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Vaccination in Prostate Cancer (VANCE)

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Interventions
Biological: ChAdOx1.5T4
Biological: MVA.5T4
Drug: Cyclophosphamide
Registration Number
NCT02390063
Lead Sponsor
University of Oxford
Brief Summary

This is a clinical trial of a new treatment for prostate cancer that is a type of vaccine that could be a new way to treat cancer. A vaccine that could alert the immune system to the presence of cancer cells in the body may enable the immune system to target and kill those cells effectively. This vaccine is intended to work by making the immune system kill cells that have a special protein (called 5T4) that is present on the surface of cancer cells. The vaccine is made up of two recombinant viruses ("ChAdOx1" and "MVA") that have been designed to produce the 5T4 protein and have been modified so that they are weakened and cannot reproduce themselves within the body like normal viruses. Once injected into the body, these viruses make the 5T4 protein and help the body's immune system to learn to target this protein and destroy cancer cells.

This is a first-in-human study to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of ChAdOx1.5T4-MVA.5T4 vaccination regime. It is evaluated in neo-adjuvant setting in low and intermediate risk localised prostate cancer patients who have either decided to have their prostate removed or are stable on active surveillance.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

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Exclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of any cancer other than prostate cancer within the last 5 years (except basal cell carcinoma)
  • Any suspicion of metastatic cancer
  • Any Gleason grade 5 component in the prostatic biopsies
  • Participation in another research study involving an investigational product in the 30 days preceding enrolment, or planned use during the study period
  • Administration of immunoglobulins and/or any blood products within the three months preceding the planned administration of the vaccine candidate
  • Seropositive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus (HCV) or HIV
  • Any confirmed or suspected immunosuppressive or immunodeficient state, asplenia, recurrent, severe infections and chronic (more than 14 days) immunosuppressant medication within the past 6 months (inhaled/topical steroids are allowed)
  • Platelet count >400,000/μL; Monocytes >80,000/μL; Hemoglobin <11g/dL
  • Known allergy to neomycin
  • History of allergic response to previous vaccinia vaccinations
  • History of allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the vaccine, e.g. egg products
  • History of hypersensitivity and haemorrhagic cystitis
  • Any history of anaphylaxis
  • Suspected or known current injecting drug or alcohol abuse (as defined by an alcohol intake of greater than 42 units per week)
  • History of a serious psychiatric condition or other circumstance s that may be associated with not understanding or complying with the study protocol
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
FACTORIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CHAMVA standard regimeMVA.5T4ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by two boost of MVA.5T4 vaccine at 4 week intervals until radical prostatectomy
MVA standard regimeMVA.5T4Three MVA.5T4 vaccinations at 4 week intervals until radical prostatectomy
CHAMVA+CTX standard regimeMVA.5T4One week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination. ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by two boost of MVA.5T4 at 4 week intervals until radical prostatectomy.
CHAMVA accelerated regime ASMVA.5T4ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by one boost of MVA.5T4 one week later. Patients continue on active surveillance.
CHAMVA accelerated regimeMVA.5T4ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by one boost of MVA.5T4 one week later until radical prostatectomy.
CHAMVA standard regimeChAdOx1.5T4ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by two boost of MVA.5T4 vaccine at 4 week intervals until radical prostatectomy
CHAMVA+CTX standard regimeChAdOx1.5T4One week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination. ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by two boost of MVA.5T4 at 4 week intervals until radical prostatectomy.
CHAMVA accelerated regimeChAdOx1.5T4ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by one boost of MVA.5T4 one week later until radical prostatectomy.
CHAMVA+CTX accelerated regimeChAdOx1.5T4One week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination. ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by one boost of MVA.5T4 one week later until radical prostatectomy.
CHAMVA+CTX accelerated regimeMVA.5T4One week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination. ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by one boost of MVA.5T4 one week later until radical prostatectomy.
CHAMVA+CTX accelerated regimeCyclophosphamideOne week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination. ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by one boost of MVA.5T4 one week later until radical prostatectomy.
MVA+CTX standard regimeMVA.5T4One week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination.Three MVA.5T4 vaccinations at 4 week intervals until radical prostatectomy
CHAMVA accelerated regime ASChAdOx1.5T4ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by one boost of MVA.5T4 one week later. Patients continue on active surveillance.
CHAMVA+CTX accelerated regime ASChAdOx1.5T4One week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination. ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by one boost of MVA.5T4 one week later. Patients continue on active surveillance.
CHAMVA+CTX accelerated regime ASMVA.5T4One week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination. ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by one boost of MVA.5T4 one week later. Patients continue on active surveillance.
CHAMVA+CTX standard regimeCyclophosphamideOne week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination. ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by two boost of MVA.5T4 at 4 week intervals until radical prostatectomy.
MVA+CTX standard regimeCyclophosphamideOne week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination.Three MVA.5T4 vaccinations at 4 week intervals until radical prostatectomy
CHAMVA+CTX accelerated regime ASCyclophosphamideOne week of low dose cyclophosphamide pre-conditioning before each vaccination. ChAdOx1.5T4 prime followed by one boost of MVA.5T4 one week later. Patients continue on active surveillance.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Vaccine safety and immunogenicityUp to 52 weeks

Development or increase in anti-5T4 cellular and humoral responses in patients treated with CHAMVA or CHAMVA + CTX

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cellular and humoral immune response with CHAMVAUp to 52 weeks

Development or increase in anti-5T4 cellular and humoral responses in patients treated with the CHAMVA vaccination regimes

Cellular and humoral immune response with MVAUp to 52 weeks

Development or increase in anti-5T4 cellular and humoral response in patients treated with the MVA vaccination regimes.

PSA level change secondary to vaccinationParticipants will be followed for the duration of the study, up to 52 weeks

PSA level decrease in patients treated with CHAMVA or MVA vaccination at week 4,8 or 12.

MRI or Gleason score change secondary to vaccinationParticipants will be followed for the duration of the study, up to 52 weeks

Reduction of tumour burden or Gleason score at weeks 4, 8 or 12.

Regulatory T-cell responseParticipants will be followed for the duration of the study, up to 52 weeks

Change in the frequency of regulatory T-cells measured in blood or tumour samples from patients treated with metronomic cyclophosphamide compared to patients not receiving cyclophosphamide

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

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