A Phase II Trial of Alemtuzumab and Rituximab in Patients With Previously Untreated CLL

Sponsor
Northwestern University (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00858117
Collaborator
Bayer (Industry)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as alemtuzumab and rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some block the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Others find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them. Giving alemtuzumab together with rituximab may kill more cancer cells.

PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects of giving alemtuzumab together with rituximab and to see how well it works in treating patients with previously untreated B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Biological: Alemtuzumab
  • Biological: Rituximab
Phase 2

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES:
  • To determine the response rate in patients with previously untreated B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia treated with alemtuzumab and rituximab.

  • To evaluate the toxicity of alemtuzumab and rituximab in these patients.

OUTLINE: Patients receive alemtuzumab subcutaneously on days 1, 3, and 5 in weeks 1-18 and rituximab IV on day 1 in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Peripheral blood and bone marrow samples are collected periodically for laboratory biomarker studies. Samples are analyzed for surface markers (e.g., CD3, CD4, CD8, CD10, CD19, CD20, CD25, CD38, CD52, Zap-70) and IgVH by PCR, flow cytometry, and FISH. Samples are also analyzed for alemtuzumab and anti-alemtuzumab antibody levels by flow cytometry.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed periodically for 5 years.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
30 participants
Allocation:
N/A
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase II Trial of Alemtuzumab (Campath-1H) and Rituximab (Rituxan) in Patients With Previously Untreated CLL
Actual Study Start Date :
Sep 26, 2005
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Mar 17, 2010
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jan 24, 2013

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Alemtuzumab and Rituximab

Administration of Alemtuzumab combined with Rituximab to test the feasibility of combining these two monoclonal antibodies as a first line therapy in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Biological: Alemtuzumab
Alemtuzumab administered subcutaneously 30mg per day, 3 days per week for 18 weeks
Other Names:
  • Campath-1H
  • Biological: Rituximab
    Rituximab administered intravenously at 375mg/m2 every 2 weeks for 18 weeks
    Other Names:
  • Rituxan
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Number of Patients Treated With Alemtuzumab and Rituximab Combination With a Response (CR or PR) Assessed by NCI-WG 1996 Criteria With Lymph-adenopathy and Organomegaly Measured During Physical Examination [At week 9, and post-18 weeks then every 3 months for a year and up every 6 months for up to 2 years]

      Response rate (complete remission(CR) + partial remission(PR)) will be, assessed by NCI-WG 1996 criteria with lymphadenopathy and organomegaly measured during physical examination. CR=Absence of lymphadenopathy and constitutional symptoms, Normal CBC (leukocytes ≥ 1500/μl, Platelets >100,000/μl, Hemoglobin > 11.0 gm/dl), peripheral blood lymphocytes ≤ 4,000/μl.The marrow sample must be at least normocellular with < 30% of nucleated cells being lymphocytes. PR=absence of constitutional symptoms, ≥ 50% decrease in peripheral blood lymphocyte count from the pretreatment baseline value, ≥ 50% reduction in lymphadenopathy, ≥ 50% reduction in size of liver and/or spleen and one of the following: polymorphonuclear leukocytes ≥ 1,500/μl or 50% improvement over baseline platelets > 100,000/μl or 50% improvement over baseline or hemoglobin > 11.0 gm/dl or 50% improvement over baseline without transfusions

    2. Number of Patients Treated With Alemtuzumab and Rituximab Combination With Response (CR or PR) Assessed by NCI-WG 1996 Criteria With Measurements of the Lymph Nodes and Spleen Size by CT Scans [At week 9, and post-18 weeks then every 3 months for a year and up every 6 months for up to 2 years]

      Response rate (complete remission(CR) + partial response(PR)) will be assessed by NCI-WG 1996 criteria with measurements of the lymph nodes and spleen size by CT scans. Best response at any timepoint is captured below. CR= absence of significant lymphadenopathy (e.g. lymph nodes > 1.5 cm in their greatest transverse diameter) and no hepatomegaly or splenomegaly. PR=reduction in lymphadenopathy as defined by the following: (a) a decrease in lymph node size by 50% or more either in the sum products of up to six lymph nodes, or in the largest diameter of the enlarged lymph node(s) detected prior to therapy; (b) no increase in any lymph node, and no new enlarged lymph node; in small lymph nodes (< 2cm), an increase of less than 25% was not considered to be significant and a reduction in the noted pretreatment enlargement of the spleen or liver by 50% or more.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Toxicity of the Study Medications, Alemtuzumab and Rituximab [During treatment, 18 weeks]

