Cytotoxic T Cells and Interleukin-2 in Treating Adult Patients With Recurrent Brain Tumors

May 28, 2013 updated by: University of Colorado, Denver

Intracavitary Allogenic Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes and Human Recombinant Interleukin-2 Therapy for Recurrent Primary Brain Tumors

RATIONALE: Biological therapy uses different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop cancer cells from growing. Cytotoxic T cells combined with interleukin-2 may be an effective treatment for recurrent brain tumors.

PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of cytotoxic T cells and interleukin-2 in treating adults with recurrent brain tumors.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the toxicity of allogeneic cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) when repeatedly instilled directly into the brain to treat recurrent primary brain tumors. II. Evaluate the response produced by allogeneic CTL and interleukin-2. III. Correlate CTL surface phenotype and degree of patient/donor HLA mismatch to response and toxicity.

OUTLINE: Surgery plus Biological Response Modifier Therapy. Tumor resection; plus intracavitary cytotoxic T lymphocytes, CTL; intracavitary Interleukin-2 (Chiron), IL-2, NSC-373364. CTL are generated in vitro by mixing irradiated patient lymphocytes (cultured with IL-2 and Monoclonal Antibody OKT 3, MOAB OKT 3, NSC-618843) with allogeneic lymphocytes and culturing the mixture with IL-2.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: 10 patients will be treated. If severe toxicity occurs in the first 5 patients, the study will close.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

10

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Colorado
      • Denver, Colorado, United States, 80220
        • Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Denver
      • Denver, Colorado, United States, 80262
        • University of Colorado Cancer Center
      • Denver, Colorado, United States, 80218
        • Children's Health Center

Participation Criteria

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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: Kernohan Grade III/IV primary malignant brain tumor that has failed conventional surgical resection and radiotherapy Evidence of recurrent tumor on gadolinium-enhanced MRI following completion of radiotherapy (minimum 5,000 cGy for adults) required The following histologies are eligible: Anaplastic astrocytoma Anaplastic oligodendroglioma Glioblastoma multiforme Mixed anaplastic glioma Surgical resection of progressing brain tumor feasible No evidence of tumor extending across the midline from one hemisphere to the other No multifocal tumor or leptomeningeal spread

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Over 18 Performance status: Karnofsky 60-100% Life expectancy: At least 2 months Hematopoietic: WBC greater than 2,000 Platelets greater than 100,000 Hct at least 28% Hepatic: Bilirubin less than 1.5 mg/dl Renal: Creatinine less than 1.5 mg/dl Cardiovascular: No major cardiovascular problems Pulmonary: No major pulmonary problems Other: Seronegative for HTLV/HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C No concurrent systemic infection Ability to maintain proper nutrition (orally or intravenously) during the study period required No pregnant women

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: More than 4 weeks since systemic chemotherapy (6 weeks since carmustine), with the WBC increasing on 2 consecutive determinations at least 3 days apart Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: At least 8 weeks since radiotherapy Surgery: See Disease Characteristics

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborators

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Kevin O. Lillehei, MD, University of Colorado, Denver

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 1994

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 1999

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 1999

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 1, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 28, 2004

First Posted (Estimate)

July 29, 2004

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 30, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 28, 2013

Last Verified

July 1, 2000

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 93-0426.cc
  • UCHSC-COMIRB-93426
  • NCI-T94-0065O

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