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The purpose of this study is to determine the activity of Glivec 400 mg po daily, as single agent, in inducing a haematological response in Polycythemia Vera.
The patients will be asked to have additional bone marrow and blood samples collected: these samples will be used to evaluate how the disease is responding to the drug.
Hematocrit <45% in men or <42% in women at 1°evaluation within 6 months In case of complete or partial responsiveness, experimental treatment will be continued until 12 months In case of disease progression or treatment failure, experimental drug will be withdrawn and patient will be out of the study
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imatinib Mesylate | Experimental | 400 mg/day by mouth for 6 months (+ 6 months in case of responsiveness) |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imatinib Mesylate | Drug | 400 mg/die for 6 months |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of Haematocrit to less than 45%. | 6-12 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Response duration | 6-12 months | |
| Safety profile | 6-12 months | |
| Reduction in platelet count and spleen size |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Enrica Morra, MD | Divisione di Ematologia - Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda | Study Director |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011087 | Polycythemia Vera |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019046 | Bone Marrow Neoplasms |
| D019337 | Hematologic Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000068877 | Imatinib Mesylate |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001549 | Benzamides |
| D000577 | Amides |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D001565 | Benzoates |
| D000146 |
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| 6-12 months |
| Reduction of incidence phlebotomies. | 6-12 months |
| Symptoms improvement in patients. | 6-12 months |
| D001855 |
| Bone Marrow Diseases |
| D006402 | Hematologic Diseases |
| D006425 | Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases |
| D009196 | Myeloproliferative Disorders |
| Acids, Carbocyclic |
| D002264 | Carboxylic Acids |
| D001555 | Benzene Derivatives |
| D006841 | Hydrocarbons, Aromatic |
| D006844 | Hydrocarbons, Cyclic |
| D006838 | Hydrocarbons |
| D010879 | Piperazines |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
| D011743 | Pyrimidines |