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Breast CancerPhase 1J65NCT02019524

Phase Ib Trial of Two Folate Binding Protein Peptide Vaccines (E39 and J65) in Breast and Ovarian Cancer Patients

A Phase 1 study testing E39 peptide vaccine, E39 vaccine then J65 vaccine and J65 vaccine then E39 vaccine in people with Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer, run by COL George Peoples, MD, FACS at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This is a single-center, randomized, single-blinded, three-arm phase Ib study of the folate binding protein vaccines E39 and J65. The study target population are patients with breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis who have been treated and are without evidence of disease. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
What is being tested?
E39 peptide vaccine, E39 vaccine then J65 vaccine and J65 vaccine then E39 vaccine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
39 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
30 Sep 2013to 6 Dec 2016
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients must have breast or ovarian cancer
  • Patients must have completed primary breast or ovarian cancer therapy (i.e., surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and/or radiation therapy as appropriate per standard of care for patient's specific cancer)
  • Patients must be without evidence of residual disease as assessed by their treatment team
  • Patients must be either post-menopausal or surgically post-menopausal
  • Patients must be HLA-A2 positive
  • Patients must have a good performance status (ECOG<2)

Who cannot join

  • HLA-A2 negative patients
  • Currently receiving immunosuppressive therapy to include chemotherapy, steroids, or methotrexate
  • In poor health (Karnofsky <60%, ECOG >2)
  • Total bilirubin >1.5, creatinine >2, hemoglobin <10, platelets <50,000, WBC <2,000
  • Active pulmonary disease requiring medication to include multiple inhalers
  • Of child-bearing age with intact reproductive organs
  • Involved in other experimental protocols (except with permission of the other study PI)
  • History of autoimmune disease

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030

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About this study

Official title: Phase Ib Trial of Two Folate Binding Protein (FBP) Peptide Vaccines (E39 and J65) in Breast and Ovarian Cancer Patients

This is a single-center, randomized, single-blinded, three-arm phase Ib study of the folate binding protein vaccines E39 and J65. The study target population are patients with breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis who have been treated and are without evidence of disease. Disease-free subjects after standard of care multi-modality therapy will be screened and HLA typed. E39 and J65 are cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-eliciting peptide vaccines that are restricted to HLA-A2+ patients (approximately 50% of the U.S. population).

Read the detailed description

The study is a prospective, randomized, non-blinded, single-center Phase Ib trial. Patients will be identified that have a diagnosis of breast or ovarian cancer, have completed their standard courses of therapy and are disease-free. They will be properly screened, counseled and consented prior to enrollment. Once enrolled, each patient's blood will be tested for HLA-A2 status (approximately 50% will be HLA-A2+). Additionally, their tumors will be tested for FBP-expression and this information will be tracked for purposes of correlative science.

Patients who are HLA-A2+ will be stratified based on cancer diagnosis (breast versus ovarian), then randomized by computer tables to one of three arms for the PVS. Each arm will receive 6 monthly injections of peptide + GM-CSF. Arm A will receive six inoculations with E39 peptide; arm B will receive three inoculations with E39 followed by three with J65; and arm C will receive three inoculations with J65, followed by three of E39. Since J65 has not been previously used in humans, a two week waiting period will be instituted between the first and second patients enrolled in either Arm B or C. Immunologic data will be assessed at 1 month and 6 months (±2 wks) after the PVS, specifically ex vivo immunologic recognition of E39 and J65 will be assessed by clonal expansion using a dextramer assay and the in vivo response will be assessed by Delayed Type Hypersensitivity (DTH). Immunologic recognition of E39 will be the primary endpoint, with recognition of J65 serving as an additional data point. The 6 month post-PVS immunologic data will then be used to assess each patient for significant residual immunity (SRI), defined as ≥2-fold increase in E39-specific CD8+ T-cells from the pre-vaccination level. Patients will then be sorted into two groups: those with SRI and those without. Patients within each group will then be randomized to receive one booster of either J65 or E39. Each patient will return to clinic within 1-2 weeks of their 6mo post-PVS visit to receive their single booster inoculation. This second randomization will result in four groups: 1) patients with SRI receiving E39; 2) patients with SRI receiving J65; 3) patients without SRI receiving E39; 4) patients without SRI receiving J65. Immunologic data will then again be gathered at 1 month (±2 wks) and 6 months (±2 wks) post-booster. This final immunologic data will be analyzed for differences between the four groups. Additionally, toxicity data will be gathered.

