Pilot Study of a Double Isolation Perfusion Schedule Using Melphalan Alone for Intransit Melanoma or Unresectable Sarcoma of the Extremity
Launched by NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE (NCI) · Dec 9, 2002
Trial Information
Current as of May 11, 2025
Completed
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ClinConnect Summary
Patients with extremity melanoma (Stage IIIA, IIIAB or Stage IV disease who have bulky symptomatic tumor located in the extremity) or patients with unresectable extremity sarcoma will undergo a double isolated limb perfusion with melphalan alone separated by approximately 4 to 6 weeks. The initial perfusion will be done with a melphalan dose of 6 mg/L limb volume and the interval perfusion with a dose of 9 mg/L limb volume. For patients with extremity sarcoma the tumor will be excised if feasible using a limb sparing resection between 6-12 weeks after the second perfusion. Technical feasibi...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
- • Histologically confirmed unresectable sarcoma or intransit melanoma of the upper or lower extremity.
- • Extremity sarcoma with no local resection option and would require amputation based upon abutment or proximity of the tumor to major neurovascular structures or bone or joint structures.
- MELANOMA PATIENTS:
- • Must have history of two or more satellite intransit metastases of which one may be excised for diagnosis with the exception of patients with a single, large, deep, locally recurrent tumor or metastatic tumor (greater than 5 cm) that precludes an excision with primary closure. Stage IV melanoma must have a significant component (greater than 90%) of disease distal to the apex of the femoral triangle in the lower limb or distal to the insertion of the deltoid in the upper limb.
- • Must have evaluable disease in the extremity. Melanoma must have dermal or subcutaneous lesion that can be measure directly in two diameters to assess tumor burden. Sarcoma must have either cutaneous lesions amenable to direct measurement or deeper lesions that can be measured on CT or MRI scans.
- PRIOR/CONCURRENT THERAPY:
- • At least 2 months since any regional therapy to the affected extremity.
- • BIOLOGIC THERAPY: At least 1 month since Biologic Therapy.
- • CHEMOTHERAPY: At least 1 month since chemotherapy.
- • ENDOCRINE THERAPY: Not specified.
- • RADIOTHERAPY: At least 1 month since radiotherapy.
- • SURGERY: Not specified.
- PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
- • AGE: 18 and over.
- • PERFORMANCE STATUS: ECOG 0-2.
- • LIFE EXPECTANCY: At least 6 months.
- • HEMATOPOIETIC: Platelet count greater than 150,000/mm(3).
- • HEPATIC: Bilirubin less than 2.0 mg/dL.
- • RENAL: Creatinine less than 2.0 mg/dL.
- • CARDIOVASCULAR: No history of congestive heart failure with an LVEF less than 40%.
- PULMONARY:
- • No chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- • No other chronic pulmonary disease with PFTs less than 50% predicted for age.
- OTHER:
- • IF HIV POSITIVE: Must have CD4 cell count greater than 500/mL and, No clinical manifestations of AIDS. Coagulation parameters no greater than 1-2 seconds within the upper limit of normal.
- • No evidence of severe peripheral vascular disease.
- • No history of claudication or other ischemic vascular disease.
- • Not pregnant or nursing.
About National Cancer Institute (Nci)
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a prominent component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical trials. As a leading sponsor of cancer-related studies, NCI focuses on facilitating the development of new therapies, enhancing prevention strategies, and understanding the biology of cancer. The institute collaborates with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and industry partners to conduct rigorous clinical trials that aim to translate scientific discoveries into effective treatments. NCI’s commitment to fostering a robust research environment supports the mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
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Estimated completion
Not reported
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