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Cancer Vaccine

Cancer Vaccine + Nivolumab + Ipilimumab for Liver Cancer

Phase 1
Recruiting
Led By Mark Yarchoan, MD
Research Sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Presence of DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion transcript, assessed by RNA-sequencing, DNA-sequencing, or in situ hybridization in the archival tissue.
Patients must have adequate liver, kidney and marrow function defined by study-specified laboratory tests prior to initial study drug.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2.5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new cancer vaccine in people with a certain type of cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The vaccine will be given with two other drugs, and the goal is to see if it is safe and causes T cells to respond.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with a rare liver cancer called fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FLC) that can't be removed by surgery or has spread. Participants must be over 12 years old, weigh at least 40 kg if under 18, and have a tumor that can be biopsied. They need to have good organ function and performance status, not be on certain medications or treatments recently, and agree to use birth control.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests the safety of a new vaccine targeting DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion kinase in combination with two immunotherapy drugs: Nivolumab and Ipilimumab. It aims to see how well patients' T-cells respond to this treatment regimen for advanced FLC.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include immune-related reactions such as inflammation in various organs, skin issues, hormone gland problems like thyroid disorders, fatigue, digestive disturbances like diarrhea or colitis, potential lung issues like pneumonitis, liver inflammation known as hepatitis, kidney problems including nephritis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My cancer has a specific genetic change known as DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion.
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My liver, kidneys, and bone marrow are functioning well according to specific tests.
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I will use an approved method of birth control during the study.
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I am not pregnant and will follow the birth control guidelines.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I can take care of myself but might not be able to do heavy physical work.
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I am under 18 and weigh at least 40 kg.
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I am over 18 and have a tumor that can be biopsied.
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My cancer is a type called fibrolamellar and cannot be removed by surgery.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2.5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2.5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Fold change in interferon-producing DNAJB1-PRKACA-specific cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) T cells at 10 weeks
T-Lymphocyte
Number of participants experiencing study drug-related toxicities
Secondary outcome measures
Disease control rate (DCR)
Duration of response (DoR)
Objective response rate (ORR)
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: DNAJB1-PRKACA peptide vaccine, Nivolumab, and IpilimumabExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ipilimumab
2014
Completed Phase 3
~2620
Nivolumab
2014
Completed Phase 3
~4750

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Bristol-Myers SquibbIndustry Sponsor
2,640 Previous Clinical Trials
4,129,408 Total Patients Enrolled
23 Trials studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma
7,582 Patients Enrolled for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns HopkinsLead Sponsor
558 Previous Clinical Trials
32,864 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma
306 Patients Enrolled for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Fibrolamellar Cancer FoundationUNKNOWN
2 Previous Clinical Trials
27 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Media Library

DNAJB1-PRKACA Fusion Kinase Peptide Vaccine (Cancer Vaccine) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04248569 — Phase 1
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Research Study Groups: DNAJB1-PRKACA peptide vaccine, Nivolumab, and Ipilimumab
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Clinical Trial 2023: DNAJB1-PRKACA Fusion Kinase Peptide Vaccine Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04248569 — Phase 1
DNAJB1-PRKACA Fusion Kinase Peptide Vaccine (Cancer Vaccine) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04248569 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What conditions has the DNAJB1-PRKACA peptide vaccine been demonstrated to address?

"DNAJB1-PRKACA peptide vaccine is a proven anti-angiogenic therapy. It has also been used to treat malignant neoplasms, unresectable melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma with varying degrees of efficacy."

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Has the DNAJB1-PRKACA peptide vaccine been granted official approval by the FDA?

"As this DNAJB1-PRKACA peptide vaccine is still in its first trial phase, the safety rating for it falls at a score of 1 due to limited prior efficacy and security data."

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What aims does this research endeavor hope to accomplish?

"This clinical trial, monitored over a Baseline and 10 week period, will evaluate the prevalence of study drug-related toxicities. Secondary objectives involve estimating overall survival through Kaplan-Meier curves as well as iRECIST Objective Response Rate (iRORR), which is determined by amount of complete or partial response to treatment per RECIST 1.1 guidelines, and Duration of Response (DoR) defined by weeks from start date of PR/CR until disease progression or death on record."

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Are there any openings available for enrollees in this research project?

"Affirmative. Evidence available on clinicaltrials.gov affirms the recruitment of participants for this investigation, which was first declared on April 21st 2020 and revised recently on March 3rd 2022. Currently, 12 volunteers are needed across 1 medical centre."

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What is the total size of the patient cohort involved in this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative, according to the latest information on clinicaltrials.gov this medical trial is currently enrolling patients. The initial advertisement for enrolment was posted on April 21st 2020 and it has been revised as recently as March 3rd 2022. 12 participants are being sought from a single medical centre."

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Has the efficacy of a DNAJB1-PRKACA peptide vaccine been examined in any earlier studies?

"Presently, there are 764 active clinical trials researching a DNAJB1-PRKACA peptide vaccine. Of these studies, 86 have reached the Phase 3 stage of testing. Most research is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but over 42000 other locations around the world are conducting experiments with this drug."

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~23 spots leftby Mar 2027