Trial to Compare the Routes of Administration of an Investigational, Personalized, Therapeutic Cancer Vaccine Oncophage (HSPPC-96) in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Renal Cell Carcinoma
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Renal Cell Carcinoma focused on measuring Kidney Cancer, Renal, Tumor, Immunotherapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Suspected metastatic renal cell carcinoma (AJCC Stage IV) with intact primary tumor No previous therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma Measurable disease (RECIST criteria) Primary tumor greater than or equal to 7cm on CT or MRI ECOG performance status 0-1 At least 18 years old Life expectancy > 3 months Adequate cardiac function (NYHA I-II) Not pregnant Provide written informed consent Absence of multiple liver metastases, brain or threatening bone metastases (axial skeleton and/or pathological features) Planned complete nephrectomy Exclusion Criteria: History of primary or secondary immunodeficiency, or patients using systemic corticosteroids or cyclosporin A Other cancer (including renal cell carcinoma) within the last five years (with the exception of adequately treated cone-biopsied in situ carcinoma of the cervix uteri or basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin) Embolization of the renal artery prior to nephrectomy Active, uncontrolled infection or other serious medical illnesses, preventing study completion, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator