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IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
An Intergroup Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Melphalan,
Prednisone and Thalidomide Versus Melphalan, Prednisone and Lenalidomide in
Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Patients Who Are Not Candidates for High-Dose Therapy
What is a research study?
This is a clinical trial, a type of research study. Your doctor will explain the clinical trial
to you. Clinical trials include only people who choose to take part. Please take your
time to make your decision about taking part. You may discuss your decision with your
friends and family. You can also discuss it with your health care team. If you have any
questions, you can ask your doctor for more explanation.
You are being asked to take part in this study because you have been diagnosed with
multiple myeloma.
Why is this study being done?
Melphalan and prednisone remains the backbone of treatment for patients with
myeloma who are 65 years of age or older. Recently adding the drug Thalidomide to
this combination has been shown to improve both the chance of response to treatment
and survival for patients but at the cost of added side effects. Lenalidomide is a drug
related to Thalidomide and has now been shown to also be highly effective when used
with Melphalan and prednisone. Although this new combination appears promising and
may have fewer side effects, it is not yet known if it is as good as, better than, or less
helpful than Melphalan, prednisone and Thalidomide. The purpose of this study is then
to compare the effects, good and/or bad, of Lenalidomide added to Melphalan and
prednisone with those of Thalidomide, Melphalan and prednisone on you and your
newly diagnosed multiple myeloma to find out which is better. In this study, you will get
either Lenalidomide added to Melphalan and prednisone or Thalidomide added to
Melphalan and prednisone. You will not get both Lenalidomide and Thalidomide. In
younger patients (less than age 65), Melphalan given in high doses with blood stem cell
transplant support is thought to prolong survival. This may be an option for you that you
should discuss with your doctor. If you are not a candidate for or choose not to have a
blood stem cell transplant, then the study explained here might be an option for you.
Please be aware that treatment with Melphalan as part of this study may make it
impossible to harvest blood stem cells to be used in a blood stem cell transplant in the
future. You should therefore talk to your doctor about blood stem cell transplants before
you decide to take part in this study. You may become physically ineligible for bone
marrow transplant as a result of your treatment with Melphalan, regardless of any prior
harvest of blood stem cells.
9/24/08
Melphalan, prednisone and Thalidomide have been approved by the FDA for use in
multiple myeloma. The combination of these drugs is now considered to be the standard
of care for patients with myeloma. Lenalidomide is approved by the FDA for treating
relapsed myeloma patients, but has not yet been approved for use in newly diagnosed
patients.
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
10/13/10
9/16/09
9/16/09
9/24/08
9/24/08
9/24/08
9/16/09
9/24/08
9/24/08
9/24/08
9/16/09
How many people will take part in the study?
About 304 people will take part in this study. Half of the patients will receive
Lenalidomide, Melphalan and prednisone, and the other half will receive Thalidomide,
Melphalan and prednisone. You will be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to one of
the two treatment groups.
What will happen if I take part in this research study?
To be eligible to participate, you must not have received prior treatment for your
myeloma except for a short (4 weeks or less) treatment with either prednisone or
dexamethasone with or without 2 weeks or less of either Thalidomide or Lenalidomide.
This study is for patients who are not good candidates for blood stem cell transplants, or
who have decided not to have a transplant. Please be aware that treatment with
Melphalan as part of this study may make it impossible to harvest blood stem cells for a
blood stem cell transplant in the future. You may become physically ineligible for bone
marrow transplant as a result of your treatment with Melphalan, regardless of any prior
harvest of blood stem cells. Please talk to your doctor about blood stem cell transplants
before you decide to take part in this study. Once registered you will be assigned to
receive one of two treatments, Group A or Group B.
Group A
If you are assigned to Group A, you will receive 12 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) of
treatment. On days 1-4, of each cycle you will receive 9 mg/m2 of Melphalan and 100
mg of prednisone by mouth. On each day of the cycle you will take 100 mg of
Thalidomide by mouth. You will take 325 mg of enteric coated aspirin by mouth every
day of each cycle of treatment. This is to prevent a side effect (blood clotting, which
could be serious) associated with the drug Thalidomide. Your doctor may choose to use
other drugs to prevent clotting instead of enteric coated aspirin if he feels you are at
high risk for blood clots. At the end of 12 cycles you will stop melphalan and
prednisone, but stay on Thalidomide and enteric coated aspirin until your disease
comes back or you have side effects that make stopping the drug in your best interest.
This part of the treatment is called maintenance treatment. Each cycle of maintenance
treatment = 28 days.
Group B
If you are assigned to Group B, you will receive 12 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) of
treatment. On days 1-4 of each cycle you will receive 5 mg/m2 of Melphalan and 100
mg of prednisone by mouth. On day 1-21 of each cycle of treatment you will take 10 mg
of Lenalidomide by mouth. You will take 325 mg of enteric coated aspirin by mouth
every day. This is to prevent a side effect (blood clotting, which could be serious)
associated with the drug Lenalidomide. Your doctor may choose to use other drugs to
prevent clotting instead of enteric coated aspirin if he feels you are at high risk for blood
clots. At the end of 12 cycles you will stop melphalan and prednisone, but stay on
lenalidomide (day 1-21) and enteric coated aspirin (days 1-28) until your disease comes
back or you have side effects that make stopping the drug in your best interest. This
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
part of the treatment is called maintenance treatment. Each cycle of maintenance
treatment = 28 days.
Quality of Life
You will be asked to complete questionnaires to assess your well being during and after
the study. This includes how you were affected by side affects associated with
treatments you will receive. There are 39 questions in all. We expect it will take about
30 minutes to answer these questions.
Times: Before Cycle 1 (induction)
Before Cycle 7 (induction)
After Cycle 12 (maintenance)
After Cycle 18 (maintenance)
After Cycle 24 (maintenance)
After Cycle 38 (maintenance)
If your disease gets worse before cycle 38, you will be asked to answer the questions at
that time, and to do the next available follow-up questionnaire.
