Overview

Biaxin Based Antibiotic Therapy in Previously Untreated, Advanced Stage Indolent Lymphoma

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if a treatment with Biaxin (clarithromycin) which is an antibiotic given by mouth for 3 months can delay the growth of your lymphoma or shrink the lymphoma. We would also like to see how Biaxin (clarithromycin) works on lymphoma and blood cells.There is some evidence that this medication may change the behavior of lymphocytes, in addition to its known anti-infection activity.
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Treatments:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antibiotics, Antitubercular
Clarithromycin