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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT03017820

NCT03017820 A Vaccine (VSV-hIFNβ-NIS) With or Without Cyclophosphamide and Combinations of Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, and Cemiplimab in Treating Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Lymphoma

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NCT ID NCT03017820
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor Mayo Clinic
Condition B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 99 participants
Start Date 2017-04-04
Primary Completion 2028-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Biopsy ProcedureBiospecimen CollectionBone Marrow Biopsy

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This trial targets 99 participants in total. It began in 2017-04-04 with a primary completion date of 2028-12-31.

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Brief Summary

This phase I trial studies the best dose and side effects of the VSV-hIFNβ-NIS vaccine with or without cyclophosphamide and combinations of ipilimumab, nivolumab, and cemiplimab in treating patients with multiple myeloma, acute myeloid leukemia or lymphoma that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed) or that does not respond to treatment (refractory). VSV-IFNβ-NIS is a modified version of the vesicular stomatitis virus (also called VSV). This virus can cause infection and when it does it typically infects pigs, cattle, or horses but not humans. The VSV used in this study has been altered by having two extra genes (pieces of DNA) added. The first gene makes a protein called NIS that is inserted into the VSV. NIS is normally found in the thyroid gland (a small gland in the neck) and helps the body concentrate iodine. Having this additional gene will make it possible to track where the virus goes in the body (which organs). The second addition is a gene for human interferon beta (β) or hIFNβ. Interferon is a natural anti-viral protein, intended to protect normal healthy cells from becoming infected with the virus. VSV is very sensitive to the effect of interferon. Many tumor cells have lost the capacity to either produce or respond to interferon. Thus, interferon production by tumor cells infected with VSV-IFNβ-NIS will protect normal cells but not the tumor cells. The VSV with these two extra pieces is referred to as VSV-IFNβ-NIS. Cyclophosphamide is in a class of medications called alkylating agents. It works by damaging the cell's DNA and may kill cancer cells. It may also lower the body's immune response. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as ipilimumab, nivolumab, and cemiplimab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving VSV-IFNβ-NIS with or without cyclophosphamide and combinations of ipilimumab, nivolumab, and cemiplimab may be safe and effective in treating patients with recurrent peripheral T-cell lymphoma.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>= 18 years * Relapsed or refractory disease as follows: * Groups A, B, C or D: Multiple myeloma (MM) previously treated with an immunomodulatory imide drug (IMID), a proteosome inhibitor, and an alkylating agent * All Groups except D: Relapsed peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) of the following histologies: peripheral T-cell lymphoma-NOS (PTCL-NOS); angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL), anaplastic large cell (ALCL), and mycosis fungoides (MF). Patients should have failed standard therapy and in the case of PTCL-NOS, AITL, and ALCL either have failed or be ineligible for high-dose therapy with autologous stem cell transplant * Group B and C only: B-cell lymphoma (other than Burkitt's lymphoma), or histiocytic/dendritic cell neoplasms (HCN) at any stage * Group E only: Relapsed peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) of the following histologies: peripheral T-cell lymphoma-NOS (PTCL-NOS); anaplastic large cell (ALCL), and mycosis fungoides (MF) * Group F only: Expansion Cohort for B-cell lymphoma (other than Burkitt's lymphoma) with low tumor burden * Group G only: Expansion Cohort for peripheral T cell lymphoma (PTCL) with low tumor burden * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) =\< 2 times upper limit of normal (ULN) (obtained =\< 15 days prior to registration) * Creatinine =\< 2.0 mg/dL (obtained =\< 15 days prior to registration) * Direct bilirubin =\< 1.5 x ULN (obtained =\< 15 days prior to registration) * International normalized ratio (INR)/prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) =\< 1.5 x ULN (obtained =\< 15 days prior to registration) * If baseline liver disease, Child Pugh score not exceeding class A (obtained =\< 15 days prior to registration) * Negative pregnancy test for persons of child-bearing potential (obtained =\< 15 days prior to registration) * FOR MULTIPLE MYELOMA ONLY: Measurable disease of multiple myeloma as defined by at least ONE of the following: * Serum monoclonal protein \>= 1.0 g/dL by protein electrophoresis * \>= 200 mg of monoclonal protein in the urine on 24-hour electrophoresis * Serum immunoglobulin free light chain \>= 10 mg/dL AND abnormal serum immunoglobulin kappa to lambda free light chain ratio * FOR MULTIPLE MYELOMA ONLY: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>= 1000/uL (obtained =\< 14 days prior to registration) * FOR MULTIPLE MYELOMA ONLY: Platelet (PLT) \>= 100,000/uL (obtained =\< 14 days prior to registration) * FOR MULTIPLE MYELOMA ONLY: Hemoglobin \>= 8.5 g/dl (obtained =\< 14 days prior to registration) * FOR AML ONLY: No ANC restriction (obtained =\< 14 days prior to registration) * FOR AML ONLY: PLT \>= 10,000/uL (transfusion to get platelets \>= 10,000 is allowed) (obtained =\< 14 days prior to registration) * FOR AML ONLY: Hemoglobin \>= 7.5 g/dl (obtained =\< 14 days prior to registration) * FOR AML ONLY: Absence of uncompensated disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC- as diagnosed by standard