drugset / Trial / NCT00003341
Epoetin Alfa in Treating Anemia in Patients With Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, or Multiple Myeloma and Anemia Caused By Chemotherapy
Phase 3
Completed
275 enrolled
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
National Cancer Institute (NCI) · collab
RandomizedOpen-labelSupportive care
Summary
RATIONALE: Drugs such as epoetin alfa may relieve anemia caused by chemotherapy. The best time for giving epoetin alfa during chemotherapy is not yet known. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to study the effectiveness of epoetin alfa in treating anemia in patients with lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or multiple myeloma who are receiving chemotherapy.
Timeline
- Start
- 1997-12
- Primary completion
- 2003-09
- Completion
- 2003-09
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | epoetin alfa | Protein / enzyme biologic | — | Subcutaneous |