This is a phase II, multicentric, open-label, non-randomized study, evaluating the efficacy of a single injection of Pegfilgrastim (6mg) administered at day 3 of each cycle of R-ACVBP regimen during 4 cycles in patients aged 18 to 60 years with previously untreated CD20+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting at least 2 adverse prognostic factor of the age-adjusted international prognostic index (Aa-IPI), and eligible for transplant.~It is anticipated that 60 subjects will be enrolled over 2 years (from 2004 to 2006), in a group sequential manner one planned interim analysis.~The duration of the treatment period is approximately 26 weeks and patients are followed until Death.~The total Duration of the study is expected to be 2.5 years.
Evaluation of the efficacy of a single injection of Pegfilgrastim (6mg) administered at day 3 of each cycle of R-ACVBP regimen during 4 cycles in patients with CD20+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting at least 2 adverse prognostic factor of the age-adjusted international prognostic index (Aa-IPI).