Blood
01 Jan 2013
Ig NextGen 10% in ITP Patients
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune bleeding disorder characterised by isolated low platelet counts. The aim of treating patients with ITP is to increase the platelet concentration and reduce the risk of bleeding. A number of controlled multi-centre studies have demonstrated that Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy produces a rapid…
Blood
01 Jan 2013
Odiparcil For The Prevention Of Venous Thromboembolism
Odiparcil is being studied to determine if it can prevent blood clots from forming after a total knee replacement and also to prove that odiparcil is safe. Official Title A Dose Ranging Trial for the Evaluation of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Odiparcil in the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism…
Blood
01 Jan 2013
BMS-354835 Versus Imatinib Mesylate in Subjects With Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
The primary purpose of this study is to estimate the major cytogenetic response rates of BMS-354825 and imatinib (800 mg/d) in subjects with chronic phase, Philadelphia chromosome positive, chronic myeloid leukemia (PH+ CML) with disease resistant to imatinib at a dose of 400-600 mg/d. Official Title A Randomized Multi-Center Open…
Blood
01 Jan 2013
Combination Chemotherapy and Rituximab in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma or Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
This phase II trial is studying how well rituximab together with ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide works in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or acute lymphoblastic leukemia Official Title A Phase II Study Of Rituximab And ICE Chemotherapy In Children With Recurrent/Refractory B-Cell (CD20+) Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma And…
Blood
01 Jan 2013
Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
This randomized phase III trial is studying different combination chemotherapy regimens and comparing how well they work in treating patients with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of ERB-041 on Reduction of Symptoms Associated With Endometriosis in Reproductive-Aged Women
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two doses of ERB-041 (75 mg and 150 mg) relative to placebo on the relief of endometriosis-related symptoms (dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, and deep dyspareunia) in reproductive aged women. Official Title A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
Goserelin in Preventing Ovarian Failure in Women Receiving Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
Goserelin blocks hormone production in the ovaries. It is not yet known whether ovarian suppression using goserelin will prevent ovarian failure (early menopause) in women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. This randomized phase III trial is studying how well giving goserelin together with chemotherapy works compared with chemotherapy alone in…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Study of Daily Pentoxifylline as a Rescue Treatment in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The purpose of this study is to see if male children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have changes in strength when given the drug Pentoxifylline as a rescue treatment. A total of 64 subjects are expected to participate through all other centers of the Cooperative International Neuromuscular Research Group (CINRG)…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Efficacy and Safety of Zoledronic Acid for the Treatment of Osteoporosis in Men
The goal of this study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of an annual intravenous treatment of zoledronic acid for the treatment of osteoporosis in men. All patients will receive calcium and vitamin D supplements. Official Title Efficacy and Safety of Zoledronic Acid for the Treatment of Osteoporosis in…
