Autologous Natural Killer T Cells Infusion for the Treatment of Cancer

January 26, 2016 updated by: Han weidong, Chinese PLA General Hospital

Phase 1 Study of Autologous Natural Killer T Cells Infusion in Treating Patients With Tumors

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of natural killer T (NKT) cell-based autologous adoptive immunotherapy in subjects with metastatic, treatment-refractory breast cancer, glioma, hepatocellular carcinoma, squamous cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer or prostate cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

A randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of autologous natural killer T (NKT) cells infusion treatment in advanced cancer.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

300

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • China
    • Beijing
      • Beijing, Beijing, China, 100853
        • Recruiting
        • Biotherapeutic Department of Chinese PLA General Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Contact:

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 to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:•Male or female not less than 18 years of age or over 80 years of age.

  • Life expectancy of ≥ 24 weeks as measured by the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status.
  • Subjects must present with one of the following disease pathologies: Breast Cancer, Glioma, Hepatocellular Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colon Cancer or Prostate Cancer
  • The pathology must be an assessable disease (measurable by CT scan or MRI) that is refractory to standard treatments (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation, etc.)
  • Negative for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and CMV.
  • Subjects must present with leukocyte counts above 3,000/μL and platelet counts above 100,000/ μL.
  • Subjects must present with minimum hemoglobin levels of 10.
  • If female, subject is surgically sterile (hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateral oophorectomy), post menopausal (no menses >12 months), or using a high-efficiency method of contraception such as implant, injectable, combination oral contraceptive, intrauterine device (IUD) or sexual abstinence, or has a vasectomized partner.
  • If female of childbearing potential, subject is not pregnant, breast-feeding or planning a pregnancy during the study, and has a negative pregnancy test on screening visit.
  • Able to comprehend and sign an informed consent document and comply with the requirements of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:•No measurable malignant disease by CT scan or tumor markers.

  • Life expectancy of ≤ 24 weeks as measured by the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status.
  • Age of less than 18 years or over 80 years of age.
  • Documented/confirmed positive testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, or CMV.
  • Prior or current history of autoimmune disease.
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • Leukocyte count < 3,000 /μL prior to leukapheresis.
  • Platelet count < 100,000/μL prior to leukapheresis.
  • Hemoglobin levels below 10.
  • PTT (prothrombin time) of < 12 seconds or > than 15 seconds.
  • aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) of < 25 seconds or > than 39 seconds.
  • Failure or refusal to sign informed consent for the study.
  • Culture fails to meet specifications for study.
  • Subject has any other medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might significantly affect the ability to safely participate in the study or affect the conduct of the study.

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
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: NKT cells
NKT cells treatment plus regular treatment
Biological: NKT cells

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Occurrence of study related adverse events
Time Frame: Until week 24
defined as >= Grade 3 signs/symptoms, laboratory toxicities, and clinical events) that are possibly, likely, or definitely related to study treatment
Until week 24

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Anti-tumor responses to NKT cells infusions
Time Frame: at least once within 30 days afther completing four-cycle treatment
at least once within 30 days afther completing four-cycle treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Chinese PLA General Hospital

Collaborators

Tsinghua University

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

January 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2016

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 22, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 28, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

March 1, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 28, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 26, 2016

Last Verified

January 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CHN-PLAGH-BT-003

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