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Immunization Against Tumor Cells in Sezary Syndrome

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00099593
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : December 20, 2004
Last Update Posted : March 25, 2015
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FDA Office of Orphan Products Development

Study Description
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Brief Summary:

This research is being done to look at the safety and value of a vaccine for a cancer found in the blood and skin known as Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and Sezary Syndrome.

In the laboratory, researches found that special white blood cells, called dendritic cells (DCs), are able to stimulate the immune system (groups of cells that protect the body from germs and diseases) in a way that helps your body fight cancer. Autologous (from your own body) DCs will be prepared (mixed together) in the laboratory with your cancer cell (Sezary cells) to allow your DCs to pick up parts of your Sezary cells to make the vaccine for you.


Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma Sezary Syndrome Biological: Autologous Dendritic Cell Vaccine Phase 2

Detailed Description:

Although the etiology of CTCL is not completely understood, immunologic factors appear to play an important role.

Dendritic Cell (DC)-tumor cell vaccines have several features that suggest applications for the immunotherapy of human tumors. Importantly, DC-tumor cell immunization has the potential to simultaneously stimulate CD4+ and CD8+ T cell-mediated immunity against multiple tumor antigens.

The vaccine will be prepared from the subject's own blood, obtained during leukapheresis. From leukapheresed blood, monocyte-derived DCs and malignant lymphocytes will be isolated. The DCs will then be loaded with lymphocyte-derived tumor antigens. Formulations and release criteria must be met before vaccine can be administered.

Completion date provided represents the completion date of the grant per OOPD records

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Estimated Enrollment : 17 participants
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Phase II Evaluation of Immunization Against Tumor Cells in Subjects With Sezary Syndrome Using Autologous Mature Dendritic Cells
Study Start Date : September 2004
Actual Study Completion Date : September 2007

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MedlinePlus related topics: Vaccines

Arms and Interventions
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Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Clinical response (clearance of skin lesions, clinical and radiographic improvement in lymphadenopathy)

Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Biological response
  2. Survival
  3. Activities of daily living
  4. Quality of Life

Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Histologically confirmed diagnosis of Sezary syndrome
  • Must be willing to discontinue concomitant medications for CTCL, including: *Oral steroids above 10 mg - 30 day washout, unless subject has Addison's Disease or adrenal insufficiency, *PUVA or UVB - 2 week washout, sunbathing, tanning beds, etc. and for the duration of the study, *Electron Beam - for the duration of the study, *Chemotherapeutic agents - 30 day washout, *Bexarotene capsules or other oral biologics - 3 week washout, *Topical nitrogen mustard - 2 week washout, *Extracorporeal photopheresis - 4 week washout and for the duration of the study.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and must be able to understand the written informed consent.
  • Subjects must have no evidence of active infection. Subjects with active infections (whether or not they require antibiotic therapy) may be eligible for continuation of therapy after complete resolution of the infection. Subjects on antibiotic therapy must be off antibiotics for at least 7 days before beginning treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with autoimmune disease, HIV, and/or hepatitis
  • Subjects who are pregnant or lactating
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Locations
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United States, Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Dermatology
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Pittsburgh
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Larisa J. Geskin, M.D. University of Pittsburgh
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00099593    
Other Study ID Numbers: FD-R-002545-01
FD-R-002545-01
First Posted: December 20, 2004    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: March 25, 2015
Last Verified: December 2006
Keywords provided by FDA Office of Orphan Products Development:
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL)
Sezary Syndrome
Mycosis Fungoides
Vaccine
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Lymphoma, T-Cell
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral
Sezary Syndrome
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous
Syndrome
Lymphoma
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms
 Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Lymphatic Diseases
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Immune System Diseases
Disease
Pathologic Processes
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin