Topical Chemotherapy in Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
Author(s) -
Stuart R. Lessin,
Madeleine Duvic,
Joan Guitart,
Amit G. Pandya,
Bruce Strober,
Elise A. Olsen,
Christopher Hull,
Elizabeth Knobler,
Alain H. Rook,
Ellen J. Kim,
Mark F. Naylor,
David M. Adelson,
Alexa B. Kimball,
Gary S. Wood,
Uma Sundram,
Hong Wu,
Youn H. Kim
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
jama dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.128
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 2168-6084
pISSN - 2168-6068
DOI - 10.1001/2013.jamadermatol.541
Subject(s) - medicine , mycosis fungoides , adverse effect , lesion , lymphoma , carmustine , randomized controlled trial , dermatology , clinical endpoint , body surface area , clinical trial , surgery , chemotherapy , cyclophosphamide
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel mechlorethamine hydrochloride, 0.02%, gel in mycosis fungoides. DESIGN Randomized, controlled, observer-blinded, multicenter trial comparing mechlorethamine, 0.02%, gel with mechlorethamine, 0.02%, compounded ointment. Mechlorethamine was applied once daily for up to 12 months. Tumor response and adverse events were assessed every month between months 1 and 6 and every 2 months between months 7 and 12. Serum drug levels were evaluated in a subset of patients.
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