Vaccine Therapy and GM-CSF in Treating Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, or Mesothelioma
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from peptides may help the body build an effective immune response to kill cancer cells. Biological therapies, such as GM-CSF, may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop cancer cells from growing. Giving vaccine therapy together with GM-CSF may kill more cancer cells.
PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects of vaccine therapy and GM-CSF in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, non-small cell lung cancer, or mesothelioma.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 1 |
Detailed Description
OBJECTIVES:
Primary
- Determine the safety and immunogenicity of the Wilms tumor-1 analog peptide vaccine in patients with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, non-small cell lung cancer, or mesothelioma.
Secondary
- Determine the antitumor effects of this vaccine in these patients.
OUTLINE: This is a pilot study. Patients are stratified according to disease type (acute myeloid leukemia [AML] or myelodysplastic syndromes [MDS] vs non-small cell lung cancer or mesothelioma).
Patients receive vaccine comprising Wilms-tumor 1 (WT-1) analog peptide emulsified in Montanide ISA-51 subcutaneously (SC) once in weeks 0, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 and sargramostim (GM-CSF) SC twice in weeks 0, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 (on the day of and 2 days prior to each vaccination). Patients who have an immunologic response and have no disease progression may receive up to 6 more vaccinations approximately 1 month apart.
Blood samples are collected at baseline, week 8, and week 14. Samples are examined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to measure levels of WT-1 and by T-cell proliferative response, delayed-type hypersensitivity against WT-1 peptides, or ELISPOT to measure immune response.
Bone marrow samples are collected from patients with AML or MDS at baseline and week 14. Samples are examined by PCR to measure levels of WT-1 and by multiparameter flow cytometry to measure residual disease.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: vaccine Six vaccinations of the WT-1 peptide (1.0 ml of emulsion) will be administered on weeks 0, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12. Vaccinations will be administered subcutaneously with sites rotated among extremities. Injection sites will be pre-stimulated with Sargramostim (GM-CSF) (70 mcg) injected subcutaneously on days 0 & -2 of each vaccination. Patients may self administer the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) if they have been appropriately instructed on SQ injection administration. Patients will keep a logbook noting the time & placement of the injection. Note: during each vaccination, the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) & the vaccine emulsion will be administered to the same anatomical site. This site will be marked by the patient or treating healthcare professional by a permanent marker pen. For patients who have a clinical, molecular, or immunologic response & have not had disease progression, they may receive up to 6 more vaccinations administered approximately every month. |
Biological: WT-1 analog peptide vaccine
Biological: incomplete Freund's adjuvant
Biological: sargramostim
Genetic: polymerase chain reaction
Other: flow cytometry
Other: immunoenzyme technique
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Safety [2 years]
Toxicities will be tabulated according to the NCI Common Toxicity (version 3.0).
- Immune Response [2 years]
Immune reactivity to the peptides will be measured in the same fashion for patients with hematologic or thoracic malignancies. Immune responses will be measured by T cell proliferative response and DTH against WT-1 peptides. In patients with adequate samples, T cell gamma interferon release as measured by ELISPOT will be performed as well.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
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Cytologically or histologically confirmed diagnosis of 1 of the following:
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Acute myeloid leukemia, meeting the following criteria:
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Documented Wilms tumor-1 (WT-1)-positive disease demonstrated by WT-1 protein on a pretreatment bone marrow biopsy OR detectable disease with real-time quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RQ-PCR)
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Completed induction chemotherapy, achieved clinical remission, and completed postremission therapy OR achieved clinical remission and have no plans for further postremission chemotherapy (≥ 65 years of age)
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Myelodysplastic syndromes, meeting the following criteria:
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Documented WT-1-positive disease demonstrated by WT-1 protein on a pretreatment bone marrow biopsy OR detectable disease by RQ-PCR
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International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) score of ≥ Int-2
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Not a candidate for cytotoxic chemotherapy
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Non-small cell lung cancer, meeting the following criteria:
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Positive tumor staining for WT-1 in > 10% of cells
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Stage III or IV disease
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Completed chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiotherapy
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Mesothelioma, meeting the following criteria:
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Positive tumor staining for WT-1 in > 10% of cells
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Unresectable or relapsed disease
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Chemo-naive or received 1 prior chemotherapy regimen
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Malignant pleural mesothelioma or peritoneal mesothelioma
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No leptomeningeal disease
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No CNS involvement
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
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Karnofsky performance status 70-100%
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Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,000/mm³
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Platelet count > 50,000/mm³ (except for myelodysplastic syndromes where parameter is > 20,000/mm³ and not transfusion dependent)
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Bilirubin ≤ 2.0 mg/dL
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AST and ALT ≤ 2.5 times upper limit of normal
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Creatinine ≤ 2.0 mg/dL
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Not pregnant or nursing
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Negative pregnancy test
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Fertile patients must use effective contraception
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No active infection requiring systemic antibiotics, antiviral, or antifungal treatments
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No serious unstable medical illness
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
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See Disease Characteristics
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At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy
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No concurrent systemic corticosteroids
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York | New York | United States | 10065 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Innovive Pharmaceuticals
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Lee M. Krug, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- 06-085
- P30CA008748
- P01CA023766
- MSKCC-06085
Study Results
Participant Flow
Recruitment Details | |
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Pre-assignment Detail |
Arm/Group Title | Vaccine |
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Arm/Group Description | Six vaccinations of the WT-1 peptide (1.0 ml of emulsion) will be administered on weeks 0, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12. Vaccinations will be administered subcutaneously with sites rotated among extremities. Injection sites will be pre-stimulated with Sargramostim (GM-CSF) (70 mcg) injected subcutaneously on days 0 & -2 of each vaccination. Patients may self administer the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) if they have been appropriately instructed on SQ injection administration. Patients will keep a logbook noting the time & placement of the injection. Note: during each vaccination, the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) & the vaccine emulsion will be administered to the same anatomical site. This site will be marked by the patient or treating healthcare professional by a permanent marker pen. For patients who have a clinical, molecular, or immunologic response & have not had disease progression, they may receive up to 6 more vaccinations administered approximately every month. WT-1 analog peptide vaccine |
Period Title: Overall Study | |
STARTED | 12 |
COMPLETED | 10 |
NOT COMPLETED | 2 |
Baseline Characteristics
Arm/Group Title | Vaccine |
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Arm/Group Description | Six vaccinations of the WT-1 peptide (1.0 ml of emulsion) will be administered on weeks 0, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12. Vaccinations will be administered subcutaneously with sites rotated among extremities. Injection sites will be pre-stimulated with Sargramostim (GM-CSF) (70 mcg) injected subcutaneously on days 0 & -2 of each vaccination. Patients may self administer the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) if they have been appropriately instructed on SQ injection administration. Patients will keep a logbook noting the time & placement of the injection. Note: during each vaccination, the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) & the vaccine emulsion will be administered to the same anatomical site. This site will be marked by the patient or treating healthcare professional by a permanent marker pen. For patients who have a clinical, molecular, or immunologic response & have not had disease progression, they may receive up to 6 more vaccinations administered approximately every month. WT-1 analog peptide vaccine |
Overall Participants | 10 |
Age (Count of Participants) | |
<=18 years |
0
0%
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Between 18 and 65 years |
5
50%
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>=65 years |
5
50%
|
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants) | |
Female |
2
20%
|
Male |
8
80%
|
Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number] | |
United States |
10
100%
|
Outcome Measures
Title | Safety |
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Description | Toxicities will be tabulated according to the NCI Common Toxicity (version 3.0). |
Time Frame | 2 years |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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[Not Specified] |
Arm/Group Title | Vaccine |
