Clinical trials: KSHV
Castleman Disease, Multicentric Castleman Disease
Tocilizumab for KSHV-Associated Multicentric Castleman Disease
Background: Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV)-associated multicentric Castleman disease (KSHV-MCD) is caused by a herpes virus known as KSHV.
- Conditions
- Castleman Disease, Multicentric Castleman Disease, Giant Lymph Node Hyperplasia
- Trial name
- NCT01441063
- Testing
- Zidovudine, Tocilizumab, Valganciclovir (VGC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
ALK-Positive Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Activated B-Cell Type
Nivolumab With or Without Varlilumab in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas
This phase II trial studies how well nivolumab with or without varlilumab works in treating patients with aggressive B-cell lymphomas that have come back (recurrent) or do not respond to treatment (refractory).
- Conditions
- ALK-Positive Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Activated B-Cell Type, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Associated With Chronic Inflammation, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Germinal Center B-Cell Type
- Trial name
- NCT03038672
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Varlilumab
- Where
- 33 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Kaposi's Sarcoma, HIV Infections
Bevacizumab to Treat Kaposi's Sarcoma in HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Patients
This study will examine the safety and effectiveness of the experimental drug bevacizumab for treating both non-acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma (KS).
- Conditions
- Kaposi's Sarcoma, HIV Infections, HIV Seronegativity
- Trial name
- NCT00055237
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Primary Effusion Lymphoma, B-Cell Neoplasm
Lenalidomide Combined With Modified DA-EPOCH and Rituximab (EPOCH-R2) in Primary Effusion Lymphoma or KSHV-associated Large Cell Lymphoma
Background: Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare disease with no standard treatment. Researchers want to see if a drug called lenalidomide along with common chemotherapy drugs may be effective in treating PEL.
- Trial name
- NCT02911142
- Testing
- Lenalidomide, Rituximab, Prednisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Kaposi Sarcoma, Sarcoma, Kaposi
Pomalidomide for Kaposi Sarcoma in People With or Without HIV
Background: Pomalidomide is a drug that can treat cancer through several mechanisms. It is taken by mouth (orally). Pomalidomide can help treat cancer by blocking certain factors that promote tumor growth or by stimulating the…
- Trial name
- NCT01495598
- Testing
- Pomalidomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Kaposi Sarcoma, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Impact of Valganciclovir on Severe IRIS-Kaposi Sarcoma Mortality: an Open-label, Parallel, Randomized Controlled-trial.
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) has an unpredictable course, patients with disseminated KS starting combined Antiretroviral Therapy can develop Immune Reconstitution Syndrome (IRIS), with a severe clinical presentation and high mortality…
- Conditions
- Kaposi Sarcoma, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Immune Reconstitution Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03296553
- Testing
- Valganciclovir, Antiretroviral Combinations
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Cancerología