Overview
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the efficacy the favorable response rate and safety of L-AmB(liposomal amphotericin B) for the treatment of br-IFD(breakthrough invasive fungal disease) in Chinese children and adolescent patients with hematological malignancies receiving triazoles/echinocandins antifungal prophylaxis.
The main question it aims to answer is:
- Whether the L-AmB have the same efficacy in the treatment of br-IFD in Chinese children and adolescent with hematological malignancies who are receiving triazoles or echinocandins antifungal prophylaxis as in adults(compared with historical data)
- Whether L-AmB may have better renal safety in Chinese children and adolescent than in adults (compared with historical data).
Chinese children and adolescent with hematological malignancies will taking L-AmB as part of their regular medical care for br-IFD. The efficacy and safety data will be recorded.
Description
This is a single center, prospective, single-arm and observational study. Patients with breakthrough IFD in children and adolescent patients with hematological malignancies receiving triazoles or echinocandins prophylaxis who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria receive liposomal amphotericin B (L-AmB)(AmBisome) for antifungal therapy. The efficacy and safety will be observed.
The response rate is assumed to be 67%, a sample size of 38 will produce a two-sided 95% confi dence interval for response rate with a width 0.3 (30%). With a 10% dropout consideration, 43 patients will need to be enrolled.
The research objective of this study is to: (a) Evaluate the efficacy and safety of L-AmB for the treatment of br-IFD in Chinese children and adolescent patients with hematological malignancies receiving triazoles/echinocandins prophylaxis.
(b) Identify baseline characteristic that may be associated with better response rates treated with L-AmB.
These research objectives will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the roles of L-AmB in the treatment of breakthrough IFD in children and adolescent patients, and provide scientific evidence for clinical practice.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- The children and adolescent patients with hematological malignancy received echinocandin/triazole for antifungal prophylaxis and diagnosed with br-IFD.
- Age: from 1 month to 18 years old.
- Diagnosed patients with hematological malignancy.
- Received echinocandin/triazole for antifungal prophylaxis at least 7 days.
- Br-IFD is defined as a proven, probable, and possible IFD diagnosed at least 7 days after the start of primary antifungal prophylaxis and by 7 days from the end of primary antifungal prophylaxis. Definitions of proven, probable and possible IFD based on the EORTC/MSG 2020 criteria.
- ECOG-PS(Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status): 0-2 points.
- There are no organ dysfunction restrictions during the screening period that limit the use of this protocol.
- The guardian understands the research and signs written informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
- (a) Received AmB formulation for prophylaxis or treatment within the past 30 days.
(b) Confirmed allergy/rapid onset severe allergic reaction/intolerance to L-AmB (c) Has a history of other tumors and has received any treatment for this tumor within the past 3 years (d) HIV, active hepatitis B and active hepatitis C virus or syphilis infection (e) Suffering from mental illness or other conditions that prevent cooperation with research, treatment, and monitoring requirements (f) Serum creatinine level 2 times the upper limit of normal; Liver transaminase or alkaline phosphatase levels 5 times the upper limit of normal, bilirubin levels 3 times the upper limit of normal (g) Researchers believe that patients who are not suitable for inclusion