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Arm/Group Description | Six vaccinations of the WT-1 peptide (1.0 ml of emulsion) will be administered on weeks 0, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12. Vaccinations will be administered subcutaneously with sites rotated among extremities. Injection sites will be pre-stimulated with Sargramostim (GM-CSF) (70 mcg) injected subcutaneously on days 0 & -2 of each vaccination. Patients may self administer the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) if they have been appropriately instructed on SQ injection administration. Patients will keep a logbook noting the time & placement of the injection. Note: during each vaccination, the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) & the vaccine emulsion will be administered to the same anatomical site. This site will be marked by the patient or treating healthcare professional by a permanent marker pen. For patients who have a clinical, molecular, or immunologic response & have not had disease progression, they may receive up to 6 more vaccinations administered approximately every month. WT-1 analog peptide vaccine |
Measure Participants | 10 |
Number [participants] |
10
100%
|
Title | Immune Response |
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Description | Immune reactivity to the peptides will be measured in the same fashion for patients with hematologic or thoracic malignancies. Immune responses will be measured by T cell proliferative response and DTH against WT-1 peptides. In patients with adequate samples, T cell gamma interferon release as measured by ELISPOT will be performed as well. |
Time Frame | 2 years |
Outcome Measure Data
Analysis Population Description |
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[Not Specified] |
Arm/Group Title | Vaccine |
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Arm/Group Description | Six vaccinations of the WT-1 peptide (1.0 ml of emulsion) will be administered on weeks 0, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12. Vaccinations will be administered subcutaneously with sites rotated among extremities. Injection sites will be pre-stimulated with Sargramostim (GM-CSF) (70 mcg) injected subcutaneously on days 0 & -2 of each vaccination. Patients may self administer the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) if they have been appropriately instructed on SQ injection administration. Patients will keep a logbook noting the time & placement of the injection. Note: during each vaccination, the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) & the vaccine emulsion will be administered to the same anatomical site. This site will be marked by the patient or treating healthcare professional by a permanent marker pen. For patients who have a clinical, molecular, or immunologic response & have not had disease progression, they may receive up to 6 more vaccinations administered approximately every month. WT-1 analog peptide vaccine |
Measure Participants | 10 |
Number [participants] |
10
100%
|
Adverse Events
Time Frame | ||
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Adverse Event Reporting Description | ||
Arm/Group Title | Vaccine | |
Arm/Group Description | Six vaccinations of the WT-1 peptide (1.0 ml of emulsion) will be administered on weeks 0, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12. Vaccinations will be administered subcutaneously with sites rotated among extremities. Injection sites will be pre-stimulated with Sargramostim (GM-CSF) (70 mcg) injected subcutaneously on days 0 & -2 of each vaccination. Patients may self administer the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) if they have been appropriately instructed on SQ injection administration. Patients will keep a logbook noting the time & placement of the injection. Note: during each vaccination, the Sargramostim (GM-CSF) & the vaccine emulsion will be administered to the same anatomical site. This site will be marked by the patient or treating healthcare professional by a permanent marker pen. For patients who have a clinical, molecular, or immunologic response & have not had disease progression, they may receive up to 6 more vaccinations administered approximately every month. WT-1 analog peptide vaccine | |
All Cause Mortality |
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Vaccine | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | / (NaN) | |
Serious Adverse Events |
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Vaccine | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | 3/10 (30%) | |
Nervous system disorders | ||
Syncope | 1/10 (10%) | 1 |
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||
Dyspnea | 2/10 (20%) | 2 |
Vascular disorders | ||
Edema: head and neck | 1/10 (10%) | 1 |
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events |
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Vaccine | ||
Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
Total | 10/10 (100%) | |
Blood and lymphatic system disorders | ||
Lymphopenia | 1/10 (10%) | |
Platelets | 4/10 (40%) | |
General disorders | ||
Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise) | 4/10 (40%) | |
Infections and infestations | ||
Leukocytes (total WBC) | 4/10 (40%) | |
Neutrophils/granulocytes (ANC/AGC) | 2/10 (20%) | |
Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||
Albumin, low (hypoalbuminemia) | 6/10 (60%) | |
Glucose, high (hyperglycemia) | 10/10 (100%) | |
Hemoglobin | 6/10 (60%) |
Limitations/Caveats
More Information
Certain Agreements
All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.
There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.
Results Point of Contact
Name/Title | Dr. Peter Maslak, Attending |
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Organization | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
Phone | +1212-639-5518 |
maslakp@mskcc.org |
- 06-085
- P30CA008748
- P01CA023766
- MSKCC-06085