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A Study of Mycobacterium w Plus Docetaxel for Hormone Refractory Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer
Interventions
Biological: Mycobacterium w.
Registration Number
NCT00525408
Lead Sponsor
Cadila Pharnmaceuticals
Brief Summary

This study proposed the comparison the overall survival, hematological toxicity, pain reduction score,PSA levels, tumor response, quality of life in two arms of HRPC patients from different parts of India.

Detailed Description

Prostate Cancer is a common health issue facing men worldwide in most of the patients cancer will shrink with hormonal therapy. In some cases cancer returns or continues to grow despite very low levels of circulating male hormones, which is called Androgen-Independent Prostate Cancer (AIPC) or Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer (HRPC). Mycobacterium w is known to share multiple antigen including PSA. It administration is associated with antigen specific generation of cell mediated immunity. Docetaxel is found to useful in management of metastatic hormone refractory prostate cancer, which is associated with improved survival, tumor progression free survival with reduction in pain, serum PSA and improvement in quality of life. Cyclophosphamide 300mg/sq.m will be used to eliminate T-regulatory cell responsible immuno suppression. The vaccine Mycobacterium w will be administered on a day following cyclophosphamide. For better initiation of immune responses Docetaxel will be given seven days following first dose of Mycobacterium w.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
134
Inclusion Criteria
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate with clinical or radiologic evidence of metastatic disease.
  • Disease progression during antiandrogen therapy, having surgical or medical castration status.
  • Karnofsky Performance Status 50-100
  • Normal cardiac function
  • Life expectancy at least 24 weeks.
  • Laboratory criteria for eligibility will include
  • A neutrophil count of at least 1500 per cubic millimeter
  • A hemoglobin level of at least 9 gm%
  • A platelet count of at least 1000,000 per cubic millimeter.
  • A total bilirubin not grater than 1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range for each institution.
  • Serum creatinine levels not more than 1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range
  • Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior treatment with cytotoxic agents or radioisotopes
  • Estrogen use for at least three months
  • History of another cancer within the preceding five years (except basal or squamous-cell skin cancer)
  • Brain or leptomeningeal metastases
  • Symptomatic peripheral neuropathy of grade 2 or higher
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness that would limit compliance with study requirements

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
2Mycobacterium w.Docetaxel+Mw
1DocetaxelDocetaxel
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Median Survival time12 months
Time to Tumor Progression12 Months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
hematological toxicity, PSA levels, Quality of Life12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (14)

V.M. Medical College & Safdarjang Hospital

🇮🇳

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Center

🇮🇳

Rohini, Delhi, India

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

🇮🇳

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Kasturba Hospital,

🇮🇳

Manipal, Karnataka, India

Regional Cancer Centre

🇮🇳

Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Choithram Hospital & Research Centre

🇮🇳

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital

🇮🇳

Parel, Mumbai, India

Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital

🇮🇳

Sion, Mumbai, India

Patel Hospital Pvt. Ltd.

🇮🇳

Jalandhar, Punjab, India

Christian Medical College, Ludhiana

🇮🇳

Ludhiana, Punjab, India

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V.M. Medical College & Safdarjang Hospital
🇮🇳New Delhi, Delhi, India

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