Risks: Completing the questionnaires which are part of this study may remind you of
unpleasant aspects of your condition and treatment, which may be upsetting.
Hospitalization
You will not need to be hospitalized to take part in this study unless you experience a
serious side effect.
Before you begin the study
You will need to have the following exams, tests or procedures to find out if you can be
in the study. These exams, tests or procedures are part of regular cancer care and may
be done even if you do not join the study. If you have had some of them recently, they
may not need to be repeated. This will be up to your doctor.
 A general exam will be done to ensure your overall health
 Tubes of blood will be drawn to test your general health and well being. These
tests will check your blood counts, liver and kidney functions, and confirm
diagnosis.
 A sample of bone marrow aspirate will be taken
 You will be asked to provide urine samples
 You will need to have a bone survey
 If you are a female who could become pregnant, you will need to have two
pregnancy tests, one will be 10-14 days before treatment, and the other will be
no more than 24 hours before the start of treatment.
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
During the study
If the exams, tests and procedures show that you can be in the study, and you choose
to take part, then you will need the following tests and procedures. They are part of
regular cancer care.
 A general exam will be done to ensure your overall health.
 Tubes of your blood will be taken to test your general health and well being,
including blood counts, and liver and kidney function tests. This will be
completed on day 1 of each cycle.
 Bone marrow aspirate samples will be taken if your doctor thinks the myeloma
has gone away completely and needs to confirm that and after 12 cycles of
treatment.
 An ultrasound of your legs may be done if you have any pain or swelling.
You will need these tests and procedures that are part of regular cancer care. They
are being done more often because you are in this study, to see how the study drugs
are affecting your body.

Blood and urine tests
Patient Diary
Your doctor will provide you with a patient diary. You will mark in the patient diary the
date and exact number of pills taken and any comments you might have regarding side
effects. The diary will be used by your doctor to make sure you are taking the
medications correctly.
When I am finished taking the study drugs
 A general exam will be done to ensure your overall health.
 Tubes of your blood will be taken to test your general health and well being,
including blood counts, and liver and kidney function tests. This will be
completed every 3 months after therapy has been completed up to two years
from the day of randomization, every 6 months in years 2-5 after randomization,
and every 12 months in years 6-10 after randomization, until you experience
progressive disease.
Bone marrow aspirate samples will be taken every 12 months after the end of
treatment.
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
Study Chart
You will receive 3 drugs at multiple timepoints during each cycle in this study. A cycle
is defined as 28 days. The cycle will be repeated a total of 12 times. Each cycle is
numbered in order. The chart below shows what will happen to you during Cycle 1
and future treatment cycles as explained previously. The left-hand column shows the
day in the cycle and the right-hand column tells you what to do on that day.
Cycle 1(9/24/08)
Day
What you do
Within 28 days of starting

study
Day before starting study

Day 1, 2, 3 and 4
Days 5-21 if receiving
Lenalidomide (Group B)
Days 5-28 if receiving
Thalidomide (Group A)
Day 22-28 if receiving
Lenalidomide (Group B)
Get routine blood work and exams
Get routine blood work, if needed

Receive Melphalan, prednisone, enteric coated aspirin
and either Thalidomide or Lenalidomide (9/24/08)

Receive Lenalidomide and enteric coated aspirin(9/24/08)

Receive Thalidomide and enteric coated aspirin(9/24/08)

Enteric coated aspirin only on these days(9/24/08)
Cycles 2-12
Day

Days 1-27

Day 28
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
What You Do
Keep following the regimen if you have no bad side effects and
myeloma is not getting worse. Call the doctor at _____________
[insert phone number] if you do not know what to do
Get routine blood tests day 1 of each cycle (more if your doctor tells
you to).
Return to your doctor’s office at _______ [insert appointment time] for
your next exam and to begin the next cycle
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
Study Plan
Another way to find out what will happen to you during the study is to read the
chart below. Start reading at the left and read across the list.
You will be randomized into
one of two groups, called
Group A and Group B.
Group B
Group A
12 Cycles (1 cycle = 28 days)
12 Cycles (1 cycle = 28 days)
9 mg/m2 daily for 4 days by
mouth, every 28 days
Prednisone
100 mg daily for 4 days by mouth,
every 28 days
Thalidomide
100 mg daily continuously by mouth
Enteric coated aspirin 325 mg daily continuously by mouth
(9/24/08)
Melphalan
Melphalan
Prednisone
Lenalidomide
Enteric coated aspirin
(9/24/08)
Maintenance
5 mg/m2 daily for 4 days by mouth,
every 28 days
100 mg daily for 4 days by mouth,
every 28 days
10 mg days 1-21 of a 28 day cycle
continuously by mouth
325 mg daily continuously by mouth
Maintenance
Thalidomide 100 mg by mouth,
daily, continuously
Lenlidomide 10 mg by mouth, daily
for 21 days, every 28 days
Enteric coated aspirin 325mg daily
continuously by mouth(9/24/08)
Enteric coated aspirin 325mg daily
continuously by mouth(9/24/08)
Each cycle = 28 days
Each cycle = 28 days
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
How long will I be in the study?
You will be asked to take the treatment you are assigned to, until one of the following
happens:
Your disease gets worse
2. You no longer want to continue with treatment
3. You begin another treatment
4. You experience serious side-effects
1.
After you have finished your designated regimen, the doctor will ask you to visit the
office for follow-up exams for at least 10 years.
Can I stop being in the study?
Yes. You can decide to stop at any time. Tell the doctor if you are thinking about
stopping or decide to stop. He or she will tell you how to stop safely.
It is important to tell the doctor if you are thinking about stopping so any risks from
discontinuing the Melphalan, prednisone, Thalidomide, and/or Lenalidomide can be
evaluated by your doctor. Another reason to tell your doctor that you are thinking about
stopping is to discuss what follow-up care and testing could be most helpful for you.
The doctor may stop you from taking part in this study at any time if he/she believes it is
in your best interest; if you do not follow the study rules; or if the study is stopped.
What side effects or risks can I expect from being in the study?
You may have side effects while on the study. Everyone taking part in the study will be
watched carefully for any side effects. However, doctors don’t know all the side effects
that may happen. Side effects may be mild or very serious. Your health care team may
give you medicines to help lessen side effects. Many side effects go away soon after
you stop taking the medications. In some cases, side effects can be serious, long
lasting, or may never go away. There also may be a risk of death.
You should talk to your doctor about any side effects that you have while taking part in
the study.
Risks and side effects related to Thalidomide Include:
Likely: (Updated 9/3/09)
● Constipation
● Sleepiness
● Birth Defects
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
Less Likely: (Updated 9/3/09 and 7/21/10)
 Slow heartbeat with a regular rhythm
 Abnormally low level of thyroid gland hormone
 Blurred vision
 Dry eye
 Diarrhea
 Dry mouth
 Heartburn
 Nausea or the urge to vomit
 Swelling of the extremities (arms and/or legs)
 Fatigue or tiredness
 Fever
 Decreased number of a type of white blood cell (or neutrophil or granulocyte)
 Decrease in the total number of white blood cells (or leukocytes)
 Muscle weakness of the whole body
 Muscle pain
 Loss of muscle coordination: This can be awkward, uncoordinated walking or
unsteadiness when walking.
 Dizziness or sensation of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, giddiness, spinning or
rocking
 Headache or head pain
 Weakness or paralysis (loss of muscle function) caused by damage to peripheral
nerves (those nerves outside of brain and spinal cord)
 Inflammation (or swelling and redness) or degeneration of the peripheral nerves
(those nerves outside of brain and spinal cord) causing numbness, tingling, and
burning
 Convulsion or seizure
 Uncontrolled trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body
 Confusion
 Feelings of sadness, worthlessness, thoughts of suicide or death (also called
depression)
 Shortness of breath
 Dry skin
 Severe reaction of the skin and gut lining that may include rash and shedding or
death of tissue
 Itching
 Skin rash with the presence of macules (or flat discolored areas) and papules (or
raised bumps)
 Low blood pressure
 Poor blood supply to extremities (arms and/or legs)
 Formation of a blood clot that breaks loose and is carried by the blood stream to
plug another blood vessel
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
Thalidomide may interact with certain drugs such as anti-seizure medications,
barbiturates, and alcohol. You must not take barbiturates or drink alcohol while taking
Thalidomide. Use caution when driving or operating machinery.
Reproductive Risks of Thalidomide
Thalidomide causes severe birth defects in unborn babies if females who are pregnant
take it. The risk of Thalidomide causing damage to the embryo is up to 50% for females
taking Thalidomide during the “sensitive period,” which is estimated to range from 35-50
days after the last menstrual period. It is not known whether Thalidomide may cause
birth defects in unborn babies if it is taken after the “sensitive’ period". A single dose of
Thalidomide may cause birth defects.
Birth defects observed in babies exposed to Thalidomide during pregnancy include
absent or abnormal legs and arms; spinal cord defects; cleft lip or palate; absent or
abnormal external ear; heart, kidney, and genital abnormalities; and abnormal formation
of the digestive system, including blockage of necessary openings. A 1994 article by
Stromland and others describes an association between Thalidomide and autism.
Because of the severity of these abnormalities, it is extremely important that
pregnancies do not occur while you are taking Thalidomide. The drug is known to be
present in male ejaculate (semen) of men treated with Thalidomide.
9/24/08
You must not breast-feed a baby while being treated with thalidomide. You must
NEVER donate blood or ova while being treated with thalidomide. Thalidomide does not
induce abortion of the fetus and should never be used for contraception.
You should discuss with your doctor what the best methods of birth control are for you.
Remember, however, that no method of birth control besides complete abstinence
provides 100% protection from pregnancy.
Because Thalidomide is known to cause severe harm to an unborn baby, you should not
become pregnant or father a baby while on this study or during the maintenance. You
should not nurse your baby while on this study. The following contraceptive methods are
mandatory. Women who could become pregnant must not have sexual intercourse or
must use two methods of contraception: one of which is highly effective (IUD, birth control
pills, tubal ligation or partner’s vasectomy) and another additional method (condom,
diaphragm or cervical cap). All men should use a condom (even if they have undergone
a prior vasectomy) while having intercourse with any woman who could become
pregnant, while taking the drug and for 4 weeks after stopping treatment. Women who
are still having periods and can become pregnant must have a pregnancy test before
taking part in this study. The pregnancy test is done by a needle stick in your vein within
24 hours of receiving Thalidomide. If the pregnancy test is positive, you will not be able to
take part in the study. You will be told the results of the pregnancy test.
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
7/1/11
Women having any chance of becoming pregnant must have a pregnancy test (sensitivity
of at least 25 mIU/mL) performed. The test should be performed within 24 hours of
beginning Thalidomide, weekly for the first 4 weeks of treatment, and then every 4 weeks
if the patient's periods are regular or every 2 weeks if they are not. Women who have
had a hysterectomy or have been postmenopausal and have had no period for at least 24
consecutive months do not have to use the described contraceptive measures. Patients
with a history of infertility should still take the appropriate contraceptive measures.
These risks will be discussed each time you begin a new course of Thalidomide.
