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2024-05-05 @ 5:26 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 9:32 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00458536
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-04-03
First Post:
2007-04-10
Brief Title:
Vaccination of Patients With Renal Cell Cancer With Dendritic Cell Tumor Fusions and GM-CSF
Sponsor:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Organization:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Study Overview
Official Title:
Vaccination of Patients With Renal Cell Cancer With Dendritic Cell Tumor Fusions and GM-CSF
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-04
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The main purpose of this study is to test the safety of the dendritic celltumor fusion study vaccine in combination with a laboratory-made agent called Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor GM-CSF Another purpose is to determine the type and severity of any side effects associated with this study vaccine GM-CSF is similar to a substance in the body that stimulates the production of white blood cells To create the study vaccine cells will be removed from the participants tumor and fused with dendritic cells which are obtained from the participants blood Dendritic cells are responsible for immune responses to foreign substances that enter the body Animal studies have shown that these fused cells can stimulate powerful anti-tumor responses
Detailed Description:
Patients are being asked to participate if they have chosen to undergo a debulking nephrectomy surgery to remove a tumor of the kidney but not all of the cancer cells in their body as a standard treatment for kidney cancer or they have tumor lesions that are accessible and are being removed to treat or diagnose their cancer
Participants enrolled in this study will be assigned to receive a particular dose of the dendritic celltumor fusion vaccine cells The dose will be determined by when they are enrolled in the study There are two cohorts to this study The first cohort will be given the vaccine alone If the vaccine is well tolerated then we will proceed to the second cohort The second cohort will receive GM-CSF in addition to the vaccine
Tumor cells will be collected to make the study vaccine Based on the location of the cancer a decision will be made as to the best approach to obtain these cells
Participants will undergo a procedure known as leukapheresis in order to obtain their dendritic cells Prior to this procedure they will receive 1 to 2 injection of GM-CSF to help increase their white blood cell count
If sufficient numbers of cells are obtained tumor cells and dendritic cells will be fused mixed together in the laboratory and divided into the appropriate doses for administration
The treatment will consist of 3 vaccinations of fused cells given by an injection under your skin at 3-week intervals The first six participants will receive only the study vaccine The remaining participants will receive the study vaccine combined with GM-CSF
If enough vaccine cannot be made for the participant to receive 3 doses the participant may receive only 2 doses of the study vaccine
Approximately 3 to 4 tablespoons of blood will be collected at certain times for testing the immune system and to determine if the study vaccine has increased the immune response against the tumor cells Weekly visits for physical exam assessment of adverse events and safety labs will be conducted
Regular blood draws will be done for at least 6 months following the completion of the study to follow safety labs and to monitor the immune response Monthly physical exams will be performed following the last injection of the study vaccine At one month three months and six months following the date the participant received the last study vaccine they will have a CT scan to see if the study vaccine has affected their disease
Participants enrolled in this study will be assigned to receive a particular dose of the dendritic celltumor fusion vaccine cells The dose will be determined by when they are enrolled in the study There are two cohorts to this study The first cohort will be given the vaccine alone If the vaccine is well tolerated then we will proceed to the second cohort The second cohort will receive GM-CSF in addition to the vaccine
Tumor cells will be collected to make the study vaccine Based on the location of the cancer a decision will be made as to the best approach to obtain these cells
Participants will undergo a procedure known as leukapheresis in order to obtain their dendritic cells Prior to this procedure they will receive 1 to 2 injection of GM-CSF to help increase their white blood cell count
If sufficient numbers of cells are obtained tumor cells and dendritic cells will be fused mixed together in the laboratory and divided into the appropriate doses for administration
The treatment will consist of 3 vaccinations of fused cells given by an injection under your skin at 3-week intervals The first six participants will receive only the study vaccine The remaining participants will receive the study vaccine combined with GM-CSF
If enough vaccine cannot be made for the participant to receive 3 doses the participant may receive only 2 doses of the study vaccine
Approximately 3 to 4 tablespoons of blood will be collected at certain times for testing the immune system and to determine if the study vaccine has increased the immune response against the tumor cells Weekly visits for physical exam assessment of adverse events and safety labs will be conducted
Regular blood draws will be done for at least 6 months following the completion of the study to follow safety labs and to monitor the immune response Monthly physical exams will be performed following the last injection of the study vaccine At one month three months and six months following the date the participant received the last study vaccine they will have a CT scan to see if the study vaccine has affected their disease
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None