Detecting heart risks in lymphoma patients receiving anthracycline chemotherapy

Early Detection of Patients At Risk of Developing Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity with TEP/CT -FDG

Not applicable Interventional Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT04892667

This study is testing if a special imaging technique can help find lymphoma patients at risk of heart problems after they receive anthracycline chemotherapy.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment484 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Paris)
Trial IDNCT04892667 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to identify patients at risk of developing Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) after receiving anthracycline chemotherapy for lymphoma. It evaluates the sensitivity of cardiac uptake of 18F-FDG at various time points following treatment to predict LVSD, defined as a significant drop in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). The study involves 484 patients across 11 sites and includes multiple assessments over a 12-month observation period. The goal is to improve early detection and management of cardiac toxicity in these patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing chemotherapy protocols containing anthracyclines for lymphoma.

Not a fit: Patients with existing significant cardiac issues or those with a left ventricular ejection fraction below 53% will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier identification and monitoring of patients at risk for heart complications, potentially improving their long-term health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar early detection strategies for cardiac toxicity, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients of at least 18 years of age, treated as part of an initial extension assessment (staging) of a lymphoma (Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's)
* Treatment with a chemotherapy protocol containing Anthracyclines (ABVD protocol, enhanced BEACOPP, R CHOP, CHOP, CHOEP, EPOCH, ACVBP)
* Signed informed consent
* Affiliation to a social security system (AME excepted)

Exclusion Criteria:

* FEVG\<53%
* Cardiological symptomatic patient (Dyspnea, angina, palpitations, syncope, left ventricular insufficiency, right ventricular insufficiency, overall heart failure)
* Patient for whom PET/CT invalidates the presence of lymphoma (Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's)Uncontrolled blood pressure (AP) (systolic AP \> 140 mm Hg and/or diastolic AP \> 90 mmHg)
* Myocardial infarction in the 3 months prior to inclusion
* Heart failure in the 3 months prior to inclusion
* Severe symptomatic or asymptomatic mitral valvulopathy
* Symptomatic or asymptomatic tight aortic stenosis
* Atrial Fibrillation
* Pregnant or lactating woman
* Hypersensitivity to 18F-FDG
* Patient under guardianship or curatorship
* Patient under State Medical Aid

Where this trial is running

Paris

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Lymphoma, Non-HodgkinLymphoma, HodgkinLymphomaAnthracyclinesCardiac toxicityChemotherapyLeft Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction18F-FDG
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.