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NCT00006343 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

STI571 Compared With Interferon Alfa Plus Cytarabine in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

A Phase 3 study of Leukemia, sponsored by Novartis.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
1
Study location

NCT00006343 is a Phase 3 study of Leukemia that has completed, run by Novartis. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00006343, a Phase 3 study of Leukemia, has completed, sponsored by Novartis.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
1
Study location

Study Summary

RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as interferon-alfa and STI571 may interfere with the growth of cancer cells. It is not yet known if STI571 is more effective than interferon alfa plus cytarabine for chronic myelogenous leukemia. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of STI571 with that of interferon alfa plus cytarabine in treating patients who have newly diagnosed chronic myelogenous leukemia.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG imatinib mesylate
  • DRUG cytarabine
  • BIOLOGICAL recombinant interferon alfa

Study Locations (1)

New Jersey

  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation - East Hanover

Trial Details

FieldValue
Start Date 2000-06
Est. Completion 2007-03
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

Novartis

265 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00006343

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00006343 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. An enrollment target was not published in the registry record, which is common for early-stage or observational entries. The listed sponsor is Novartis, which has 265 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Leukemia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which imatinib mesylate is the first listed.

NCT00006343 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include New Jersey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00006343 about?

NCT00006343 is a clinical study titled "STI571 Compared With Interferon Alfa Plus Cytarabine in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia". RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as interferon-alfa and STI571 may interfere with the growth of cancer cells. It is not yet known if STI571 is more effective than interferon alfa plus cytarabine for chronic myelogenous leukemia. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness o...

What is the current status of trial NCT00006343?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The study started on 2000-06. Estimated completion is 2007-03.

What conditions does trial NCT00006343 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Leukemia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00006343?

The interventions under investigation include: imatinib mesylate (DRUG), cytarabine (DRUG), recombinant interferon alfa (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00006343?

This trial is sponsored by Novartis, which has 265 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00006343 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across New Jersey. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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