Cladribine plus rituximab for hairy cell leukemia
Treatments studied
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This trial tests whether a combination of two medicines—cladribine and rituximab—can treat hairy cell leukemia. You might be able to join if your leukemia is confirmed and you meet timing, blood test, and health requirements.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older
- Your diagnosis of hairy cell leukemia was confirmed by a bone marrow test
- If your leukemia has come back, you’ve only had 1 previous treatment (no more than one)
- You can sign the informed consent form
- You have no active infection and no HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C infection
- You haven’t had chemotherapy in the last 4 weeks and no investigational (study) drug in the last 4 weeks
Quick eligibility check
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