RIT can improve transplant outcomes in NHL, CLL

“This analysis does have some limitations,” Dr Cassaday conceded. “Clearly, it does not replace the strength of evidence that would come from a randomized, controlled trial. And the relatively small sample size does limit our ability to look at a lot of different subgroups.”

In addition, the findings may not apply to other non-myeloablative regimens. And, due to the time frame of the study, the researchers could not account for the potential impact of newer agents.

Nevertheless, Dr Cassaday said the data suggest that RIT can improve the outcome of NMAT in patients with persistent indolent B-NHL or CLL. And a prospective, randomized study evaluating this approach is warranted.

Dr Cassaday presented this research at the 2014 BMT Tandem Meetings as abstract 75. Information in the abstract differs from that presented.