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Phase 2 N=50 Treatment

Combination Therapy Using Lenalidomide (Revlimid)- Low Dose Dexamethasone and Rituximab for Treatment of Rituximab-Resistant, Non-Aggressive B-Cell Lymphomas

Follicular Lymphoma · Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma · MALT Lymphoma · Lymphoma of Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue · Lymphoma, Small Lymphocytic

Enrolled (actual)
50
Serious AEs
42.0%
Results posted
May 2021
Primary outcome: Primary: Response Rate to Lenalidomide-dexamethasone + Rituximab Therapy in Relapsed Small B-cell Lymphoma With Rituximab Resistance — 14; 13 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
Lenalidomide (Drug); Dexamethasone (Drug); Rituximab (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Primary completion
Nov 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Response Rate to Lenalidomide-dexamethasone + Rituximab Therapy in Relapsed Small B-cell Lymphoma With Rituximab Resistance
14; 13
SECONDARY
Time Until Progression After Lenalidomide-dexamethasone + Rituximab Therapy in Relapsed Small B-cell Lymphomas With Rituximab Resistance
22.2; 22.4

Summary

Pre-clinical data and recently published clinical data suggest a synergistic effect between lenalidomide and dexamethasone. We hypothesize that a combination of lenalidomide-dexamethasone can overcome rituximab resistance. To determine the response rate to lenalidomide and dexamethasone plus rituximab therapy in subjects with recurrent small B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma who have had lymphoma progression within 6 months of being treated with rituximab alone or with a rituximab-containing regimen, we propose initial treatment with both drugs for two 28-day treatment cycles (Part I). After response assessment following two cycles of lenalidomide-dexamethasone, patients will enter Part II of the study. In Part II, patients will receive lenalidomide-dexamethasone and rituximab to evaluate the potential reversal of rituximab resistance as measured by response to rituximab and progression-free survival following rituximab.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Previously treated, histologically confirmed follicular lymphoma (grade 1, 2, 3a), marginal zone lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma with less than 2cm is considered measurable.
  • Lesions that are considered non-measurable, but assessable include the following: bone lesions, ascites, pleural/pericardial effusion, lymphangitis cutis/pulmonis, bone marrow
  • Patients with a history of intravenous drug abuse or any behavior associated with increased risk of HIV infection should be tested for exposure to the HIV virus
  • Understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent
  • Able to take aspirin (81 or 325 mg) daily as prophylactic anticoagulation (patients intolerant of ASA may use warfarin or low molecular weight heparin)
  • Laboratory test results within these ranges: absolute neutrophil count greater than or equal to 1500/mm3; platelet count greater than or equal to 75,000/mm3; serum creatinine less than or equal to 2.0mg/dL; total bilirubin less than or equal to 1.5mg/dL (unless due to Gilbert's syndrome); AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) less than or equal to 2.5 x ULN or less than or equal to 5 x ULN if hepatic metastases are present
  • Disease free of prior malignancies for greater than or equal to 5 years with the exception of currently treated basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma "in situ" of the cervix or breast
  • All study participants must be registered into the mandatory RevAssist program, and be willing and able to comply with the requirements of RevAssist
  • Females of childbearing potential (FCBP) must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test with a sensitivity of at least 50 mIU/mL within 10-14 days prior to and again within 24 hours of prescribing lenalidomide (prescriptions must be filled within 7 days) and must either commit to continued abstinence from heterosexual intercourse or begin TWO acceptable methods of birth control, one highly effective method and one additional effective method AT THE SAME TIME, at least 28 days before she starts taking lenalidomide. FCBP must also agree to ongoing pregnancy testing. Men must agree to use a latex condom during sexual contact with a FCBP even if they have had a successful vasectomy.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any serious medical condition, laboratory abnormality, or psychiatric illness that would prevent the subject from following study procedure
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding females
  • Any condition, including the presence of laboratory abnormalities, which places the subject at unacceptable risk if he/she were to participate in the study or confounds the ability to interpret data from the study
  • Use of any other experimental drug or therapy within 28 days of baseline
  • Known hypersensitivity to thalidomide
  • The development of erythema nodosum if characterized by a desquamating rash while taking thalidomide or similar drugs
  • Any prior use of lenalidomide
  • Known positivity for HIV or active infectious Hepatitis, type A, B, or C. Patients who test positive or who are known to be infected are not eligible due to an increased risk of infection with this regimen. HIV testing is not required for study entry, but is required if the patient is perceived to be at risk.
  • Known central nervous system involvement by lymphoma
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00783367). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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