      Toxicity data will be collected at visits during 18 weeks of treatment and include adverse events considered at least possibly related to either study drugs (Alemtuzumab and Rituximab) and graded 3-5 using CTCAE 3.0. In general grading is as follows: Grade 1=mild Grade 2=moderate Grade 3=severe Grade 4=life threatening Grade 5=death Reported below are the number of patients who experienced each event

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Diagnosis of B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)*, as defined by the following criteria:

    • Peripheral blood absolute lymphocyte count > 5,000/mm³

    • Small- to moderate-size lymphocytes with < 55% prolymphocytes, atypical lymphocytes, or lymphoblasts

    • Phenotypically characterized B-CLL expressing CD20 and CD52, as defined by the following:

    • Predominant population of cells share B-cell antigens with CD-5 in the absence of other pan-T-cell markers (e.g., CD-3, CD-2)

    • B-cell expresses either lambda or kappa light chains

    • Surface immunoglobulin with low-cell surface density expression NOTE: *Presence of splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or lymphadenopathy are not required for the diagnosis of CLL

    • Requires therapy, as indicated by ≥ 1 of the following criteria:

    • Unintentional weight loss > 10% within the past 6 months

    • Extreme fatigue (i.e., ECOG performance status 2)

    • Fevers > 100.5°F for 2 weeks without evidence of infection

    • Night sweats without evidence of infection

    • Evidence of progressive marrow failure as manifested by the development of or worsening of anemia (hemoglobin < 10 g/dL) and/or thrombocytopenia (platelet count < 100,000/mm³)

    • Massive (i.e., > 6 cm below left costal margin) or progressive splenomegaly

    • Massive nodes/clusters (> 5 cm), progressive symptomatic adenopathy, or adenopathy resulting in end-organ damage

    • Progressive lymphocytosis with an increase of > 50% over 2 months or an anticipated doubling time < 6 months

    • Marked hypogammaglobulinemia or the development of a monoclonal protein in the absence of any of the above criteria for active disease is not sufficient for eligibility

    PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
    • ECOG performance status 0-2

    • ANC ≥ 1,000/mm³*

    • Platelet count ≥ 50,000/mm³*

    • Hemoglobin ≥ 10 g/dL*

    • Serum creatinine ≤ 2.0 mg/dL OR creatinine clearance > 40 mL/min

    • Bilirubin < 2 mg/dL

    • AST and ALT ≤ 2 times normal (unless secondary to tumor infiltration/lymphadenopathy)

    • Not pregnant or nursing

    • Negative pregnancy test

    • Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for 6 months after completion of study treatment

    • No active autoimmune anemia or thrombocytopenia

    • No active infection requiring oral or intravenous antibiotics

    • No second malignancy, other than basal cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ carcinoma of the cervix, unless curatively treated ≥ 2 years ago NOTE: *If cytopenias are due to degree of bone marrow involvement, patient may be eligible at the discretion of the principal investigator.

    PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
    • Prior corticosteroid therapy allowed

    • No prior cytotoxic therapy (other than corticosteroids)

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Northwestern University, Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Chicago Illinois United States 60611

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Northwestern University
    • Bayer

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Olga Frankfurt, MD, Northwestern University

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Northwestern University
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00858117
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • NU 04H6
    • NU 04H6
    • STU00004494
    First Posted:
    Mar 9, 2009
    Last Update Posted:
    Nov 6, 2020
    Last Verified:
    Oct 1, 2020

