Preclinical Study Towards an Immunotherapy in Adrenocortical Carcinoma

May 1, 2026 updated by: Martin Fassnacht, University of Wuerzburg

Präklinische Studie Zur Etablierung Einer Immuntherapie für Das Nebennierenrindenkarzinom - Preclinical Study Towards an Immunotherapy in Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare and heterogeneous malignancy with poor prognosis. Surgical resection of the tumor is the treatment of choice. However, even after complete resection more than 80 % of patients will experience recurrence of disease. Therefore, new treatment options are urgently needed. This pre-clinical study try to lay the foundations for a successful immunotherapy in patients with ACC.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

150

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

  • Germany
      • Würzburg, Germany, 97080
        • Dept. of Medicine I, University of Wuerzburg

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

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adrenocortical carcinoma

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients with histological proven adrenocortical carcinoma
  • healthy persons as control group
  • Life expectancy > 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

  • autoimmune diseases
  • severe clinical condition

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

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To find reasonable antigens for a vaccination therapy in ACC
Time Frame: day of blood sampling
day of blood sampling
To investigate the role of tumor-induced suppression in ACC
Time Frame: NA, in vitro study
NA, in vitro study

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Wuerzburg

Collaborators

Deutsche Krebshilfe e.V., Bonn (Germany)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Martin Fassnacht, MD, University of Wuerzburg

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

September 1, 2005

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2029

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2030

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 4, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 4, 2007

First Posted (Estimated)

April 6, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 7, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 1, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

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Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Wue-Immuno-ACC-83/05

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