Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Melanoma
Melanoma (Skin)
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Melanoma (Skin) focused on measuring stage IV melanoma, recurrent melanoma
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed metastatic melanoma HLA-A2-01 phenotype Measurable disease No active CNS or hepatic metastases PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 21 and over Performance status: Karnofsky 80-100% Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: See Disease Characteristics No viral hepatitis Renal: Not specified Cardiovascular: No prior venous thrombosis, angina pectoris, or congestive heart failure Lactate dehydrogenase less than 2 times normal Pulmonary: No prior asthma Immunologic: Intradermal skin test positivity to mumps, Candida, or streptokinase antigen No known sensitivity to E. coli drug preparations No prior allergy to influenza vaccine No active infection No prior autoimmune disease (e.g., lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, or thyroiditis) Other: HIV negative Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: At least 8 weeks since prior interleukin-2 At least 4 weeks since prior interferon alfa Chemotherapy: At least 8 weeks since prior chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: At least 2 weeks since prior corticosteroids No concurrent corticosteroids Radiotherapy: Not specified Surgery: Not specified Other: No concurrent immunosuppressive agents At least 2 weeks since prior immunosuppressive agents
Sites / Locations
- Baylor University Medical Center