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…
Blood
01 Jan 2013
Trial of Decitabine in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
The purpose of this study is to compare the results in patients (65 years and older) who have newly diagnosed or secondary acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and who are randomly assigned to receive either decitabine or another supportive care medication of the patient’s choice with the physician’s advice. Official Title…
Blood
01 Jan 2013
FCR Versus FC Alone in the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
The purpose of this study is to provide treatment for patients who have CLL, and to compare the use of rituximab added to FC with FC alone, to determine if rituximab lengthens the time a patient remains free of leukemia symptoms. Official Title Open-Label, Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative, Phase III Study…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
A Study to Assess the Efficacy of Intravenous Bondronat (Ibandronate) in Patients With Malignant and Painful Bone Disease
This study will compare the efficacy of intravenous Bondronat with that of zoledronic acid in patients with malignant bone disease experiencing moderate to severe pain. The anticipated time of study treatment is 6-12 months, and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals Official Title A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study of…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Zoledronic Acid Treatment in Patients With Bone Metastases
This study is designed to monitor the safety and efficacy of long-term treatment with zoledronic acid by assessing the incidence of, renal impairment, osteonecrosis of the jaw(ONJ), overall safety and skeletal related events (SREs) beyond 12 months treatment Official Title A Phase IV Study of Zoledronic Acid Therapy in Patients…
Bone
01 Jan 2013
Combination Chemotherapy With or Without Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation, Radiation Therapy, and/or Surgery in Treating Patients With Ewing’s Sarcoma
This randomized phase III trial is studying different combination chemotherapy regimens to see how well they work when given with or without peripheral stem cell transplantation, radiation therapy, and/or surgery in treating patients with Ewing’s sarcoma Official Title EURO-E.W.I.N.G. 99 – European Ewing Tumour Working Initiative of National Groups –…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
GW786034 In Subjects With Locally Recurrent Or Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
Phase II, multi-center, two-stage study utilising a randomised discontinuation design to evaluate the safety and efficacy of GW786034 in adult subjects with locally recurrent or metastatic clear-cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Official Title A Phase II Study of GW786034 Using a Randomised Discontinuation Design in Subjects With Locally Recurrent or…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
Vinflunine in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Urothelium
The purpose of this clinical research study is to learn if vinflunine can shrink or slow the growth of the cancer or increase survival in patients with transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelium. The safety of this treatment will also be studied. Official Title A Phase II Study of Intravenous…
Cancer
01 Jan 2013
SU011248 Versus Interferon-Alfa As First-Line Systemic Therapy For Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
The purpose of this study is to test whether SU011248 has activity and is safe compared to interferon-alfa as first-line therapy in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Official Title A Phase 3, Randomized Study Of SU011248 Versus Interferon-Alfa As First-Line Systemic Therapy For Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell…