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details The study opened for accrual on 29th March 2005 with the first patient starting treatment 26th September 2005 and an accrual goal of 30 patients. The study closed to further enrollment on the 26th October 2009 with 30 patients treated on study.
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Arm/Group Description Administration of Alemtuzumab combined with Rituximab to test the feasibility of combining these two monoclonal antibodies as a first line therapy in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Alemtuzumab: Alemtuzumab administered subcutaneously 30mg per day, 3 days per week for 18 weeks Rituximab: Rituximab administered intravenously at 375mg/m2 every 2 weeks (starting week 3) for 18 weeks
    Period Title: Treatment on Study
    STARTED 30
    Completed 18 Weeks of Treatment 28
    COMPLETED 28
    NOT COMPLETED 2
    Period Title: Treatment on Study
    STARTED 30
    COMPLETED 17
    NOT COMPLETED 13

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Arm/Group Description Administration of Alemtuzumab combined with Rituximab to test the feasibility of combining these two monoclonal antibodies as a first line therapy in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Alemtuzumab: Alemtuzumab administered subcutaneously 30mg per day, 3 days per week for 18 weeks Rituximab: Rituximab administered intravenously at 375mg/m2 every 2 weeks (starting week 3) for 18 weeks
    Overall Participants 30
    Age (Count of Participants)
    <=18 years
    0
    0%
    Between 18 and 65 years
    20
    66.7%
    >=65 years
    10
    33.3%
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    10
    33.3%
    Male
    20
    66.7%
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    Hispanic or Latino
    1
    3.3%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    29
    96.7%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    2
    6.7%
    White
    28
    93.3%
    More than one race
    0
    0%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    Region of Enrollment (Count of Participants)
    United States
    30
    100%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Number of Patients Treated With Alemtuzumab and Rituximab Combination With a Response (CR or PR) Assessed by NCI-WG 1996 Criteria With Lymph-adenopathy and Organomegaly Measured During Physical Examination
    Description Response rate (complete remission(CR) + partial remission(PR)) will be, assessed by NCI-WG 1996 criteria with lymphadenopathy and organomegaly measured during physical examination. CR=Absence of lymphadenopathy and constitutional symptoms, Normal CBC (leukocytes ≥ 1500/μl, Platelets >100,000/μl, Hemoglobin > 11.0 gm/dl), peripheral blood lymphocytes ≤ 4,000/μl.The marrow sample must be at least normocellular with < 30% of nucleated cells being lymphocytes. PR=absence of constitutional symptoms, ≥ 50% decrease in peripheral blood lymphocyte count from the pretreatment baseline value, ≥ 50% reduction in lymphadenopathy, ≥ 50% reduction in size of liver and/or spleen and one of the following: polymorphonuclear leukocytes ≥ 1,500/μl or 50% improvement over baseline platelets > 100,000/μl or 50% improvement over baseline or hemoglobin > 11.0 gm/dl or 50% improvement over baseline without transfusions
    Time Frame At week 9, and post-18 weeks then every 3 months for a year and up every 6 months for up to 2 years

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Arm/Group Description Administration of Alemtuzumab combined with Rituximab to test the feasibility of combining these two monoclonal antibodies as a first line therapy in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Alemtuzumab: Alemtuzumab administered subcutaneously 30mg per day, 3 days per week for 18 weeks Rituximab: Rituximab administered intravenously at 375mg/m2 every 2 weeks (starting week 3) for 18 weeks
    Measure Participants 30
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    30
    100%
    2. Primary Outcome
    Title Number of Patients Treated With Alemtuzumab and Rituximab Combination With Response (CR or PR) Assessed by NCI-WG 1996 Criteria With Measurements of the Lymph Nodes and Spleen Size by CT Scans
    Description Response rate (complete remission(CR) + partial response(PR)) will be assessed by NCI-WG 1996 criteria with measurements of the lymph nodes and spleen size by CT scans. Best response at any timepoint is captured below. CR= absence of significant lymphadenopathy (e.g. lymph nodes > 1.5 cm in their greatest transverse diameter) and no hepatomegaly or splenomegaly. PR=reduction in lymphadenopathy as defined by the following: (a) a decrease in lymph node size by 50% or more either in the sum products of up to six lymph nodes, or in the largest diameter of the enlarged lymph node(s) detected prior to therapy; (b) no increase in any lymph node, and no new enlarged lymph node; in small lymph nodes (< 2cm), an increase of less than 25% was not considered to be significant and a reduction in the noted pretreatment enlargement of the spleen or liver by 50% or more.
    Time Frame At week 9, and post-18 weeks then every 3 months for a year and up every 6 months for up to 2 years