Patients will be monitored closely for one hour after each inoculation with questioning, serial exams, and vital signs every 15 minutes. Patients will then be asked to return to the vaccine clinic 48-72 hours after each inoculation for questioning regarding any local or systemic toxicity and to examine and measure the local reaction at the vaccination sites. The graded toxicity scale (NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, v4.03) will be utilized to assess local and systemic toxicity. GM-CSF dose reduction may be required if >10cm of erythema and induration is seen at the injection site after any given inoculation.

Being tested
E39 peptide vaccine, E39 vaccine then J65 vaccine, J65 vaccine then E39 vaccine
Keywords
Stage I breast cancer, Stage II breast cancer, Stage IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC breast cancer, Male breast cancer, Ovarian cancer
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms, Ovarian Neoplasms, Breast Neoplasms, Male

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • E39 peptide vaccineBiological

    Also called E39 peptide (EIWTHSYKV, Folate Binding Protein, 191-199), GM-CSF (Sargramostim)

    500mcg of lyophilized E39 peptide is suspended in bacteriostatic saline for injection and then frozen. At the time of vaccine administration, one vial of frozen suspended peptide is thawed and mixed with 250mcg GM-CSF in the syringe. This constitutes the E39 peptide vaccine. For patients randomized to the E39 vaccine arm, the primary vaccine series (PVS) consists of E39 vaccine administered intradermally every three to four weeks for six total vaccinations. After completion of the PVS, patients are assessed for significant residual immunity (SRI). Patients with SRI will be randomized to receive one inoculation of either the E39 vaccine or the J65 vaccine. Patients without SRI will be randomized to receive one inoculation of either the E39 vaccine or the J65 vaccine.

  • E39 vaccine then J65 vaccineBiological

    Also called J65 peptide (EIWTFSTKV, Folate Binding Protein), GM-CSF (Sargramostim), E39 peptide (EIWTHSYKV, Folate Binding Protein, 191-199)

    The E39 vaccine is prepared as noted above. For the J65 vaccine, 500mcg J65 peptide is suspended in bacteriostatic saline for injection and then frozen. At the time of vaccine administration, one vial of frozen suspended E39 peptide is thawed and mixed with 250mcg GM-CSF in the syringe. This constitutes the J65 vaccine. For patients randomized to this arm, the primary vaccine series (PVS) consists of the E39 vaccine administered intradermally every 3-4 weeks for 3 total vaccinations. Patients are then administered the J65 vaccine every 3-4 weeks for a total of 3 vaccinations. After completion of the PVS, patients are assessed for significant residual immunity (SRI). Patients with SRI will be randomized to receive 1 inoculation of either the E39 vaccine or the J65 vaccine. Patients without SRI will be randomized to receive 1 inoculation of either the E39 vaccine or the J65 vaccine.

  • J65 vaccine then E39 vaccineBiological

    Also called J65 peptide (EIWTFSTKV, Folate Binding Protein), GM-CSF (Sargramostim), E39 peptide (EIWTHSYKV, Folate Binding Protein, 191-199)

    The E39 and J65 vaccines are prepared as noted above. For patients randomized to this arm, the primary vaccine series (PVS) consists of the J65 vaccine administered intradermally every 3-4 weeks for 3 total vaccinations. Patients are then administered the E39 vaccine every 3-4 weeks for a total of 3 vaccinations. After completion of the PVS, patients are assessed for significant residual immunity (SRI). Patients with SRI will be randomized to receive 1 inoculation of either the E39 vaccine or the J65 vaccine. Patients without SRI will be randomized to receive 1 inoculation of either the E39 vaccine or the J65 vaccine.

