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Monoclonal Antibodies

Brentuximab + AVD Chemotherapy for Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Led By Anita Kumar, MD
Research Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Ages 18 and over
Ann Arbor Stage I or II disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing 4 different Hodgkin Lymphoma treatments to see which is most effective while also limiting long-term side effects.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with early stage, high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma. Participants must have FDG-avid and measurable disease, a specific size of lymph node mass, and agree to birth control if applicable. Excluded are those with certain blood counts, liver or kidney issues, pregnant or breastfeeding women, HIV/AIDS patients, individuals with peripheral neuropathy or on long-term steroids.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests Brentuximab Vedotin combined with AVD chemotherapy against three other treatment groups involving radiation therapy and interim PET scans. The goal is to cure more patients while reducing long-term side effects from treatments.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include reactions related to the immune system's response to Brentuximab Vedotin (like fever), nerve damage (neuropathy), fatigue from chemotherapy drugs like Doxorubicin HCL and Dacarbazine, as well as possible low blood cell counts leading to increased infection risk.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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My cancer is in the early stages (Stage I or II).
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I have a lymph node mass larger than 7.0 cm.
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My Hodgkin lymphoma is CD30 positive.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
complete responses (all cohorts)
development of significant pulmonary toxicity
Secondary outcome measures
Evaluate the prognostic significance

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cohort 4Experimental Treatment5 Interventions
Patients will have early stage, unfavorable risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma with disease bulk defined as the presence of any lymph node mass with transverse maximal diameter > 7.0 cm or coronal maximal diameter > 7.0 cm. In this cohort. Pts will receive 4 cycles of brentuximab vedotin & AVD chemo. Brentuximab vedotin, 1.2 mg/kg, will be administered on days 1 & 15 of each 28 day cycle. Doxorubicin 25 mg/m2, Vinblastine 6 mg/m2, & Dacarbazine 375 mg/m2 will be administered on days 1 & 15 of each 28 day cycle. Pts whose PET scan is negative after 4 cycles of brentuximab vedotin & AVD chemotherapy will not receive RT. Pts whose PET scan is positive after 4 cycles of brentuximab vedotin & AVD chemo, but subsequent biopsy is neg, will also receive no RT. Upon MSK PI approval, if the simulation can't be covered by the institution or the pts insurance, a diagnostic IV contrast CT neck & diagnostic IV contrast CT CAP scan will be done in addition to the FDG-PET done after 4 cycles of chemo.
Group II: Cohort 3Experimental Treatment6 Interventions
Patients will have early stage, unfavorable risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma with disease bulk defined as the presence of any lymph node mass with transverse maximal diameter > 7.0 cm or coronal maximal diameter > 7.0 cm. Patients will receive 4 cycles of brentuximab vedotin and AVD chemotherapy. Brentuximab vedotin, 1.2 mg/kg, will be administered on days 1 and 15 of each 28 day cycle. Doxorubicin 25 mg/m2, Vinblastine 6 mg/m2, and Dacarbazine 375 mg/m2 will be administered on days 1 and 15 of each 28 day cycle. This may be followed by 30.6 Gy CVRT.
Group III: Cohort 2Experimental Treatment6 Interventions
Patients with early stage, unfavorable risk Hodgkin lymphoma. The definition of disease bulk, one of the unfavorable risk features, has been updated, and is defined as the presence of any lymph node mass with transverse maximal diameter > 7.0 cm OR coronal maximal diameter > 7.0 cm. Patients will receive 4 cycles of brentuximab vedotin & AVD chemotherapy. Brentuximab vedotin, 1.2 mg/kg, will be administered on days 1 and 15 of each 28 day cycle. Doxorubicin 25 mg/m2, Vinblastine 6 mg/m2, and Dacarbazine 375 mg/m2 will be administered on days 1 & 15 of each 28 day cycle. This may be followed by 20 Gy involved site radiotherapy.
Group IV: Cohort 1 (completed accrual)Experimental Treatment6 Interventions
Patients received 4 cycles of brentuximab vedotin & AVD chemotherapy. Brentuximab vedotin, 1.2 mg/kg, will be administered on days 1 and 15 of each 28 day cycle. Doxorubicin 25 mg/m2, Vinblastine 6 mg/m2, & Dacarbazine 375 mg/m2 will be administered on days 1 and 15 of each 28 day cycle. This may be followed by 30 Gy involved site radiotherapy. Involved site radiotherapy should be initiated from 12 days to 42 days after completion of chemotherapy. It is mandatory to administer prophylactic growth factor support starting with cycle 1. Choice of growth factor and dosing can be determined at the discretion of the treating physican.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Vinblastine Sulfate
2007
Completed Phase 4
~300
Dacarbazine
2005
Completed Phase 3
~5110

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
1,928 Previous Clinical Trials
591,689 Total Patients Enrolled
Seagen Inc.Industry Sponsor
206 Previous Clinical Trials
69,221 Total Patients Enrolled
University of RochesterOTHER
832 Previous Clinical Trials
516,833 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Brentuximab vedotin (SGN-35) (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01868451 — N/A
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Research Study Groups: Cohort 1 (completed accrual), Cohort 2, Cohort 3, Cohort 4
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Clinical Trial 2023: Brentuximab vedotin (SGN-35) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01868451 — N/A
Brentuximab vedotin (SGN-35) (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01868451 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is there room for more participants in this research endeavor?

"The records on clinicaltrials.gov suggest that this study, which was first published on the 1st of May 2013, is not presently seeking participants. However, there are currently 2155 other trials actively recruiting patients."

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Have further investigations been carried out regarding Involved-Site Radiation Therapy (ISRT)?

"ISRT was first developed at Spectrum Health Hospital-Butterworth Campus in 1997 and has since seen 795 total clinical trials. Currently, 422 studies are ongoing with many of them based out of Harrison, NY."

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In what locations can patients access this research opportunity?

"Currently, 10 trial sites in Harrison, Uniondale, Commack and other nearby cities are enrolling patients for this clinical study. To reduce the burden of travel if you decide to join the research project, select a location close by."

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What is the highest capacity of participants for this clinical experiment?

"Currently, no new recruits are being sought for this clinical trial. Initially posted on May 1st 2013 and last updated June 1st 2022, the study is not presently open to applicants. If you seek alternative studies, 1733 trials concerning lymphoma and Hodgkins are actively enrolling participants along with 422 Involved-Site Radiation Therapy (ISRT) clinicals admitting patients right now."

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What maladies are commonly treated by Involved-Site Radiation Therapy (ISRT)?

"ISRT is a type of radiation therapy most commonly utilized to combat bladder cancer. It can also be employed for treating Kaposi's Sarcoma, Neoplasm Metastasis or Advanced Thymoma in certain cases."

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Is this an unprecedented research endeavor?

"Alfacell's pioneering 1997 study of Involved-Site Radiation Therapy (ISRT) – involving 300 participants – was the first to be completed, eventually earning Phase 3 drug approval. As of today, 422 clinical trials are underway for ISRT in 66 nations and 2053 cities worldwide."

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~19 spots leftby May 2026