Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:09 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-31 @ 5:17 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00003266
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2023-06-18
First Post:
1999-11-01
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Methylphenidate in Treating Patients With Melanoma
Sponsor:
Organization:
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It is not known whether receiving methylphenidate is more effective than receiving no further therapy in treating patients with melanoma.\n\nPURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to determine if methylphenidate is more effective than no further therapy for the relief of fatigue and drowsiness in treating patients with melanoma who have received high-dose interferon alfa for 8-24 weeks.', 'detailedDescription': 'OBJECTIVES: I. Determine whether methylphenidate decreases fatigue and lethargy in cancer patients receiving interferon alfa. II. Determine whether the use of methylphenidate in this patient population decreases the number of dose reductions of interferon alfa due to toxicities other than myelosuppression or elevated liver function tests. III. Assess whether efficacy or toxicity of methylphenidate in this patient population is concentration dependent. IV. Compare the fatigue subscale and the proposed Brief Fatigue Inventory.\n\nOUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two arm study. Patients are stratified according to initial fatigue level (high vs moderate), and treatment with tumor vaccine (yes vs no). Patients are randomized to one of two treatment arms. Arm I: Patients receive oral methylphenidate twice daily. Arm II: Patients receive oral placebo twice daily. Treatment is continued for 21 consecutive days with dose escalations as tolerated and as needed by patient judgement, followed by an additional week to evaluate the effect of drug withdrawal. Patients are contacted by telephone at least twice weekly during the 21 day treatment and 7 day washout phase to assess adverse or rebound effects. Before the study begins and at weekly clinic visits for the 4 week study period, patients complete a series of questionnaires to measure mood, levels of fatigue and lethargy, and sense of well being. Patients also keep a short daily diary of study medication doses and degree of tiredness. Patients are followed every 3 months for 2 years, then every 6 months for the next 3 years, and then annually thereafter.\n\nPROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 200 patients will be accrued into this study within 39 months.'}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['ADULT', 'OLDER_ADULT'], 'maximumAge': '120 Years', 'minimumAge': '18 Years', 'healthyVolunteers': False, 'eligibilityCriteria': "DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: On interferon alfa-2b treatment for at least 8 weeks Dose must be stable for 2 weeks prior to and during study Fatigue level at least 4 on the Symptom and Fatigue Self Evaluation Form (0 none, 10 worst possible)\n\nPATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: Not specified Life expectancy: More than 4 weeks Hematopoietic: Hematocrit at least 30% Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Creatinine no greater than 2.0 mg/dL Other: No history of any of the following: Chronic use of anticonvulsants Seizure disorder Motor tics Glaucoma Family history or diagnosis of Tourette's disorder No allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to methylphenidate Cognitively able to participate Not incarcerated Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception\n\nPRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: See Disease Characteristics No monoamine oxidase inhibitors within 2 months"}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT00003266', 'briefTitle': 'Methylphenidate in Treating Patients With Melanoma', 'organization': {'class': 'NETWORK', 'fullName': 'Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group'}, 'officialTitle': 'Double-Blind Randomized Trial of Methylphenidate for Alleviation of Fatigue and Lethargy Associated With Interferon Alpha 2b', 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': 'CDR0000066161'}, 'secondaryIdInfos': [{'id': 'E-2Z96'}, {'id': 'NCI-P98-0130'}]}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'interventions': [{'name': 'methylphenidate hydrochloride', 'type': 'DRUG'}, {'name': 'quality-of-life assessment', 'type': 'PROCEDURE'}]}, 'contactsLocationsModule': {'locations': [{'zip': '85259-5404', 'city': 'Scottsdale', 'state': 'Arizona', 'country': 'United States', 'facility': 'CCOP - Scottsdale Oncology Program', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 33.50921, 'lon': -111.89903}}, {'zip': '94304', 'city': 'Palo Alto', 'state': 'California', 'country': 'United States', 'facility': 'Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Palo Alto', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 37.44188, 'lon': -122.14302}}, {'zip': '94305-5408', 'city': 'Stanford', 'state': 'California', 'country': 'United States', 'facility': 'Stanford University Medical Center', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 37.42411, 'lon': -122.16608}}, {'zip': '80209-5031', 'city': 'Denver', 'state': 'Colorado', 'country': 'United States', 'facility': 'CCOP - Colorado Cancer Research Program, Inc.', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 39.73915, 'lon': -104.9847}}, {'zip': '32608-1197', 'city': 'Gainesville', 'state': 'Florida', 'country': 'United States', 'facility': 'Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Gainsville', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 29.65163, 'lon': -82.32483}}, {'zip': '33612-9497', 'city': 'Tampa', 'state': 'Florida', 'country': 'United States', 'facility': 'H. 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