Study groups in NCT02019524
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
E39 peptide vaccineExperimentalPatients receive 6 monthly injections of E39 peptide + GM-CSF. Immunologic data is assessed at 1 month and 6 months (+/- 2 weeks) after the primary vaccine series (PVS), specifically ex vivo immunologic recognition of E39 and J65 is assessed by clonal expansion using a dextramer assay and the in vivo response is assessed by delayed type hypersensitivity. The 6-month post-PVS immunologic data is then used to assess each patient for significant residual immunity. Patients are then sorted into two groups: those with SRI and those without. Patients within each group will be randomized to receive 1 booster inoculation of the J65 vaccine or the E39 vaccine. Patients return to the clinic within 1-2 weeks of their 6-month post-PVS visit to receive their booster inoculation.
Receives: Biological: E39 peptide vaccine
E39 vaccine then J65 vaccineExperimentalPatients receive 3 inoculations with the E39 vaccine followed by 3 inoculations with the J65 vaccine. Immunologic data is assessed at 1 month and 6 months (+/- 2 weeks) after the primary vaccine series (PVS), specifically ex vivo immunologic recognition of E39 and J65 is assessed by clonal expansion using a dextramer assay and the in vivo response is assessed by delayed type hypersensitivity. The 6-month post-PVS immunologic data is then used to assess each patient for significant residual immunity. Patients are then sorted into two groups: those with SRI and those without. Patients within each group will be randomized to receive 1 booster inoculation of the J65 vaccine or the E39 vaccine. Patients return to the clinic within 1-2 weeks of their 6-month post-PVS visit to receive their booster inoculation.
Receives: Biological: E39 vaccine then J65 vaccine
J65 vaccine then E39 vaccineExperimentalPatients receive 3 inoculations with the J65 vaccine followed by 3 inoculations with the E39 vaccine. Immunologic data is assessed at 1 month and 6 months (+/- 2 weeks) after the primary vaccine series (PVS), specifically ex vivo immunologic recognition of E39 and J65 is assessed by clonal expansion using a dextramer assay and the in vivo response is assessed by delayed type hypersensitivity. The 6-month post-PVS immunologic data is then used to assess each patient for significant residual immunity. Patients are then sorted into two groups: those with SRI and those without. Patients within each group will be randomized to receive 1 booster inoculation of the J65 vaccine or the E39 vaccine. Patients return to the clinic within 1-2 weeks of their 6-month post-PVS visit to receive their booster inoculation.
Receives: Biological: J65 vaccine then E39 vaccine

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Primary vaccination strategy

    Determine which of the following primary vaccination strategy maximizes long-term specific immunity defined as E39-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) six months following completion of the primary vaccination series.

    Measured: Six months after completion of primary vaccination series (month 12 of trial)

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Short-term immunity

    To determine the most effective vaccination strategy to maximize short-term immunity defined as E39-specific CTLs one month following completion of the primary vaccination series.

    Measured: One month after completion of primary vaccination series (month 7 of trial)

  2. Optimal booster inoculation strategy

    To determine the most effective booster inoculations (i.e., E39 or J65 peptides) to maximize long-lasting immunity defined as E39-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes six months following administration of the booster inoculations.

    Measured: Twelve months after completion of primary vaccination series (month 18 of trial)

  3. Delayed Type Hypersensitivity evaluation

    Mean change in size of Delayed Type Hypersensitivity (DTH) reactions from baseline to 12 months post-completion of the primary vaccination series. Measurements of DTH reactions will be taken at baseline, then at month 7, 12, 17 and 18.

    Measured: Baseline to six months after completion of primary vaccination series (month 18 of trial)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Dec 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study start30 Sep 2013
  3. Primary completion6 Dec 2016
  4. Study completion6 Dec 2016

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
39 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02019524
Sponsor's protocol ID
2013-0139
Acronym
J65
Status last verified
Mar 2020
First submitted
25 Nov 2013
Last updated
18 Mar 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Vreeland TJ, Litton JK, Qiao N, Philips AV, Alatrash G, Hale DF, Jackson DO, Peace KM, Greene JM, Berry JS, Clifton GT, Peoples GE, Mittendorf EA. Phase Ib trial of folate binding protein (FBP)-derived peptide vaccines, E39 and an attenuated version, E39': An analysis of safety and immune response. Clin Immunol. 2018 Jul;192:6-13. doi: 10.1016/j.clim.2018.03.010. Epub 2018 Mar 21.

    PubMed 29574039

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing E39 peptide vaccine, E39 vaccine then J65 vaccine and J65 vaccine then E39 vaccine in people with Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer, run by COL George Peoples, MD, FACS at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Mar 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Primary vaccination strategy (time frame: Six months after completion of primary vaccination series (month 12 of trial)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02019524, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Mar 2020.

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