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NCT00020540 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Biological Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Melanoma or Metastatic Kidney Cancer

A Phase 1 study of Kidney Cancer and Melanoma (Skin), sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
1
Study location

NCT00020540 is a Phase 1 study of Kidney Cancer and Melanoma (Skin) that has completed, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00020540, a Phase 1 study of Kidney Cancer and Melanoma (Skin), has completed, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
1
Study location

Study Summary

RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as flt3L and CD40-ligand use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop cancer cells from growing. Biological therapy may be an effective treatment for metastatic melanoma and metastatic kidney cancer. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of flt3L combined with CD40-ligand in treating patients who have metastatic melanoma or metastatic kidney cancer.

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL recombinant CD40-ligand
  • BIOLOGICAL recombinant flt3 ligand

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • Surgery Branch - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Start Date 2001-03
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

3,257 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00020540

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00020540 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. An enrollment target was not published in the registry record, which is common for early-stage or observational entries. The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Kidney Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which recombinant CD40-ligand is the first listed.

NCT00020540 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00020540 about?

NCT00020540 is a clinical study titled "Biological Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Melanoma or Metastatic Kidney Cancer". RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as flt3L and CD40-ligand use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop cancer cells from growing. Biological therapy may be an effective treatment for metastatic melanoma and metastatic kidney cancer. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectivenes...

What is the current status of trial NCT00020540?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The study started on 2001-03.

What conditions does trial NCT00020540 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Kidney Cancer, Melanoma (Skin).

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00020540?

The interventions under investigation include: recombinant CD40-ligand (BIOLOGICAL), recombinant flt3 ligand (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00020540?

This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00020540 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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