Prostate Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Prostate, Cancer, Vaccine, GVAX, Allogeneic cells
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of priming vaccinations, and subsequent boosting vaccinations with GVAX® Vaccine for Prostate Cancer. Clinical observations and laboratory measurements will be monitored to evaluate safety and toxicity. Additionally, the antitumor effects of GVAX® Vaccine for Prostate Cancer on serum PSA levels, will be evaluated and antitumor responses will be quantitated.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of adenocarcinoma prostate cancer that has recurred after surgery by PSA * No evidence of measurable metastatic disease * An ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
Exclusion criteria
* Transitional cell, small cell or squamous cell prostate carcinomas * Any previous radiation therapy, prior anti-androgens or prior investigational therapy * Previous hormonal therapy of any type for prostate cancer * Previous biological therapy for cancer