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TNFerade for Prostate Cancer

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by GenVec
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Histological documented high-risk localized prostate cancer defined by clinical stage >=T3 or Gleason score ≥8
Normal organ function defined by: Hgb > 10 mg/dl (may be transfused or on erythropoietin), Platelets > 100,000/l, Absolute neutrophil count > 1500/l, Bilirubin < 1.5 mg/dl, AST and ALT < 1.5X upper limit of normal
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test different doses of TNFerade in combination with radiation to see which is the most effective at treating prostate cancer while also having the least side effects.

Who is the study for?
Men with high-risk localized prostate cancer, without distant metastases but possibly with pelvic lymph node involvement. They must have a hemoglobin level above 10 mg/dl, platelets over 100,000/l, and normal liver function. Participants should not have had chemotherapy recently or be unable to undergo daily radiation therapy due to other health issues.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing TNFerade™ Biologic combined with radiation against prostate cancer. TNFerade is an experimental gene transfer therapy designed to enhance the effectiveness of radiation treatment by being injected directly into the tumor.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not explicitly listed in the provided information. However, as a gene transfer therapy used alongside radiation, possible side effects could include local reactions at injection sites, fatigue from radiation, and typical risks associated with gene therapies such as immune responses.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My prostate cancer is aggressive, with a high Gleason score or advanced stage.
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My blood counts and liver function tests are within normal ranges.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: SingleExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
TNFerade™ Biologic + Radiation

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH
2,696 Previous Clinical Trials
6,952,568 Total Patients Enrolled
29 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
6,957 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
GenVecLead Sponsor
8 Previous Clinical Trials
129 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

TNFerade™ Biologic Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01048151 — Phase 1
Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: TNFerade™ Biologic Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01048151 — Phase 1
Prostate Cancer Research Study Groups: Single
TNFerade™ Biologic 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01048151 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What safety concerns should individuals be aware of prior to using TNFerade™ Biologic?

"As this trial is in its initial stages, there is limited evidence on the safety and efficacy of TNFerade™ Biologic. Therefore, our team at Power has rated it a 1 on their scale."

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~13 spots leftby Apr 2025