Phase II Study of Theophylline in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
theophylline
Chronic Disease+13
+ Hematologic Diseases
+ Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: August 11, 1999
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the response rate in asymptomatic patients with stage 0, I, or II B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia treated with theophylline. II. Determine the toxicity of this treatment in these patients. OUTLINE: Patients receive oral theophylline daily. Daily treatment continues for a maximum of 6 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients are followed every 4 months for 1 year. PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 35 patients will be accrued for this study over approximately 10 months.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 120 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven stage 0, I, or II B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia Stable disease that would otherwise be observed PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: At least 1 year Hematopoietic: Absolute lymphocyte count greater than 5,000/mm3 Mature lymphocytes with less than 55% prolymphocytes, atypical lymphocytes, or lymphoblasts Bone marrow with at least 30% lymphocytes Hepatic: No cirrhosis Renal: Not specified Cardiovascular: No history of unstable cardiac arrhythmia No active congestive heart failure Other: No history of uncontrolled seizure disorder Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception No other concurrent condition that would make life expectancy less than 1 year PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: No concurrent interferon alfa Chemotherapy: No prior chemotherapy No concurrent chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: At least 3 months since prior corticosteroids No concurrent corticosteroids Radiotherapy: Not specified Surgery: Not specified
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 71 locations
CCOP - Scottsdale Oncology Program
Scottsdale, United StatesOpen CCOP - Scottsdale Oncology Program in Google MapsBeckman Research Institute, City of Hope
Los Angeles, United StatesVeterans Affairs Medical Center - Palo Alto
Palo Alto, United StatesStanford University Medical Center
Stanford, United States