Rituximab, Methotrexate, Vincristine Sulfate, Procarbazine Hydrochloride, and Cytarabine With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Phase II Randomized Study of Rituximab, Methotrexate, Procarbazine, Vincristine, and Cytarabine With and Without Low-Dose Whole-Brain Radiotherapy for Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
3 other identifiers
interventional
91
2 countries
45
Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them. Others interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as methotrexate, vincristine sulfate, procarbazine hydrochloride, and cytarabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Radiation therapy uses high energy x rays to kill cancer cells. It is not yet know whether rituximab and combination chemotherapy are more effective when given with or without radiation therapy in treating patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma. PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial studies how well giving rituximab and combination chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy works in treating patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for phase_2
Started Sep 2011
Longer than P75 for phase_2
45 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 20, 2011
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 21, 2011
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2011
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 19, 2020
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
May 13, 2021
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 20, 2022
CompletedJuly 20, 2023
May 1, 2023
8.6 years
July 20, 2011
February 15, 2021
July 13, 2023
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Progression-free Survival
Progression is defined as any of the following: more than 25% increase in the contrast-enhancing lesion seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compared with baseline or best response; new site of disease (central nervous system or systemic); recurrent or new ocular disease; recurrent or positive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytology. Progression-free survival time is defined as time from randomization to the date of first progression, death, or last known follow-up (censored). Progression-free survival rates are estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method.
From randomization to last follow-up. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 7.3 years.
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Overall Survival
From randomization to last follow-up. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 7.3 years.
Percentage of Participants Experiencing Partial Response or Complete Response
After 4th cycle of chemotherapy, approximately 4 months after randomization.
Global Heath Status (GHS) Score of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30)
EORTC QLQ-C30 was administered at baseline, after cycle 4 of treatment (4 months), then every six months after end of treatment (7 months) for five years.
Percentage of Participants With Neurocognitive Failure
Neurocognitive function tests were administered at baseline, after cycle 4 of treatment (4 months), then every six months after end of treatment (7 months) for five years. Two-year rates are provided here.
Distribution of Participants by Highest Grade Adverse Event Related to Protocol Treatment
At the end of each chemotherapy 28-day cycle, then every 2 months for two years starting 4 weeks after treatment, then every 6 months for 3 years, then yearly. Maximum follow-up at time of analysis was 7.3 years.
Study Arms (2)
Chemotherapy
ACTIVE COMPARATORRituximab, methotrexate, procarbazine for four 28-day cycles with vincristine for the first two cycles, followed 3-5 weeks later by two 28-day cycles of cytarabine.
Chemotherapy + Low-Dose WBRT
EXPERIMENTALRituximab, methotrexate, procarbazine for four 28-day cycles with vincristine for the first two cycles, followed 2-5 weeks later by 3 weeks of low-dose whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT), followed 3-5 weeks later by two 28-day cycles of cytarabine.
Interventions
One 28-day cycle = 500 mg/m\^2 intravenously on day 1 and day 5.
One 28-day cycle = 3 g/m\^2 intravenously on day 1 and day 2.
One 28-day cycle = 3.5 g/m\^2 intravenously (standard hydration/leucovorin support) on day 2.
One 28-day cycle = 100 mg/m\^2 orally on days 2-8.
One 28-day cycle = 1.4 mg/m\^2 intravenously, dose capped at 2.4mg, on day 2 and day 16.
Total dose of 2340 cGy administered as 13 daily fractions of 180 cGy over 3 weeks. Participants with progressive disease on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) do not receive WBRT.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma(NHL) involving the brain, as demonstrated by contrast-enhanced Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and histologic confirmation by one of the following within 6 weeks prior to registration:
- A positive cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) cytology for lymphoma or a monoclonal lymphocyte population as defined by cell surface markers
- A biopsy of the vitreous or uvea demonstrating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Brain biopsy
- Note: Patients in whom the type of lymphoma could not be determined or is unknown (eg, not enough tissue for further analysis) are assumed to have a B cell lymphoma and are eligible.
- The patient must agree to submit tissue (i.e., the original H/E stained slides and immunohistochemistry studies) for central pathology review post-registration.
- No evidence of systemic non-Hodgkin lymphoma as demonstrated by a computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis within 6 weeks prior to registration (Note: Bone marrow biopsy is not required for registration but must be obtained prior to start of treatment.)
