1 EXHIBIT 10.14 NORTHWEST BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. CLINICAL TRIAL AGREEMENT This Clinical Trial Agreement (the "Agreement"), is made as of the 16th day of December, 1999, (the "Effective Date") by and between Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Sponsor"), and The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, a nonprofit educational and healthcare facility having corporate powers under the laws of the State of Texas (hereinafter the "Institution"), a component of The University of Texas System (hereinafter the "System.") RECITALS The Sponsor desires to test its therapy of autologous recombinant prostate specific membrane antigen loaded dendritic cells (the "Product") for metastatic, hormone refractory prostate cancer in a clinical setting. The Institution seeks the advancement of health care through research and clinical investigation, and as such is willing to permit testing of the Product in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. AGREEMENT In consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows: 1. STATEMENT OF WORK. The Institution agrees to conduct a clinical study of the Product in accordance with study protocol No. DC1-HRPC attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Study"). In the event of any conflict between Exhibit A and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern. 2. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR. The Study will be conducted under the direct supervision of Christos Papandreou, M.D., Ph.D., Study Chairman (hereinafter the "Principal Investigator") with the participation of other Institution clinical and research personnel to be identified or approved by Sponsor. The Institution agrees to conduct the Study in strict accordance with the protocol and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. If Principal Investigator becomes permanently unavailable, for any reason, the Sponsor may, at its sole discretion, appoint another Principal Investigator or terminate this Agreement. 3. IRB APPROVAL. The Institution's obligations to conduct the Study are expressly conditional upon the approval of its Investigational Review Board, which the parties and the Principal Investigator will cooperate to obtain. The implementation of DC1-HRPC at the Institution is embodied in the IRB approved Institutional Protocol ID99-333 attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Sponsor and the Study Chair will closely coordinate to insure the FDA approved IND protocol governing this trial (DC1-HRPC as approved by the FDA as described in the "Investigator's Brochure," section V of the IND) and the ID99-333 protocol are executed, maintained and amended in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Institutional Regulations. CONFIDENTIAL -1- NORTHWEST BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. 2 4. REPORTS AND CONFERENCES. A. The Principal Investigator will make informal verbal reports to the Sponsor (or the Sponsor's representatives) at least monthly, and will meet with the Sponsor's representatives upon reasonable request at the Institution's facilities to discuss the progress of the Study. A final written report shall be submitted to the Sponsor within thirty (30) days after completion of, or any premature termination of, the Study and, if requested, the Principal investigator shall assist the Sponsor in interpreting such report. Copies of all clinical data, including copies of case report forms, questionnaires, other records identified in the Protocol and other relevant information generated during the Study will be promptly and fully provided to the Sponsor (or the Sponsor's representative), and shall be freely usable by the Sponsor consistent with good business judgment. B. The Institution agrees to notify the Sponsor within twenty-four (24) hours after learning of any serious and/or unexpected adverse Product reaction affecting any patient in the Study. The Institution further agrees to follow up such notification of adverse Product reaction with appropriate reports in compliance with the Protocol and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. C. The Institution agrees to notify the Sponsor within twenty-four hours in the event that the FDA or any other regulatory authority notifies the Institution of a pending inspection/audit. In addition, the Principal Investigator will forward to the Sponsor any written communication related to the use of the Sponsor's Product received as a result of the inspection/audit within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of such communication and will allow the Sponsor to assist in responding to any citations. Such responses shall be made within two (2) weeks of issuance of any citations or within any earlier deadline set by the issuing regulatory authority. The Principal Investigator shall also provide to the Sponsor copies of any documents provided to any inspector or auditor. In the event of the FDA or other regulatory authority requests or requires any action to be taken to address any citations, the Institution agrees, following consultation with the Sponsor, to take such action as necessary to address such citations, and agree to cooperate with the Sponsor with respect to any such citation and/or action taken. 5. PAYMENTS. The Sponsor will pay, to the Institution, as the Institution's total compensation under this Agreement, the amounts and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto. 6. PUBLICITY. Neither party shall use the name of the other party, including any trademark, trade name, or any contraction, abbreviation, simulation, or adaptation thereof of the other party, or the name of the party's employees, in any publicity, advertising or news release without the prior written approval of an authorized officer of the other party. 7. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. During the performance of the Study and during the term of this Agreement, the Institution or the Principal Investigator may receive confidential or trade secret information, including information concerning the Sponsor's present and future business, marketing plans, regulatory submissions, product fines, product plans, date testing and research techniques, inventions, processes, practices, trade secrets, and like information -2- 3 (collectively, "Confidential Information") from the Sponsor. The Institution agrees to hold in confidence all such Confidential Information and not to disclose or make such Confidential information available to any third parties without the Sponsor's written permission, for a period of five (5) years from the termination of this Agreement. This obligation will apply only to information which the Sponsor has designated in writing as "confidential" and will not apply to any such information which: (i) was known to the Institution prior to its receipt from the Sponsor, as evidenced by written documentation; (ii) was or becomes a matter of public information or publicly available through no fault on the part of the Institution. (iii) is acquired from a third party entitled to disclose the information to the Institution; or (iv) was developed independently by the Institution, as evidenced by written documentation. (v) is required by law or regulation to be disclosed. In the event that information is required to be disclosed pursuant to subsection v, the party required to make disclosure shall notify the other to allow that party to assert whatever exclusions or exemptions may be available to it under such law or regulation. 8. PUBLICATION RIGHTS. The Sponsor acknowledges that the Institution is dedicated to free scholarly exchange and to public dissemination of the results of their scholarly activities. The Principal Investigator and the Institution shall retain the right to publish research results in pursuit of educational and scientific purposes. However, the Institution expressly agrees that all drafts of any publications or oral presentations, including without limitation manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and visual works based on the Study or any results of the Study shall be submitted to the Sponsor at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed submission of such drafts for publication or presentation. Such publications and presentations shall not divulge any of the Sponsor's Confidential Information without prior written approval of the Sponsor, and the Institution shall promptly remove any Confidential Information identified and requested by the Sponsor. If requested by the Sponsor, the Principal Investigator and the Institution shall delay the submission of any publication or presentation up to sixty (60) days from the date of the Sponsor's request for such a delay to permit the preparation and filing of related patent applications. in addition, the Sponsor shall have the right to require that any publication or presentation concerning the work performed hereunder acknowledge the Sponsor's support. 9. INVENTIONS. "Invention" shall mean any discovery, concept, or idea, whether or not patentable, made during the conduct of the study, and arising directly from the performance of the study, including but not limited to processes, methods, software, tangible research products, formulas and techniques, improvements thereto, and know-how related thereto. Institution agrees that the Principal Investigator will promptly disclose to its Intellectual Property Committee and to Sponsor any Inventions made by the Institution and/or the Principal -3- 4 Investigator. It is agreed that all Inventions and any information with respect thereto shall be subject to confidentiality obligations commensurate with those set forth in Section 7 herein. Any Inventions that originate solely with the Principal Investigator, or any other Institution agent or employee associated with this study (jointly or severally referred to as "Inventor") shall be the property of Institution. If Inventor is a co-inventor with Sponsor, its agents or employees, Institution and Sponsor shall jointly own the Invention. Any Inventions that originate solely with any agent or employee of Sponsor shall be the property of Sponsor. To the extent that Sponsor pays all patent expenses for an Invention, Institution does hereby grant to Sponsor an exclusive option to negotiate an exclusive, worldwide royalty-bearing license to any Invention in which Institution has an ownership interest. Sponsor shall indicate its intention to exercise its option to license by notifying Institution in writing within forty-five (45) days of each Invention's disclosure to Sponsor. If Sponsor decides to exercise its option, the terms shall be negotiated in good faith within one-hundred twenty (120) days of the date the option is exercised, or within such time as the parties may mutually agree in writing. If negotiations between Sponsor and the Institution terminate and the Institution thereafter negotiates a license agreement with a third party on substantially better terms than those last offered to Sponsor, Sponsor shall be given the first right to refuse such terms for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of Sponsors receipt of a draft of such license agreement from Institution. 10. INDEMNIFICATION BY SPONSOR. The Sponsor will indemnify, hold harmless and defend the System, Institution, their Regents, officers, agents, and employees (collectively the "Indemnitees") against all actions, suits, claims, demands and prosecutions (hereinafter a "Claim") that may be brought or instituted, and all judgments, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses resulting therefrom, arising out of the activities to be carried out pursuant to the obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to the use by Sponsor of the results obtained from the activities performed by Institution under this Agreement, but only to the extent that any such Claim is not caused by or the result of: (a) any negligence or willful act or omission of any Indemnitees; or (b) failure to adhere to the terms of the protocol provided by the Sponsor hereunder. The Sponsor's indemnification obligations under this Section 10 only arise if: (i) the Institution notifies the Sponsor within (30) thirty days after it becomes aware of a Claim; (ii) the Institution, subject to the Statutory duties of the Texas Attorney General permits the Sponsor control the defense and settlement, at the Sponsor's expense, of any such Claim; (iii) the Institution and Principal Investigator fully cooperate with the Sponsor in the defense of any such claim, and (iv) the Institution does not settle any such Claim without the prior written approval and consent of the Sponsor. 11. INDEMNIFICATION BY INSTITUTION. Institution shall to the extent authorized under the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, indemnify and hold Sponsor harmless from liability resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of Institution, its agents or employees pertaining to the activities to be carried out pursuant to the obligations of this Agreement; provided, however, that Institution shall not hold Sponsor harmless from claims arising out of the negligence or willful malfeasance of Sponsor, its officers, agents, or employees, or any person or entity not subject to Institutions supervision or control. -4- 5 12. LIABILITY INSURANCE. The Sponsor will maintain during the term of this Agreement liability insurance with minimum limits of not less than $1,000,000. As soon as practicable upon execution of this Agreement, the Sponsor will deposit with the Institution certificates of insurance evidencing this coverage. Such coverage may not be changed or terminated except upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Institution. In addition, the Sponsor will at all times comply with all statutory workers' compensation and employers' liability requirements covering its employees with respect to activities performed under this Agreement. 13. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. The Institution and the Principal Investigator shall both be deemed to be independent contractors for all purposes and for all services to be provided under this Agreement, and neither the agent nor the employee of the Sponsor. The Institution shall have no authority to make any statements, representations or commitments of any kind, or to take any action, which shall be binding upon the Sponsor, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement or authorized in Writing by the Sponsor. 14. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF INSTITUTION. Institution represents that the Principal Investigator and all other investigators that may perform services hereunder are its employees and shall abide by the terms of this Agreement as if each were a party hereto. 15. WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THE SPONSOR MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY PRODUCT OR OTHER MATERIALS OR PROCESSES PROVIDED HEREUNDER. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, THE SPONSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR OTHER DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE INSTITUTION OR THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AS A RESULT OF THE STUDY. 16. TERM. This Agreement shall be effective from the Effective Date of this Agreement and shall expire thirty (30) days after receipt by Sponsor of the final summary of work accomplished during the Study. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon fourteen (14) weeks written notice. 17. RETURN OF PRODUCT. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Institution will return to the Sponsor all non-disposable Product, test kits, and packaging materials as well as all copies of drawings, specifications, manuals and other printed or reproduced material (including information stored on machine-readable media) provided by the Sponsor to the Institution or the Principal Investigator. The Sponsor may, at the Sponsor's option, request that such materials be destroyed. All equipment purchased with funds under this Agreement will become the property of Institution. 18. MISCELLANEOUS. A. AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS. Any term of this Agreement may be amended or waived only with the written consent of the parties or their respective successors and assigns. Any amendment or waiver effected in accordance with this Section 18(a) shall be binding upon the parties and their respective successors and assigns. -5- 6 B. NOTICE. Any notice required or Permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient upon receipt, when delivered personally or by courier, overnight delivery service or confirmed facsimile, or forty-eight (48) hours after being deposited in the regular mail as certified or registered mail (airmail if sent internationally) with postage prepaid, if such notice is addressed to the party to be notified at such party's address or facsimile number as set forth below, or as subsequently modified by written notice. -6- 7 INSTITUTION: SPONSOR: University of Texas Northwest Bio therapeutics, Inc. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 120 Northgate Plaza, Suite 200 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Box 202 Seattle, WA 98125 Houston, Texas 77030 ATTENTION: Donna Gilberg, C.P.A. ATTENTION: Daniel O. Wilds Manager, Grants & President and CEO Contracts Accounting If by FAX: (713) 796-0381 If by FAX: (206) 368-3026 If by express mail: same as address above If by express mail: same address as above C. ASSIGNMENT. The Institution agrees not to assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any other party without first obtaining the Sponsor's written approval. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective permitted successors and assigns of the parties. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any party other than the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. D. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. E. SEVERABILITY. