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Phase I Study of Chemokine and Cytokine Gene Modified Autologous Neuroblastoma Cells for Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Neuroblastoma Using an Adenoviral Vector (CYCHE)


Phase 1
N/A
21 Years
Not Enrolling
Both
Neuroblastoma

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Trial Information

Phase I Study of Chemokine and Cytokine Gene Modified Autologous Neuroblastoma Cells for Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Neuroblastoma Using an Adenoviral Vector (CYCHE)


Neuroblastoma cells taken from the patient will be separated in the laboratory and two
specially produced human viruses (adenovirus) that carry the lymphotactin and the IL-2 gene
were put into the cells. These lymphotactin and IL-2 genes are meant to help the immune
system fight the cancer.

The modified cancer cells will be injected under the patient's skin. There will be four
shots. The second and subsequent shots will have ten times as many cells producing
lymphotactin as the first. We do not know the best amount of special cells to use, so
different patients will get different numbers of cells.

Before the second shot, and then again about 2 weeks later, we will remove some of the
modified cells from the patient's body and study them. We will do this by removing a section
of skin (referred to as a skin biopsy) at the place where the cells were injected. This test
will help us to see whether or not the modified cells are killing cancer cells.

To study how the immunity is working in the patient's system, we will take blood samples
prior to each injection, two to four days after each injection, and may repeat this 5-7 days
after each injection if your doctor thinks that is necessary.

After patients have received the first set of 4 injections a complete evaluation is
performed to see how this research treatment is working. If these evaluations look okay and
if more injections are available, patients will have the option to receive a second set of 4
injections. If patients receive the second set of 4 injections, they will again have blood
samples taken after each injection.

After injections stop, all patients will have blood samples collected once a month for a
year, and then once a year for fifteen years.

To see if this research treatment is working, we will do CAT scans, MRIs, or bone scans
(these are different types of x-rays). We will also take a bone marrow biopsy (bone marrow
will be removed by use of a needle so that it can be looked at under the microscope). These
tests will be done prior to treatment and again eight weeks later. In addition, if patients
receive the second set of four injections, these tests will be repeated at six months.

Inclusion Criteria


- All patients under 21 years of age at diagnosis with recurrent, advanced stage
neuroblastoma.

- Patients must have a life expectancy of at least 8 weeks.

- Patients must have recovered from the toxic effects of all prior chemotherapy before
entering this study, and have an absolute lymphocyte and neutrophil count of >500/mm3
each.

- Patients must not be currently receiving any investigational agents or have not
received any tumor vaccines within the previous six weeks.

- Patients must not be HIV-positive.

- Patients must have bilirubin <1.5 mg%.

- Patients must have creatinine <1.5 mg/dl.

- Patients must have ECOG performance status of 0-2.

- Patients must have autologous transduced neuroblastoma cells available that are
demonstrably producing >150 pg IL-2/106 cells/24 hr and are secreting Lptn.

- Patients or legal guardians must sign an informed consent indicating that they are
aware this is a research study and have been told of its possible benefits and toxic
side effects. Patients or their guardians will be given a copy of the consent form.

- Sexually active patients must be willing to utilize one of the more effective birth
control methods during the study and for 3 months after the study is concluded. The
male partner should use a condom.

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Outcome Measure:

To determine the safety of up to four subcutaneous (SC) injections of autologous neuroblastoma cells which have been genetically modified by adenoviral vectors to secrete lymphotactin (Lptn) and Interleukin-2 (IL-2).

Outcome Time Frame:

2 months

Safety Issue:

Yes

Principal Investigator

Malcolm Brenner, MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

Baylor College of Medicine

Authority:

United States: Food and Drug Administration

Study ID:

H6442

NCT ID:

NCT00062855

Start Date:

November 1997

Completion Date:

March 2006

Related Keywords:

  • Neuroblastoma
  • GENE MODIFIED AUTOLOGOUS NEUROBLASTOMA CELLS
  • Gene Therapy
  • Neuroblastoma

Name

Location

Texas Children's Hospital Houston, Texas