Risks and side effects related to lenalidomide include:
Likely: (Updated 11/13/08, 1/14/10, 3/17/10, and 10/4/11)
 Lack of enough red blood cells (called anemia)
 Constipation
 Diarrhea
 Fatigue or tiredness
 Decreased number of a type of white blood cell (called neutrophil or granulocyte)
 Decreased number of a type of blood cell that helps to clot blood (called platelet)
Less Likely: (Updated 11/13/08, 1/14/10, 3/17/10, and 10/4/11)
 Abnormally low level of thyroid gland hormone
 Nausea or the urge to vomit
 Vomiting
 Chills
 Swelling of the arms and/or legs
 Fever
 Infection
 Decreased number of a type of white blood cell (called lymphocyte)
 Weight loss
 Decrease in the total number of white blood cells (called leukocytes)
 Loss of appetite
 Joint pain
 Back pain
 Muscle cramps or spasms
 Muscle pain
 Dizziness, sensation of lightheadedness, unsteadiness or giddiness
 Headache or head pain
 Difficulty sleeping or falling asleep
 Cough
 Shortness of breath
 Excess sweating
 Itching
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form



Skin rash with the presence of macules (or flat discolored areas) and papules (or
raised bumps)
A chronic, inflammatory skin condition with sores covering the skin
Formation of a blood clot that plugs the blood vessel: Blood clots may break
loose and travel to another place, such as the lung.
Rare, but Serious: (Updated 1/14/10, 3/17/10, and 10/4/11)
 Inflammation (or swelling and redness) of the pancreas
 Serious, life-threatening allergic reaction requiring immediate medical treatment
by your doctor. The reaction may include extremely low blood pressure, swelling
of the throat, difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness.
 Increased blood level of fat-digesting enzyme (called lipase)
 Group of signs and symptoms due to rapid breakdown of tumor that can occur
after treatment of cancer has started that causes increased levels of blood
potassium, uric acid, and phosphate, decreased levels of blood calcium, and
kidney failure
 A blood disease (called leukemia) caused by chemotherapy
 Decreased production of blood cells by the bone marrow
 Temporary growth in tumor or worsening of tumor related problems
 Development of a new cancer resulting from treatment of an earlier cancer
 Progressive necrosis (or tissue death) of a part (called the white matter) of the
brain without inflammation (or swelling and redness)
 Sudden decrease of kidney function
 Severe reaction of the skin and gut lining that may include rash and shedding or
death of tissue
 Potentially life-threatening condition affecting less than 10% of the skin in which
cell death causes the epidermis (or outer layer) to separate from the dermis (or
middle layer)
 Life-threatening condition affecting greater than 30% of the skin in which cell
death causes the epidermis (or outer layer) to separate from the dermis (or
middle layer)
Reproductive Risks of Lenalidomide
You should not become pregnant or father a baby while on this study or during
maintenance. The following contraceptive methods are mandatory. If you are a woman
of childbearing potential, you must refrain from sexual intercourse or employ two
methods of contraception: one of which is highly effective (IUD, birth control pills, tubal
ligation or partner’s vasectomy) and another additional method (condom, diaphragm or
cervical cap). Women who have had a hysterectomy or have been postmenopausal
and have had no period for at least 24 consecutive months do not have to use the
described contraceptive measures.
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
You must not breast-feed a baby while being treated with Lenalidomide. You must
NEVER donate blood or ova while being treated with Lenalidomide. Lenalidomide does
not induce abortion of the fetus and should never be used for contraception.
Thalidomide is a similar drug to Lenalidomide and has been shown to cause severe
birth defects in the unborn babies of females who have taken it while pregnant. The risk
of Thalidomide causing damage to the embryo is up to 50% for females taking
Thalidomide during the “sensitive period,” which is estimated to range from 35-50 days
after the last menstrual period. It is not known whether Thalidomide may cause birth
defects in unborn babies if it is taken after the “sensitive period". A single dose of
Thalidomide may cause birth defects. Because Lenalidomide is a close relative of
Thalidomide, similar risks may exist.
Birth defects observed in babies exposed to Thalidomide during pregnancy include
absent or abnormal legs and arms; spinal cord defects; cleft lip or palate; absent or
abnormal external ear; heart, kidney, and genital abnormalities; and abnormal formation
of the digestive system, including blockage of necessary openings. Also, a 1994 article
by Stromland and others describe an association between Thalidomide and autism.
Because of the severity of these abnormalities, it is extremely important that
pregnancies do not occur while you are taking Lenalidomide. The drug is known to be
present in male ejaculate (semen) of men treated with Thalidomide.
You should discuss with your doctor what the best methods of birth control are for you.
Remember however, that no method of birth control besides complete abstinence
provides 100% protection from pregnancy.
7/1/11
Women having any chance of becoming pregnant must have a pregnancy test
(sensitivity of at least 25 mIU/mL) performed within 10 to 14 days at beginning therapy
and within 24 hours of beginning treatment. Women of childbearing potential on both
Groups will repeat pregnancy tests weekly for the first 4 weeks of treatment, and then
every 4 weeks if the patient’s periods are regular or every 2 weeks if they are not.
Women who have had a hysterectomy or have been postmenopausal and have had no
period for at least 24 consecutive months do not have to use the described
contraceptive measures. Patients with a history of infertility should still take the
appropriate contraceptive measures.
These risks will be discussed each time you begin a new course of Lenalidomide.
6/22/11
Second Primary Risks of Lenalidomide
Sometimes a second primary cancer arises after patients have undergone cancer
treatment, including treatment using chemotherapeutic drugs used to treat multiple
myeloma. Recently, in clinical trials of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma,
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Participant Initials _____
IRB Approval _______________
Version: 10/4/11; Addendum #11
Broadcast: 10/5/11
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Consent Form
a higher number of second cancers has also been reported in patients treated with high
doses of chemotherapy (also called induction therapy) and/or stem cell transplant
followed by prolonged (or maintenance) lenalidomide treatment compared to those who
received induction therapy and/or transplant without maintenance lenalidomide.
We do not know at this time whether prolonged lenalidomide treatment in this clinical
setting actually increases the risk of second primary cancers. No increase in second
primary cancers has been observed in patients receiving lenalidomide treatment who
have relapsed multiple myeloma or other types of cancer.
