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Cancer Vaccine

Salmonella-Based Cancer Vaccine for Multiple Myeloma (MAPSS Trial)

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Premal Lulla, MD
Research Sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients with bilirubin less than or equal to 2x upper limit of normal and Hgb greater than or equal to 7.0 (transfusion allowed)
Patients with a creatinine less than or equal to 2x upper limit of normal for age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks
Awards & highlights

MAPSS Trial Summary

This trial will test a cancer vaccine, called TXSVN, derived from Salmonella bacteria, in multiple myeloma patients. TXSVN is a weakened form of a live vaccine strain of the Salmonella bacteria (CVD908ssb) that has been genetically modified to produce a protein known as Survivin. CVD908ssb has been administered to over 80 healthy donors as a Salmonella vaccine in reported clinical trials. This trial intends to explore administration of this vaccine at a lower dose than what was tested in healthy individuals.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with multiple myeloma who've had at least two prior treatments, including possibly a stem cell transplant. They must be able to swallow medication, have decent organ function and blood counts, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and agree to use effective birth control. Those with severe infections or on high-dose steroids can't join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests TXSVN, an investigational cancer vaccine derived from genetically modified Salmonella that targets Survivin in cancer cells. It aims to find the highest safe dose of TXSVN, understand side effects, and assess its potential effectiveness against multiple myeloma.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not fully known since this is the first time TXSVN is being tested in humans. However, based on similar vaccines' profiles, possible reactions may include flu-like symptoms such as fever and chills or gastrointestinal issues like nausea.

MAPSS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My bilirubin levels are normal or slightly high, and my hemoglobin is at least 7.0.
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My kidney function, measured by creatinine, is within twice the normal limit for my age.
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I am able to live my life with varying degrees of assistance.

MAPSS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of patients with dose limiting toxicity (DLT) by CTCAE, v5.0
Secondary outcome measures
Overall response rate according to the modified International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) Uniform Response criteria.

MAPSS Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: CVD908ssb-TXSVNExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
3 different dosing schedules will be studied (3+3 design). At the beginning, patients will start on the lowest dose (1 of 3 different levels) of TXSVN. Once that dose schedule proves safe, the next group of patients will be started at a higher dose. This process will continue until all 3 dose levels are studied. If the side-effects are too severe, the dose will be lowered or the TXSVN administrations will be stopped. Each patient will receive 2 vaccinations at the same dose, 2 weeks apart, according to the following dosing schedules: The administration will be oral. Dose Level 1 Day 0: 2 x 10^5 cfu Day 14: 2 x 10^5 cfu Dose Level 2 Day 0: 2 x 10^6 cfu Day 14: 2 x 10^6 cfu Dose Level 3 Day 0: 2 x 10^7 cfu Day 14: 2 x 10^7 cfu

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Baylor College of MedicineLead Sponsor
1,001 Previous Clinical Trials
6,002,179 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
876 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma
Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of MedicineOTHER
111 Previous Clinical Trials
2,816 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
147 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma
The Methodist Hospital Research InstituteOTHER
271 Previous Clinical Trials
80,374 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Multiple Myeloma
147 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Myeloma

Media Library

CVD908ssb-TXSVN (Cancer Vaccine) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03762291 — Phase 1
Multiple Myeloma Research Study Groups: CVD908ssb-TXSVN
Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trial 2023: CVD908ssb-TXSVN Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03762291 — Phase 1
CVD908ssb-TXSVN (Cancer Vaccine) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03762291 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there any available slots for participants in this research project?

"As per the details provided by clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is recruiting participants at present; it was launched on August 6th 2021 and last revised on November 2nd 2022."

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Has the FDA given their sanction to CVD908ssb-TXSVN?

"Our research team at Power has calculated that CVD908ssb-TXSVN's safety rating is a 1, as this Phase 1 trial only provides limited evidence of its security and efficacy."

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How many individuals are being monitored in this research endeavor?

"That is correct. Clinicaltrials.gov records reveal that this clinical investigation, which was first created on August 6th 2021, remains open to patient enrolment with 18 participants being sought from 1 location."

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~0 spots leftby Apr 2025