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith, in order to maintain the economic position enjoyed by each party as close as possible to that under the provision rendered unenforceable. In the event that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (i) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (ii) the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (iii) the balance of the Agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms. F. FORCE MAJEURE. Performance of this Agreement by each party shall be pursued with due diligence in all requirements hereof, however, neither party shall be liable to the other for any loss or damages for delay or for nonperformance due to causes not reasonably within its control. The party affected shall promptly notify the other in writing of the nature, cause, date of commencement thereof, the anticipated extent of such delay. G. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement is the product of both of the parties hereto, and constitutes the entire agreement between such parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and merges all prior negotiations and drafts of the parties with regard to the transactions contemplated herein. Any and all other written or oral agreements existing between the parties hereto regarding such transactions are expressly canceled. -7- 8 The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on their behalf by their duly authorized representatives to he effective on the year and date first above written. NORTHWEST BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. By: /s/ Daniel O. Wilds ------------------------------------ Name: Daniel O. Wilds Title: President and Chief Executive Officer Date: 12-16-99 ---------------------------------- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER By: /s/ Leonard A. Zwelling ------------------------------------ Name: Leonard A. Zwelling, M.D., M.B.A. Title: Associate Vice President, Research Administration Date: 12-28-99 ---------------------------------- I have read this agreement and understood my obligations hereunder: /s/ Christos Papandreou Date: 12-20-99 -------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Christos Papandreou, M.D., Ph.D. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, STUDY CHAIRMAN /s/ Christopher Logothetis Reviewed and Approved -------------------------------------- Christopher Logothetis, M.D. Chairman, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology Date: 12-28-99 ------------------------------ /s/ Robert C. Bast -------------------------------------- Robert C. Bast, Jr., M.D. Head, Division of Medicine -8- 9 EXHIBIT A Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. Study Protocol No. DC1-HRPC -9- CONFIDENTIAL Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. 10 NORTHWEST BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. PHASE I CLINICAL TRIAL OF RECOMBINANT PROSTATE SPECIFIC MEMBRANE ANTIGEN (rPSMA)-LOADED MATURE AUTOLOGOUS DENDRITIC CELLS (CaPVax) FOR THE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC HORMONE REFRACTORY PROSTATE CANCER 1. OVERVIEW OF CAPVAX PHASE I CLINICAL TRIAL .................................. 3 2. INTRODUCTION................................................................ 5 3. OBJECTIVES.................................................................. 16 4. PATIENT ELIGIBILITY......................................................... 16 5. TREATMENT PLAN.............................................................. 18 6. PRE-TREATMENT EVALUATION.................................................... 19 7. ON STUDY EVALUATION (SEE APPENDIX A FOR SCHEDULING)......................... 20 8. PATIENT DISCONTINUATION .................................................... 24 9. CONCOMITANT MEDICATIONS .................................................... 24 10. ADVERSE EVENTS ............................................................. 25 11. CRITERIA FOR DISEASE EVALUATION AND ENDPOINTS .............................. 28 12. STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................. 29 13. INVESTIGATOR OBLIGATIONS ................................................... 31 14. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS .............................................. 32 15. REFERENCES ................................................................. 34 APPENDIX A: STUDY DIAGRAM ...................................................... 40 APPENDIX B: PERFORMANCE STATUS ................................................. 41 APPENDIX C: SKIN TESTING PROCEDURE ............................................. 42 APPENDIX D: QUALITY OF LIFE QUESTIONAIRE ....................................... 44 APPENDIX E: BRIEF PAIN INVENTORY ............................................... 47 11 APPENDIX F: PATIENT REGISTRATION FORM........................................... 49 APPENDIX G: NPCP CRITERIA....................................................... 51 APPENDIX H: OFF STUDY FORM...................................................... 53 APPENDIX I: OFF STUDY PATIENT RE-ENTRY FORM..................................... 54 APPENDIX J: LEUKAPHERESIS PROCEDURE INFORMATION................................. 55 APPENDIX K: INFORMED CONSENT.................................................... 57 APPENDIX L: NCI COMMON TOXICITY CRITERIA ....................................... 61 APPENDIX M: TOXICITY MODULE .................................................... 64 12 1. OVERVIEW OF CaPVax PHASE I CLINICAL TRIAL OBJECTIVE: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The purpose of this study is to assess the safety of and to monitor patient response to CaPVax, mature, autologous dendritic cells (DC) loaded ex vivo with recombinant prostate specific membrane antigen (rPSMA; Medarex Corporation, Annandale, NJ), in the treatment of patients with metastatic, hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELIGIBILITY: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Histologic proof of prostate carcinoma, progressing hormone refractory disease after antiandrogen withdrawal trial, in the presence of castrate serum testosterone levels (<30 ng/dl). Hormone therapy, with the exception of antiandrogens, to maintain androgen ablation must continue (e.g. Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists). Progression can manifest itself as: a) A 50% increase in prostate specific antigen (PSA) level from the nadir PSA level confirmed twice and measured at least two weeks apart, b) new bone lesion on bone scan, or c) progression of soft tissue disease as evidenced by standard radiographic methods i.e. CT or MRI. 2. Age greater than 18 years old, life expectancy of at least 1 year, Zubrod performance status: 0-1. 3 Patients must have limited bone disease, if any, less than/equal to 3 metastatic lesions on bone scan, and minimal symptoms. 4 Adequate hematological function, i.e. Hemoglobin > 12.5mg/dl, ALC > 500/MM(3), ANC>1,000/mm(3), Platelets > 150,000/mm(3) 5. Adequate hepatic and renal functions, i.e. bilirubin < 1.5mg/dl, SGOT/SGPT < 2 times the upper limit of normal, and serum creatinine < 2.5mg/dl. 6. Patients must not have received prior chemotherapy, radiation therapy for metastatic disease, including Strontium-89, or other investigational therapy. 7 Patients who received any immunosuppressives, such as Prednisone, Hydrocortisone, or Ketoconazole in the four (4) weeks prior to enrollment into the study are not eligible. 8. Patients with brain metastases, uncontrolled heart, liver or renal diseases, or other serious intercurrent illness (including known HIV or hepatitis positive) are not eligible. Patients with prior splenectomy, history of severe asthma, anaphylaxis or other serious adverse reactions to vaccines are not eligible. Patients with autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, polymyositis-dermatomyositis, juvenile onset insulin dependent diabetes or vasculitis are not eligible. 9. Patients with a positive protein purified derivative (PPD) skin test or history of ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 previous bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination, Tuberculosis (TB) exposure, or adverse reactions to vaccines or skin tests are not eligible. 10. Patients may not take any medication that may affect immune function, with the following exceptions: nonprescription strength doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), acetaminophen or aspirin, low doses of antihistamine therapy, normal range doses of vitamins and H2 blockers. 11. Signed informed consent, in keeping with the institutional policies, indicating that the patient is aware of the investigational nature of this study. The consent form is appended to this protocol. TREATMENT PLAN: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) are isolated by leukapheresis from the patient. These cells are cryopreserved for further ex vivo expansion. Adherent cells are then cultured in with Interleukin-4 (IL-4; Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, NJ) and Leukine(R), also known as granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF; Immunex Corporation, Seattle, WA) to generate DC. Heat-inactivated BCG (Organon Teknika, Durham, NC) mycobacteria is added to the dendritic cell cultures to facilitate maturation of the cells and to enhance a carrier immune response. The DC are loaded with rPSMA. Patients receive four treatments at monthly intervals (26-32 days) of 5 million, 10 million, or 20 million rPSMA-loaded mature, autologous DC (CaPVax) by intradermal injection followed by 2 hours of close observation. STATISTICAL CONSIDERATION: Please refer to Section 12.0 PATIENT EVALUATION: (Pretreatment and Interim Testing) A complete history and physical exam to include performance status, recent weight loss, concurrent nonmalignant disease and therapy is performed prior to entry into study and every month A skin prick test panel with control and 3 common recall antigens to be read at 15 minutes after inoculation for immediate-type hypersensitivity and reevaluated at 48 hours after administration. Laboratory studies at study entry shall include CBC, differential, platelets, urinalysis, sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, BUN, creatinine, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, SGPT, total bilirubin, albumin, total alkaline phosophatase, lactate dehydrogenase, PSA, prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP), and testosterone. A bone scan, chest x-ray, CT of the abdomen and pelvis and EKG are performed at screening. Repeat evaluation including complete history and physical exam, performance status, recent weight loss, CBC, differential, platelet count, urinalysis, sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, BUN, creatinine, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, SGPT, total bilirubin, albumin, total alkaline phosophatase, lactate dehydrogenase, PSA, PAP, ESR, and ANA are performed at various intervals throughout the study (see Appendix A, Study Diagram). Bone scan, chest x-ray, and CT scan of abdomen and pelvis are repeated eight weeks after the last 14 injection (week 20) and six weeks following the week 20 visit (week 26). ESTIMATED ACCRUAL: It is estimated that accrual will be 10-15 participants per month. The total accrual is 60 patients, 30 patients at each study center. LENGTH OF STAY: This is an outpatient regimen. RETURN VISITS: (HOW OFTEN MUST PARTICIPANTS VISIT THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR'S SITE) Patients will be seen as outpatients every 2-4 weeks. HOME CARE: (SPECIFY WHAT (IF ANY) TREATMENT MAY BE GIVEN AT HOME) Please refer to Section 9.0, Concomitant Medications NAME OF SPONSOR/FUNDING SOURCE: Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc., Seattle, Washington. 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 REVIEW OF PROSTATE CANCER Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer currently diagnosed in American men. In 1999, 179,300 new cases are expected to be diagnosed with 37,000 deaths resulting from the disease, making prostate cancer second only to lung cancer as the leading cancer cause of death among men in the United States [1]. Although the majority of incident prostate cancer cases are localized to the prostate, nearly a third of all newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients may present with locally advanced or metastatic disease [1]. At this time, available treatments for metastatic prostate cancer -- including hormonal, chemotherapeutic, and radiation strategies -- have failed to demonstrate curative potential [2]. In addition, prostatectomy and radiation therapy--the standard therapies employed against early-stage, localized prostate cancer--can exhibit failure rates between 20 and 50% [3]. As a result, an ever-increasing number of treated patients accumulate who either manifest metastatic disease or are at very high risk for the development of such disease. The treatment 15 options for these primary treatment failures, as with the primary metastatic cases, are few in number and severely limited in terms of safety and efficacy. Hormonal treatment of metastatic prostate cancer has improved only marginally because nearly all cases ultimately result in hormone refractory disease. Although there are occasional dramatic and long term disease-free survivors with hormonal therapy, the median survival range of these particular patients remains at 2 1/2 - 3 years [4, 5]. Once hormonal therapy fails, there are no curative options and few options for pain relief. No cytotoxic agent has been able to change consistently the natural history of HRPC. The median survival of HRPC is less than one year and no agent has yet been shown to improve the median survival of such patients. There is a great need for new treatment modalities that can be given safely with a potential to improve the late stage life of the 37,000 men who are estimated to die of the disease in 1999 [1]. 2.2 TUMOR SPECIFIC IMMUNOTHERAPY One alternative to widely used conventional cancer treatments is to utilize the ability of the immune system to target and eliminate tumor cells. The potential therapeutic benefit of eliciting an anti-tumor immune response in cancer patients was first suggested over a decade ago when the direct association between immunosuppression and increased incidence of melanoma was initially observed. The original tumor vaccines consisted of irradiated, allogeneic melanoma cells. Some patients enjoyed prolonged survival following treatment, although high serum IgM titers were elicited which reacted with cell membrane antigens and likely decreased clinical responses. In a phase II report, Morton et al. treated 136 patients with a vaccine consisting of 3 melanoma lines expressing large amounts of melanoma-associated antigens. Overall survival increased in several patients, and correlated with a positive skin test against the immunogen [6]. New strategies for tumor immunotherapy are designed to increase tumor vaccine immunogenicity, resulting in enhanced specific T cell responses. Some procedures involve genetically altered tumor vaccines; introducing genes coding for cytokines, costimulatory molecules, or components of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) into tumor cells [7, 8]. Conversely, other approaches to tumor vaccination utilize altered autologous antigen-presenting cells to present tumor associated antigens [9, 10]. Since the mechanism of the molecular events involved in immune recognition is now elucidated, new and exciting strategies in anticancer therapeutics are emerging. Researchers now understand some of the crucial portions of primary and secondary signaling pathways that are activated when T and B lymphocytes produce an immune response to a tumor cell [reviewed in 11-13]. T cell recognition of antigen requires the formation of a trimolecular complex comprised of: 1) the major histocompatibility complex (MHC); 2) 16 the T cell receptor (TCR); and 3) a short segment of intracellularly-processed protein associated with the MHC. Antigen presentation of cell-surface peptides to T cells can occur in association with either MHC class I or II molecules; the former associated with CD8+ T cell responses (usually cytolytic T cells [CTL]), and the latter associated with CD4+ T cell responses (usually helper T cells [TH]). Since most tumors do not express MHC class II, it is generally accepted that the enhancement of CD8+ mediated immune responses is of paramount importance in anti-cancer immunotherapeutics. Tumor specific proteins are proteolytically cleaved into fragments of 8-12 amino acids in length, the peptides are presented on the cell surface in association with MHC class I, and the complex is recognized by the TCR of naive T cells [11, 13]. Significant progress in the discovery and characterization of tumor-associated antigens (TAA), beginning with the identification of melanoma antigen (MAGE) earlier in this decade, is evident [14, 15]. Intensive research into these moieties as potential targets of immune-based cancer treatment is continuous. These TAA targets can be classified into four general groups: 1. "Cancer/testis" antigens, including the MAGE gene family [16-21], whose expression in normal tissues is limited to testis and whose genes have been mapped to the X chromosome; 2. Antigens derived from viruses such as Human Papilloma Virus [22, 23] and Epstein-Barr Virus [24]; 3. Differentiation antigens such as PSA [25, 26], prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) [27-29], Melan-A/MART-1 [30], and gp100 [31], 4. Antigens existing in a modified or mutated state in tumors as compared to normal tissue, such as ras [32, 33] and p53 [34, 35]. Favorable results continue to be reported as compared with standard treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and so hold promise for decreasing patient mortality. 2.3 CAPVAX: A DENDRITIC CELL/RECOMBINANT PROSTATE SPECIFIC MEMBRANE ANTIGEN IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR PROSTATE CANCER CaPVax is an autologous cellular immunotherapy being studied for the treatment of hormone refractory metastatic prostate cancer. CaPVax is based on mature autologous DC loaded ex vivo with rPSMA. The rPSMA-DC are prepared ex vivo wherein the patient's leukapheresed peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) are processed in a 7-day incubation procedure, including an overnight incubation period with inactivated 17 BCG and same-day osmotic loading with rPSMA. This methodology produces mature rPSMA-loaded autologous DC that are then injected back into the patient. The pharmacologic rationale for CaPVax is to elicit a potent anticancer T cell response as a result of the efficient presentation by the DC of rPSMA in the form of a complex of antigen and MHC molecules to T cells. The goal is to elicit a specific antigen-specific immune response in HRPC patients. 