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Arm/Group Description Administration of Alemtuzumab combined with Rituximab to test the feasibility of combining these two monoclonal antibodies as a first line therapy in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Alemtuzumab: Alemtuzumab administered subcutaneously 30mg per day, 3 days per week for 18 weeks Rituximab: Rituximab administered intravenously at 375mg/m2 every 2 weeks (starting week 3) for 18 weeks
    Measure Participants 30
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    21
    70%
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Toxicity of the Study Medications, Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Description Toxicity data will be collected at visits during 18 weeks of treatment and include adverse events considered at least possibly related to either study drugs (Alemtuzumab and Rituximab) and graded 3-5 using CTCAE 3.0. In general grading is as follows: Grade 1=mild Grade 2=moderate Grade 3=severe Grade 4=life threatening Grade 5=death Reported below are the number of patients who experienced each event
    Time Frame During treatment, 18 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Arm/Group Description Administration of Alemtuzumab combined with Rituximab to test the feasibility of combining these two monoclonal antibodies as a first line therapy in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Alemtuzumab: Alemtuzumab administered subcutaneously 30mg per day, 3 days per week for 18 weeks Rituximab: Rituximab administered intravenously at 375mg/m2 every 2 weeks (starting week 3) for 18 weeks
    Measure Participants 30
    Neutropenia
    9
    30%
    Thrombocytopenia
    2
    6.7%
    Infection
    2
    6.7%
    Renal toxicity
    1
    3.3%
    Skin rash
    1
    3.3%
    Fatigue
    1
    3.3%
    4. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Best Response in Patients Treated With Alemtuzumab and Rituximab Combination Assessed by NCI-WG 1996 Criteria With Lymphadenopathy and Organomegaly Measured During Physical Examination
    Description Patients best response to treatment as defined in general as: Complete Remission=Absence of lymphadenopathy and constitutional symptoms, Normal CBC, peripheral blood lymphocytes ≤ 4,000/μl.The marrow sample must be at least normocellular with < 30% of nucleated cells being lymphocytes. Partial Remission=absence of constitutional symptoms, ≥50%decrease in peripheral blood lymphocyte count, ≥50%reduction in lymphadenopathy, ≥50%reduction in liver and/or spleen size & 1 of the following: polymorphonuclear leukocytes ≥ 1,500/μl or 50% improvement over baseline, platelets >100,000/μl or 50%improvement over baseline, hemoglobin > 11.0 gm/dl or 50% improvement over baseline without transfusions. Stable Disease=Do not meet criteria for complete/partial remission or progressive disease. Progressive Disease= ≥50%increase ≥2 lymph nodes or ≥50% increase in absolute no. of circulating lymphocytes or ≥50% increase in liver and/or spleen size or transformation to a more aggressive histology
    Time Frame At week 9, and post 18 weeks of treatment, then every 3 months for a year and up every 6 months for up to 2 years

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Arm/Group Description Administration of Alemtuzumab combined with Rituximab to test the feasibility of combining these two monoclonal antibodies as a first line therapy in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Alemtuzumab: Alemtuzumab administered subcutaneously 30mg per day, 3 days per week for 18 weeks Rituximab: Rituximab administered intravenously at 375mg/m2 every 2 weeks (starting week 3) for 18 weeks
    Measure Participants 30
    Complete Remission
    18
    60%
    Partial Remission
    12
    40%
    Stable Disease
    0
    0%
    Progressive Disease
    0
    0%
    5. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Best Response in Patients Treated With Alemtuzumab and Rituximab Combination Assessed by NCI-WG 1996 Criteria With Measurements of the Lymph Nodes and Spleen Size by CT Scans
    Description Best Response to treatment, in general is defined as: Complete Remission= absence of significant lymphadenopathy and no hepatomegaly/splenomegaly. Partial Remission=reduction in lymphadenopathy as defined by the following: (a) 50% decrease in lymph node size by 50% either in the sum products of up to six lymph nodes, or in the largest diameter of the enlarged lymph node(s) detected prior to therapy; (b) no increase in any lymph node, and no new enlarged lymph node; in small lymph nodes (<2cm),and a reduction in the noted pretreatment enlargement of the spleen or liver by 50% or more. Stable Disease=not meet criteria for complete/partial remission or progressive disease Progressive Disease=appearance of any new lesion, such as enlarged lymph nodes (1.5cm), splenomegaly, hepatomegaly or other organ infiltrates: (a)50%increase + in greatest diameter of any previous site; (b)50% + increase liver or spleen size.
    Time Frame At week 9, and post-18 weeks then every 3 months for a year and up every 6 months for up to 2 years

