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Histamine Dihydrochloride and Interleukin-2 in Primary Resectable Pancreatic Cancer


2024-04-01


2027-04-01


2028-04-01


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Study Overview

Histamine Dihydrochloride and Interleukin-2 in Primary Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

A key aspect of the trial is that functions of anti-neoplastic T cells and natural killer (NK) cells, may be inhibited by immunosuppressive signals from myeloid cells, in particular reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by several subsets of myeloid cells. In cancer, such immunosuppressive cells are commonly denoted myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), which are immature monocytes and granulocytes that impede immune-mediated clearance of malignant cells by multiple mechanisms, including the formation of immunosuppressive ROS via myeloid cell NADPH oxidase (NOX2). The presence of MDSCs within or adjacent to tumor tissue is assumed to facilitate the growth and spread of tumors and may also dampen the efficacy of cancer immunotherapies. The underlying hypothesis for this clinical trial is the administration of HDC/IL-2 will reduce surgery-induced inflammation and reduce metastasis. A phase I/II open label, single-center study of the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of peri- and postoperative therapy with histamine dihydrochloride and low-dose interleukin-2 treatment in subjects with primary pancreatic cancer.To assess the frequency and extent of adverse events associated with low dose interleukin-2 and histamine dihydrochloride when used as perioperative therapy.To determine progression free survival and overall survival following surgery, and compare with matched historical controls from the Swedish Cancer Registry.

N/A

  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Surgery
  • Metastasis
  • Immunosuppression
  • DRUG: Histamine Dihydrochloride (HDC)
  • DRUG: Interleukin-2 (IL-2)
  • PANCEP-1, April 1 2020

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates Results Reporting Dates Study Record Updates

2023-03-07  

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2023-11-20  

2023-03-31  

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2023-11-22  

2023-04-12  

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2023-11  

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

Design Details

Primary Purpose:
Treatment


Allocation:
Na


Interventional Model:
Single Group


Masking:
None


Arms and Interventions

Participant Group/ArmIntervention/Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: Patients receiving immunomodulating treatment

DRUG: Histamine Dihydrochloride (HDC)

  • HDC is administrated in combination with IL-2 as peri- and post-operative treatment in patients undergoing surgery. 0.5 mg HDC is administered twice daily by subcutaneous injections 1 to 3 minutes after each IL-2 injection during three 3 week cycles, with

DRUG: Interleukin-2 (IL-2)

  • IL-2 is administrated in combination with HDC during three 3 week cycles as peri- and post-operative treatment in patients undergoing surgery. IL-2 is administered twice daily as a subcutaneous injection 1 to 3 minutes prior to the administration of hista
Primary Outcome MeasuresMeasure DescriptionTime Frame
Incidence and severity of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events as assessed by NCI-CTCAEIncidence and severity grade of adverse events occuring during and after treatment will be assessed according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0.When the first 14 patients have undergone one full 3-week cycle with HDC/IL-2 (approximately 18 months after trial start)
Secondary Outcome MeasuresMeasure DescriptionTime Frame
Overall survivalComparing matched historical controls from national registry24 months
Disease free survivalComparing matched historical controls from national registry24 months
Changes in Natural killer cell subsets in bloodChanges in NK cell number and expression of activation markers during surgeryChange from pre-surgical levels to levels during the post-surgical week
Changes in T cell subsets in bloodChanges in T cell number and expression of activation markers during surgeryChange from pre-surgical levels to levels during the post-surgical week
Changes in Myeloid cell populationsChanges in myeloid cell number and markers of activation and inhibitionChange from pre-surgical levels to levels during the post-surgical week
Tumor infiltrating lymphocytes and tumor infiltrating myeloid cellsTumor pieces removed during surgery will be assessed for immune populationsimmediately after the surgery
Carbohydrate antigen 19-9Serum CA 19-9 levels are monitored as a biomarker for disease recurrance12 months

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Name: Svein Olav Bratlie

Phone Number: +46313428218

Email: svein.olav.bratlie@vgregion.se

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person’s general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:
ALL

Sexes Eligible for Study:
18 Years

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

    Inclusion Criteria:
    1. Subjects must give written informed consent prior to initiation of therapy, in keeping with the policies of the institution. 2. Subject is a male or female age >18 3. By the surgeon´s evaluation fit for pancreatic surgery 4. Subjects must have radiologic, and or cytologic confirmation of primary pancreatic cancer
    Exclusion Criteria (any of the following):
    1. Class III or IV cardiac disease, hypotension or severe hypertension, vasomotor instability, serious or uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias (including ventricular arrhythmias) at any time, acute myocardial infarction within the past 6 months, active uncontrolled angina pectoris or symptomatic arteriosclerotic peripheral blood vessel disease. 2. History of uncontrolled seizures, severe central nervous system disorders, or psychiatric disability thought to be clinically significant in the opinion of the Investigator and adversely affecting compliance to protocol. 3. Any other condition or symptoms preventing the patient from entering the study, according to the PI's judgement. 4. A woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must agree to comply with using an effective contraceptive method for the duration of the treatment (a WOCBP is a sexually mature woman who is not surgically sterile or has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months). Investigators shall counsel WOCBP and male subjects who are sexually active with WOCBP on the importance of pregnancy prevention and the implications of an unexpected pregnancy. Investigators shall advise WOCBP and male subjects who are sexually active with WOCBP on the use of highly effective methods of contraception. Highly effective methods of contraception have a failure rate of < 1% when used consistently and correctly. Local laws and regulations may require use of alternative and/or additional contraception methods. One of the highly effective methods of contraception listed below is required during study duration and until the end of relevant systemic exposure, defined as 5 months after the end of study treatment.

Collaborators and Investigators

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    • STUDY_DIRECTOR: Andreas Muth, Västra Götalandsregionen, Sahlgrenska University Hospital

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