2.3.1 PROSTATE SPECIFIC MEMBRANE ANTIGEN PSMA is a 750 amino acid type II transmembrane membrane glycoprotein containing 10 potential N-linked glycosylation sites [36]. PSMA is composed of a 19 amino acid intracellular portion, a 24 amino acid transmembrane portion, and a 707 amino acid extracellular portion [37]. The expression of PSMA in human tissues has been extensively studied [27, 36, 38-40]. Evidence from immunohistochemical studies using the anti-PSMA antibody 7E11.C5 indicates that PSMA is highly, but not exclusively, specific for prostatic epithelial cells [29, 36, 38, 40-41]. Immunohistochemical and Western blot studies indicate weak but detectable PSMA expression in salivary gland, brain, and small intestine [27, 36, 39, 42]. In contrast, these studies confirmed the highest expression of PSMA in prostatic tissues. Similarly, results from ribonuclease protection assays utilizing prostatic and 11 other human tissue types indicated strong prostatic expression and weak expression in brain and salivary tissues. In collaboration with Hybritech, Inc. (San Diego, CA), quantitative ELISA assays were performed for PSMA presence in the membrane and cytosol fractions of a variety of tissues. Results again point to the high degree of prostate specificity of PSMA (Table 1). TABLE 1: PSMA LEVELS IN HUMAN TISSUE SPECIMENS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TISSUE PROTEIN (mg/ml) PSMA (ng/ml) PSMA/PROTEIN x 10(-6) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROSTATE (NORMAL) Membrane 10.2 10,492 1,029 Cytosol 7.8 138 18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROSTATE (BENIGN) Membrane 7.7 4,701 611 Cytosol 9 267 30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROSTATE (CANCER) Membrane 19.6 69,789 3,561 Cytosol 11.3 718 64 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BREAST (NORMAL) Membrane 3.8 79 21 Cytosol 2.9 1.1 0.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BREAST (CANCER) Membrane 20.4 884 43 Cytosol 11.6 23.5 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TISSUE PROTEIN (mg/ml) PSMA (ng/ml) PSMA/PROTEIN x 10 (-6) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SMALL INTESTINE 4.5 4.6 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LARGE INTESTINE Membrane 8.6 71.3 8.3 Cytosol 6.2 2.3 0.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KIDNEY Membrane 17.2 31.5 1.8 Cytosol 10.9 0.7 0.1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVARY Membrane 4.8 244 51 Cytosol 6.4 21.3 3.3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIVER Membrane 24.1 64.3 2.7 Cytosol 18.9 1.9 0.1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BONE Membrane 8.5 21.7 2.6 Cytosol 3.4 0.9 0.3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SKIN Membrane 2.1 17 8.1 Cytosol 6.2 2.3 0.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed studies of PSMA expression in prostatic tissues were conducted on 184 whole mount step-sectioned prostate specimens after radical prostatectomy [38]. In this study, intense immunoreactivity for PSMA with 7E11.C5 was observed in all cases. The mean number of cells staining in benign epithelium and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) was lower than in adenocarcinoma. Staining was highly specific for epithelial cells and adenocarcinomas were most intensely stained with the highest grade cancers showing intense staining of almost every cell. This observation is consistent with biochemical studies showing that PSMA mRNA expression is downregulated by steroids such as 5-(alpha)-dihydrotestosterone and is upregulated by BFGF, TGF-(alpha), and EGF [27]. This behavior corresponds to the elevated expression of PSMA in hormone refractory tumors. Thus, its expression patterns from normal tissue to advanced cancer makes PSMA a very useful marker for treatment and prediction of outcome in patients with prostatic cancer. In summary, these studies combine to indicate that PSMA is an excellent target for immunotherapy, having the required tissue specificity. For this phase I clinical trial rPSMA is contract manufactured through Medarex, Inc. (Annandale, NJ). 2.3.2 DENDRITIC CELL-BASED IMMUNOTHERAPY T cells are the major immune system component largely responsible for the recognition and destruction of tumor cells based on expression of specific tumor-associated antigens. As the specific mechanisms underlying the immune response were revealed, this information was utilized to elicit or amplify antitumor immune response. 19 T cell immune responses begin with the interaction of the T cell receptor with antigenic peptides bound to MHC proteins. If this interaction is accompanied by binding of costimulatory receptors (e.g. CD28) to their ligands (CD80 and CD86), then an intracellular cascade of biochemical events is triggered that results in T cell activation and proliferation. Activated T cells are able to lyse target cells, e.g. tumor cells, which express the stimulating antigen and the appropriate MHC protein. Antigen-presenting cells are specialized cells that express the required molecules involved in T cell activation events. DC are considered the most potent antigen presenting cell (APC), capable of initiating primary T cell responses [11-13, 43,44]. DC express high levels of MHC class I and II molecules, as well as abundant levels of costimulatory factors. In their immature state, they display phagocytic and macropinocytotic activity. As they mature, surface receptors involved in antigen uptake undergo down-regulation. Concurrently, DC enhance their ability to process and present antigen to naive T cells. DC stimulate naive T cells to become antigen-specific effectors more effectively than any other APC, and they do so following their migration to primary lymphoid tissue where such T cells are predominantly located [45]. The ability of each dendritic cell to stimulate as many as 100 T cells in vitro provided the scientific rationale for our approach using the adoptive transfer of DC. DC are found in low abundance in various tissues, and obtaining sufficient numbers of DC from prostate cancer patients can be difficult in light of the patients' past cancer therapy, which may have compromised their immune system. DC were successfully isolated and cultured from PBMC from such prostate cancer patients [46]. After incubation of adherent PBMC in the presence of Leukine(R), and IL-4 (each 500 U/mL) for 7 days, the majority of cells have dendritic morphology and possess cell surface markers characteristics of DC (CD3(-), CD14(-), CD19(-), CD1a(+), CD4(+), CD11c(+), and HLA-DR(+)) [46]. These culture methods allow for ex vivo expansion of autologous DC from tumor-bearing patients in sufficient numbers for use in immunotherapeutic studies. Autologous DC are charged with tumor antigens, and introduced back into patients as a cancer vaccine. Several clinical trials involving readministration of autologous DC pulsed with tumor antigens have been conducted with positive clinical outcomes (Table 2). The majority of the trials are for the treatment of several different types of malignancy with a single exception treating HIV. The only consistent finding from all the reports is the absence of serious adverse reactions. Regardless of the route of injection, dose or source of antigen, administration of DC is well tolerated and does not induce autoimmune disease [47]. The only adverse events that have been reported are mild fever and swelling of the lymph node when cells are introduced intranodally. From the clinical trials reported to date, it is difficult to reach a consensus on any variable, such as dose, route of administration, antigen, etc., other than safety because 20 of the large differences in trial design. It is also uncertain the extent to which the DC immunotherapy is therapeutic because the number of patients treated thus far is small. However, the responses reported thus far are encouraging and warrant further investigation. TABLE 2: SUMMARY OF CLINICAL TRIALS UTILIZING DC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF ROUTE OF NUMBER OF ADVERSE CLINICAL DISEASE ANTIGEN PATIENTS ADMINISTRATION DC REACTIONS RESPONSE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B Cell Tumor 4 i.v.* 2-32 million None 3 Lymphoma(9) Specific Responders Idiotype --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CEA Expressing CEA Peptide 11 i.v. 10-30 None 2 Tumors[47] million Responders 8 i.v./i.d.** 100 million/ 1 million --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prostate PSMA 95 i.v. 5-30 million None 28 Cancer[48-49] Peptides Responders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melanoma Tumor Lysate 16 Intranodal 1 million None 5 or MAGE Responders peptides --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIV[51] Gp 160 or 6 i.v. None No Env, gag and Responders pol peptides --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Renal Cell Tumor Lysate 4 i.v. 5-10 None 1 Carcinoma[52] million Responder --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple Tumor 12 i.v. 0.5-11 None 3 Mylemona[53] Specific million Responders Idiotype --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Intravenous administration ** Intradermal administration 2.3.3 DC LOADED WITH PSMA ACTIVATE ANTIGEN SPECIFIC CD4(+) AND CD8(+) T CELLS FROM PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS The ability of DC from prostate cancer patients to activate autologous T cells was evaluated in vitro. Prostate cancer patients' DC were loaded with PSMA using methods to enhance immunologic potency: 1) inclusion of inactivated BCG mycobacteria to elevate CD83 and CD86 expression on the DC; and 2) osmotic loading using hypertonic medium to promote the engulfing of exogenous PSMA. DC from several prostate cancer patients were loaded with rPSMA or PSMA purified from LNCaP cells (LnPSMA). The LNCaP cell line was derived from a needle aspiration biopsy of the left supraclavicular lymph node of a man with confirmed metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma and expresses several prostate specific characteristics, including expression of PSMA. The DC were osmotically loaded with either LnPSMA or 21 rPSMA in the presence of BCG. These PSMA loaded DC were then co-cultured with autologous PBMC. The T cells stimulated by the DC during the 10 day co-culture were isolated and co-cultured a second time with PSMA loaded autologous DC. Beginning seven days after the second co-culture, T cell reactivity to PSMA was determined on a weekly basis using an enzyme-linked immunoadsorbent assay (ELISA) to measure interferon-(greek gamma) (IFN((greek gamma)) secretion. At various time-points, most of the patients' T cells studied had reactivity to PSMA. In one typical assay, PSMA-specific T cells were generated from the PBMC of patient 105 (Figure 1). Three in vitro stimulations with DC loaded with either LnPSMA or rPSMA were performed. Following this, T cells were reactive with autologous DC osmotically loaded with either LnPSMA (Figure 1a) or rPSMA (Figure 1b). Both rPSMA and LnPSMA loaded DC that were matured with BCG produced activated, antigen specific T cells. In another experiment, DC were loaded with different amounts of LnPSMA to define the optimum amount of antigen for T cell stimulation (Figure 2). Two different concentrations of DC (2 x 10)(7) or 1 x 10(7)) were osmotically loaded with 15 to 60 ug PSMA in a 0.2 mL volume. (~75-300 ug/mL). 1 x 10(7) DC were osmotically loaded with 60 ug ovalbumin (OVA) in a 0.2 mL volume (~300 ug/mL) as a specificity control. These DC were mixed with autologous PSMA-reactive T cells. Cultured T cells were washed and added to 96-well plates at 5 x 10(4) cells/well in duplicate. Autologous DC pulsed with PSMA, OVA, or unpulsed were added to the autologous T cells at 5 x 10(4) cells/well. After 24 hours incubation, 150 ul of supernatant was removed from each culture. An ELISA using paired antibodies from the manufacturer (Endogen, Inc. , Woburn, MA) measured the amount of IFN(greek gamma) present. When 1 x 10(7) DC were loaded with PSMA, IFN(greek gamma) secretion was observed maximally with 30 ug PSMA. When 2 x 10(7) DC were loaded with PSMA, a slight dose-dependent decrease in IFN(greek gamma) secretion was observed with minimum IFN(greek gamma) secretion at 60 ug PSMA. However, the amount of IFN(greek gamma) secretion was greater - and more highly specific - when 2 x 10(7) versus 1 x 10(greek gamma)(7) DC were loaded with PSMA. Therefore, we chose to load 30ug PSMA in order to achieve strong immunoreactivity. In a subsequent experiment, a constant amount of LnPSMA (60 ug) was osmotically loaded into various concentrations of DC - from 2 x 10(6) to 2 x 10(7) - to define the optimum number of DC (per a given amount of antigen) for T cell stimulation (Figure 3). Four different concentrations of DC were osmotically loaded with LnPSMA as before in a 0.2 mL volume. DC were osmotically loaded with 60 ug ovalbumin (OVA) in a 0.2 mL volume as a specificity control. These DC were mixed with autologous PSMA-reactive T cells. IFN(greek gamma) secretion was measured after 24 hours. Standard ELISAs were performed to assess IFN(greek gamma) secretion. Immunoreactivity was comparable, regardless of the amount of DC; a true dose-dependent effect of DC concentration of IFN(greek gamma) secretion was not observed. This assay demonstrated that 2 x 10(7) DC could be loaded with a LnPSMA concentration nearly approximating that used in our clinical methodology. 22 We propose to include inactivated BCG in the final 18-24 hours of dendritic cell culture because of its ability to stimulate maturation of DC and thereby to enhance T cell activation. BCG treatment upregulates the expression of several surface molecules crucial to the enhanced function of a dendritic cell as an APC, including CD40, CD54, CD80, CD83 and CD86 (Figure 4). [Figure 1: Specific cytokine secretion by PT 105 T cells stimulated with PSMA osmotically loaded into BCG-treated DC.] [Figure 2: Specific cytokine secretion by PT 112 T cells stimulated with BCG-treated DC osmotically loaded with PSMA.] [Figure 3: Specific cytokine secretion by PT 66 T cells stimulated with BCG-treated DC.] [Figure 4: Dendritic cell characterization.] 23 3. OBJECTIVES The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety of immunization with CaPVax, mature autologous DC loaded with rPSMA, in the treatment of patients HRPC. The secondary objective is to monitor the potential clinical response of administering CaPVax. The study hypotheses represent primary objectives. Each primary objective is addressed by endpoint measures which provide objective criteria for evaluating the hypothesis. Secondary objectives are addressed with statistical methods that evaluate other benefits of treatment. 3.1 STUDY HYPOTHESIS AND ENDPOINTS HYPOTHESIS 1: Serious adverse events (AEs) which are either probably or possibly related to treatment with CaPVax injections will rarely occur among study subjects. ENDPOINT 1: A subject is coded as having experienced a serious AE provided at least one of the AEs listed in Section 10.2 occurs anytime during the study period. The AE must be at least possibly related to treatment, as defined in Section 10.1. HYPOTHESIS 2: As a result of treatment, a significant proportion of patents will experience either a partial or a complete response to their HRPC. ENDPOINT 2: A patient is coded as having a partial or a complete response provided he satisfies the "response evaluation" criteria defined in section 11.2. 4. PATIENT ELIGIBILITY 4.1 INCLUSION CRITERIA 1. Histologic proof of prostate carcinoma, progressing hormone refractory disease after antiandrogen withdrawal trial, in the presence of castrate serum testosterone levels (<30 ng/dl). Progression can manifest as: - A 50% increase in PSA level from the nadir PSA level confirmed twice and measured at least two weeks apart; - new bone pain, or new lesion on bone scan; or, - progression of soft tissue disease as evidenced by standard radiographic methods of evaluation, i.e. CT or MRI. 24 Hormone therapy, with the exception of antiandrogens (e.g. LHRH) to maintain androgen ablation must continue. 2. Age greater than 18 years old. 3. Life expectancy of at least 1 year. 4. Zubrod or Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1. 5. Patients must have limited bone disease defined as less than or equal to 3 metastatic sites on a bone scan and minimal symptoms. 6. Adequate hematological function i.e. Hemoglobin > 12.5mg/dl, absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) > 500/ mm(3), absolute neutrophil count (ANC) > 1,000/mm(3), Platelets> 150,000/mm(3). 7. Adequate hepatic and renal functions, i.e. bilirubin < 1.5mg/dl, SGOT/SGPT < 2 times the upper limit of normal, serum creatinine < 2.5mg/dl, or creatinine clearance > 50ml/min. 8. Signed informed consent before any study procedure, keeping with the institutional policies, indicating that the patient is aware of the investigational nature of this study. The consent form is appended to this protocol (see Appendix K). 4.2 EXCLUSION CRITERIA 1. History of prior malignancy other than prostate cancer, clinically evident within the 24 months preceding enrollment into the study, except curatively-treated basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. 2. Patients must NOT have received prior chemotherapy, radiation therapy for metastatic disease, including Strontium-89, or other investigational therapy that may result in a compromised immune system. 3. Patients who received any immunosuppressives such as Prednisone, Hydrocortisone, or Ketoconazole in the four weeks prior to enrollment in the study are not eligible. 25 4. Patients with brain metastases, uncontrolled heart, liver or renal diseases, or other serious intercurrent illness (including known HIV or hepatitis positive) are NOT eligible. 5. Prior splenectomy. 6. History of severe asthma, anaphylaxis or other serious adverse reactions to vaccines or any of the antigens included in the skin test. 7. History of immunodeficiency or autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, polymyositisdermatomyositis, Juvenile onset insulin dependent diabetes, or vasculitis. 8. Impending untreated spinal cord compression or urinary outlet obstruction. 9. Patients with a positive2-step Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) skin test or history of previous BCG vaccination or Tuberculosis (TB) exposure. 