Interleukin-2 Plus Interferon Alfa in Treating Adults With Metastatic Cancer

May 10, 2011 updated by: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

OUTPATIENT SUBCUTANEOUS IL-2 AND ALPHA INTERFERON IN THE MANAGEMENT OF METASTATIC CANCER

RATIONALE: Interleukin-2 may stimulate a person's white blood cells to kill metastatic cancer cells. Interferon alfa may interfere with the growth of the cancer cells. Combining interleukin-2 and interferon alfa may kill more cancer cells.

PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of interleukin-2 plus interferon alfa in treating adults with metastatic cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the response rate, failure-free survival, and overall survival of interleukin-2 and interferon alpha administered subcutaneously on an outpatient basis for 8 weeks to patients with metastatic cancer. II. Determine the toxicities associated with this therapy.

OUTLINE: Biological Response Modifier Therapy. Interleukin-2 (Cetus), IL-2, NSC-373364; Interferon alpha (Schering), IFN-A, NSC-377523.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: Up to 30 patients with various malignancies will be entered.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Newport Beach, California, United States, 92658
        • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
    • Indiana
      • Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47402
        • Bloomington Hospital
      • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46260
        • St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Research Department
    • Nebraska
      • Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68124
        • Bergan Mercy Medical Center
    • Tennessee
      • Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37901
        • Baptist Regional Cancer Center - Knoxville

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed metastatic cancer of any type Measurable or evaluable disease required, i.e.: Bidimensionally measurable lesions on physical exam, x-ray, CT, MRI, or other radiologic procedure Any lesion apparent on radiologic exam that is not measurable in 2 perpendicular diameters Previously irradiated lesions acceptable provided subsequent progression is documented No active brain metastases Previously treated brain metastases allowed provided measurable/evaluable disease exists outside the CNS

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Hematopoietic: (within 14 days prior to entry) WBC at least 3,000 Platelets at least 100,000 Hematocrit at least 30% (may be transfused) Hepatic: (within 14 days prior to entry) Bilirubin less than 2.0 mg/dl PT and PTT normal Renal: (within 14 days prior to entry) Creatinine less than 2.0 mg/dl Cardiovascular: No MI within 6 months No medication for arrhythmia No medication for CHF Hypertension that is stable off medication allowed Pulmonary: pO2 at least 60 mm Hg in patients with primary lung cancer or symptomatic pulmonary disease Reasonable respiratory reserve No dyspnea at rest No requirement for supplemental oxygen Other: No familial history of malignant hyperthermia No chronic underlying immunodeficiency disease No HIV seropositivity No active infection requiring antibiotic therapy No other serious intercurrent illness No concurrent malignancy No pregnant or nursing women Adequate contraception required of fertile women

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: No concurrent therapy with other anticancer agents No concurrent immunosuppressive agents (e.g., cyclosporin) Biologic therapy: Prior interferon alpha allowed Chemotherapy: At least 4 weeks since systemic chemotherapy with recovery required Endocrine therapy: No concurrent corticosteroids Radiotherapy: At least 4 weeks since radiotherapy Surgery: Adequate recovery required Other: No prior organ allograft

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Collaborators

Cancer Biotherapy Research Group

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Robert O. Dillman, MD, FACP, Cancer Biotherapy Research Group

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

  • Dillman RO, Soori G, Tai DF, et al.: Outpatient subcutaneous (SC) interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon alpha (IFN) in the management of metastatic cancer: a preliminary report. J Immunother 20(5): 404, 1997.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 1992

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 1998

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 1999

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 1, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 23, 2004

First Posted (Estimate)

July 26, 2004

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 12, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 10, 2011

Last Verified

May 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDR0000077942
  • CBRG-9211
  • NBSG-9211
  • NCI-V92-0148

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