RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT02964858

Radiation Dose Optimization in Diffuse Large B- Cell Lymphoma.

Radiation Dose Optimization in Diffuse Large B- Cell Lymphoma (DOBL) - A Randomised Phase III Non- Inferiority Trial.


Sponsor

Tata Memorial Hospital

Enrollment

840 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2016

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare standard dose radiation of 45 Gray(Gy) in 25 fractions in Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma- Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma (NHL-DLBCL) to that of 36 Gy in 20 fractions. The role of radiation in NHL-DLBCL has been addressed in large cooperative trials showing improvement in overall survival and progression free survival with combined modality treatment. The doses of radiation used in these trials are heterogeneous ranging from 30-55 Gray(Gy). There is uncertainty about the optimal dose of radiation needed in aggressive lymphomas. A dose response phenomenon is known in Non- Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Late effects of higher dose radiation in the form of higher risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, thyroid abnormalities and secondary breast cancer are being increasingly identified. Hence it is essential to optimize the dose of radiotherapy for lower toxicity without compromising on efficacy.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing different doses of radiation therapy given after chemotherapy (specifically R-CHOP) in patients with a type of blood cancer called Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), to find the most effective and safest dose. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with DLBCL (confirmed by a tissue sample) - You are eligible for radiation therapy after completing R-CHOP chemotherapy - You are between 18 and 65 years old - Your cancer is at any stage (I through IV) - You have received at least 4 cycles of R-CHOP chemotherapy - You have cancer outside of lymph nodes (extranodal disease) in certain locations - You are able to give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are HIV positive - Your cancer got worse or came back during chemotherapy - You have had radiation therapy before - Your cancer involves the brain/spinal cord, bone marrow, or certain other areas excluded from this trial Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

RADIATIONStandard Arm

Radiation will be started within 3-4 weeks of completion of chemotherapy. Computed Tomography (CT)scan will be acquired for treatment planning, which will be done using External Beam Planning System. The target volumes will be defined by clinical examination, staging Positron Emission Tomography with CT (PET-CT) and response PET-CT. The staging PET-CT will be fused and co-registered with the planning CT scans for target volume delineation. For Involved Field Radiotherapy,Clinical target volume (CTV) will include the entire nodal region depending on the site involved. For Involved Site RT , CTV will include the involved nodal volume in the staging PET-CT. For extranodal sites, the CTV will include the involved extranodal region as per the staging PET-CT. The total dose will be prescribed to the Planning Target Volume based on dose uniformity guidelines. All patients will be treated with 3 Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy or Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy where indicated.

RADIATIONExperimental Arm

Radiation will be started within 3-4 weeks of completion of chemotherapy. Computed Tomography (CT)scan will be acquired for treatment planning, which will be done using External Beam Planning System. The target volumes will be defined by clinical examination, staging Positron Emission Tomography with CT (PET-CT) and response PET-CT. The staging PET-CT will be fused and co-registered with the planning CT scans for target volume delineation. For Involved Field Radiotherapy,Clinical target volume (CTV) will include the entire nodal region depending on the site involved. For Involved Site RT,CTV will include the involved nodal volume in the staging PET-CT. For extranodal sites, the CTV will include the involved extranodal region as per the staging PET-CT. The total dose will be prescribed to the Planning Target Volume based on dose uniformity guidelines. All patients will be treated with 3 Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy or Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy where indicated.


Locations(1)

Tata Memorial Center

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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