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DOC1021 Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy for Refractory Melanoma
Sponsor: Diakonos Oncology Corporation
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if DOC1021 + pIFN will be safe and will lead to tumor responses in patients with refractory melanoma. DOC1021 is a dendritic cell immunotherapy derived from a patient's own blood cells and loaded with antigens from the patient's tumor in the form of tumor lysate and mRNA. The goal is to stimulate a T cell immune response that eliminates tumor cells. The study consists of two components: an initial phase I safety study to confirm safety/tolerability of the treatment regimen, and, subsequently, a single-arm phase II cohort to assess efficacy of the treatment regimen. All participants will: * Take filgrastim subcutaneously x 5 doses and subsequently undergo a leukapheresis collection * Receive two doses of DOC1021 under image guidance 2 weeks apart * Receive subcutaneous pIFN injections weekly for a total of 4 doses in parallel with the DOC1021 injections * Undergo an optional image-guided perinodal DOC1021 booster injection approximately 6 months after the first DOC1021 dose along with additional subcutaneous pIFN injections at time of the booster and the subsequent week for a total of 2 pIFN doses * Visit the clinic regularly to assess quality of life, symptoms, medication use, imaging, bloodwork, and to receive optional treatment with anti-PD1 agents
Official title: Clinical Study of DOC1021 Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy for Refractory Melanoma
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
35
Start Date
2026-02-23
Completion Date
2033-01
Last Updated
2026-02-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
DOC1021
Double-loaded dendritic cell vaccine, loaded with tumor lysate and mRNA using proprietary method
Tumor resection
Tumor resection or biopsy
pIFN (peginterferon alfa-2a)
pIFN 180 mcg subcutaneously every week for 4 total doses
Locations (1)
The University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, United States