Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:39 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:39 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00052832
Brief Summary:
RATIONALE: Doxercalciferol may improve low blood cell counts and decrease the need for blood transfusions and may be an effective treatment for myelodysplastic syndrome or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia.
PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of doxercalciferol in treating patients who have myelodysplastic syndrome or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia.
Detailed Description:
OBJECTIVES:
* Determine the response rate of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia treated with doxercalciferol.
* Determine the toxicity profile of this drug in these patients.
* Determine the time to progression and overall survival of patients treated with this drug.
OUTLINE: Patients receive oral doxercalciferol daily for 12 weeks. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: Approximately 41 patients will be accrued for this study.
Study:
NCT00052832
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00052832