CHOP-Campath

Trial overview

A phase I dose escalation study to establish the maximal tolerated dose of Campath in combination with CHOP and to assess the toxicity of the combination in the primary treatment of peripheral T cell lymphoma (PTCL).

Inclusion criteria

i.    Diagnosis of peripheral T cell lymphoma.

  • PTCL not otherwise specified (NOS)
  • AITL - angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma
  • ALK negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma
  • Intestinal T cell lymphoma

ii.   Expression of CD52 by the tumour (central review pre-chemo)

iii.  Aged 18 years or older

iv.  Bulky stage IA and stages IB-IV (Ann Arbor staging system)

v.   WHO performance status ≤2

vi.  Measurable or evaluable disease

vii. Written informaed consent obtained

Exclusion criteria

i.    ALK+ve anaplastic large cell lymphoma

ii.   Presence of other serious, uncontrolled medical conditions

iii.  Significant cardiac impairment (anthracycline), LVEF <50%

iv.  Creatinine >150μmol/l and/or Bilirubin >2 x normal value unless due to disease 

v.   Previous malignancy except adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer or CIN

vi.  Previous cytotoxic chemotherapy

vii. Previous radiotherapy may be allowable - discuss with trial coordinator.

viii.CNS involvement with NHL

ix.  Positive serology for: HIV, Hepatitis B or C, HTLV1 (or non-consenting to test)

x.   Patients who are pregnant or breast feeding.

Contact details

Principal Investigator

Dr Rod Johnson

Tel 0113 2068369

Email rod.johnson@leedsth.nhs.uk

Research Nurse

Julie Bagabag

Tel 0113 2068577

Email julie.bagabag@leedsth.nhs.uk




Tags

alemtuzumab campath chop peripheral t cell lymphoma t cell lymphoma ptcl