A Phase 2 interventional study of Prevnar- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) and Activated/costimulated autologous T-cell in Myeloma, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania. Completed at 2 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-04-06.
Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
One purpose of this study is to find out if a new combination of immune system treatments (MAGE-A3 vaccine plus activated T-cells) will allow the body to build up protection ("immunity") against the myeloma cells. A second purpose is to find out how well this combination of immune system treatments is able to control the myeloma.
Autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) can lead to a complete or partial disappearance of the myeloma in about 2 out of 3 patients. However, an ASCT only sometimes leads to a cure of the myeloma. In about half the patients the myeloma comes back after about 1-2 years. In about 90% of patients it comes back by about 10 years after transplant.
One possible way to improve upon the results of ASCT for myeloma is to help the body's defense or immune system recover faster after transplant. Another way is to teach the body's immune system to fight against the myeloma cells.
In two earlier research studies which included more than 100 patients, certain types of immune cells called "T cells" or "T lymphocytes" were taken out of a patient's body using a procedure called "apheresis". These cells were then grown up in the lab. After the transplant, these T cells were put back into the patients. The replaced T cells helped the patients'immune systems to recover faster after the transplant. In addition, when the T cells were given back to patients they also received a vaccination. The vaccination or injection was for a certain type of pneumonia germ called "pneumococcus". We found that most patients built up protection against this pneumonia-causing germ. In another study, we used a possible myeloma cancer vaccine. However, we found that less than half the patients responded to this vaccine.
In this new study, we want to test a different type of myeloma cancer vaccine. This different cancer vaccine is based on a protein called MAGE-A3. The MAGE-A3 protein is found in about 50% of cases of myeloma. This vaccine consists of small pieces of protein (called "peptides") which come from the MAGE-A3 protein. In order to help the immune system respond better we will add two new steps. First we will add an immune system stimulant called "Hiltonol®" to each vaccination. Hiltonol® is a chemical substance that turns on several parts of the immune system. It may make the immune system better able to respond to the vaccine. It has been tested in several hundred patients and has been used with about a dozen different types of cancer and germ vaccines. Second, starting about 100 days after the transplant procedure, patients will get a medicine called Lenalidomide. Lenalidomide is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of myeloma. In this study, we want to know whether Lenalidomide could help to improve the body's ability to respond to the vaccinations and help to treat the myeloma itself.
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Patients must meet one of the following criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
All patients will receive a priming immunization with a MAGE-A3/GM-CSF vaccine with adjuvant Hiltonol® (Poly-ICLC) along with the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine/PCV control vaccine about 10 days before a steady-state mononuclear cell apheresis. Patients will then undergo hematopoietic stem cell mobilization. All patients will receive high-dose melphalan followed by hematopoietic stem cells on day 0. On day +2, patients will receive anti-CD3/anti-CD28-costimulated autologous T cells. At days 14, 42, and 90, patients will receive MAGEA3/GM-CSF (+Hiltonol® Poly-ICLC) and PCV booster immunizations followed by restaging studies and immune assessments at day +100. At day 100, after immunizations and restaging, patients will start Revlamid® (Lenalidomide) maintenance therapy followed by 2 additional MAGE-A3 and PCV immunizations at days 120 and 150.
Biological: Prevnar- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) · Other: Activated/costimulated autologous T-cell · Drug: Revlamid® (Lenalidomide) · Biological: MAGE-A3/GM-GSF, Hiltonol® (Poly-ICLC)
After study enrollment, patients will receive Prevnar- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV). At Day #14, Day #42, and Day #90, Day #120 and Day #150, patients will receive a booster immunization with Prevnar- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV).
For all patients, the cells will be expanded ex vivo for up to 12 days and then prepared for infusion \~day 2 post-transplant. The target number of costimulated T-cells for infusion will be \~ 5 x 10e10 T-cells total in 100-500 mL total volume.
At about day 100 post-transplant, after completion of post-transplant immunological assessments and myeloma restaging studies, patients will be eligible to receive low-dose Revlamid® (Lenalidomide) 10 mg/day for maintenance therapy (10 mg/day) until progression of myeloma or development of intolerance.
After study enrollment, patients will receive both MAGE-A3/GM-CSF \[+ coinjection of 2mg of Hiltonol®(Poly-ICLC)\]. At Day #14, Day #42, Day #90, Day #120 and Day #150 patients will receive an additional immunization with MAGE-A3/GM-GSF, Hiltonol® (Poly-ICLC).
