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Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-cell (CTCL)

A Phase II Clinical Trial of Anti-Tac(Fv)-PE38 (LMB-2) Immunotoxin for Treatment of CD25 Positive Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas

NCI-04-C-0142                                                                                      Print this page 


Investigator(s):

Robert J. Kreitman, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Phone: 301-496-6947
kreitmar@mail.nih.gov

Referral Contact(s):

Linda Ellison, R.N.
Research Nurse
Phone: 301-496-9458
Fax: 240-220-7677
ellisonl@mail.nih.gov

Rita Mincemoyer, R.N.
Research Nurse
Phone: 301-594-1778
Fax: 240-220-7677
mincemor@mail.nih.gov

Elizabeth Maestri, R.N.
Research Nurse
Phone: 301-402-5633
Fax: 240-220-7677
maestrie@mail.nih.gov

 

Primary Eligibility:

  • Histologically confirmed cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)
  • Stage IB-IV disease
  • CD25-positive disease meeting at least 1 of the following criteria:
    • At least 20% expression of CD25 on the lymphocytes in the skin at a site of a patch, plaque, or tumor
    • At least 20% of the peripheral blood Sézary cells must be CD25-positive
  • Disease progression after at least 2 prior systemic or topical therapies
  • Measurable disease

Treatment Plan:

  • Patients receive LMB-2 immunotoxin IV over 30 minutes on days 1, 3, and 5
  • Treatment repeats every 28 days for up to 6 courses in the absence of disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or neutralizing antibodies
  • Patients receive up to 2 additional courses after achieving a complete remission
  • Patients are followed after completing protocol treatment

Additional Information:

  • This trial will be conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. It is open to patients who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of where they live in the United States.
  • There is no charge for medical care received at NIH Clinical Center.
  • FAQs about this study - provides information for patients about the trial such as frequency and duration of visits, costs, how to enroll, treatment plan.
  • PDQ (Physicians Data Query) - provides additional details about this study for health care providers.


Reviewed: 6/18/08
Updated: 5/23/07

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