10. Positive virology screening test (Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HbsAg), Anti-Hepatitis core Antigen (a-HBc), Liver enzyme (ALT)-surrogate marker for non A, B, C hepatitis virus, Anti-HIV 1 Antibody (a-HIV-1), Anti-HIV 2 Antibody (a-HIV-2), Anti-human T lymphotropic virus 1(a-HTLV-1), Syphilis, HIV Antigen (HIV-1 p24Ag), Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (a HCV)). 11. Patients may NOT take any medication that may affect immune function, with the following exceptions: nonprescription strength doses of NSAIDS, acetaminophen or aspirin, low doses of antihistamine therapy, normal range doses of vitamins and H2 blockers. 5. TREATMENT PLAN PBMC are isolated by leukapheresis from the patient before treatment begins. An aliquot of these cells is cryopreserved for further ex vivo culture. After thawing and culturing PBMC, adherent cells are cultured ex vivo for six days with IL-4 and Leukine(R) to generate DC. Inactivated BCG is added to the dendritic cell cultures to facilitate maturation of the cells and to stimulate a strong carrier immune response after intradermal administration. Eighteen to twenty-four (18-24) hours after BCG treatment, rPSMA is added under hypertonic conditions. Patients receive four injections of 5 million, 10 million, or 20 million rPSMA loaded autologous DC by intradermal injection [one dose is administered every month (26-32 days)]. Each patient is observed for 2 hours after administration. Some patients may need to have a second leukapheresis (between 4-12 weeks after the first one), depending on the yield of the first leukapheresis and ex vivo expansion. 26 The interval one month (26-32 days) between injections was selected to avoid excess loss of any beneficial immunological response. Four injections were selected to achieve sufficient restimulations to generate a maximum T cell response. At the study center, all CaPVax injections are given intradermally into one thigh followed by intradermal injections in alternating thighs at subsequent injections (refer to section 7.5.2). Three patients are enrolled first in the 5 x 10(6) DC dose level. If no adverse reactions occur 48 hours after the first injection, the dose will be escalated to 10 x 10(6) DC in another three patients. If no adverse reactions occur 48 hours after the first injection, three patients are enrolled at the highest dose, 20 x 10(6) DC. The rest of the patients are randomized for one DC dose level such that there are 10 patients per dose level at each study center (see section 12 for sample size considerations). If there is evidence of an AE in at least one patient in any dose level, then the committee for AEs determines if this is a favorable response or an AE (please refer to Section 10). If it is determined that it is an AE, then 3 more patients are enrolled at that same dose before escalation to a higher dose. 6. PRE-TREATMENT EVALUATION 6.1 SCREENING Screening of patients for participation in this clinical trial takes place within 4 weeks prior to enrollment in order to verify that each patient meets all study criteria (see section 4.0). Patients failing the initial screening due to out of range laboratory values may be rescreened at the investigator's discretion. All patients screened should be documented using a screening log. Each patient enrolled in the study must sign the consent form (see Appendix K) and fill out a patient registration form (see Appendix F). 6.1.1 PROCEDURES AND TESTS Prior to the first vaccination, Day 1, the following procedures and tests are performed or administered (see Appendix A): 1. The patient's medical history and complete physical examination including vital signs, height and weight, and Zubrod performance score (see Appendix B). 2. A skin prick test panel provided by the sponsor with control and 3 common recall antigens (Candida Albicans, Mumps, PPD). These tests are read at 15 minutes after inoculation for immediate-type hypersensitivity to any of the antigens and approximately 48-72 hours after administration for delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH). Palpable indurations of 5mm or more indicate a positive reaction. The 27 absence of induration less than 5mm is considered negative. The widest diameter of distinctly palpable induration is measured and a Polaroid photograph will be taken (see Appendix C). The PPD skin test is administered as a two-step test. If the first test is negative, the test is repeated one week later to rule out any false negative result. This ensures a PPD naive patient population. 3. 12 lead EKG. EKG is read and the report signed by the cardiologist. 4. Chest x-rays (PA and lateral views). 5. Blood and urine are collected for the following: - Hematology (Complete blood count (CBC) & differential); - Blood Chemistry parameters (Chemistry 22) Chem-22 profile includes the following specific measurements: sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, BUN, creatinine, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, SGPT, total bilirubin, albumin, total alkaline phosophatase, lactate dehydrogenase; - Serum Markers (PSA & PAP); - Serum Markers of autoimmune disease [Erythrocytic sedimentation rate (ESR) and Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)]; - Testosterone; - Urinalysis with microscopic examination. 6.1.2 TUMOR IMAGING Bone scan, Chest x-ray, and CT of the abdomen and pelvis are performed at screening. Measurable disease is defined in Section 11.0. Follow up bone scan, chest x-ray, and CT scans are repeated at Week 20 and Week 26. 6.1.3 ASSESSMENT OF PATIENT'S QUALITY OF LIFE (SEE APPENDIX D) AND BRIEF PAIN INVENTORY (SEE APPENDIX E) 7. ON STUDY EVALUATION (SEE APPENDIX A FOR SCHEDULING) 7.1 LABORATORY PROCEDURES AND MEASUREMENTS 1. Routine Safety Laboratory Tests 28 - Safety-related hematology, blood chemistry, and physical examinations are performed at various intervals throughout the study. Testosterone level and urinalysis are performed at screening and week 14 (see Appendix A, Study Diagram). 2. Hematology Parameters - Hematology testing consists of CBC, differential, and platelets. 3. Blood Chemistry Parameters (Chem-22) 4. Urinalysis with microscopic examination 5. Physical Examinations - Physical examinations include monitoring vital signs to observe a generalized systemic reaction, examining the vaccination site for any local or regional reaction, reviewing any quality of life changes, and discussing degree of pain (see Appendices D and E, respectively). 7.2 SPECIAL LABORATORY TESTS 1. Serum PSA is measured. 2. Serum PAP is measured. 3. Serum testosterone is measured. 4. Serum markers of autoimmune disease are measured (ESR and ANA). 7.3 IMMUNOLOGY DETERMINATIONS The tests described in this section are performed at Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. Blood for immune monitoring is drawn prior to the first leukapheresis, prior to each injection, and at weeks 14, 20, and 26 (see Appendix A). PBMC are isolated and utilized for the following immunological determinations: 1. Nonspecific immune response: stimulation of PBMC with anti-CD3 measured by proliferation; 29 2. BCG specific cellular response: stimulation of PBMC with Tuberculin-purified protein derivative (PPD), a component obtained from human strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, measured by proliferation; 3. PSMA specific antibodies: measured in serum by ELISA; 4. PSMA specific cellular response: stimulation of PBMC by autologous DC loaded with rPSMA measured by cytokine production (ELISA or ELISPOT). 7.4 SKIN TESTS 1. Nonspecific cellular immune response: skin test using 2 additional common recall antigens (Candida albicans, Mumps). 2. PPD specific DTH response: skin test using PPD. 7.5 TREATMENT DEFINITIONS 7.5.1 LEUKAPHERESIS AND BLOOD DRAW Prior to beginning CaPVax immunotherapy, patients are leukapheresed at the Apheresis Unit of the study center. Another leukapheresis may be performed between the first and fourth treatments depending on the DC yield from the first leukapheresis. Prior to each leukapheresis, a blood work-up is done at the study center to include CBC, platelet count, and Chem-22. Blood is drawn for immune monitoring prior to the CaPVax injections and on follow-up at weeks 14, 20, and 26. The blood is shipped to the sponsor. 7.5.2 CAPVAX INJECTIONS Five, ten, or twenty million mature, autologous rPSMA-loaded DC are injected intradermally in a shaved, clean area of the thigh. The CaPVax injections are given in alternating thighs once every month (26-32 days) for a total of 4 treatment cycles. Mature DC are defined as CD11c positive, CD14 negative cells as determined using flow cytometry. The percentage of CD14 positive cells varies from patient to patient and thus requires an adjustment in the number and volume of cells injected to achieve the 30 originally planned dose of DC. The following is an example of how the injection volume is determined: FORMULA FOR CALCULATING INJECTION VOLUME: Cell count per vial / 0.25mL = Cells per mL Dose to be administered / Percent CD14 negative, CD11c positive cells = cell number to inject Cell number to Inject / cells per mL = Injection volume FOR EXAMPLE: If the cell count per vial is 10 x 10(6) and the percent CD14 negative, CD11c positive cells is 67%, and the dose to be administered is 10 x 10(6) cells, THEN: 10 x 10(6) (cells per vial) / 0.25mL = 40 x 10(6) cells per mL 10 x 10(6) / 0.67 = 14.9 x 10(6) = cell number to inject 14.9 x 10(6) / (40 x 10(6) cells per mL) = 0.37mL Volume to inject = 0.37mL Instructions for injection are provided with each shipment of CaPVax. Each patient has lot specific injection instructions that is provided by the sponsor. These instructions clearly indicate how much vaccine is injected. It is expected that the number of injections given per dose of DC will not exceed 8 injections for one round of treatment. 7.5.3 CLINICAL EVALUATION Patients are evaluated every month by one of the study physicians. Aside from the above listed blood tests, CBC and Chem-22 studies are obtained at every interval. Physical examination at each follow-up visit is documented (see Appendix A). Quality of life, pain score assessments, and monitoring for autoimmune disease are evaluated as well. 7.5.4 TOXICITY MONITORING Both acute and chronic toxicity are monitored. Monitoring for acute toxicity takes place during and immediately following injection for a period of two hours. Patients are 31 observed for the development of an immediate localized allergic reaction or anaphylactic reaction during this time. Chronic toxicity is evaluated at the monthly physical examination. Although the nature of chronic toxicity following injection of CaPVax is unknown, physical examination, history, and quality of life assessments are recorded along with all pertinent laboratory tests. 8. PATIENT DISCONTINUATION 8.1 OFF-STUDY CRITERIA Patients who require other treatments for prostate cancer or for a complication of the cancer (e.g. vertebral collapse) are taken off study. They will be included in the follow-up analysis. Such patients are considered as failures and will be followed by one of the participating physicians and the data center, with information collected periodically. Non-compliance with the protocol or a patient's refusal to continue with the study are also reasons for discontinuation. 8.2 PATIENT DISCONTINUATION DUE TO SEVERE ADVERSE EVENT See Section 10, Adverse Events. 9. CONCOMITANT MEDICATIONS Medications taken by the patient within seven days prior to the first vaccination and throughout the study is recorded on the appropriate case report form. A potential patient is not eligible to enter the study if they are taking any medication that may affect immune function, with the following exceptions: - Patients may take doses of nonprescription strength NSAIDS, acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin for non-chronic headache, muscle pain, trauma or prophylaxis as long as their dosing regimen complies with the recommended dose as found on the product label/package insert. - Patients may receive antihistamine therapy for colds or allergies at low doses. - Patients must continue LHRH agonists, if they were on LHRH agonists at the initiation of the trial. - Patients may take vitamin supplements within a dose range not associated with toxicity. 32 - Patients may take cimetidine or other H(2) blockers. - Patients may receive a maximum of two short courses (not more than 10 days per course) of antibiotics for treatment of minor infection, but not more frequently than twice in a 45 day span. Any other medications that may affect immune function are contraindicated for the duration of the patient's study participation. The same exceptions as above apply during the study. 10. ADVERSE EVENTS 10.1 ADVERSE EVENT RECORDING An objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of CaPVax. Therefore, clinical AEs occurring during and after vaccine treatment must be recorded. An AE is defined as any change in signs or symptoms, and may include a single symptom or sign, a set of related symptoms or signs, or a disease. An AE must be recorded even if it is unlikely to be causally related to the study drug. Patients are instructed to report any AE to the investigator. On each day of evaluation, the patient is questioned in a general way regarding any new medical problems and new or changed medications. All AEs are documented in the source document and on the AE form. The intensity of all AEs not localized to the CaPVax injection site are graded according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Toxicity Criteria (see Appendix L). AEs that are considered by the investigator to be localized or related to the injection site will be graded according to the Injection Site Reaction section of the NCI Common Toxicity Criteria (see Appendix L). The relationship to study treatment is characterized as not related, possibly related, or probably related and is determined according to the following guidelines: PROBABLY RELATED: a direct cause and effect relationship between the study treatment and the AE is likely; POSSIBLY RELATED: a cause and effect relationship between the study treatment and the AE has not been demonstrated at this time and is not probable, but is also not impossible; 33 NOT RELATED: there is no question that the AE is definitely not associated with the study treatment (comment on other etiology in comments section of the clinical report form). Any patients withdrawn from the study should have the end-of-study (week 14 or week 20) procedures performed at that time, unless patient declines. 10.2 SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENT REPORTING The Ambulatory Unit of the Principal Investigator's site is contacted during a serious AE in order to determine the physician on call, who is notified and apprised of the situation. A serious AE is defined as one of the following: - Death - An event which is life threatening. In the opinion of the investigator, the patient was at immediate risk of death due to the event as it occurred. - An event which results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity. - An event which requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongs hospitalization. - A laboratory abnormality which meets any of the above criteria. - An important medical event that, based upon appropriate medical judgement, may jeopardize the patient or subject and may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above. 10.3 MANAGEMENT OF A BCG-RELATED ADVERSE EVENT Repeated intradermal injection of attenuated BCG is safely used for the treatment of bladder cancer (54), colon cancer (55, 56), prostate cancer (57), and melanoma (58). Inactivated BCG is used in the production of CaPVax for the purposes of maturing the DC ex vivo. However unlikely, inactivated BCG may trigger a hypersensitivity reaction including symptoms of persistent fever or skin ulceration. These adverse reactions will be treated as follows: - Cold packs or topical steroid preparation may be used for symptomatic relief of associated skin discomfort. - For low grade fever (<39 degrees Celsius). Administer oral paracetamol. 34 - For high grade fever (>39 degrees Celsius) perform all of the following: 1. Draw blood for standard blood culture set (x 2). 2. Draw blood for Mycobacterial blood culture. 3. Test the residual sample of the CaPVax (i.e. DC vial retained from previous vaccination) for: gram stain, culture/sensitivity, AFB stain and culture, fungal smear and culture. 4. Administer one gram (1g) of ampicillin every four hours (IV). 5. Administer 5mg/kg of gentamicin daily (IV). 6. Or, if the patient is allergic to penicillin, administer one gram (1g) of vancomycin every 12 hours and 5mg/kg of gentamicin (IV). 7. Administer three-drug antituberculous therapy: 300mg of isoniazid once daily, 600mg rifampicin once daily, orally, and ethambutol (15mg/kg) once daily. 8. Administer 100mg of hydrocortisone 4 times daily (IV). 10.4 SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENT COMMITTEE A designated committee is formed to evaluate any AEs. The committee is comprised of a physician and nurse from the site, a physician from the sponsor, and the sponsor's RA/QA Manager. The committee is responsible for handling any AEs that may occur during the course of treatment. For instance, a patient develops a severe local skin reaction after the second or third intradermal injection of CaPVax. Regardless of the type of reaction (favorable immune response or unfavorable adverse event) the committee determines the course of treatment, if necessary, and the study status of the patient, i.e. is the patient able to continue CaPVax therapy. If the patient is allowed to continue on-study, the committee may decide to tailor the dose or modify the dose interval or remove the patient from the study. 10.5 STOPPING CRITERIA The dose level is discontinued if two serious adverse events are observed within the first ten patients treated. These adverse events must be deemed by the Serious Adverse Event Committee to be probably or possibly related to the study drug. 35 If the dose level is discontinued due to two SAEs occurring, the remaining patients are randomized to the remaining dose levels. There are two advantages of this strategy: 1) it is ethically desirable for the patients, since they are less likely to be treated at unsafe dose levels; and 2) it is scientifically desirable since it provides more information for the dose levels not terminated. 