Table 3

Results of posttreatment MRD assessment and correlation with PFS and survival in patients treated for relapsed/refractory or high-risk CLL

StudyTreatmentNo. patients tested for MRD (% MRD negative)MRD threshold, sample source, methodPFSP valueSurvivalP value
Wierda et al 2005 FCR 32 with CR (38%) Qualitative PCR, 10−5, BM 27 vs 44 months (TTP) NS Not reported NA 
Moreton et al 200551  Alemtuzumab 34 with CR (53%) 10−5, FLC BM 20 months vs NR (TFS) <.001 41 months vs NR <.001 
Pettit et al 201250  Alemtuzumab + HDMP 25 (36%) 10−4, FLC BM Median 24 vs 10 months .009 Not reported NA 
StudyTreatmentNo. patients tested for MRD (% MRD negative)MRD threshold, sample source, methodPFSP valueSurvivalP value
Wierda et al 2005 FCR 32 with CR (38%) Qualitative PCR, 10−5, BM 27 vs 44 months (TTP) NS Not reported NA 
Moreton et al 200551  Alemtuzumab 34 with CR (53%) 10−5, FLC BM 20 months vs NR (TFS) <.001 41 months vs NR <.001 
Pettit et al 201250  Alemtuzumab + HDMP 25 (36%) 10−4, FLC BM Median 24 vs 10 months .009 Not reported NA 

HDMP, high-dose methylprednisolone.

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