Vaccine Immunotherapy for Recurrent Medulloblastoma and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (NCT01326104) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Vaccine Immunotherapy for Recurrent Medulloblastoma and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
United States26 participantsStarted 2010-09-07
Plain-language summary
Immunotherapy is a specific approach to treating cancer that has shown promise in adult patients for the treatment of melanoma, malignant brain tumors, and other cancers. The study investigators will use the experience they have gained from these studies to try to improve the outcome for children affected by a recurrent brain tumor.
Approximately 35 patients with first recurrence of medulloblastoma (reMB)/supratentorial primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) will be treated with tumor-specific immune cells and dendritic cell vaccines to see what impact they have on the tumor.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Screening:
* Age ≤ 30 years of age.
* Suspected first recurrence/progression of MB/PNET since completion of definitive focal +/- craniospinal irradiation. Disease progression prior to receiving definitive focal +/- craniospinal irradiation will not disqualify patients from enrollment if they have subsequently failed definitive radiotherapy and are at first recurrence/progression at time of enrollment. Patients who are unable to receive radiation therapy due to genetic disorders that put them at significant risk for radiation-induced secondary malignancies (i.e. Gorlin's syndrome or NF1 mutation) are eligible for enrollment at first disease recurrence/progression.
Re-MATCH Protocol:
* Patients must have histologically confirmed recurrent MB/PNET that is a first relapse/progression after completion of definitive radiotherapy +/- craniospinal irradiation. Patients with a first relapse/progression who are unable to receive radiation therapy due to genetic disorders that put them at significant risk for radiation-induced secondary malignancies (ie. Gorlin's syndrome or NF1 mutation) are eligible for enrollment.
* Patients with neurological deficits should have deficits that are stable for a minimum of 1 week prior to registration.
* Karnofsky Performance Status of ≥ 50% or Lansky Performance Score of ≥ 50.
* Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) ≥ 1000/µl (unsupported).
* Platelets ≥ 100,000/µl (unsupported).
* Hemoglobin \> 8 g/dL (may be supported).
* Serum cre…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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