Leupin, Nicolas and Schuller, Jan C. and Solenthaler, Max and Heim, Dominik and Rovo, Alicia and Beretta, Kurt and Gregor, Michael and Bargetzi, Mario J. and Brauchli, Peter and Himmelmann, Andreas and Hanselmann, Silvia and Zenhäusern, Reinhard. (2010) Efficacy of rituximab and cladribine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and feasibility of stem cell mobilization : a prospective multicenter phase II trial (protocol SAKK 34/02). Leukemia & lymphoma, Vol. 51, H. 4. pp. 613-619.
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Abstract
This phase II trial investigated rituximab and cladribine in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Four induction cycles, comprising cladribine (0.1 mg/kg/day days 1-5, cycles 1-4) and rituximab (375 mg/m(2) day 1, cycles 2-4), were given every 28 days. Stem cell mobilization (rituximab 375 mg/m(2) days 1 and 8; cyclophosphamide 4 g/m(2) day 2; and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor 10 microg/kg/day, from day 4) was performed in responders. Of 42 patients, nine achieved complete remission (CR), 15 very good partial remission, and two nodular partial remission (overall response rate 62%). Stem cell mobilization and harvesting (< or = 2 x 10(6) stem cells/kg body weight) were successful in 12 of 20 patients. Rituximab infusion-related adverse events were moderate. The main grade 3/4 adverse events during induction were neutropenia and lymphocytopenia. Rituximab plus cladribine was effective; however, the CR rate was modest and stem cell harvest was impaired in a large number of responding patients.
Faculties and Departments: | 03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Ehemalige Einheiten Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Diagnostische Hämatologie (Tichelli) 03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Ehemalige Einheiten Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Diagnostische Hämatologie (Tichelli) 03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Medizinische Fächer (Klinik) > Hämatologie 03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Medizinische Fächer (Klinik) > Hämatologie 03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Medizinische Fächer (Klinik) > Hämatologie > Hämatologie (Passweg) 03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Medizinische Fächer (Klinik) > Hämatologie > Hämatologie (Passweg) |
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UniBasel Contributors: | Bargetzi, Mario J. and Heim, Dominik A. and Rovó, Alicia |
Item Type: | Article, refereed |
Article Subtype: | Research Article |
Publisher: | Harwood Academic Publishers |
ISSN: | 1042-8194 |
Note: | Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article |
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Last Modified: | 01 Feb 2013 08:46 |
Deposited On: | 01 Feb 2013 08:43 |
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