In this study the recombinant human fusion protein L19TNFα will be associated in ILP with the standard treatment with melphalan 10mg/l limb volume in subjects affected by stage III/IV limb melanoma. The recombinant human fusion protein L19TNFα was created with the intention to target TNFα directly to tumor tissues with the result in high and sustained intralesional bioactive TNFα concentrations.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
19
Single Melphalan bolus perfused for 60 min after 30 min of L19TNFα bolus. Intra-arterial (IA) infusion via bolus at 39˚C to 40˚C (mild hyperthermia).
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino
Genova, Italy
Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori
Milan, Italy
Safety and Tolerability
The safety and tolerability profile of L19TNFα/melphalan combination treatment in the ILP setting will be determined.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Recommended dose (RD)
The recommended dose (RD) of L19TNFα when given in combination with melphalan in the ILP setting for subjects with limb stage III/IV melanoma will be determined.
Time frame: 29 days
Objective response rate
Objective response rate of L19TNFα plus melphalan.
Time frame: 10 weeks
Antitumor activity
Antitumor activity of L19TNFα plus melphalan (resection of residual tumor after 4- 6 weeks and histopathological response rate).
Time frame: 4- 6 weeks
Pharmacokinetic
Pharmacokinetic profile of L19TNFα when given with melphalan
Time frame: 10 days
Human anti-fusion protein antibody
Assessment of possible induction of human anti-fusion protein antibody \[HAFA\] formation
Time frame: 6 weeks
5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
Assessment of plasma profile of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA), a surrogate marker of vascular damage and tumor response.
Time frame: 10 days
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