Phase II trial of a novel chemotherapy regimen CVEP (cyclophosphamide, vinblastine, etoposide and prednisolone) for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-associated lymphomas.
Br J Haematol
; 200(4): 429-439, 2023 02.
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Management of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related diffuse large B-cell (DLBCL) and plasmablastic lymphomas (PBL) poses significant challenges. The evidence supports use of dose-adjusted EPOCH (etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin) with or without rituximab as first-line therapy. The need for central venous access, growth factors and significant toxicities limits its use in resource-constrained settings. To address these challenges, we have developed a novel regimen, CVEP (cyclophosphamide, vinblastine, etoposide, and prednisolone) based on the pharmacodynamic principles of dose-adjusted EPOCH. This single-centre phase II study evaluated the efficacy and safety of CVEP regimen in patients with de novo systemic AIDS-related DLBCL and PBL. The primary objective was complete response (CR) rates as assessed by positron emission tomography-computed tomography. The secondary objectives were incidence of Grade 3/4 toxicities, toxicities requiring hospitalisation, and disease-free survival. From May 2011 to February 2017, 42 patients were enrolled. At the end of therapy the CR rates were 69% (29/42) in the intention-to-treat population and 80.5% (29/36) in evaluable patients. At a median follow-up of 69 months, the 5-year disease-free survival was 65.3%. Out of 217 cycles administered, febrile neutropenia occurred in 19.3% and hospitalisation was required in 18.3% of cycles. There were two treatment-related deaths. The CVEP regimen is an active and safe regimen for AIDS-related DLBCL and PBL.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Linfoma de Células B Grandes Difuso
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Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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Br J Haematol
Año:
2023
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Article
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India
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Reino Unido