We will be carefully monitoring these events (or second primary cancers) in on-going
studies of lenalidomide treatment and will inform you if there are any changes. We
want you to be aware of this possibility and to continue to follow standard medical
advice for prevention and early detection of other cancers during and after your
treatment.
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Risks Associated with Pregnancy
Lenalidomide is related to thalidomide. Thalidomide is known to cause severe lifethreatening human birth defects. Findings from a monkey study indicate that
lenalidomide caused birth defects in the babies of female monkeys who received the
drug during pregnancy. If lenalidomide is taken during pregnancy, it may cause birth
defects or death to any unborn baby. Women must not become pregnant while taking
lenalidomide. You have been informed that the risk of birth defects is unknown. If you
are female, you agree not to become pregnant while taking lenalidomide.
When taking lenalidomide, the drug is present in semen of healthy men at very low
levels for three days after stopping the drug. For patients who may not be able to get
rid of the drug, such as people with kidney problems, lenalidomide may be present for
more than three days. To be safe, all men should use condoms when engaging in
sexual intercourse while taking lenalidomide, when temporarily stopping lenalidomide,
and for 28 days after permanently stopping lenalidomide treatment if their partner is
either pregnant or able to have children.
Patients should not donate blood during study treatment or for 28 days following
discontinuation of lenalidomide.
You will be counseled at least every 28 days during lenalidomide treatment and again
one last time when you stop taking lenalidomide about not sharing lenalidomide (or
other study drugs), the potential risks of fetal exposure, abstaining from blood and other
donations, the risk of changes in blood counts and blood clots, and you will be reminded
not to break, chew or open lenalidomide capsules. You will be provided with the
“Lenalidomide Information Sheet for Patients Enrolled in Clinical Research Studies” with
each new supply of lenalidomide as a reminder of these safety issues.
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Risks and side effects related to the prednisone include those which are:
Likely: (Updated 9/25/09)
 An increase in the number of white blood cells
 Appetite loss or increased appetite and weight gain
 Stomach ulcer
 Skin wasting (thinning of the skin)
 Hair growth on the face
 Acne
 Facial redness
 Increased sweating
 Bruising
 Irregular or absent periods
 Insomnia (trouble falling asleep)
 Muscle weakness
 Elated moods
 Headache
 Swelling in arms and legs
 Fluid retention
 High blood pressure
 Increased levels of potassium
 Cataracts
 Elevated blood sugar
 Aggravation or cause of diabetes
 Changes in adrenal gland (organs that produce hormones) that lead to rounding
of the face
 Brittleness of the bones resulting in back pain
 Lowering of immunity
 Muscle wasting
 Increased likelihood of infection
Less Likely:
 Vomiting
 Nausea
 Rash
 Serious infections
 Protrusion of the eyeballs
 Increased pressure inside the eyes
 Seizures
 Psychosis
 Depression
 Dizziness
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Risks and side effects related to Melphalan include the following:
More Likely:
 Low white blood cells
 Low platelet count
 Hair Loss
 Inability to eat or drink due to mouth sores
Less Likely:
 Inflammation of the skin
 Itching
 Nausea
 Vomiting
Rare:
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Inflammation of blood vessels that may result in kidney damage and rash
Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity (skin rash)
Low red blood cells due to destruction by the immune system
Lung scarring
Lung inflammation
Secondary tumors
Important Information and Warnings for All Patients Taking Lenalidomide or
Thalidomide
Warning: Serious Human Birth Defects
If Lenalidomide or Thalidomide IS taken during pregnancy, it can cause severe birth
defects or death to an unborn baby. Lenalidomide or Thalidomide should never be used by
women who are pregnant or who could become pregnant while taking the drug. Even a
single dose taken by a pregnant woman can cause severe birth defects.
CONSENT FOR WOMEN:
INIT:
1. I understand I must not take Lenalidomide or Thalidomide if I am
pregnant, breast-feeding a baby, or able to get pregnant and not using
the required two methods of birth control.
INIT:
2. I understand that severe birth defects can occur with the use of
Lenalidomide or Thalidomide. I have been warned by my doctor that my
unborn baby will almost certainly have serious birth defects or may even
die if I am pregnant or become pregnant while taking Lenalidomide or
Thalidomide.
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INIT:
3. I understand that if I am able to become pregnant, I must use at least two
methods of birth control; one highly effective method and an additional
effective method of birth control (contraception):
Examples of highly effective methods:
IUD
Additional Methods:
Latex condom
Hormonal (birth control pills, injections, or implants)
Diaphragm
Tubal ligation
Cervical cap
Partner’s vasectomy
These birth control methods must be used for at least 4 weeks before starting
Lenalidomide or Thalidomide therapy, during Lenalidomide or Thalidomide therapy,
and for at least 4 weeks after completing Lenalidomide or Thalidomide therapy. I
must use these methods even if I am infertile. I do not have to use them if I have
had a hysterectomy or if I have been post-menopausal for at least 24 months (been
through the changes of life) or if I completely avoid heterosexual intercourse. If a
hormonal (birth control pills, injections, or implants) or IUD method is not medically
possible for me, I may use another highly effective method or two barrier methods
AT THE SAME TIME.
INIT:
INIT:
INIT:
INIT:
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4. I know that I must have a pregnancy test done by my doctor within 28
days prior to registration, within the 24 hours prior to starting
Lenalidomide or Thalidomide therapy, and every week during the first 4
weeks of Lenalidomide or Thalidomide therapy. I will then have a
pregnancy test every 4 weeks if I have regular menstrual cycles, or
every 2 weeks if my cycles are irregular while I am taking Lenalidomide
or Thalidomide.
5. I know that I must immediately stop taking Lenalidomide or
Thalidomide and inform my doctor if I become pregnant while taking
the drug, if I miss my menstrual period, experience unusual bleeding;
stop using birth control, or think, FOR ANY REASON, that I may be
pregnant. If my doctor is not available, I can call 1-888-668-2528 for
information on emergency contraception.
