blood drawn to measure the amount of disease you have.

Treatment in both groups may be continued for up to 7-10 years, or as long as the doctor feels is necessary to control the leukemia.

If the disease gets worse or you experience any intolerable side effects, you will be taken off the study and your doctor will discuss other treatment options with you.

This is an investigational study. All of the drugs used in this study are FDA approved and commercially available. However, their use in this study is investigational. A total of 98 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.

Being tested
Gleevec, Peg-alpha interferon (Peg-Intron), Sargramostim (GM-CSF)
Keywords
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, CML, Early Chronic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Imatinib Mesylate, Gleevec, Peg-Alpha Interferon, Peg-Intron, Sargramostim, GM-CSF
Medical subject headings
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive, Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic-Phase

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • GleevecDrug

    Also called Imatinib Mesylate, STI-571

    400 mg orally twice daily.

  • Peg-alpha interferon (Peg-Intron)Drug

    Also called PEG Interferon, Interferon Alfa-2b (PEG conjugate)

    PEG-IFN 0.5 mcg/kg each week subcutaneously.

  • Sargramostim (GM-CSF)Drug

    Also called LeukineTM, Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor

    125 mcg/m^2 three times per week subcutaneously.

Study groups in NCT00050531
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
GleevecExperimentalGleevec 400 mg orally twice daily.
Receives: Drug: Gleevec; Drug: Peg-alpha interferon (Peg-Intron)
Gleevec + Peg-Intron + GM-CSFExperimentalGleevec 400 mg orally twice daily. Peg-Intron 0.5 mcg/kg each week subcutaneously. GM-CSF 125 mcg/m^2 three times per week subcutaneously.
Receives: Drug: Gleevec; Drug: Peg-alpha interferon (Peg-Intron); Drug: Sargramostim (GM-CSF)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Duration of Pathological Complete Response Negativity or Cytogenetic Response

    Duration measured in time from first response to disease progression; Cytogenetic (or FISH), and PCR quantification every 3-4 months as indicated in year one then FISH every 1-3 years and PCR every year

    Measured: Molecular response at 12 Months and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing once a year (+/- 3 months)

  2. Number of Participants with Complete Hematologic Remission (CHR) Classification of Complete Cytogenetic Response

    Complete Hematologic Remission (CHR) - normalization >4 weeks of bone marrow (less than 5% blasts) \& peripheral blood with white blood count (WBC)<10x10^9/L \& no peripheral blasts, promyelocytes or myelocytes, disappearance of all signs \& symptoms of disease. Partial Hematologic Response (PHR) = CHR except persistence of immature cells (myelocytes, metamyelocytes), or splenomegaly <50% of pretreatment, or thrombocytosis >450x10^9/L but <50% of pretreatment. Complete hematologic remission further classified according to suppression of Philadelphia chromosome (Ph) by cytogenetics or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH): a) No cytogenetic response - Ph positive 100% of pretreatment value; b) Minor cytogenetic response - Ph positive 35-90% of pretreatment value; c) Partial cytogenetic response - Ph positive 1-34% of pretreatment value; d) Complete cytogenetic response - Ph positive 0%.

    Measured: Molecular response at 12 Months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Feb 2003 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2003
  3. Primary completionApr 2007
  4. Study completionAug 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
94 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00050531
Sponsor's protocol ID
ID02-534
Other IDs
NCI-2012-01295
Status last verified
Aug 2015
First submitted
12 Dec 2002
Last updated
11 May 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Jain P, Kantarjian H, Boddu PC, Nogueras-Gonzalez GM, Verstovsek S, Garcia-Manero G, Borthakur G, Sasaki K, Kadia TM, Sam P, Ahaneku H, O'Brien S, Estrov Z, Ravandi F, Jabbour E, Cortes JE. Analysis of cardiovascular and arteriothrombotic adverse events in chronic-phase CML patients after frontline TKIs. Blood Adv. 2019 Mar 26;3(6):851-861. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2018025874.

    PubMed 30885996
  • Issa GC, Kantarjian HM, Gonzalez GN, Borthakur G, Tang G, Wierda W, Sasaki K, Short NJ, Ravandi F, Kadia T, Patel K, Luthra R, Ferrajoli A, Garcia-Manero G, Rios MB, Dellasala S, Jabbour E, Cortes JE. Clonal chromosomal abnormalities appearing in Philadelphia chromosome-negative metaphases during CML treatment. Blood. 2017 Nov 9;130(19):2084-2091. doi: 10.1182/blood-2017-07-792143. Epub 2017 Aug 23.

    PubMed 28835440
  • Jain P, Kantarjian H, Nazha A, O'Brien S, Jabbour E, Romo CG, Pierce S, Cardenas-Turanzas M, Verstovsek S, Borthakur G, Ravandi F, Quintas-Cardama A, Cortes J. Early responses predict better outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia: results with four tyrosine kinase inhibitor modalities. Blood. 2013 Jun 13;121(24):4867-74. doi: 10.1182/blood-2013-03-490128. Epub 2013 Apr 25.

    PubMed 23620574

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Gleevec, Peg-alpha interferon (Peg-Intron) and Sargramostim (GM-CSF) in people with Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 May 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Duration of Pathological Complete Response Negativity or Cytogenetic Response (time frame: Molecular response at 12 Months and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing once a year (+/- 3 months)). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00050531, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 May 2016.

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