Primary Myeloma Endpoint
To determine whether lenalidomide maintenance plus the late booster immunizations leads to improved myeloma clinical responses between day 180 and day 100 post-transplant.
Time frame: Between day 100 and 180 post transplant
| Milestone | MAGE A-3, GM-CSF, Hiltonol®, T Cells, Lenalidomide, |
|---|---|
| Started | 28 |
| Completed | 27 |
| Not completed | 1 |
| Milestone | MAGE A-3, GM-CSF, Hiltonol®, T Cells, Lenalidomide, |
|---|---|
| Started | 27 |
| Pre transplant vaccinations 1-3 | 27 |
| Completed | 27 |
| Not completed | 0 |
| Milestone | MAGE A-3, GM-CSF, Hiltonol®, T Cells, Lenalidomide, |
|---|---|
| Started | 27 |
| Completed | 27 |
| Not completed | 0 |
| Milestone | MAGE A-3, GM-CSF, Hiltonol®, T Cells, Lenalidomide, |
|---|---|
| Started | 27 |
| Completed | 26 |
| Not completed | 1 |
| Withdrew: Off study due to disease progression | 1 |
| Milestone | MAGE A-3, GM-CSF, Hiltonol®, T Cells, Lenalidomide, |
|---|---|
| Started | 26 |
| Completed | 26 |
| Not completed | 0 |
| Milestone | MAGE A-3, GM-CSF, Hiltonol®, T Cells, Lenalidomide, |
|---|---|
| Started | 26 |
| Completed | 26 |
| Not completed | 0 |
To determine whether lenalidomide maintenance plus the late booster immunizations leads to improved myeloma clinical responses between day 180 and day 100 post-transplant.
| Participants | Prevnar, T Cells, Lenalidomide, MAGE A-3 |
|---|---|
| Subjects in CR D100 and D180 | 4 |
| Subjects in sCR D100 and 180 | 1 |
| Subjects in VGPR D100 and D180 | 1 |
| Subjects in PR D100 and D180 | 5 |
| Subjects with SD at D+100 and 180 | 3 |
| Subjects with improved response at D100 and D180 | 6 |
| Subjects with poorer response at D100 and D180 | 4 |
| Subjects with no disease response reported | 2 |
Collected over Adverse event reporting begins at the time of T-cell harvest and continues until day 180 post infusion.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevnar, T Cells, Lenalidomide, MAGE A-3 | 0/27 (0%) | 9/27 (33.3%) | 27/27 (100%) |
| Event | Prevnar, T Cells, Lenalidomide, MAGE A-3 |
|---|---|
| PneumoniaInfections and infestations | 4/27 |
| Neutrophil count decreasedInvestigations | 3/27 |
| FeverGeneral disorders | 2/27 |
| Platelet count decreasedInvestigations | 2/27 |
| AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders | 1/27 |
| ChillsGeneral disorders | 1/27 |
| Coughing/shortness of breathRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 1/27 |
| Deep Vein ThrombosisVascular disorders | 1/27 |
| Febrile neutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders | 1/27 |
| Flu like symptomsGeneral disorders | 1/27 |
| Event | Prevnar, T Cells, Lenalidomide, MAGE A-3 |
|---|---|
| Pain at injection siteGastrointestinal disorders | 16/27 |
| Muscle achesMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | 11/27 |
| FeverGeneral disorders | 10/27 |
| AnorexiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 9/27 |
| HeadacheNervous system disorders | 8/27 |
| Injection site reactionGeneral disorders | 8/27 |
| Loss of energyNervous system disorders | 8/27 |
| FatigueGeneral disorders | 7/27 |
| Induration at injection siteSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | 7/27 |
| Swelling/IndurationMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | 7/27 |
| Age, Categorical(Participants) | Prevnar, T Cells, Lenalidomide, MAGE A-3 |
|---|---|
| <=18 years | 0 |
| Between 18 and 65 years | 22 |
| >=65 years | 5 |
| Age, Continuous(years) | Prevnar, T Cells, Lenalidomide, MAGE A-3 |
|---|---|
| Mean | 52.48 (42 to 69) |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Prevnar, T Cells, Lenalidomide, MAGE A-3 |
|---|---|
| Female | 11 |
| Male | 16 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Prevnar, T Cells, Lenalidomide, MAGE A-3 |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| More than one race | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 |
| Region of Enrollment(participants) | Prevnar, T Cells, Lenalidomide, MAGE A-3 |
|---|---|
| United States | 27 |
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