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Phase II, Open, Randomized Comparative Trial of Two Different Schedules of Palonosetron Versus Ondansetron for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies Receiving Regimens Containing High-dose Cytarabine
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Ondansetron and Palonosetron for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting. Completed, enrolled 150 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to compare the effectiveness of 3 drug schedules in preventing chemotherapy-related nausea and/or vomiting in patients with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
8 mg IV as bolus followed by 24 mg IV from 30 minutes before chemotherapy until 12 hours after chemotherapy ends.
Palonosetron Group 1: 0.25 mg IV bolus over 30 seconds daily for 5 days, 30 minutes before cytarabine chemotherapy. Palonosetron Group 2: 0.25 mg IV bolus over 30 seconds on Days 1, 3, and 5 of cytarabine chemotherapy, 30 minutes before chemotherapy.