NCT00004122

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as BCG use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop cancer cells from growing. Interferon alfa may interfere with the growth of cancer cells. Combining these therapies may be an effective treatment for bladder cancer. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of BCG plus interferon alfa 2b in treating patients who have bladder cancer.

Trial Health

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On Track

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Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 1999

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 10, 1999

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2001

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 21, 2004

Completed
Last Updated

February 1, 2013

Status Verified

January 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

December 10, 1999

Last Update Submit

January 31, 2013

Conditions

Bladder Cancer

Keywords

stage I bladder cancerrecurrent bladder cancertransitional cell carcinoma of the bladder

Interventions

BCG vaccineBIOLOGICAL
recombinant interferon alfaBIOLOGICAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder No muscle invasive bladder cancer, transitional cell carcinoma of the upper tract, or disease within the prostatic stroma No prior evidence of metastatic transitional cell carcinoma Prior definitive resection by partial cystectomy, nephroureterectomy, or prostatectomy allowed if current disease is limited to superficial disease of the bladder only No evidence of gross hematuria within the past 2 days PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: ECOG 0-1 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified Other: No other active malignancies or health conditions that would preclude study No serious infection within 1 month of study No evidence of active tuberculosis No significant medical or psychiatric condition that would prevent compliance Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: At least 4 weeks since prior intravesical interferon alfa and/or BCG At least 2 years since prior immunotherapy for other malignancies or nonmalignancies Chemotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior intravesical chemotherapy At least 2 years since prior chemotherapy for other malignancies or nonmalignancies No concurrent cytotoxic chemotherapy for other malignancies or nonmalignancies Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: At least 2 years since prior pelvic radiotherapy for other malignancies or nonmalignancies No concurrent pelvic radiotherapy for other malignancies or nonmalignancies Surgery: See Disease Characteristics At least 3 weeks since prior papillary or solid transitional cell carcinoma resection, bladder biopsy, or transurethral resection of the prostate At least 4 weeks since prior surgery Other: At least 2 years since any prior cytotoxic agents for other malignancies or nonmalignancies

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Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Buffalo, New York, 14263-0001, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

Interventions

BCG VaccineInterferon-alpha

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Urologic NeoplasmsUrogenital NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesUrinary Bladder DiseasesUrologic DiseasesMale Urogenital Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tuberculosis VaccinesBacterial VaccinesVaccinesBiological ProductsComplex MixturesInterferon Type IInterferonsCytokinesIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsPeptidesAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsProteinsBiological Factors

Study Officials

  • David A. Corral, MD

    Triangle Urological Group

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Purpose
TREATMENT
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 10, 1999

First Posted

May 21, 2004

Study Start

July 1, 1999

Primary Completion

April 1, 2001

Last Updated

February 1, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-01

Locations

US(1)