10.6 REPORTING AN ADVERSE EVENT TO THE FDA The sponsor is responsible for reporting AEs to the FDA as described in 21 CFR Section 312.32 (IND Safety Reports). 11. CRITERIA FOR DISEASE EVALUATION AND ENDPOINTS All patients who receive CaPVax are evaluated primarily for safety. Patients are followed for a longer period of time (26 weeks) to monitor potential clinical response using NPCP criteria for evaluating patient response (see Appendix G). 11.1 DEFINITIONS 11.1.1 MEASURABLE DISEASE Requires bidimensionally measurable lesion with clearly defined margins by at least one of the following criteria: 1. photographs or plain x-ray with at least one diameter > 0.5 cm. 2. CT/MRI/or other imaging scans with at least one diameter > 1 cm (or the minimal limit of resolution of the technique, and/or 3. palpable lesion with both diameters measuring at least 2 cm. 11.1.2 EVALUABLE DISEASE Masses with margins not clearly defined, palpable lesion with either diameter < 2 cm, and lesion with both diameters < 0.5 cm by x-ray, CT, or MRI. Serum PSA values are also considered evaluable. Bone scan lesions are considered evaluable. 11.2 RESPONSE EVALUATION 11.2.1 RESPONSE FOR BIDIMENSIONALLY MEASURABLE DISEASE COMPLETE RESPONSE: disappearance of all measurable disease for at least six weeks (weeks 20-26). 36 PARTIAL RESPONSE: reduction by at least 50% of the sum of two perpendicular diameters of measurable disease for at least six weeks (weeks 20-26). 11.2.2 RESPONSE WITH EVALUABLE DISEASE (BONE SCAN ONLY) COMPLETE RESPONSE: disappearance of all bone scan lesions for at least six weeks (weeks 20-26). PARTIAL RESPONSE: partial regression or stabilization of bone scan lesions for at least six weeks (weeks 20-26). 11.2.3 RESPONSE WITH EVALUABLE DISEASE (ELEVATED PSA VALUE ONLY) COMPLETE RESPONSE: undetectable PSA on three successive determinations spaced at least two weeks apart (weeks 12-26). PARTIAL RESPONSE: decline in PSA by at least 50% with maintenance of the decline on at least two consecutive determinations spaced at least two weeks apart (weeks 12-26). 11.3 PROGRESSION Progression is defined as progression of CT or bone scan lesions (an increase in number and/or intensity) on consecutive bone scans, increase in the sum of the perpendicular diameters of measurable disease by at least 25%, a rise in PSA of greater than 50% from basline (on day 1 prior to the first CaPVax injection) on two consecutive determinations spaced at least two weeks apart, or new bone lesions on plain film and/or bone scan in the presence of a stable PSA. 11.4 STABLE DISEASE Stable disease is defined as when a patient fails to qualify for either a response or progressive disease. 12. STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS This is a two-center study, with equal numbers of patients treated at each site. All patients receive CaPVax injections and act as their own controls. The treatment plan is presented in Section 5.0. 37 12.1 STUDY DESIGN Three patients per dose level are evaluated for toxicity. If these patients do not experience grade 3 or 4 toxicity, the study continues with the planned dose escalation. Descriptive statistics are used in the Phase I part of the protocol. Given results of PSA that is collected during the study, the generalized estimating equation (GEE) is used for statistical evaluation of response. Based on previous experience with a similar product, we chose sixty (60) patients to achieve a 95% probability of not missing an adverse event and to observe an actual response rate of about 20%. 12.2 SAMPLE SIZE CONSIDERATIONS AND STATISTICAL METHODS FOR PRIMARY OUTCOMES The studies by Murphy et al [48, 49] together evaluated 109 different patients with treatment regimens similar to the ones of this proposal. Twenty-eight of the 109 patients (26%) had either a complete or partial response to treatment. There were no AEs reported among these 109 subjects related to treatment. We chose the sample size (n) to be sufficiently large to provide a reasonable chance of detecting a serious AE, even if it is relatively rare in occurrence, and to provide an estimate of the efficacy of treatment. Using the Poisson probability distribution, there is 95% probability that AT LEAST one AE is observed for any event with a "true" occurrence rate of at least 5%, provided n=60. With n=60 and assuming the observed complete/partial response rate equals 25%, the 95% two-sided confidence interval for the "true" response rate among patients with HRPC equals 10% to 41%. Stated as a one-sided interval, with 95% confidence the "true" response rate would equal or exceed 14%. Summary estimates of AE rates and their standard deviations are presented in tabular format. All AEs are reported and described on a case-by-case basis. Exact binomial probability calculations are used to estimate and provide the 95% confidence interval for the response rate, and a P-value quantifies the level of statistical significance of the data for this primary outcome. 12.3 STATISTICS FOR SECONDARY STUDY OBJECTIVES SECONDARY OBJECTIVE 1: Test the hypothesis that, on average over the study period, patients' PSA values will trend downward compared to screening values. Each subject is assayed eight times at various times between day 1 and week 26. Regression analysis using Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) is used to test for trend of improvement over the study period. 38 SECONDARY OBJECTIVE 2: Describe how the patient's experiences of pain, physical functioning and quality-of-life measures change during the course of treatment and during the follow-up period. For each patient over the study period pain is assessed five times using the Brief Pain Inventory, physical functioning is measured six times using both the Karnofsky and Zubrod Performance Scales, and quality of life assessments are obtained five times using the FACT-P questionnaire. Patient averages at screening and during the study weeks is graphed and the trends and tempos of these repeated measurements is modeled and analyzed using GEE. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE 3: Describe how the patient's skin test and other lab results change during the course of treatment and during the follow-up period. For each patient over the study period skin tests are assessed four times using four recall antigens (Candida, Mumps, and PPD) and CBC, differential blood chemistry and serum markers are measured nine times. Patient averages at screening and during the study weeks are graphed and the trends of these repeated measurements are modeled and analyzed using GEE. 12.4 STUDY ASSESSMENTS 12.4.1 DATA CONTROL MEASURES In order to assure adequate control and provide study data that are consistent and of the highest quality, the following measures are employed: 1. Each clinical procedure (i.e. physical examination) for a particular patient is conducted by the same person if possible throughout the patient's study participation. 2. Each clinical laboratory procedure is conducted by the same laboratory throughout the study. 3. Data generated automatically is reviewed by the appropriate specialist, i.e. computer generated EKG interpretation is reviewed and signed off by a cardiologist. 13. INVESTIGATOR OBLIGATIONS As indicated on FDA Form 1572, the Principal Investigator is responsible for the conduct of the clinical trial at the site and is responsible for personally overseeing the treatment of all study patients. The Principal Investigator must assure that all study site personnel, including Sub-investigators and other study staff members, adhere to the study protocol and to all FDA regulations and guidelines regarding clinical trials both during and after study completion. 39 13.1 INFORMED CONSENT All subjects will be informed of the nature of the program, its possible hazards and their right to withdraw at any time, and will sign a form indicating their consent to participate prior to receiving any study-related procedures. 13.2 INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD This protocol and relevant substantive data must be submitted to the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) for review and approval before the study can be initiated. Amendments to the protocol are also submitted to the IRB prior to implementation of the change. A letter documenting IRB approval must be received by the Sponsor prior to initiation of the study. The Principal Investigator is also responsible for informing the IRB of the progress of the study and for obtaining annual IRB renewal. The IRB must be informed at the time of completion of the study and should be provided with a summary of the results of the study by the Principal Investigator. The Principal Investigator must notify the IRB in writing of any significant adverse reactions. 14. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS 14.1 PRESTUDY DOCUMENTATION The following documentation must be received by the study Sponsor prior to initiation of the trial: FDA Form 1572; curricula vitae of the Principal Investigator and all Sub-investigators; signed Protocol Agreement; copy of the correspondence from the IRB indicating approval of the protocol and consent form, signed by the IRB chairperson or designee; an IRB membership list containing the names and occupations of the IRB members; copy of the Informed Consent Form that was reviewed and approved by the IRB; clinical laboratory reference ranges for all tests required in the protocol and a copy of the laboratory license or accreditation. 14.2 STUDY DOCUMENTATION The Investigator and study staff have responsibility for maintaining a comprehensive and centralized filing system containing all study-related documentation. These files must be suitable for inspection by the Sponsor or the FDA at any time, and should consist of the following elements: patient files (complete medical records, laboratory data, supporting source documentation, and the Informed Consent); study files (the protocol with all amendments, copies of all pre-study documentation, and all correspondence between the IRB, site, and Sponsor); and drug accountability files, containing a complete account of the receipt and disposition of the study drug. 40 14.3 DATA COLLECTION Case Report Forms (CRFs) must be submitted to the Sponsor for each patient enrolled in the study. CRFs are to be completed in a neat, legible manner, using a black pen to ensure accurate interpretation of data. Any changes or corrections made on the CRFs must be dated and initialed by the individual making the change, and subsequently reviewed and signed by the Investigator. When corrections are made, the original entry should be crossed out using a single line. Do not erase, overwrite, or use white-out on the original entry. All datafields on the CRFs must be filled in. 14.4 PROTOCOL INTERPRETATION AND COMPLIANCE The procedures defined in the protocol are carefully reviewed by the Investigator and his/her staff prior to the time of study initiation to ensure accurate representation and implementation. Protocol amendments, if any, are reviewed and implemented promptly following IRB approval. The Sponsor is responsible for submitting protocol amendments to the FDA as described in 21 CFR Section 312.30 (Protocol Amendments). 14.5 STUDY MONITORING AND DATA COLLECTION A representative from the Sponsor will visit the study center periodically to monitor adherence to the protocol and applicable FDA regulations, and the maintenance of adequate and accurate clinical records. CRFs are reviewed to ensure that key safety and efficacy data are collected and recorded as specified by the protocol. The Sponsor's representative (or designate) is permitted to access patient medical records, laboratory data and other source documentation as needed to appropriately monitor the trial. 14.6 DISCLOSURE OF DATA/PUBLICATION Individual patient medical information obtained as a result of this study is considered confidential and disclosure to third parties other than those noted below is prohibited. Such medical information may be given to the patient's personal physician or to other appropriate medical personnel responsible for the patient's welfare. Data generated as a result of this study are to be available for inspection on request by the FDA, the Sponsor or Sponsor's representative and by the Institutional Review Board. Presentation or publication of the study results is not permitted without prior submission to the Sponsor. It is anticipated that the final results of this study will be submitted to a peer-reviewed scientific journal. 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J Clin Oncol 1998; 16: 2913-2920. 47 APPENDIX A: STUDY DIAGRAM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROCEDURE SCREENING DAY 1 WEEK 4 WEEK 6 WEEK 8 WEEK 12 WEEK 14 WEEK 20 WEEK 23 WEEK 26 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Study Consent X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chest x-ray X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bone Scan X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CT Pelvis/Abdomen X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EKG X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Testosterone & Urinalysis X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- History & Site Orientation X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Physical Exam, Weight X X X X X X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CBC & Differential X X X X X X X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blood Chemistry(1) X X X X X X X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Serum Markers(2) X X X X X X X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Skin Tests, ANA, ESR(3) X X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pain Score Assessment(4) X X* X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quality of Life Questionnaire X X* X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zubrod Performance Status X X X X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virology Testing(5) X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leukapheresis(6) X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blood for Immune Monitoring(7) X X X X X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I.D. Injection of DC(8) X X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vital Sign Monitoring X X X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AE Assessment X X X X X X X ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Comprehensive metabolic panel, including hepatic and renal functions. (2) Includes prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) and prostate specific antigen (PSA), using standard enzymatic immune assay. (3) Skin tests are completed and monitored by the study site physician(s) or research nurse(s) and include testing for Candida, Mumps, and PPD. Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) and Erythrocytic Sedimentation Rate (ESR) are measured as markers of induced autoimmunity. (4) Brief Pain Inventory to evaluate pain on a scale from 0-10, i.e. from no pain to severe pain. (5) Virology testing is performed at screening and includes the following: HbsAg, a-HBc, ALT, a-HIV-1, a-HIV-2, a-HTLV-1, STS, HIV-1p24Ag, a-HCV. (6) Patients are leukapheresed at the apheresis unit at the study site once or twice prior to the first injection, or between injections, depending on amount of cells harvested. The cells collected are shipped to Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. for cell processing, DC maturation and rPSMA-loading. (7) Ten (10) 10mL green-top tubes of whole blood plus one red-top tube are drawn on Day 1, prior to the first injection, or between injections, depending on amount of cells harvested. The cells collected are shipped to Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. for cell processing, DC maturation and rPSMA-loading. (8) The autologous CaPVax is shipped to the site for intradermal (I.D.) injection. * The Brief Pain Inventory and Quality of Life questionnaire is given to the patient at Week 4, filled out by the patient at Week 6, and returned to the study site at Week 8. 48 APPENDIX B KARNOFSKY/ZUBROD PERFORMANCE STATUS SCALE Kamofsky Performance Scale(1) ECOG or Zubrod Performance Scale(2) <Table> <Caption> POINT DESCRIPTION POINT DESCRIPTION ----- ----------- ----- ----------- 100 Normal, no complaints, no 0 Normal activity, asymptomatic evidence of disease -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 90 Able to carry on normal 1 Symptomatic, fully ambulatory activity -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 80 Normal activity with effort, some signs or symptoms of disease -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70 Cares for self, unable to carry 2 Symptomatic, in bed less than on normal activity or do active 50% of normal day work -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60 Requires occasional assistance but is able to care for most of his needs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Disabled, requires special care 3 Symptomatic, in bed more than 50% and assistance of time, not bedridden -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 Severely disabled, hospitalization indicated, death not imminent -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Very sick, hospitalization 4 100% bedridden necessary, active support treatment necessary -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Moribund, fatal processes progressing rapidly -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 Dead 5 Dead -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> References: 1. Karnofsky, DA: Meaningful clinical classification of therapeutic responses to anticancer drugs. Clin Pharm Ther 2:709-712, 1961. 2. Stanley, KE: Prognostic factors for survival in patients with inoperable lung cancer. J Nat Can Inst 65:25-32, 1980. 49 APPENDIX C SKIN TESTING PROCEDURE Skin testing is a widely used procedure for monitoring specific cellular immune response and is indicated when detection of delayed-hypersensitivity reaction is desired. It is standardized procedure with very small risk. All skin testing procedures are performed according to the manufacturer's instructions included as a package insert with the skin test antigens. The skin test antigens (Candida, Mumps, PPD) are approved for use in the US. ANTIGENS USED AND HOW SUPPLIED: Candida, Mumps, and PPD (tuberculin purified protein derivative) will be used for skin testing. 