Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Everolimus in Combination With Nelarabine, Cyclophosphamide and Etoposide in Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma

Study Description

Brief Summary: T- cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LLy) has an increase in proteins in a specific pathway called the mTOR pathway within the cancer cells. In cancer cells it can encourage untimely cell growth, cell production, and cell survival. Everolimus is an inhibitor of the mTOR pathway and can decrease the growth and survival of cancer cells. It also prevents communication within cells and stops proteins from being made that may contribute to leukemia. The main purpose of the study is to find the maximum tolerated dose of everolimus when used together with standard chemotherapy.

Detailed Description: T- cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LLy) has an increase in proteins in a specific pathway called the mTOR pathway within the cancer cells. In cancer cells it can encourage untimely cell growth, cell production, and cell survival. Everolimus is an inhibitor of the mTOR pathway and can decrease the growth and survival of cancer cells. It also prevents communication within cells and stops proteins from being made that may contribute to leukemia. Two to six participants will receive the starting dose of everolimus. If the side effects are not too severe, the next group of participants will take the study drug at a higher dose level. Up to two dose levels of the study drug will be tested. The main purpose of the study is to find the maximum tolerated dose of everolimus when used together with standard chemotherapy. Everolimus has been found to be safe and effective in adults and children for treatment of T- and B-cell leukemias and lymphomas.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 2 Years

Eligible Ages: CHILD, ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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