Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Dose Dense Chemotherapy and Rituximab for Young High Risk Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Patients (CRY-04)

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purpose is to test whether dose densified chemoimmunotherapy followed by central nervous system (CNS) prophylaxis for young high risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients is feasible and could improve time to treatment failure and reduce the risk of CNS relapses. Six courses of rituximab-cyclophosphamide-doxorubicin-etoposide-vincristine-prednison (R-CHOEP) given in two weeks intervals with the support of G-CSF is followed by one course of high dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) and high dose cytarabine (HD-Ara-C). The results will be compared to a historical Nordic study.

Detailed Description: Pathology: Patients may be included on the bases of the histological diagnosis of the local pathologist. The specimen will be reviewed by a central pathologist in each country Treatment: All patients receive CHOEP-14 with rituximab x 6 with the support of G-CSF followed by high dose cytarabine i.v. and high dose methotrexate i.v.Intrathecal (i.t.) CNS prophylaxis in combination with chemotherapy is not to be given, but i.t. methotrexate may be given once after initial liquid sampling. Radiotherapy will be given at the discretion of the individual centres. Investigations before, during and after treatment: The disease status will be assessed prior to treatment start, after 3 cycles of CHOEP + rituximab and after completion of the treatment schedule. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) using F18 deoxyglucose may be performed after fulfillment of treatment. Persistent, suspected lymphoma tissue should whenever possible be confirmed with a biopsy, otherwise the patient will be regarded as PR and second line therapy will be considered (see schematic outline). Clinical and radiological (CT) assessment are performed at pretreatment and subsequently on sites initially involved, and bone marrow biopsy if initially involved * After the 3rd course * After the last course (within one month) of chemotherapy (biopsy if indicated) * After radiotherapy (for patient given radiotherapy as part of the primary treatment) Clinical follow-up: * 4x per year during the first and second year of follow-up * 2x per year during the third, fourth and fifth year of follow-up Radiological investigations at follow up: -CT after 6, 12 and 24 months of sites initially involved. CT abdomen in all cases after 12 and 24 months. X-ray of the thorax (if CT thorax is performed) after 6, 12 and 24 months

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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