1. Candida albicans skin test antigen for cellular hypersensitivity (Candin(R)) is a clear, colorless, sterile solution, made from the culture filtrate of two strains of Candida albicans. It is supplied in a 1 ml multidoses vial containing ten 0.1 ml doses, stable at 2-8 degrees C (35-40 degrees F), and is distributed by Allermed Laboratories, Inc. (San Diego, CA). 2. Mumps skin test antigen (MSTA(R)) is a sterile suspension of killed mumps virus, prepared from the extraembryonic fluid of the virus-infected chicken embryo. It is supplied in a 1 ml multidoses vial containing ten 0.1 ml doses, is slightly opalescent in color, stable when stored at 2-8 degrees C, and is distributed by Connaught Laboratories, Inc. (Swiftwater, Pennsylvania). 3. Tuberculin PPD (Mantoux)-Tubersol(R), obtained from a human strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is available in stabilized solutions bio-equivalent to 5 U.S. units (TU) PPD-S per test dose (0.1 ml) and is available in 1 ml vials. This Tubersol(R) solution is ready for immediate use without any further dilution, and remains stable for at least 4 weeks when stored at 2-8 degrees C. It is distributed by Connaught Laboratories, Inc. (Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, USA). METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION The following procedure is recommended for performing the skin test. 1. The site of the test is the volar surface of the forearm about 2-4 inches below the bend of the elbow. 2. To eliminate any later identification problems, see figure below for antigen placement. [ Candida ] [ Mumps ] [ PPD ] 3. The skin is cleansed with alcohol and allowed to dry. 4. The test dose is administered with a 1 ml syringe calibrated in tenths and fitted with a short, one half inch, 26 or 27 gauge needle. 5. Disposable sterile syringes and needles must be used. 6. The rubber cap of the vial is wiped with alcohol and allowed to dry. The needle is then inserted gently through the cap and the required amount of the antigen is drawn into the syringe. 7. The point of the needle is inserted into the most superficial layers of the skin with the needle bevel pointing upward. If the intradermal injection is performed properly, a definite white bleb will rise at the needle point, about 10 mm (3/8") in diameter. This will disappear within minutes. No dressing is required. In the event of a subcutaneous injection (i.e. no bleb formed), the test should be repeated immediately at another site. 50 INTERPRETATION OF SKIN TESTS: These tests are read at 15 minutes after inoculation for immediate-type hypersensitivity to any of the antigens and approximately 48-72 hours for delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH). Results of the test, or sensitivity, are indicated by induration, usually accompanied by erythema. The widest diameter of distinctly palpable induration is recorded in millimeters (mm). Presence of edema and necrosis is also reported. Palpable induration of 5 mm or more indicates a positive reaction. Induration of less than 5 mm is considered negative. INTERACTIONS: Reactivity to the skin test may be depressed or suppressed in patients with impaired immunity, including patients with advanced cancer. Reactivity to PPD may be temporarily depressed by live mumps vaccine. Therefore, PPD should be administered either before or simultaneously with the mumps vaccine. CONTRAINDICATIONS: PPD is not administered to known positive reactors because of the severity of reactions that may occur at the test site in highly positive patients. Candida, Mumps, or PPD is not used with history of allergic reaction to these products. It is also contraindicated to administer MSTA(R), mumps skin test, to anyone with history of anaphylactic reaction to eggs or egg product. Individuals with history of allergy to Thimerosal must not receive MSTA(R). ADVERSE REACTIONS: Local reactions consist primarily of rash, pruritus, induration, tenderness, vesiculation, abscess formation, ulceration or necrosis at the site of injection, and/or regional lymphadenopathy. Cold packs or topical steroid preparations are employed for symptomatic relief of the associated skin discomfort. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions occur in some individuals approximately 15-20 minutes after intradermal injection and is characterized by the presence of an edematous hive surrounded by a zone of erythema. Systemic reactions to Candin(R) and MSTA(R) have not been observed. However, all foreign antigens have the remote possibility of causing Type 1 anaphylaxis and even death when injected intradermally. Systemic reactions usually occur within 30 minutes after injection of antigen and may include the following symptoms: sneezing, coughing, itching, shortness of breath, abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, tachycardia, hypotension and respiratory failure in severe cases. Systemic allergic reactions including anaphylaxis must be immediately treated with Epinephrine HCL 1:1000. PRECAUTIONS: Epinephrine injection (1:1000) must be immediately available to combat unexpected anaphylactic or other allergic reactions. Vials of the skin test product is inspected visually for particulate matter or discoloration prior to administration. If particles or discoloration are observed, the product is not used and is discarded. The antigens must be given intradermally. If they are injected subcutaneously, no reaction or an unreliable reaction may occur. Special care should be taken to ensure the antigen is not injected into a blood vessel. 51 APPENDIX D QUALITY OF LIFE QUESTIONNAIRE (FACT-P) FACT-P (VERSION 4) Below is a list of statements that other people with your illness have said are important. By circling one (1) number per line, please indicate how true each statement has been for you during the past 7 days. NOT A LITTLE SOME- QUITE VERY PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AT ALL BIT WHAT A BIT MUCH GP1 I have a lack of energy.............................. 0 1 2 3 4 GP2 I have nausea........................................ 0 1 2 3 4 GP3 Because of my physical condition, I have trouble meeting the needs of my family............... 0 1 2 3 4 GP4 I have pain.......................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GP5 I am bothered by side effects of treatment........... 0 1 2 3 4 GP6 I feel ill........................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GP7 I am forced to spend time in bed..................... 0 1 2 3 4 NOT A LITTLE SOME- QUITE VERY SOCIAL/FAMILY WELL-BEING AT ALL BIT WHAT A BIT MUCH GS1 I feel close to my friends........................... 0 1 2 3 4 GS2 I get emotional support from my family............... 0 1 2 3 4 GS3 I get support from my friends ....................... 0 1 2 3 4 GS4 My family has accepted my illness.................... 0 1 2 3 4 GS5 I am satisfied with family communication about my illness..................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GS6 I feel close to my partner (or the person who is my main support)............................. 0 1 2 3 4 Regardless of your current level of sexual activity, please answer the following question. If you prefer not to answer it, please check this box [ ] and go to the next section. GS7 I am satisfied with my sex life...................... 0 1 2 3 4 Version 4; 9/4/98 52 FACT-P (VERSION 4) (APPENDIX D, CONTINUED) By circling one (1) number per line, please indicate how true each statement has been for you during the past 7 days. NOT A LITTLE SOME- QUITE VERY EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AT ALL BIT WHAT A BIT MUCH GE1 I feel sad........................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GE2 I am satisfied with how I am coping with my illness.. 0 1 2 3 4 GE3 I am losing hope in the fight against my illness..... 0 1 2 3 4 GE4 I feel nervous....................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GE5 I worry about dying.................................. 0 1 2 3 4 GE6 I worry that my condition will get worse............. 0 1 2 3 4 NOT A LITTLE SOME- QUITE VERY FUNCTIONAL WELL-BEING AT ALL BIT WHAT A BIT MUCH GF1 I am able to work (include work at home)............. 0 1 2 3 4 GF2 My work (include work at home) is fulfilling......... 0 1 2 3 4 GF3 I am able to enjoy life.............................. 0 1 2 3 4 GF4 I have accepted my illness........................... 0 1 2 3 4 GF5 I am sleeping well................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GF6 I am enjoying the things I usually do for fun........ 0 1 2 3 4 GF7 I am content with the quality of my life right now... 0 1 2 3 4 53 FACT-P (VERSION 4) (APPENDIX D, CONTINUED) By circling one (1) number per line, please indicate how true each statement has been for you during the past 7 days. NOT A LITTLE SOME- QUITE VERY ADDITIONAL CONCERNS AT ALL BIT WHAT A BIT MUCH C2 I am losing weight................................... 0 1 2 3 4 C6 I have a good appetite............................... 0 1 2 3 4 P1 I have aches and pains that bother me................ 0 1 2 3 4 P2 I have certain areas of my body where I experience significant pain.......................... 0 1 2 3 4 P3 My pain keeps me from doing things I want to do...... 0 1 2 3 4 P4 I am satisfied with my present comfort level......... 0 1 2 3 4 P5 I am able to feel like a man......................... 0 1 2 3 4 P6 I have trouble moving my bowels...................... 0 1 2 3 4 F7 I have difficulty urinating.......................... 0 1 2 3 4 BL2 I urinate more frequently than usual................. 0 1 2 3 4 P8 My problems with urinating limit my activities....... 0 1 2 3 4 BL5 I am able to have and maintain an erection........... 0 1 2 3 4 54 APPENDIX E BRIEF PAIN INVENTORY (SHORT FORM) Date: Time: ----------------- --------------------- Name: ------------------------- ------------------------- -------------- Last First Middle Initial 1. Throughout our lives, most of us have had pain from time to time (such as minor headaches, sprains, and toothaches). Have you had pain other than these everyday kinds of pain today? 1. Yes 2. No 2. On the diagram, shade in the ares where you feel pain. Put an X on the area that hurts the most. [DIAGRAM OF PAIN LOCATION] 3. Please rate your pain by circling the one number that best describes your pain at its worst in the last 24 hours. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No Pain as bad as Pain you can imagine 4. Please rate your pain by circling the one number that best describes your pain at its least in the last 24 hours. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No Pain as bad as Pain you can imagine 5. Please rate your pain by circling the one number that best describes your pain the average. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No Pain as bad as Pain you can imagine 6. Please rate your pain by circling the one number that tells how much pain you have right now. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No Pain as bad as Pain you can imagine 55 BRIEF PAIN INVENTORY (APPENDIX E, CONTINUED) 7. What treatments or medications are you receiving for your pain? 8. In the last 24 hours, how much relief have pain treatments or medications provided? Please circle the one percentage that most shows how much relief 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% No Complete Relief Relief 9. Circle the one number that described how, during the past 24 hours, pain has interfered with your: A. General Activity 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere B. Mood 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere C. Walking Ability 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere D. Normal Work (includes both work outside the home and housework) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere E. Relations with other people 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere F. Sleep 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere G. Enjoyment of life 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere 56 APPENDIX F PATIENT REGISTRATION FORM Date Registered - ____/_____/____ Study Identification No. - _______________ Patient Name_____________________________________________ Date of Birth ____/_____/____ Date Original Prostate Cancer Diagnosed ____/_____/____ Diagnosing Physician_____________________________________ City/State_______________________________________________ PRIMARY THERAPY TYPE (CIRCLE WHERE APPROPRIATE) - 1. Surgery Radical Prostatectomy Perineal Prostatectomy Other 2. Radiation External Beam Brachytherapy Other 3. Hormonal Therapy Orchiectomy LHRH angonist Peripheral Androgen Blockade Other None Other (specify)__________________________________________ Date Metastatic Prostate Cancer Diagnosed____/_____/____ Diagnosing Physician_____________________________________ City/State_______________________________________________ Metastatic Site(s)_______________________________________ THERAPY FOR METASTATIC DISEASE (CIRCLE WHERE APPROPRIATE) - 1. Radiation External Beam Strontium-89 2. Hormonal Therapy Orchiectomy LHRH angonist Peripheral Androgen Blockade Other None Other (specify)__________________________________________ 57 Date Hormonal Therapy Failure ____/_____/____ Failure based on: Imaging/Radiographic Evidence (detail)________________________________ PSA Progression (detail)______________________________________________ Is patient currently being treated for metastatic disease (circle one) Y / N If yes, describe current treatment____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ CLINICAL DISEASE EXTENT Total PSA______ng/mI Bone Scan Results - Positive Negative If bone scan positive, where is lesion located?______________________ CT/MRI Results - Positive Negative CLINICAL PRESENTATION H&P Results / Impression: Concurrent Medical Conditions: KNOWN ALLERGIES: CLINICAL LABS - SCREENING CBC - Out of Range Values? Y / N If yes, specify: Chem-22 - Out of Range Values? Y/ N If yes, specify: Chest X-ray remarkable/unremarkable If yes, specify: 58 APPENDIX G NPCP CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PATIENT RESPONSE NPCP CRITERIA for Evaluating Patient Responses to Treatment Modalities for Prostatic Cancer (modified) [1] Complete Response All of the Following: 1. Tumor masses, if present, totally disappeared and no new lesions appeared. 2. Elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA), if present, returned to normal. 3. Osteolytic lesions, if present, recalcified. 4. Osteoblastic lesions, if present, disappeared with a negative bone scan. 5. If hepatomegaly is a significant indicator, there must be a complete return in size of the liver to normal (as measured by distention below both costal margins at mid-clavicular lines and from the tip of the xiphoid process during quiet respiration without liver movement), and normalization of all pretreatment abnormalities of liver function, including bilirubin (mg per dl) and SGOT. 6. No significant cancer-related deterioration in weight (greater than 10%), symptoms, or performance status. Partial Regression Any of the Following: 1. Recalcification of one or more of any osteolytic lesions 2. A reduction by 50% in the number of increased uptake areas on the bone scan. 3. Decrease of 50% or more in cross-sectional area of any measurable lesion. 4. If hepatomegaly is a significant indicator, there must be at least a 30% reduction in liver size as indicated by a change in the measurements, and at least a 30% improvement of all pretreated abnormalities of liver function, including bilirubin (mg/dI) and SGOT. All of the Following: 5. No new sites of disease. 6. PSA returned to normal or was reduced by greater than 50% 7. No significant cancer-related deterioration in weight (greater than 10%), symptoms, or performance status. 59 Objectively Stable All of the Following: 1. No new lesions occurred and no measurable lesions increased more than 25% in cross-sectional areas. 2. Elevated PSA, if present, decreased, though need not have returned to normal or decreased by greater than 50%. 3. Osteolytic lesions, if present, did not appear to worsen. 4. Osteoblastic lesions, if present, did not appear to worsen. 5. Hepatomegaly, if present, did not appear to worsen by more than a 30% increase in liver measurements, and symptoms of hepatic abnormalities did not worsen, including bilirubin (mg/dl) and SGOT. 6. No significant cancer-related deterioration in weight (greater than 10%), symptoms, or performance status. Objective Progression Any of the following: 1. Significant cancer-related deterioration in weight (greater than 10%), symptoms or performance status. 2. Appearance of new areas of malignant disease by bone scan or x-ray or in soft tissue by other appropriate techniques. 3. Increase in any previously measurable lesion by greater than 25% in cross-sectional area. 4. Development of recurring anemia secondary to prostatic cancer (not related to treatment; protocols for patients with metastatic disease who have not failed hormone therapy). 5. Development of ureteral obstruction (protocols for patients as in No. 4 above). 6. PSA increase of greater than 50%. NOTE: An increase in acid or alkaline phosphatase alone is not to be considered an indication of progression. These should be used in conjunction with other criteria. 1. Murphy GP, Slack NH: Response Criteria for the prostate of the USA national prostatic cancer project. Prostate 1980; 1: 375-382. 