6. I am not now pregnant, nor will I try to become pregnant for at least 4
weeks after I have completely finished taking Lenalidomide or
Thalidomide.
7. I understand that Lenalidomide or Thalidomide will be prescribed
ONLY for me. I must NOT share it with ANYONE, even someone who
has symptoms similar to mine. It must be kept out of the reach of
children and should never be given to women who are able to have
children.
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INIT:
INIT:
8. I understand Lenalidomide or Thalidomide can cause side effects
including nerve damage (numbness, tingling or pain in the hands or
feet that may not be reversible) and drowsiness. If I become drowsy, I
will not operate heavy machinery or drive a car. Also, I will avoid
alcohol and other medicines not prescribed by my doctor. If I develop
a red itchy rash I will contact my doctor immediately. If I feel dizzy, I
will sit upright for a few minutes before standing up from a lying or
sitting position. I understand all of the other possible side effects
explained to me by my doctor. I know that I cannot donate blood while
taking l Lenalidomide or Thalidomide.
9. My doctor has answered any questions I have asked.
CONSENT FOR MEN:
INIT:
1. I understand that I must not take Lenalidomide or Thalidomide if I
cannot avoid unprotected sex with a woman, even if I have had a
successful vasectomy.
INIT:
2. I understand that severe birth defects or death to an unborn baby have
occurred when women took Lenalidomide or Thalidomide during
pregnancy.
INIT:
3. My doctor has told me that I must NEVER have unprotected sex with a
woman while taking Lenalidomide or Thalidomide because the drug is
known to be present in semen or sperm. My doctor has explained that
I must either completely avoid heterosexual sexual intercourse or I
must use a latex condom EVERY TIME I have sexual intercourse with
a female partner while I am taking Lenalidomide or Thalidomide and
for 4 weeks after I stop taking the drug, even if I have had a successful
vasectomy.
INIT:
4. I also know that I must inform my doctor if I have had unprotected sex
with a woman or if I think, FOR ANY REASON that my sexual partner
may be pregnant. If my doctor is not available, I can call 1-888-6682528 for information on emergency contraception.
INIT:
5. I understand that Lenalidomide or Thalidomide will be prescribed
ONLY for me. I must NOT share it with ANYONE, even someone who
has symptoms similar to mine. It must be kept out of the reach of
children and should never be given to women who are able to have
children.
INIT:
6. I understand Lenalidomide or Thalidomide can cause side effects
including nerve damage (numbness, tingling or pain in the hands of
feet that may not be reversible) and drowsiness. If I become drowsy, I
will not operate heavy machinery or drive a car. Also, I will avoid
alcohol and other medicines not prescribed by my doctor. If I develop
a red itchy rash I will contact my doctor immediately. If I feel dizzy, I
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INIT:
will sit upright for a few minutes before standing up from a lying or
sitting position. I understand all of the other possible side effects
explained to me by my doctor. I know that I cannot donate blood while
taking Lenalidomide or Thalidomide.
7. My doctor has answered any questions I have asked.
Authorization:
This information has been read aloud to me in the language of my choice. I
understand that if I do not follow all of my doctor’s instructions, I will not be able to
receive Lenalidomide or Thalidomide. I now authorize my doctor to begin my
treatment with Lenalidomide or Thalidomide.
Participant Name (please print)
Participant Signature
Date (mo/day/yr)
I have fully explained to the patient the nature, purpose and risks of the treatment
described above, especially the risks to women of childbearing potential. I have
asked the patient if she/he has any questions regarding her/his treatment with
Lenalidomide or Thalidomide and have answered those questions to the best of my
ability. I will ensure that the appropriate components of the patient consent form are
completed.
Physician Name (please print)
Physician Signature
Date (mo/day/yr)
Risks of supportive care therapy
As part of standard supportive care for myeloma you will most likely be receiving drugs
such as pamidronate or zoledronic acid to strengthen your bones. There may be an
increased risk of kidney problems when these drugs are used along with Lenalidomide.
You will be monitored for kidney problems before each pamidronate or zoledronic acid
treatment you receive. Also the main risks of enteric coated aspirin are bleeding
complications which can be serious or life-threatening.
Are there benefits to taking part in the study?
Taking part in this study may or may not make your health better. While doctors hope
the therapies used on this study will be more useful against cancer compared to the
usual treatment, there is no proof of this yet. We do know that the information from this
study will help doctors learn more about the treatments for cancer and that this
information could help future cancer patients.
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What other choices do I have if I do not take part in this study?
Your other choices may include:
 Getting treatment or care for your cancer without being in a study
 Getting treatment or care for your cancer with other drugs which work in
myeloma such as dexamethasone or bortezomib.
 Having a blood stem cell transplant
 Taking part in another study
 Getting no treatment
 Getting comfort care, also called palliative care. This type of care helps reduce
pain, tiredness, appetite problems and other problems caused by the cancer. It
does not treat the cancer directly, but instead tries to improve how you feel.
Comfort care tries to keep you as active and comfortable as possible.
Talk to your doctor about your choices before you decide if you will take part in this
study.
Will my medical information be kept private?
The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) is conducting this study. ECOG is a
cancer research group that conducts studies for the National Cancer Institute. Your
doctor is a member of ECOG or another group that is participating in this study. To help
protect your privacy, ECOG has obtained a Confidentiality Certificate from the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
With this Certificate, ECOG cannot be forced (for example, by court subpoena) to
disclose information that may identify you in any federal, state or local civil, criminal,
administrative, legislative or other proceeding. Disclosure will be necessary, however,
upon request of DHHS for audit or program evaluation purposes.
You should know that a Confidentiality Certificate does not prevent you or a member of
your family from voluntarily releasing information about you or your involvement in this
research. If an insurer or employer learns about your participation and obtains your
consent to receive research information, then ECOG may not use the Certificate of
Confidentiality to withhold this information. This means that you and your family must
also actively protect your privacy.
