Phase II Study of Vemurafenib and Obinutuzumab for Untreated Classical Hairy Cell Leukemia

Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor score: 60

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT03410875

This clinical trial is testing a combination of two drugs, vemurafenib and obinutuzumab, to see if they can effectively treat patients with classical hairy cell leukemia (HCL) who have not received any prior treatment.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

This study is exploring the effectiveness of a new treatment for classical hairy cell leukemia (HCL) using two drugs: vemurafenib, taken orally, and obinutuzumab, given through infusions. The trial is divided into two stages. Initially, 9 patients will receive the treatment. If at least 7 of these patients respond well, the study will continue with an additional 19 patients, totaling 28 participants. The treatment involves taking vemurafenib twice daily for four 4-week cycles, with obinutuzumab infusions starting in the second cycle. After completing the treatment, doctors will assess the response by examining bone marrow samples.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Have a confirmed diagnosis of classical hairy cell leukemia (HCL).
  • Have not received any previous treatment for HCL.
  • Meet specific blood count criteria, such as low white blood cells, hemoglobin, or platelets.
  • Be in good overall health with an ECOG performance status of 0 to 2.
  • Have acceptable organ function based on specific blood tests.
  • Have a normal heart rhythm and function as shown by an ECG.
  • Women of childbearing potential must agree to use two forms of birth control during the study and for 6 months after.
  • Men must agree to use a condom and ensure their female partners use an additional form of birth control during the study and for 6 months after.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have received previous treatment for HCL, except for supportive care like transfusions.
  • Have allergies to any of the study drugs.
  • Have a significant history of liver disease or current alcohol abuse.
  • Have uncorrectable electrolyte imbalances.
  • Have active and uncontrolled infections.
  • Test positive for hepatitis B or C, unless specific conditions are met.
  • Have an HIV or HTLV-1 infection.
  • Have another invasive cancer requiring treatment that could interfere with the study drugs.
  • Have a condition that prevents taking medication by mouth.
  • Have a variant of HCL that lacks a specific marker (CD25).
  • Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
Yale University06511New HavenConnecticut
Dana Farber Cancer Institute02115BostonMassachusetts
Memorial Sloan Kettering at Basking Ridge07920Basking RidgeNew Jersey
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities)07748MiddletownNew Jersey
Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities)07645MontvaleNew Jersey
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @ Commack (Limited Protocol Activities)11725CommackNew York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)10604HarrisonNew York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center10021New YorkNew York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities)11553UniondaleNew York

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