Flt3L in Treating Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

NCT00003431 | Completed Phase 1

• 3 other identifiers: CDR0000066457DUMC-98032NCI-G98-1454
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Flt3L may stimulate a person's immune system and help kill tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of flt3L given to patients before undergoing surgery to remove metastases from colorectal cancer.

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer; Metastatic Cancer

Keywords

stage IV colon cancer; lung metastases; liver metastases

Interventions

recombinant flt3 ligand BIOLOGICAL

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed metastatic colon cancer expressing carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) At least 50% of tumor cells must express CEA with at least moderate intensity Resectable hepatic metastases or other site of metastatic colon cancer that is resectable (e.g., lung metastases) PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: Karnofsky 70-100% Life expectancy: At least 6 months Hematopoietic: Absolute neutrophil count at least 1000/mm3 Absolute lymphocyte count at least 1000/mm3 Hemoglobin at least 9 mg/dL Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hepatic: Bilirubin less than 2.0 mg/dL No hepatic disease Renal: Creatinine less than 2.5 mg/dL Cardiovascular: No ongoing cardiac disease No New York Heart Association class III or IV heart disease Pulmonary: No ongoing pulmonary disease such as: Asthma Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Active radiation- or drug-induced pneumonitis Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception No history of autoimmune disease such as but not limited to: Inflammatory bowel disease Systemic lupus erythematosus Ankylosing spondylitis Scleroderma Type I diabetes Multiple sclerosis No other serious ongoing chronic or acute illness No medical or psychological impediment to study compliance No concurrent or prior second malignancy except: Nonmelanoma skin cancer Controlled superficial bladder cancer within the last 5 years No active or chronic infection including: Urinary tract infection HIV Viral hepatitis PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: No concurrent immunotherapy Chemotherapy: No concurrent chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: No concurrent corticosteroids No concurrent hormone therapy Radiotherapy: No concurrent radiation therapy Surgery: No specified Other: No immunosuppressives such as: Azathioprine Cyclosporine A

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Sponsors & Collaborators

• Duke University: lead
• National Cancer Institute (NCI): collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal Neoplasms; Neoplasm Metastasis; Colonic Neoplasms

Interventions

flt3 ligand protein

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal Neoplasms; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Digestive System Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Digestive System Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Colonic Diseases; Intestinal Diseases; Rectal Diseases; Neoplastic Processes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Michael A. Morse, MD

  Duke Cancer Institute

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 1
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 1, 1999
• First Posted: August 4, 2004
• Study Start: June 1, 1998
• Study Completion: May 1, 2001
• Last Updated: March 5, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-03

Locations

US (1)