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Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Cancer

Primary Purpose

Anal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Esophageal Cancer

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
human papillomavirus 16 E7 peptide
synthetic human papillomavirus 16 E6 peptide
Sponsored by
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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Eligibility
Locations
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Anal Cancer focused on measuring stage IV anal cancer, recurrent anal cancer, stage II esophageal cancer, stage III esophageal cancer, stage IV esophageal cancer, stage IIIA anal cancer, stage IIIB anal cancer, recurrent esophageal cancer, stage III cervical cancer, stage IV cervical cancer, recurrent cervical cancer, stage III vulvar cancer, stage IVB vulvar cancer, recurrent vulvar cancer, stage III penile cancer, stage IV penile cancer, recurrent penile cancer, recurrent metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary, metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary squamous cell carcinoma, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, stage III basal cell carcinoma of the lip, stage III verrucous carcinoma of the oral cavity, stage III mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the oral cavity, stage III adenoid cystic carcinoma of the oral cavity, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, stage IV basal cell carcinoma of the lip, stage IV verrucous carcinoma of the oral cavity, stage IV mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the oral cavity, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, recurrent basal cell carcinoma of the lip, recurrent verrucous carcinoma of the oral cavity, recurrent mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the oral cavity, recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of the oral cavity, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, stage III lymphoepithelioma of the oropharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, stage IV lymphoepithelioma of the oropharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, recurrent lymphoepithelioma of the oropharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, stage III lymphoepithelioma of the nasopharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, stage IV lymphoepithelioma of the nasopharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, recurrent lymphoepithelioma of the nasopharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, stage III verrucous carcinoma of the larynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, stage IV verrucous carcinoma of the larynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, recurrent verrucous carcinoma of the larynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage III inverted papilloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage III midline lethal granuloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage III esthesioneuroblastoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage IV inverted papilloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage IV midline lethal granuloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage IV esthesioneuroblastoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent inverted papilloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent midline lethal granuloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent esthesioneuroblastoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent salivary gland cancer, stage IV salivary gland cancer, stage III salivary gland cancer

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven stage III, IV, or recurrent carcinoma of the cervix or other tumor that carries human papilloma virus 16 (HPV16) such as other anogenital (vulvar, penile, and anal), esophageal, and head and neck cancers HLA-A2.1 positive Patients with tumors other than cervical cancer must have no other therapeutic options Fresh tissue or paraffin block available for HPV genome detection and typing (optional for cervical cancer) No history of CNS metastases PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Over 18 Performance status: ECOG 0-1 Life expectancy: More than 3 months Hematopoietic: WBC at least 2,000/mm^3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm^3 Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 2.0 mg/dL SGPT no greater than 4 times normal Renal: Creatinine no greater than 2.0 mg/dL Cardiovascular: No myocardial infarction within the past 6 months No New York Heart Association class III or IV heart disease Immunologic: No autoimmune disease, e.g.: Systemic lupus erythematosus Multiple sclerosis Ankylosing spondylitis HIV negative Responsive to 1 of the following skin test antigens: Mumps Trichophyton Candida Tetanus Other: No active infection requiring antibiotics No weight loss greater than 20% within the past 6 months No other active malignancy except basal cell skin cancer Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: At least 4 weeks since prior immunotherapy and recovered Chemotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy and recovered Endocrine therapy: At least 4 weeks since prior steroids and recovered Radiotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior radiotherapy and recovered Surgery: Not specified Other: Recovered from the toxic effects of prior therapy

Sites / Locations

  • Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center - NCI Clinical Studies Support
  • Center for Cancer Research
  • Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Morristown Memorial Hospital
  • University of Texas Medical Branch