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Arm/Group Description Administration of Alemtuzumab combined with Rituximab to test the feasibility of combining these two monoclonal antibodies as a first line therapy in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Alemtuzumab: Alemtuzumab administered subcutaneously 30mg per day, 3 days per week for 18 weeks Rituximab: Rituximab administered intravenously at 375mg/m2 every 2 weeks (starting week 3) for 18 weeks
    Measure Participants 30
    Complete Remission
    7
    23.3%
    Partial Remission
    14
    46.7%
    Stable Disease
    9
    30%
    Progressive Disease
    0
    0%

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Patients were assessed for adverse events (including serious adverse event (SAE) due to hospitalizations) and data was collected, from the time of treatment initiation through 18 weeks of treatment. All cause mortality was collected during 18 weeks of treatment and through 5 years of follow up. Additionally, new cancer SAEs were collected through treatment and through 5 years of follow up.
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Arm/Group Description Administration of Alemtuzumab combined with Rituximab to test the feasibility of combining these two monoclonal antibodies as a first line therapy in patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Alemtuzumab: Alemtuzumab administered subcutaneously 30mg per day, 3 days per week for 18 weeks Rituximab: Rituximab administered intravenously at 375mg/m2 every 2 weeks (starting week 3) for 18 weeks
    All Cause Mortality
    Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 4/30 (13.3%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 11/30 (36.7%)
    Infections and infestations
    Possible infection with fever 2/30 (6.7%) 2
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Chronic myelogenous leukemia 1/30 (3.3%) 1
    Diffuse large B cell lymphoma 3/30 (10%) 3
    Multiple myeoma 1/30 (3.3%) 1
    Urachal adenocarcinoma of the bladder 1/30 (3.3%) 1
    Esophageal cancer 1/30 (3.3%) 1
    Colon Cancer 1/30 (3.3%) 1
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Possible acute renal failure 1/30 (3.3%) 1
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Alemtuzumab and Rituximab
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 30/30 (100%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Hemoglobin (anemia) 24/30 (80%)
    Neutrophils (neutropenia) 18/30 (60%)
    Leukocytes (total WBC) 29/30 (96.7%)
    Lymphopenia 30/30 (100%)
    Platelets (thrombocytopenia) 19/30 (63.3%)
    Edema 1/30 (3.3%)
    :Edema:trunk/genital 1/30 (3.3%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Hypotension 2/30 (6.7%)
    Atrial fibrillation 1/30 (3.3%)
    Tachycardia 1/30 (3.3%)
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Ear pressure/pain 1/30 (3.3%)
    Pain : ear 1/30 (3.3%)
    Endocrine disorders
    Hot flashes/flushes 4/30 (13.3%)
    Eye disorders
    Flashing lights 1/30 (3.3%)
    Watery eye (epiphora, tearing) 1/30 (3.3%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Anorexia 3/30 (10%)
    Constipation 2/30 (6.7%)
    Colitis 1/30 (3.3%)
    Diarrhea 3/30 (10%)
    Flatulence 1/30 (3.3%)
    Mucositis/stomatitis 1/30 (3.3%)
    Heartburn/dyspepsia 1/30 (3.3%)
    Nausea 5/30 (16.7%)
    Dry lips 2/30 (6.7%)
    Taste alteration(dysgeusia) 2/30 (6.7%)
    Vomiting 2/30 (6.7%)
    Scratchy throat 3/30 (10%)
    Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) 1/30 (3.3%)
    Abdomen pain NOS 1/30 (3.3%)
    General disorders
    Allergic rhinitis (including sneezing,nasal stuffiness,postnasal drip) 1/30 (3.3%)
