Search / Trial NCT00001832

Lymphocyte Re-infusion During Immune Suppression to Treat Metastatic Melanoma

Launched by NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE (NCI) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 06, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Immunotherapy Adoptive Transfer Il 2 Toxicity Clinical Response Breast Cancer

ClinConnect Summary

Patients with metastatic melanoma who are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B negative and who have previously progressed after receiving standard therapy will receive a nonmyeloablative but lymphocyte depleting preparative regimen consisting of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine and then will be treated by the adoptive transfer of lymphocytes reactive with shared antigens on their tumors. This study will evaluate the toxicity, immunologic effects and potential therapeutic role of this treatment.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA
  • Patients must have evaluable metastatic melanoma that is refractory to standard therapy.
  • Age greater than or equal to 16 years.
  • Patients of both genders must be willing to practice birth control for four months after receiving the preparative regimen.
  • Clinical performance status of Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0, 1 at entry to the trial and at the time of chemotherapy induction.
  • Absolute neutrophil count greater than 1000/mm\^3.
  • Platelet count greater than 100,000/mm\^3.
  • Hemoglobin greater than 8.0 g/dl.
  • Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/aspartate aminotransferase (AST) less than two times the upper limit of normal.
  • Serum creatinine less than or equal to 1.6 mg/dl.
  • Total bilirubin less than or equal to 1.6 mg/dl, except for patients with Gilbert's Syndrome who must have a total bilirubin less than 3.0 mg/dl.
  • More than four weeks must have elapsed since any prior therapy at the time the patient receives the preparative regimen.
  • Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test because of the potentially dangerous effects of the preparative chemotherapy on the fetus.
  • Life expectancy of greater than three months.
  • No steroid therapy required.
  • Seronegative for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody. (The experimental treatment being evaluated in this protocol depends on an intact immune system. Patients who are HIV seropositive can have decreased immune competence and thus be less responsive to the experimental treatment and more susceptible to its toxicities.)
  • Seronegative for hepatitis B antigen.
  • Patients to receive high dose interleukin 2 (IL-2) must have no active systemic infections, coagulation disorders or other major medical illnesses of the cardiovascular, respiratory or immune system.
  • Patients who will receive high dose IL-2 as part of the phase I portion of this study or who will be randomized must be eligible to receive high dose IL-2.
  • Any patient receiving IL-2 must sign a durable power of attorney.

Trial Officials

Steven Rosenberg, M.D.

Principal Investigator

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

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.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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