You should also understand that your doctor and ECOG may take steps, including
reporting to authorities, to prevent you from seriously harming yourself or others.
We will do our best to make sure that the personal information in your medical record
will be kept private. However, we cannot guarantee total privacy. Your personal
information may be given out if required by law. If information from this study is
published or presented at scientific meetings, your name and other personal information
will not be used.
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A record of your progress will be kept in a confidential form at your hospital or doctor’s
office where you receive treatment. Organizations that may inspect and/or copy your
research and medical records (blood samples, x-rays, scans, pathology slides, etc.) for
quality assurance, research, and data analysis include groups such as:
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium (SCCC) Operations Office
Cancer Trials Support Unit (CTSU) and its representatives
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)
National Cancer Institute (NCI) and its representatives
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
Institutional Review Board (IRB) at your hospital
Qualified representatives of Celgene Pharmaceutical Company
Central laboratories, central banks and/or reviewers
Possible other federal or state government agencies
If your record is used or given out for governmental purposes, it will be done under
conditions that will protect your privacy to the fullest extent possible consistent with laws
relating to public disclosure of information and law-enforcement responsibilities of the
agency. These agencies may review the research to see that it is being done safely
and correctly.
You authorize the use of clinical information contained in your records, but any
publication which includes such information or data shall not reveal your name, show
your picture or contain any other personally identifying information, except as otherwise
required by law.
What are the costs of taking part in this study?
You and/or your health plan/insurance provider (Medicare should be considered a
health insurance provider) will need to pay for some or all of the costs of treating your
cancer in this study. Some health plans will not pay these costs for people taking part in
studies. Check with your health plan or insurance company to find out what they will
pay for. Taking part in this study may or may not cost your insurance company more
than the cost of getting regular cancer treatment. You or your insurance carrier will be
responsible for the costs of clinic visits, any hospital admissions, laboratory tests,
x-rays, scans, chemotherapy treatments, radiation treatments, and any other tests.
Please ask your doctor about any added costs or insurance problems.
The study agents, Thalidomide and Lenalidomide will be provided free of charge while
you are participating in this study. However, if you should need to take Thalidomide or
Lenalidomide much longer than is usual, it is possible that the free supply of
Thalidomide or Lenalidomide given to the NCI could run out. If this happens, your study
doctor will discuss with you how to obtain additional drug from the manufacturer and
you may be asked to pay for it.
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You will not be paid for taking part in this study.
For more information on clinical trials and insurance coverage, you can visit the National
Cancer Institute’s Web site at http://cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/understanding/
insurancecoverage. You can print a copy of the “Clinical Trials and Insurance
Coverage” information from this Web site. Another way to get the information is to call
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) and ask them to send you a free copy.
What happens if I am injured because I took part in this study?
It is important that you tell your study doctor, _________________________ if you feel
that you have been injured because of taking part in this study. You can tell the doctor
in person or call him/her at #____________________________.
You will get medical treatment if you are injured as a result of taking part in this study.
You and/or your health plan will be charged for this treatment. The study will not pay for
medical treatment. Although no funds or monies have been set aside to compensate
you in the event of injury or illness related to the study treatment or procedures, you do
not waive any of your legal rights for compensation by signing this form.
You or your insurance company will be charged for continuing medical care and/or
hospitalization.
What are my rights if I take part in this study?
Taking part in this study is voluntary. You may choose to take part, not to take part, or
may leave the study at any time. No matter what decision you make, there will be no
penalty to you and you will not lose any of your regular benefits. Leaving the study will
not affect your medical care or result in any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are
entitled.
Even after you agree to take part in this study, you may withdraw at any time. Before
you withdraw, you should talk to one of the researchers or nurses involved. This will
allow them to inform you of any medical problems that could result from stopping your
treatment. You can choose to withdraw one of two ways. In the first, you can stop your
study treatment, but still allow the study doctor to follow your care. In the second, you
can stop your study treatment and not have any further contact with the study staff.
Either way, there will be no penalty to you. Your decision will not affect your medical
treatment or your relationship with those treating you or with this institution. If you
withdraw from the study, you will still be offered all available care that suits your needs
and medical condition. You are free to seek care from a doctor of your choice at any
time.
We will tell you about new information that may affect your health, welfare or willingness
to stay in this study. You may be asked to sign another consent form in response to
new information.
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A Data Safety and Monitoring Committee (DSMC), an independent group of experts, will
be reviewing the data from this research throughout the study. The DSMC is a
committee assigned to a randomized clinical trial charged or obligated with the
responsibility of monitoring performance of the trial, safety of the participants, and
effectiveness of the treatments being tested.
Who can answer my questions about the study?
For questions about the study or a research-related injury, contact your doctor,
_________________, at # _____________________. You may ask your doctor for
further information on the risks, benefits or alternative treatments.
For questions about your rights as a research participant, contact the
___________________ Institutional Review Board (which is a group of people at the
hospital in the community where you receive treatment who review the research to
protect your rights) at # _________________ (the office of ______________________).
Please note: This section of the informed consent form is about additional
research studies that are being done with people who are taking part in the main
study. You may take part in these additional studies if you want to. You can still
be a part of the main study even if you say ‘no’ to taking part in any of these
additional studies.
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You can say “yes” or “no” to each of the following studies. Please circle your
choice for each study.
Scientific Studies
This study includes one or more laboratory tests that will analyze a small sample of
blood and bone marrow. The samples will be collected from your blood stream through
a needle stick into your vein or through your central venous catheter. During your
routine bone marrow sampling, an additional sample (1 teaspoon) will be collected. The
blood and marrow samples will be sent to a laboratory, where tests will be performed.
Researchers will perform these tests in order to understand the biology of Multiple
Myeloma. They hope this will help them better understand your type of cancer. The
results from these tests will not be sent to you or your doctor, and they will not be used
in planning your care. You or your insurance will not be charged for these tests. These
tests are only for research purposes.