International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis \[ISTH\] criteria) * FOR TCL/BCL ONLY: ANC \>= 1,000/uL (obtained =\< 14 days prior to registration) * FOR TCL/BCL ONLY: PLT \>= 100,000/uL (obtained =\< 14 days prior to registration) * FOR TCL/BCL ONLY: Hemoglobin \>= 8.5 g/dl (obtained =\< 14 days prior to registration) * FOR TCL/BCL ONLY: Measurable disease by CT or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): must have at least one lesion that has a single diameter of \> 2 cm or tumor cells in the blood \> 5 x 10\^9/L; NOTE: skin lesions can be used if the area is \> 2 cm in at least one diameter and photographed with a ruler and the images are available in the medical record * FOR HCN ONLY: ANC \>= 1,000/uL obtained =\< 15 days prior to registration * FOR HCN ONLY: PLT \>= 100,000/uL obtained =\< 15 days prior to registration * FOR HCN ONLY: Hemoglobin \>= 8.0 g/dl obtained =\< 15 days prior to registration * FOR HCN ONLY: Measurable disease by CT or MRI: Must have at least one lesion that has a single diameter of \>= 1.5 cm or tumor cells in the blood \>5 x10\^9/L. NOTE: Skin lesions can be used if the area is \>= 1.5 cm in at least one diameter and photographed with a ruler and the images are available in the medical record * Absence of active central nervous system (CNS) involvement; NOTE: pre-enrollment lumbar puncture not mandatory * Ability to provide written informed consent * Willingness to return to Mayo Clinic for follow-up * Life expectancy \>= 12 weeks * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) 0, 1, or 2 * Willing to provide mandatory biological specimens for research purposes Exclusion Criteria: * Availability of and patient acceptance of curative therapy * Uncontrolled infection * Active tuberculosis or hepatitis, or chronic hepatitis * Any of the following prior therapies: * Chemotherapy (IMIDs, alkylating agents, proteosome inhibitors) =\< 2 weeks prior to registration * Immunotherapy (monoclonal antibodies) =\< 4 weeks prior to registration * Experimental agent in case of AML or TCL within 4 half-lives of the last dose of the agent * New York Heart Association classification III or IV, known symptomatic coronary artery disease, or symptoms of coronary artery disease on systems review, or known cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation or supraventricular tachycardia \[SVT\]) * Active CNS disorder or seizure disorder or known CNS disease or neurologic symptomatology; in case of AML active CNS involvement as detected by lumbar puncture or neuro-imaging (only to be done if clinically indicated) * Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive test result or other immunodeficiency or immunosuppression * Other concurrent chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, or any ancillary therapy considered investigational (used for a non-Food and Drug Administration \[FDA\] approved indication and in the context of a research investigation); * NOTE: in AML, the concurrent use of hydroxyurea to help control proliferative counts is allowed throughout the treatment protocol; * NOTE: in TCL, patients may use topical emollients or corticosteroids, acetic acid soaks, etc. to control pruritis and prevent infection; no topical chemotherapy is allowed (no topical nitrogen mustard) * Any of the following because this study involves an investigational agent whose genotoxic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects on the developing fetus and newborn are unknown: * Pregnant women or women of reproductive ability who are unwilling to use effective contraception * Nursing women * Men who are unwilling to use a condom (even if they have undergone a prior vasectomy) while having intercourse with any woman, while taking the drug and for 4 weeks after stopping treatment * AML ONLY: Current disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) * ADDITIONAL EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR GROUP A (LOW TUMOR BURDEN) ONLY: * Diagnosis of AML * Multiple myeloma only: \> 25% plasma cells or plasmacytoma \> 5cm in largest diameter * Lymphoma or HCN only: Any mass \>5cm * Diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma * ADDITIONAL EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR GROUP B (HIGH TUMOR BURDEN) ONLY: * Diagnosis of AML * Diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma * ADDITIONAL EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR GROUP C (COMBINATION WITH CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE) ONLY: * Diagnosis of AML * Diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma * ADDITIONAL EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR GROUP D AND E (COMBINATION WITH IPILIMUMAB AND NIVOLUMAB OR CEMIPLIMAB) ONLY: * Diagnosis of AML * Diagnosis of AITL * Hypersensitivity to ipilimumab or its excipients * ADDITIONAL EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR GROUP F (BCL EXPANSION COHORT) ONLY: * Diagnosis of Burkitt's lymphoma * ADDITIONAL EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR GROUP G (PTCL EXPANSION COHORT) ONLY: * Diagnosis of cutaneous TCL

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Clinical Trials Referral Office

✉ mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu

📞 855-776-0015

Principal Investigator

Nora Bennani, M.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03017820 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03017820 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT03017820 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03017820 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03017820 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Scottsdale, United States, Rochester, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03017820 clinical trial?

NCT03017820 is sponsored by Mayo Clinic. The principal investigator is Nora Bennani, M.D. at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The trial plans to enroll 99 participants.

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