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First Posted
July 11, 2001
Last Updated
April 28, 2015
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00019110
Brief Title
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Cancer
Official Title
VACCINE THERAPY AND DETECTION OF IMMUNOLOGIC RESPONSES WITH HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS 16 E6 AND E7 PEPTIDES IN PATIENTS WITH METASTATIC OR LOCALLY ADVANCED CERVICAL CANCER
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 1999
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
November 1995 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
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Study Completion Date
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3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from certain human papillomaviruses may be able to help the body to kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of human papillomavirus vaccine therapy in treating patients who have advanced or recurrent cancer of the cervix, vagina, penis, anus, esophagus, or head and neck.
Detailed Description
OBJECTIVES: Determine whether endogenous cellular immunity to the viral oncoproteins human papilloma virus 16 (HPV16) E6 and E7 is present in patients with advanced or recurrent carcinoma of the cervix or other carcinomas that carry HPV16. Determine whether vaccination with antigen-presenting cells pulsed with synthetic peptide corresponding to the tumor's HPV16 E6 or E7 peptide can induce or boost patient cellular immunity to that particular peptide. Determine the type and characteristics of the cellular immunity generated in patients treated with this regimen. Determine the toxicity of this regimen in these patients. Determine the tumor response in patients treated with this regimen. Determine whether in vivo T cells generated specifically against HPV16 E6 or E7 peptide can be cloned and expanded in vitro against the corresponding peptide. OUTLINE: Patients are stratified according to disease category as defined by the following: Stratum A: Stage III cervical cancer not previously treated with appropriate radiotherapy; stage IV or recurrent cervical cancer; or other advanced tumors that harbor human papilloma virus 16 (HPV16) such as anogenital, esophageal, or head and neck cancers. Stratum B: Stage III cervical cancer previously treated with standard therapy with no evidence of residual disease. Vaccination in this group is given as adjuvant therapy. Patients are assigned to receive HPV E6 or E7 peptide by the principal investigator. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) (antigen presenting cells) are harvested and treated in vitro with sargramostim (GM-CSF) and pulsed with HPV16 E6 or E7. Patients receive vaccination with HPV16 E6 or E7 pulsed PBMC IV over 1-2 minutes during weeks 1, 3, 7, and 11 for a total of 4 vaccinations. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients who achieve complete response (CR) continue treatment for a maximum of 1 year past CR. Patients are followed at 1 month. PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 40-46 patients (at least 28 patients for stratum A and 12 for stratum B) will be accrued for this study within 1-2 years.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Anal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Penile Cancer, Vulvar Cancer
Keywords
stage IV anal cancer, recurrent anal cancer, stage II esophageal cancer, stage III esophageal cancer, stage IV esophageal cancer, stage IIIA anal cancer, stage IIIB anal cancer, recurrent esophageal cancer, stage III cervical cancer, stage IV cervical cancer, recurrent cervical cancer, stage III vulvar cancer, stage IVB vulvar cancer, recurrent vulvar cancer, stage III penile cancer, stage IV penile cancer, recurrent penile cancer, recurrent metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary, metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary squamous cell carcinoma, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, stage III basal cell carcinoma of the lip, stage III verrucous carcinoma of the oral cavity, stage III mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the oral cavity, stage III adenoid cystic carcinoma of the oral cavity, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, stage IV basal cell carcinoma of the lip, stage IV verrucous carcinoma of the oral cavity, stage IV mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the oral cavity, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, recurrent basal cell carcinoma of the lip, recurrent verrucous carcinoma of the oral cavity, recurrent mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the oral cavity, recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of the oral cavity, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, stage III lymphoepithelioma of the oropharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, stage IV lymphoepithelioma of the oropharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, recurrent lymphoepithelioma of the oropharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, stage III lymphoepithelioma of the nasopharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, stage IV lymphoepithelioma of the nasopharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, recurrent lymphoepithelioma of the nasopharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, stage III verrucous carcinoma of the larynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, stage IV verrucous carcinoma of the larynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, recurrent verrucous carcinoma of the larynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage III inverted papilloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage III midline lethal granuloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage III esthesioneuroblastoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage IV inverted papilloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage IV midline lethal granuloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage IV esthesioneuroblastoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent inverted papilloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent midline lethal granuloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent esthesioneuroblastoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent salivary gland cancer, stage IV salivary gland cancer, stage III salivary gland cancer

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
human papillomavirus 16 E7 peptide
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
synthetic human papillomavirus 16 E6 peptide

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven stage III, IV, or recurrent carcinoma of the cervix or other tumor that carries human papilloma virus 16 (HPV16) such as other anogenital (vulvar, penile, and anal), esophageal, and head and neck cancers HLA-A2.1 positive Patients with tumors other than cervical cancer must have no other therapeutic options Fresh tissue or paraffin block available for HPV genome detection and typing (optional for cervical cancer) No history of CNS metastases PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Over 18 Performance status: ECOG 0-1 Life expectancy: More than 3 months Hematopoietic: WBC at least 2,000/mm^3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm^3 Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 2.0 mg/dL SGPT no greater than 4 times normal Renal: Creatinine no greater than 2.0 mg/dL Cardiovascular: No myocardial infarction within the past 6 months No New York Heart Association class III or IV heart disease Immunologic: No autoimmune disease, e.g.: Systemic lupus erythematosus Multiple sclerosis Ankylosing spondylitis HIV negative Responsive to 1 of the following skin test antigens: Mumps Trichophyton Candida Tetanus Other: No active infection requiring antibiotics No weight loss greater than 20% within the past 6 months No other active malignancy except basal cell skin cancer Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: At least 4 weeks since prior immunotherapy and recovered Chemotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy and recovered Endocrine therapy: At least 4 weeks since prior steroids and recovered Radiotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior radiotherapy and recovered Surgery: Not specified Other: Recovered from the toxic effects of prior therapy
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Barry L. Gause, MD
Organizational Affiliation
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center - NCI Clinical Studies Support
City
Bethesda
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
20892-1182
Country
United States
Facility Name
Center for Cancer Research
City
Bethesda
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
20892
Country
United States
Facility Name
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02114-2617
Country
United States
Facility Name
Brigham and Women's Hospital
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02115
Country
United States
Facility Name
Morristown Memorial Hospital
City
Morristown
State/Province
New Jersey
ZIP/Postal Code
07962-1956
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Texas Medical Branch
City
Galveston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77555-0587
Country
United States

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