Making Your Choice
Please read the sentence below and think about your choice. After reading the
sentence, circle “Yes” or “No.” No matter what you decide to do, it will not affect your
care. You can participate in the treatment part of the study without participating in the
research studies. If you have any questions, please talk to your doctor or nurse, or call
our research review board at phone # ________________________.
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I agree to participate in the scientific laboratory tests that are being done as part
of this study.
Yes
No
Will Any of the Samples (e.g., Tissue) Taken from Me Be Used for Other Research
Studies?
If you participate in the laboratory study associated with this protocol, you are going to
have some bone marrow and blood collected, which will be sent to a central laboratory
for analysis.
We would like to keep some of the bone marrow and blood that may be left over for
future research. If you agree, this bone marrow and blood will be kept and may be used
in research to learn more about cancer and other diseases. This bone marrow and
blood will be given only to researchers approved by the Eastern Cooperative Oncology
Group (ECOG). Any research done on the bone marrow and/or blood must also be
approved by the researcher’s Institutional Review Board.
Your bone marrow and blood may be helpful for research. The research that may be
done with your bone marrow and blood will probably not help you. It might help people
who have cancer and other diseases in the future.
Reports about the research done with your bone marrow and blood will not be given to
you or to your doctor. These reports will not be put into your health record. The research
will not have an effect on your care.
Things to Think About
The choice to let us keep the leftover bone marrow and blood for future research is up
to you. No matter what you decide to do, it will not affect your care, and you may still
take part in the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group study.
If you decide now that your bone marrow and blood can be kept for research, you can
change your mind at any time. Just contact your study doctor and let him or her know
that you do not want us to use your bone marrow and blood. If your blood or bone
marrow were already sent to a researcher to be used for a project when you withdraw
consent, your specimens and accompanying data will still be used for that approved
project. Once you choose to end your participation, no further specimens or related
information will be sent to researchers for any new research projects.
In the future, people who do research may need to know more about your health. When
the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group gives them reports about your health, it will
not give them your name.
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Sometimes bone marrow and blood used for genetic research (about disease that are
passed on in families). Even if your bone marrow and blood are used for this kind of
research, the results will not be put into your health records.
Your bone marrow and blood will be used only for research, and it will not be sold. You
will not be paid for allowing your leftover bone marrow and blood to be used in research,
even though the research done with your bone marrow and blood may help to develop
new products in the future. Similarly, there will be no cost to you for any bone marrow
and blood collected and stored by the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group.
It is possible that, at some time in the future, as part of deciding on which therapy to
give you, a new test might become available that could be done on some of the bone
marrow and blood that is now thought of as “leftover.” This situation is unusual, but it
could happen. In order to see that not all of this leftover bone marrow and blood is used
up, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group will take care to see that some of your
cancer bone marrow and blood is stored for 10 years so it is available if you or your
doctors should need it.
This will depend upon the amount of leftover bone marrow and blood that is submitted
for this study. However, there may not be any leftover bone marrow and blood to store.
Benefits
The benefits of research using bone marrow and blood include; learning more about
what causes cancer and other diseases, how to prevent them, how to treat them, and
how to cure them.
Risks
There are very few risks to you. The greatest risk is the release of information from your
health records. The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group will protect your records so
that your name will be kept private. The chance that this information will be given to
someone else is very small.
Making Your Choice
Please read each sentence below and think about your choice. After reading each
sentence, circle “Yes” or “No.” No matter what you decide to do, it will not affect your
care. You can participate in the treatment part of the study without participating in all or
part of the bone marrow and blood research studies. If you have any questions, please
talk to your doctor or nurse or call our Institutional Review Board at phone # _________.
My bone marrow and blood may be kept for use in research to learn about, prevent,
treat, or cure cancer.
Yes No
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My bone marrow and blood may be kept for use in research about other health
problems (for example, causes of diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and heart disease).
Yes No
My doctor (or someone from the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) may contact
me in the future to ask me to take part in more research.
Yes
No
Where can I get more information?
 You may call the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) Cancer Information Service
at:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) or TTY: 1-800-332-8615
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You may also visit the NCI Web site at http://cancer.gov
For the NCI’s clinical trials information, go to: http://cancer.gov/clinicaltrials
For the NCI’s general information about cancer, go to:
http://cancer.gov/cancerinfo
Participant Agreement
I have been offered the opportunity to ask questions about this study and all questions
have been answered to my satisfaction. The contents of this form have been explained
to me and I understand them. I agree to allow the research personnel specified above
the access to my medical records.
It may be necessary for my doctor to contact me at a future date regarding new
information about the treatment I received; therefore I agree to notify my doctor of any
change of address and/or telephone number.
My signature below means that I have voluntarily agreed to participate in this research
study. I will be given a copy of all 25 pages of this consent. I have read it or it has been
read to me. I may also request a copy of the study (complete study plan).
______________
(Date)
_________________________________
(Participant Signature)
I certify that I have explained to the above individual the nature and purpose, the
potential benefits, and possible risks associated with participation in the research study
and have answered any questions that have been raised.
______________
(Date)
2/29/08
_________________________________
(Signature of Person Obtaining Consent)
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CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Withdrawal of Consent
I, _____________________________, withdraw my consent to participate in this study
and refuse to be followed and have clinical data collected from my medical records.
Participant Name ___________________________________ Study/ID #___________
(Please Print Name)
Participant Signature ____________________________________ Date ___________
Witness Signature ______________________________________ Date ___________
2/29/08
CTSU/ECOG E1A06
Southeast Cancer Control Consortium Withdrawal of Treatment Consent
I, _____________________________, withdraw my consent for treatment on this study.
Even though I withdraw my consent for treatment, I will continue to be followed and
clinical data will be collected from my medical records.
Participant Name ___________________________________Study/ID #____________
(Please Print Name)
Participant Signature ____________________________________
Date __________
Witness Signature ______________________________________
Date __________
2/29/08