    Malaise 2/30 (6.7%)
    Fatigue 12/30 (40%)
    Fever 15/30 (50%)
    Insomnia 3/30 (10%)
    Rigors 4/30 (13.3%)
    Chills 4/30 (13.3%)
    Sweating 13/30 (43.3%)
    Weight loss 9/30 (30%)
    Shaking 1/30 (3.3%)
    Hematuria 1/30 (3.3%)
    GENERAL- Pain 11/30 (36.7%)
    Flu-like syndrome 4/30 (13.3%)
    Nasal drip 1/30 (3.3%)
    Nasal congestion 1/30 (3.3%)
    Infections and infestations
    Upper respiratory infection 1/30 (3.3%)
    Lung (pneumonia) 1/30 (3.3%)
    Upper airway infection NOS 1/30 (3.3%)
    Adenovirus 1/30 (3.3%)
    NOS 2/30 (6.7%)
    CMV positive 5/30 (16.7%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Alkaline phosphatase 9/30 (30%)
    Transaminase 11/30 (36.7%)
    Bicarbinate high 1/30 (3.3%)
    High GFR 2/30 (6.7%)
    ALT, SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase)high 4/30 (13.3%)
    AST, SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) high 5/30 (16.7%)
    Albumin, serum-low (hypoalbuminemia) 14/30 (46.7%)
    Bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia) 3/30 (10%)
    High LDH 6/30 (20%)
    Increased BUN 1/30 (3.3%)
    Creatinine 2/30 (6.7%)
    Calcium, serum-low (hypocalcemia) 13/30 (43.3%)
    Cholesterol, serum-high (hypercholesteremia) 1/30 (3.3%)
    Glucose, serum-high (hyperglycemia) 24/30 (80%)
    Glucose, serum-low(hypoglycemia) 4/30 (13.3%)
    Magnesium, serum-high (hypermagnesemia) 1/30 (3.3%)
    Magnesium, serum-low(hypomagnesemia) 3/30 (10%)
    Phosphate, serum-low (hypophosphatemia) 4/30 (13.3%)
    Potassium, serum-high(hyperkalemia) 2/30 (6.7%)
    Potassium, serum-low(hypokalemia) 4/30 (13.3%)
    Sodium, serum-high(hypernatremia) 4/30 (13.3%)
    Sodium, serum-low(hyponatremia) 11/30 (36.7%)
    Uric acid, serum-high (hyperuricemia) 2/30 (6.7%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Muscle aches 1/30 (3.3%)
    Muscle cramps 1/30 (3.3%)
    Leg cramps 1/30 (3.3%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Neuropathy:sensory 4/30 (13.3%)
    Motor - hand tremors 1/30 (3.3%)
    Syncope (fainting) 1/30 (3.3%)
    Headache 4/30 (13.3%)
    Psychiatric disorders
    Dizziness 4/30 (13.3%)
    Mood alteration - Anxiety 1/30 (3.3%)
    Mood alteration - Depression 1/30 (3.3%)
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Renal failure 1/30 (3.3%)
    Polyuria 1/30 (3.3%)
    Dysuria 3/30 (10%)
    Renal incontinence 1/30 (3.3%)
    Renal insufficiency 1/30 (3.3%)
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    vaginal burning 1/30 (3.3%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough 6/30 (20%)
    Dyspnea (shortness of breath) 4/30 (13.3%)
    Dyspnea on exertion 1/30 (3.3%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Injection site reaction/extravasation changes 24/30 (80%)
    Pruritus/itching 8/30 (26.7%)
    Perivascular neutrophilic dermatitis 1/30 (3.3%)
    Rash 12/30 (40%)
    Sun burn 1/30 (3.3%)
    Skin peeling 1/30 (3.3%)
    Bruising 2/30 (6.7%)
    Hives 3/30 (10%)
    Alopecia 1/30 (3.3%)
    Blotchiness 1/30 (3.3%)

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

    More Information

    Certain Agreements

    All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Olga Frankfurt, MD
    Organization Northwestern University
    Phone 312 695 6180
    Email o-frankfurt@northwestern.edu
    Responsible Party:
    Northwestern University
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00858117
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • NU 04H6
    • NU 04H6
    • STU00004494
    First Posted:
    Mar 9, 2009
    Last Update Posted:
    Nov 6, 2020
    Last Verified:
    Oct 1, 2020