This study tests the ability of the allogeneic cellular vaccine 1650-G vaccine to enhance immune recognition of tumor cells in patients with lung cancer. The vaccine is combined with an oral medication called beta glucan, an over the counter oral dietary supplement that may also stimulate the immune system in ways that helps the body eradicate cancer cells and reduce risk of recurrent cancer. The primary purpose of this study is to measure the changes in the number of immune cells that might help lower risk of cancer recurrence. The investigators do not yet know if the vaccine is effective in fighting cancer and will not know at the end of this study whether this has been of benefit.
Open-label pilot (Phase II) study to assess the immunologic activity of a cellular vaccine composed of killed allogeneic tumor cells (1650-G) and GM-CSF in patients with stage I-IIIA NSCLC after definitive therapy. (Surgery, Surgery plus Radiation Therapy, or Surgery, Radiation Therapy plus Adjuvant Chemotherapy).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
5
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Immunologic response to vaccine
Increase in number of peripheral blood T cells recognizing cancer antigens
Time frame: 12 months
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