Caspofungin Acetate Compared With Amphotericin B Liposomal in Treating Patients With Persistent Fever and Neutropenia Following Cancer Treatment
Completed
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Phase 3
2000-08-01
RATIONALE: Caspofungin acetate or amphotericin B liposomal may be effective in preventing or
controlling fever and neutropenia caused by chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, or
peripheral stem cell transplantation. It is not yet known whether caspofungin acetate or
amphotericin B liposomal is more effective for treating these side effects.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of caspofungin acetate with
that of amphotericin B liposomal in treating patients who have persistent fever and
neutropenia after receiving anticancer therapy.
Caspofungin Acetate Compared With Amphotericin B Liposomal in Treating Patients With Persistent Fever and Neutropenia Following Cancer Treatment
Completed
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Phase 3
2000-08-01
RATIONALE: Caspofungin acetate or amphotericin B liposomal may be effective in preventing or
controlling fever and neutropenia caused by chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, or
peripheral stem cell transplantation. It is not yet known whether caspofungin acetate or
amphotericin B liposomal is more effective for treating these side effects.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of caspofungin acetate with
that of amphotericin B liposomal in treating patients who have persistent fever and
neutropenia after receiving anticancer therapy.
Caspofungin Acetate in Treating Children With Fever and Neutropenia
Completed
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
N/A
2001-03-01
RATIONALE: Giving caspofungin acetate may be effective in preventing or controlling fever and
neutropenia caused by chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation.
PURPOSE: Clinical trial to study the effectiveness of caspofungin acetate in treating
children who have fever and neutropenia caused by a weakened immune system.
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