- Age ≥ 18
- History and physical examination within 6 weeks of registration
- Karnofsky performance status (KPS) equal to 50 or higher, with the following exception
- Patients with KPS 30 to 50 are eligible if the reason for the poor performance status is neurologic deficit from primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma. (Patients with KPS 30 to 50 due to reasons other than primary CNS lymphoma are ineligible. Patients with KPS under 30 for any reason are ineligible)
- Patient must have documentation of negative HIV-1 testing within 6 weeks prior to study registration (Separate counseling and consent as per institutional guidelines)
- Complete blood count (CBC)/differential obtained within 2 weeks prior to study registration, with adequate bone marrow function defined as follows:
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,500 cells/mm3;
- Platelets ≥ 100,000 cells/mm3;
- +13 more criteria
You may not qualify if:
- Prior invasive malignancy (except non-melanomatous skin cancer) unless disease free for a minimum of 3 years (For example, carcinoma in situ of the breast, oral cavity, or cervix are all permissible)
- Prior treatment with chemotherapy or radiotherapy for lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia; note that prior chemotherapy for a different cancer is allowable; see section 1
- Prior cranial irradiation
- Severe, active co-morbidity, defined as follows:
- Unstable angina and/or congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization within the last 6 months;
- Transmural myocardial infarction within the last 6 months;
- Acute bacterial or fungal infection requiring intravenous antibiotics at the time of registration;
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease exacerbation or other respiratory illness requiring hospitalization or precluding study therapy within 30 days before registration
- Hepatic insufficiency resulting in clinical jaundice and/or coagulation defects; note, however, that laboratory tests for liver function and coagulation parameters are not required for entry into this protocol.
- Known pre-existing immunodeficiency as seen in organ transplant recipient.
- Prior allergic reaction to any of the study drugs involved in this protocol.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Grouplead
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)collaborator
- NRG Oncologycollaborator
Study Sites (45)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
The Kirklin Clinic at Acton Road
Birmingham, Alabama, 35243, United States
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona, 85013, United States
Arizona Oncology-Deer Valley Center
Phoenix, Arizona, 85027, United States
Arizona Oncology Services Foundation
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States
Fresno Cancer Center
Fresno, California, 93720, United States
Kaiser Permanente-Rancho Cordova Cancer Center
Rancho Cordova, California, 95670, United States
Rohnert Park Cancer Center
Rohnert Park, California, 94928, United States
The Permanente Medical Group-Roseville Radiation Oncology
Roseville, California, 95678, United States
South Sacramento Cancer Center
Sacramento, California, 95823, United States
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Santa Clara
Santa Clara, California, 95051, United States
Kaiser Permanente Cancer Treatment Center
South San Francisco, California, 94080, United States
Penrose-Saint Francis Healthcare
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907, United States
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center-Boise
Boise, Idaho, 83706, United States
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States
Cadence Cancer Center in Warrenville
Warrenville, Illinois, 60555, United States
Maine Medical Center-Bramhall Campus
Portland, Maine, 04102, United States
Maine Medical Center- Scarborough Campus
Scarborough, Maine, 04074, United States
University of Maryland/Greenebaum Cancer Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106-0995, United States
West Michigan Cancer Center
Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007, United States
Nevada Cancer Research Foundation CCOP
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106, United States
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Commack
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
University Pointe
West Chester, Ohio, 45069, United States
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822, United States
American College of Radiology Imaging Network
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
Geisinger Wyoming Valley/Henry Cancer Center
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18711, United States
M D Anderson Cancer Center CCOP Research Base
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Community Memorial Hospital
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, 53051, United States
Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53188, United States
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Tel Aviv, 64239, Israel
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Limitations and Caveats
A planned interim efficacy analysis was performed after 42 events (death or progression). The final analysis was planned to occur after 67 events. The Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) recommended releasing the interim results for early reporting and these results are considered the final study results.
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Wendy Seiferheld
- Organization
- NRG Oncology
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Antonio Omuro, MD
Yale University
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- No
- Restriction Type
- OTHER
- Restrictive Agreement
- Yes
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 2
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- NETWORK
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 20, 2011
First Posted
July 21, 2011
Study Start
September 1, 2011
Primary Completion
March 19, 2020
Study Completion
May 20, 2022
Last Updated
July 20, 2023
Results First Posted
May 13, 2021
Record last verified: 2023-05