articleNew England Journal of MedicineJun 4, 2019Closed access

Venetoclax and Obinutuzumab in Patients with CLL and Coexisting Conditions

University of Cologne · Düsseldorf University Hospital · +28 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

The BCL2 inhibitor venetoclax has shown activity in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), but its efficacy in combination with other agents in patients with CLL and coexisting conditions is not known.

Methods

In this open-label, phase 3 trial, we investigated fixed-duration treatment with venetoclax and obinutuzumab in patients with previously untreated CLL and coexisting conditions. Patients with a score of greater than 6 on the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale (scores range from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating more impaired function of organ systems) or a calculated creatinine clearance of less than 70 ml per minute were randomly assigned to receive venetoclax-obinutuzumab or chlorambucil-obinutuzumab. The primary end point was investigator-assessed progression-free survival. The safety of each regimen was also evaluated.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Venetoclax
  • Obinutuzumab
  • Medicine
  • Ibrutinib
  • Internal medicine
  • Oncology
  • Cancer research
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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