60 APPENDIX H OFF STUDY FORM Patient Name_______________________________________ Date___________________________ Physician__________________________________________ The above named patient has been removed from Phase I CaPVax protocol due to: 1. Treatment for disease progression: Specify - 2. Complication(s): Specify - 3. Toxicity: Specify - 4. Other Reason: Specify - 61 APPENDIX I OFF STUDY PATIENT RE-ENTRY FORM Patient Name_______________________________________ Date___________________________ Physician__________________________________________ The above named patient, previously removed from the Phase I CaPVax protocol, is to be reinstated on protocol. Reason(s) for removal from protocol: Reason(s) for reinstatement on protocol: 62 APPENDIX J LEUKAPHERESIS PROCEDURE PATIENT INFORMATION Apheresis, a Greek term meaning "taking away" is applied to a number of procedures in which blood is processed to remove a specific component (cells or plasma). Leukapheresis is removing whole blood cells needed for the clinical trial study you are participating in. This is accomplished by pumping a donor's blood through a machine called an automated cell separator. A cell separator, similar to those used in blood banks and pictured here, is used to obtain the specific cells needed for study. After blood from you, the donor, enters the machine, it circulates through a centrifuge. Centrifugal force caused the different types of blood cells to separate into layers. The white cell layer is collected while the remaining blood cells and plasma return to you, the donor. The collection of white blood cells by apheresis requires the circulation of large volumes of blood through the apheresis machine. It is possible to do this by accessing a large vein in each arm. An intravenous needle with tubing is placed in each arm. The blood moves from the vein in one arm, through the apheresis machine and is returned to the vein in the other arm. [PICTURE OF CELL SEPARATOR] When the collection is completed, the intravenous needles are removed. This process is repeated each time you have apheresis. Your arm veins will be assessed by the nursing staff at the Apheresis Unit to make sure you have veins adequate to perform the procedure. If a patient does not have adequate veins in the arm for leukapheresis, a specialist at the study center will use a femoral catheter. How long does each procedure take? This varies from one person to another but will generally take about four hours. What procedures are done for my safety during apheresis? - Every precaution is taken to ensure your safety: - You are closely monitored by an apheresis nurse; physicians and other support staff are on hand. 63 - Your blood never leaves the sterile tubing circuit; supplies are used for only one collection and then discarded. - There is only a small volume (approximately one cup) of your blood in the cell separator at any time; your blood is returning to you at the same rate it is being removed. - A solution is added to your blood as it circulates through the apheresis device to prevent clotting; this solution is quickly inactivated by your body. What activities can be done during the procedure? - You may lie in bed or sit in a recliner chair. With the intravenous lines for venous access in each arm, you are able to watch television, listen to audio tapes or any other quiet activities which do not require use of your arms. - A companion is welcome to stay with you during this procedure. You may bring a snack with you to eat during apheresis. If needed, a commode or urinal may be used at the bedside. [GRAPHIC OF PATIENT UNDERGOING APHERESIS] What are the side effects during apheresis? The insertion of intravenous needles is the only uncomfortable part of the apheresis process. The apheresis procedure itself is painless; in fact, most donors report no noticeable or unusual sensations during the procedure. Some, though, experience mild side effects such as chilling, a tingling sensation on the face or body, and lightheadedness. Adverse reactions are extremely rare. What will I feel like when the procedure is over? Some donors report feeling fatigued following apheresis. The sites of the intravenous lines will have soreness or tenderness and you will be instructed to limit your activities for several hours. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this procedure, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the apheresis team. 64 APPENDIX K INFORMED CONSENT PROTOCOL TITLE: PHASE I CLINICAL TRIAL OF RECOMBINANT PROSTATE SPECIFIC MEMBRANE ANTIGEN (rPSMA)-LOADED AUTOLOGOUS DENDRITIC CELLS (CaPVax) FOR THE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC HORMONE REFRACTORY PROSTATE CANCER 1. --------------------------- -------------------------------- Participants Name ID Number You have the right to know about the procedures that are to be used in your participation in clinical research so as to afford you an opportunity to make the decision whether or not to undergo the procedure after knowing the risks and hazards involved. This disclosure is not meant to frighten or alarm you; it is simply an effort to make you better informed so that you may give or withhold your consent to participate in clinical research study. This informed consent does not supersede other consents you may have signed. This clinical trial is so designed that no person shall be excluded from participation in it on the grounds of race, color, gender, or national origin or be denied the benefits, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination through or under this study. 2. PURPOSE OF STUDY: The goal of this clinical research study is to assess the safety of mature, autologous dendritic cells (DC) combined with recombinant human prostate specific membrane antigen (rPSMA) to treat patients with metastatic, hormone refractory prostate cancer. Another goal is to monitor the immune response. 3. DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH: Patients are leukapheresed to collect white blood cells. For this process, a needle is inserted into a vein in one arm. Blood is withdrawn by the needle and passed through a device that removes only white blood cells. About one cup of blood circulates in the machine at any time during the procedure. The blood is returned to the patient through a needle in the other arm. Each session will take about 4 hours. Leukapheresis is performed at the beginning of the study and may have to be repeated, depending on the yield of the first leukapheresis and the ex vivo expansion. If necessary, leukapheresis is repeated between 4 -12 weeks after the first one. DC are grown in culture from the collected white cells. rPSMA is added to the cells. The DC plus rPSMA are returned to the patient. It is hoped that these cells will stimulate the body's immune system to kill prostate tumor cells. Patients will receive DC plus rPSMA through an intradermal injection in the upper thigh once every 4 weeks for 12 weeks. The patient is observed during and for 2 hours after each treatment 65 Patients are asked about potential side effects during their next checkup (every month). During the study, patients are physically examined, including blood tests, at various intervals. A bone scan, chest x-ray, and CT of the abdomen and pelvis are performed during week 20 and week 26 of the study. After the study patients are followed as deemed necessary by their treating physician. The physician contacts the patient via a phone call 3 months after their treatment is over to ask about their disease and their quality of life. Before treatment starts, patients have a complete exam including blood and urine tests. A chest x-ray, bone scan, and heart function test (EKG) are done. CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis are performed to measure the tumor. A skin-prick test is done to test for reactions to 3 recall antigens (Candida albicans, Mumps, PPD). For this, small injections are administered in the forearm. The results of the skin-prick tests are checked at 15 minutes and 48 hours after the tests are administered. Treatment of prostate cancer with mature, autologous DC plus rPSMA is authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for experimental use only. As many as 60 patients will take part in the study. All will be treated as outpatients at a referral cancer center. 4. RISKS, SIDE EFFECTS AND DISCOMFORTS TO THE PARTICIPANTS: Adverse reactions to leukapheresis are extremely rare because the patient's own blood never leaves the sterile tubing circuit and every precaution is taken to ensure safety. The insertion of intravenous needles is the only uncomfortable part of the apheresis process. Some patients may experience mild side effects such as chills, tingling sensation on the face or body, or lightheadedness. All patients are instructed to limit their activities for several hours. If a patient does not have adequate veins in the arms for leukapheresis, a specialist at the site can put in a femoral catheter The potential presence of inactivated BCG in the CaPVax may cause ulceration and necrosis of the skin at the site of injection. Mild to high grade fever may be another side effect secondary to injection of inactivated BCG. Systemic hypersensitivity reaction is extremely rare. DC plus rPSMA may cause allergic reactions. Symptoms may include skin rash, itching, hives, wheezing, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, changes in heart rate, a decrease in blood pressure, and/or fainting. Taking blood samples may cause pain, redness, swelling, bruising, and/or infection where the needle enters the skin. Patients may feel faint or lightheaded when blood is drawn. Using DC with other drugs may cause other side effects that are not seen when each drug is given alone. If any doctor other than the study doctor prescribes other drugs, the patient must tell the study nurse right away. This clinical research study may involve unforeseeable risks to the participant. 5. POTENTIAL BENEFITS 66 CaPVax may stimulate a specific immune response and may cause the prostate cancer to stop growing or shrink. This treatment may improve the quality of life and ease the pain for this advanced stage of disease. There may be no benefits at all for patients in the study What is learned in this study may benefit future cancer patients. 6. ALTERNATE PROCEDURES OR TREATMENTS Patients may choose to be treated in other ways. These include treatment with chemotherapy (adriamycin, ketoconazole, vinblastine, estramustine) or other investigational agents. Patients may choose not to have treatments at ail. In all cases, patients will receive care for symptoms and pain. UNDERSTANDING THE PARTICIPANTS 7. I have been given an opportunity to ask any questions concerning the treatment involved and the investigator has been willing to reply to my inquiries. This treatment is administered under the above number, titled and described clinical research protocol at this institution. I hereby authorize Dr.________________ , the attending physician and designated associates to administer the treatment. 8. I have been told and understand that my participation in this clinical research study is voluntary. I may decide not to participate, or withdraw my consent and discontinue my participation at any time. Such action will be without prejudice and there shall be no penalty or loss of benefits to which I may otherwise be entitled, and I will continue to receive treatment by my physician at this institution. Should I decide not to participate or withdraw my consent from participation in this clinical research, I have been advised that I should discuss the consequences or effects of my decision with my physician In addition, I understand that the investigator may discontinue the clinical research study if, in the sole opinion and discretion of the investigator, the study or treatment offers me little or no future benefit, or the supply of medication ceases to be available or other causes prevent continuation of the clinical research study. The investigator will notify me should such circumstances arise and my physician will advise me about which available treatments may be of benefit at that time, I will be informed of any new findings developed during the course of this clinical research study as related to my willingness to continue participation in this study. 9. I have been assured that confidentiality will be preserved except that qualified monitors from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may review my medical records where appropriate and necessary. Qualified monitors shall include assignees authorized by the Surveillance Committee of this institution provided that confidentially is assured and preserved. My name will not be revealed in any reports or publications resulting from this study, without my expressed consent. In special circumstances, the FDA might be required to reveal the names of the participants. 10. I have been informed that should I suffer any injury as a result of participation in the research activity, reasonable medical facilities are available for treatment at this institution. I understand, however, that I cannot expect to receive any credit or 67 reimbursement for expenses from this institution for such injury. 11. I have been informed that should I inquire of the attending physician whether or not there are any services, investigational agents or devices, and/or medications being offered by the sponsor of this clinical research project at a reduced cost or without cost. Should the investigational agent become commercially available during the course of the study, I understand that I may be required to cover the cost of subsequent doses. Costs related to my medical care including expensive drugs, tests or procedures that may be specifically required by this clinical research study shall be my responsibility unless the sponsor or other agencies contribute toward said costs. I have been given the opportunity to discuss the expenses or costs associated with my participation in this research activity. 12. It is possible that this research project will result in the development of beneficial treatments, devices, new drugs, or possible patentable procedures, in which event I understand that I cannot expect to receive any compensation in this research project. 13. I may discuss any questions or problems during or after this study with the Principal Investigator, Sub-investigators, or Research nurse. CONSENT: Based upon the above, I consent to participate in the research and have received a copy of the consent form. ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- DATE SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- WITNESS OTHER THAN PHYSICIAN SIGNATURE OF PERSON RESPONSIBLE OR INVESTIGATOR AND RELATIONSHIP I have discussed this clinical research study with the participant and/or his or her authorized representative, using a language which is understandable and appropriate. I believe that I have fully informed this participant of the nature of this study and its possible benefits and risks and I believe the participant understood this explanation. -------------------------------- PHYSICIAN/INVESTIGATOR I have translated the above informed consent into___________________ for this patient. ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- Name of Translator Signature of Translator and Date 68 APPENDIX L NCI COMMON TOXICITY CRITERIA FINAL 1/30/98 CTC VERSION 2.0 COMMON TOXICITY CRITERIA (CTC) <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allergic reaction/ none transient rash drug urticaria, drug fever symptomatic Anaphylaxis hypersensitivity fever < 38 degrees C *38 degrees C (*100.4 bronchospasm to (including drug fever) (< 100.4 degrees F) degrees F), and/or requiring parenteral asymptomatic medication(s), with bronchospasm or without urticaria; allergy-related edema/angioedema Note: Isolated urticaria, in the absence of other manifestations of an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction, is graded in the DERMATOLOGY/SKIN category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Autoimmune reaction none serologic or other evidence of reversible Autoimmune evidence of autoimmune autoimmune reaction causing autoimmune reaction involving a reaction involving major grade 4 reaction but patient non-essential function of a major organ dysfunction; is asymptomatic organ or function organ or other progressive and (e.g., vitiligo), all (e.g., toxicity (e.g., irreversible organ function is hypothyroidism), transient colitis or reaction; long-term normal and no requiring treatment anemia), requiring administration of treatment is other than short-term high-dose immuno- required immunosuppressive immunosuppressive suppresive drug treatment therapy required Urticaria is graded in the DERMATOLOGY/SKIN category if it occurs as an isolated symptom. If it occurs with other manifestations of allergic or hypersensitivity reaction, grade as Allergic reaction/hypersensitivity above. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allergy/Immunology- None Mild moderate severe life-threatening or Other disabling (Specify, _________) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLOOD/BONE MARROW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hemoglobin (Hgb) WNL < LLN - 10.0 g/dl 8.0 - < 10.0 g/dl 6.5 - < 8.0 g/dl < 6.5 g/dl < LLN - 100 g/L 80 - < 100 g/L 65 - < 80 g/L < 65 g/L < LLN - 6.2 mmol/L 4.9 - < 6.2 mmol/L 4.0 - < 4.9 mmol/L < 4.0 mmol/L Note: The following criteria may be used for leukemia studies or bone marrow infiltrative/myelophthisic process if the protocol so specifies. For leukemia studies or WNL 10 - < 25% 25 - < 50% 50 - < 75% * 75% decrease bone marrow decrease from decrease from decrease from from pretreatment infiltrative/ pretreatment pretreatment pretreatment myelophthisic processes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leukocytes (total WNL < LLN - 3.0 x 10(9)/L * 2.0 - < 3.0 x 10(9)/L * 1.0 - < 2.0 x 10(9)/L < 1.0 x 10(9)/L WBC) < LLN - 3000/mm(3) * 2000 - < 3000/mm(3) * 1000 - < 2000/mm(3) < 1000/mm(3) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neutrophils/granulocytes WNL * 1.5 - < 2.0 x 10(9)/L * 1.0 - < 1.5 x 10(9)/L * 0.5 - < 1.0 x 10(9)/L < 0.5 x 10(9)/L (ANC/AGC) * 1500 - < 2000/mm(3) * 1000 - < 1500/mm(3) * 500 - < 1000/mm(3) < 500/mm(3) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> * Greater than or equal to 69 <Table> <Caption> GRADE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 -------------------- --------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- For BMT: WNL *1.0 - < 1.5 x 10(9) *0.5 - < 1.0 x 10(9) *0.1 - < 0.5 x 10(9) < 0.1 x 10(9)/L /L *1000 - /L *500 - /L *100 - < 500/mm(3) < 100/mm(3) < 1500/mm(3) < 1000/mm(3) Note: The following criteria may be used for leukemia studies or bone marrow infiltrative/myelophthisic process if the protocol so specifies. For leukemia studies WNL 10 - < 25% 25 - < 50% 50 -< 75% *75% decrease or bone marrow decrease from decrease from decrease from from screening infiltrative/ screening screening screening myelophthisic process ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Platelets WNL < LLN - 75.0 X 10(9) *50.0 - < 75.0 x 10(9) *10.0 - < 50.0 x 10(9) < 10.0 x 10(9)/L /L /L /L < 10000/mm(3) < LLN - 75000/mm(3) *50000 - *10000 - < 75000/mm(3) < 50000/mm(3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONSTITUTIONAL SYMPTOMS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fatigue none increased fatigue moderate (e.g., severe (e.g., bedridden or (lethargy, malaise, over screening, but decrease in decrease in disabling asthenia) not altering normal performance status performance status activities by 1 ECOG level or by *2 EDOG levels 20% Karnofsky or or 40% Karnofsky or Lansky) or causing Lansky) or loss of difficulty performing ability to perform some activities some activities Note: See Appendix of the protocol for performance status scales. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fever (in the absence none 38.0 - 39.0 degrees C 39.1 - 40.0 degrees C > 40.0 degrees C > 40.0 degrees C of neutropenia, where (100.4 - 102.2 (102.3 - 104.0 ( > 104.0 degrees F) ( > 104.0 degrees F) neutropenia is degrees F) degrees F) for < 24 hrs for > 24 hrs defined as AGC < 1.0 x 10(9)/L Also consider Allergic reaction/hypersensitivity. Note: The temperature measurements listed above are oral or tympanic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rigors, chills none mild, requiring severe and/or not responsive to - symptomatic prolonged, narcotic medication treatment (e.g., requiring narcotic blanket) or non- medication narcotic medication ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weight loss < 5% 5 - < 10% 10 - < 20% * 20% - Also consider Vomiting, Dehydration, Diarrhea. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Constitutional none mild moderate severe life-threatening or Symptoms - Other disabling (Specify, ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DERMATOLOGY/SKIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Injection site none pain or itching or pain or swelling, ulceration or - reaction erythema with inflammation necrosis that is or phelebitis severe or prolonged, or requiring surgery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Urticaria none Requiring no requiring PO or requiring IV - (hives, welts, medication topical treatment or medication or wheals) IV medication or steroids for steroids for *24 hours < 24 hours ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dermatology/Skin - none Mild moderate severe life-threatening or Other disabling (Specify, ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> ---------- * greater than or equal to ** less than or equal to 70 <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GASTROINTESTINAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anorexia none loss of appetite oral intake requiring IV fluids requiring feeding significantly tube or parenteral decreased nutrition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HEPTIC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alkaline phosphatase WNL >ULN - 2.5 x ULN >2.5 - 5.0 x ULN >5.0 - 20.0x ULN >20.0 x ULN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bilirubin WNL >ULN - 1.5 x ULN >1.5 - 3.0 x ULN >3.0 - 10.0x ULN >10.0 x ULN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SGOT (AST) WNL >ULN - 2.5 x ULN >2.5 - 5.0 x ULN >5.0 - 20.0x ULN >20.0 x ULN (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SGPT (ALT) WNL >ULN - 2.5 x ULN >2.5 - 5.0 x ULN >5.0 - 20.0x ULN >20.0 x ULN (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hepatic-Other none Mild moderate severe life-threatening or (Specify, ) disabling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LYMPHATICS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lymphatics normal mild lymphedema moderate severe severe lymphedema lymphedema lymphedema requiring limiting function; limiting function compression; lymphocyst with ulceration lymphocyst requiring surgery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lymphatics-Other none Mild moderate severe life-threatening or (Specify, ) disabling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ RENAL/GENITOURINARY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CREATININE WNL >ULN - 1.5 x ULN >1.5 - 3.0 x ULN >3.0 - 6.0 x ULN >6.0 x ULN Note: Adjust to age-appropriate levels for pediatric patients. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Urinary retention normal hesitancy or hesitancy requiring requiring frequent bladder rupture dribbling, but no medication or in/out significant residual occasional in/out catheterization urine; retention catheterization (<4 (*4 x per week) or occurring during x per week) or urological the immediate operative bladder intervention (e.g., postoperative atony requiring TURP, suprapubic period indwelling catheter tube, urethrotomy) beyond immediate postoperative period but for <6 weeks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Urine color change normal asymptomatic, (not related to other change in urine dietary or physiologic color causes e.g., bilirubin, concentrated urine, hematuria) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vaginal bleeding is graded in the HEMORRHAGE category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vaginitis none mild, not requiring moderate, relieved severe, not relieved ulceration requiring (not due to treatment with treatment with treatment, or surgery infection) ulceration not requiring surgery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Renal/Genitourinary- none mild moderate severe life-threatening or Other (Specify, disabling ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> * greater than or equal to 71 APPENDIX M TOXICITY MODULE To be implemented at the request of the study sponsor or principal investigator in the protocol or by protocol amendment when more detailed information is considered pertinent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toxicity: Date of Treatment: Course Number: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of onset: Grade at onset: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of first change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of next change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of next change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of next change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of next change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of next change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Did toxicity resolve? Yes_____ No_____ If so, date of resolution of toxicity: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of last observation (if prior to recovery): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reason(s) observations stopped (if prior to recovery): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Was patient retreated? Yes_____ No_____ If yes, was treatment delayed for recovery? YES_____ NO_____ Date of next treatment? Dose reduced for next treatment? Yes_____ No_____ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If module is being activated for new toxicity, not currently in CTC, please provide definitions for toxicity grading: Grade 0 = __________________________________________________________________________________ Grade 1 = __________________________________________________________________________________ Grade 2 = __________________________________________________________________________________ Grade 3 = __________________________________________________________________________________ Grade 4 = __________________________________________________________________________________ 72 EXHIBIT B M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Study Protocol No. ID99-333 -10- 73 PROTOCOL ABSTRACT PHASE I CLINICAL TRIAL OF RECOMBINANT PROSTATE SPECIFIC MEMBRANE ANTIGEN (rPSMA)-LOADED MATURE AUTOLOGOUS DENDRITIC CELLS (CaPVax) FOR THE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC HORMONE REFRACTORY PROSTATE CANCER STUDY CHAIRMAN: Christos Papandreou, M.D., Ph.D. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to assess the safety of and to monitor patient response to CaPVax, mature, autologous dendritic cells (DC) loaded ex vivo with recombinant prostate specific membrane antigen (rPSMA; Medarex Corporation, Annandale, NJ), in the treatment of patients with metastatic, hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC). ELIGIBILITY: 1. Histologic proof of prostate carcinoma, progressing hormone refractory disease after antiandrogen withdrawal trial, in the presence of castrate serum testosterone levels (<30 ng/dl). Hormone therapy, with the exception of antiandrogens, to maintain androgen ablation must continue (e.g. Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists). Progression can manifest itself as: a) A 50% increase in prostate specific antigen (PSA) level from the nadir PSA level confirmed twice and measured at least two weeks apart, b) New bone lesion on bone scan, or c) Progression of soft tissue disease as evidenced by standard radiographic methods i.e. CT or MRI. 2. Age greater than 18 years old, life expectancy of at least 1 year, Zubrod performance status 0-1. 3. Patients must have limited bone disease, if any, < or = 3 metastatic lesions on bone scan, and Minimal symptoms. 4. Adequate hematological function, i.e. Hemoglobin > 12.8 mg/dl, WBC < or = 11,000, ANC>1,000/mm(3), Platelets> 100,000/mm(3) 5. Adequate hepatic and renal functions, i.e. bilirubin <1.5mg/dl, SGOT/SGPT < 2 times the Upper limit of normal, and serum creatinine <2.5mg/dl. 6. Patients must not have received prior Ketoconazole, chemotherapy, radiation therapy for Metastatic disease, including Strontium-89, or other investigational therapy. 7. Patients who received any immunosuppressives, such as Prednisone, or Hydrocortisone in the Four (4) weeks prior to enrollment into the study are not eligible. 8. Patients with brain metastases, uncontrolled heart, liver or renal diseases, or other serious Intercurrent illness (including known HIV or hepatitis positive) are not eligible. Patients with Prior splenectomy, history of severe asthma, anaphylaxis or other serious adverse reactions to Vaccines are not eligible. Patients with autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, polymyositis- dermatomyositis, juvenile onset Insulin dependent diabetes or vasculitis are not eligible. 74 9. Patients with a positive protein purified derivative (PPD) skin test or history of previous bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination, Tuberculosis (TB) exposure, or adverse reactions to vaccines or skin tests are not eligible. 10. Patients may not take any medication that may affect immune function, with the following exceptions: nonprescription strength doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), acetaminophen or aspirin, low doses of antihistamine therapy, normal range doses of vitamins and H2 blockers. 11. Signed informed consent, in keeping with the institutional policies, indicating that the patient is aware of the investigational nature of this study. The consent form is appended to this protocol. TREATMENT PLAN: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) are isolated by leukapheresis from the patient. These cells are cryopreserved for further ex vivo expansion. Adherent cells are then cultured in with Interleukin-4 (IL-4; Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, NJ) and Leukine(R), also known as granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF; Immunex Corporation, Seattle, WA) to generate DC. Inactivated BCG (Organon Teknika, Durham, NC) mycobacteria is added to the dendritic cell cultures to facilitate maturation of the cells and to enhance a carrier immune response. The DC are loaded with rPSMA. Patients receive four monthly treatments of 5 million, 10 million, or 20 million rPSMA-loaded mature, autologous DC (CaPVax) by intradermal injection followed by 2 hours of close observation. STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS: This is a two-center study, with equal numbers of patients treated at each site. All patients receive CaPVax injections and act as their own controls. The treatment plan is presented in Section 5.0. Safety Monitoring A serious adverse event (AE) has been defined on page 19. Consider the patients treated at one of the dose levels (DLs). Denote the probability of an adverse event (AE) at this DL by (theta). The maximum acceptable probability of an AE in a population of patients treated at any DL is .05. We assume that, a priori, (theta) follows a beta distribution with parameters (.10,1.9), which in particular has mean .05. The early stopping criterion is that the DL will be terminated if at any point in the trial Pr[(theta) > .05 / data] > .90. Applying this criterion in sequence will terminate that DL if [# patients with an AE ]/ [# patients evaluated] is > or = 2/10, 3/22, 4/35, or 5/50. To apply this rule, note that the boundary "2/10" means that the DL will be discontinued if 2 AEs are observed at any point among the first 10 patients treated at that DL and evaluated, hence 2/2, 2/3, ..., up to 2/10 will cause the DL to be terminated. Similarly, for example, if there are 1/10 and then 2/11 AEs, so that the trial continues to treat patients at that DL at that point, but subsequently one more AE is observed in any patient thereafter up to the 22nd patient evaluated, then that DL is stopped. These rules pertain to all patients evaluated at that DL, including patients in the dose escalation stage. Thus, for example, a DL will be terminated if 2 patients among the first 3 or 6 treated in the dose escalation stage have an AE. 75 For a single dose level with up to 20 patients, this rule has the following operating characteristics: True Prob[AE] Prob[Early Termination] Sample Size 25th, 50th 75th Percentiles ------------- ----------------------- --------------------------- .01 .005 20 20 20 .05 .11 20 20 20 .10 .37 10 20 20 .20 .80 5 9 18 .25 .91 4 7 10 Although at most 20 patients will be treated at each dose level if none of the three DLs are terminated early, in the case that a DL is terminated early the remaining patients among the 60 in the trial will be randomized to the remaining dose levels. In this case, more than 20 patients may be treated on each of the remaining DLs. This is a simple "play the winners" strategy. It has the advantage that it is ethically desirable for the patients, since they are less likely to be treated at unsafe DLs, and it is scientifically desirable since it provides more information for the DLs not terminated, compared to what would be the case if the sample size were limited to a maximum of 20 per dose level. PATIENT EVALUATION: (Pretreatment and Interim Testing) A complete history and physical exam to include performance status, recent weight loss, concurrent nonmalignant disease and therapy is performed prior to entry into study and every month. A skin prick test panel with control and 3 common recall antigens to be read at 15 minutes after inoculation for immediate-type hypersensitivity and reevaluated at 48 hours after administration. Delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) skin test to measure patient's response to rPSMA is performed at screening, four weeks after the second injection, two weeks after the fourth injection, and fourteen weeks after the last injection (week 26). LABORATORY studies at study entry shall include CBC, differential, platelets, urinalysis, sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, BUN, creatinine, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, SGPT, total bilirubin, albumin, total alkaline phosophatase, lactate dehydrogenase, PSA, prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP), and testosterone. A bone scan, chest x-ray, CT of the abdomen and pelvis and EKG are performed at screening. Repeat evaluation including complete history and physical exam, performance status, recent weight loss, CBC, differential, platelet count, urinalysis, sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, BUN, creatinine, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, SGPT, total bilirubin, albumin, total alkaline phosophatase, lactate dehydrogenase, PSA, PAP, ESR, and ANA are performed at various intervals throughout the study (see Appendix A, Study Diagram), Bone scan, chest x-ray, and CT scan of abdomen and pelvis are repeated eight weeks after the last injection (week 20) and six weeks following the week 20 visit (week 26). 76 ESTIMATED ACCRUAL: It is estimated that accrual will be 10-15 participants per month. The total accrual is 60 Patients, 30 patients at each study center. SITE OF STUDY: This study is performed on an: Inpatient OUTPATIENT LENGTH OF STAY: This is an outpatient regimen. RETURN VISITS: (How often must participants visit the Principal Investigator's Site?) Patients will be seen as outpatients every 2-4 weeks. HOME CARE: (SPECIFY WHAT (IF ANY) TREATMENT MAY BE GIVEN AT HOME) Please refer to Section 9.0, Concomitant Medications WHERE WILL STUDY BY CONDUCTED: Only at MDACC NAME OF SPONSOR/FUNDING SOURCE: Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc., 120 Northgate Plaza, Suite 200, Seattle, Washington, 98125, Sponsor contact: Dr. Elgamal, Sponsor's phone: 206-368-3036, Fax: 206-368-3026 COMPETING PROTOCOLS: DM98-066, (This protocol will be the number one priority of the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology) NAME OF RESEARCH NURSE/DATA MANAGER RESPONSE FOR PROTOCOL: Rachel Cox PUBLIC DISPLAY OF PROTOCOL ON THE OFFICE OF PROTOCOL RESEARCH WEB SITE: The Office of Protocol Research maintains a website (www.clinicaltrials.org) listing protocols actively accruing patients. No information is given about drug dose or schedule. Would you like this protocol listed on this website? Yes No 77 STUDY COLLABORATORS: /s/ CHRISTOPHER LOGOTHETIS /s/ LANCE PAGLIARO ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Christopher Logothetis, M.D. Lance Pagliaro, M.D. GU Medical Oncology GU Medical Oncology /s/ DANAI DALIANI /s/ RICHARD E. GILES ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Danai Daliani, M.D. Richard Giles, Ph.D., B.S. GU Medical Oncology GU Medical Oncology /s/ RANDALL MILLIKAN /s/ SHI-MING TU ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Randall Millikan, Ph.D., M.D. Shi-Ming Tu, M.D. GU Medical Oncology GU Medical Oncology /s/ BENJAMIN LICHTIGER /s/ LORI WOOD ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Benjamin Lichtiger, M.D., Ph.D. Lori Wood, M.D.MSc Laboratory Medicine--Patient Care GU Medical Oncology Services /s/ JERI KIM /s/ AIDA B. NARVIOS ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Jeri Kim, M.D. Aida B. Narvios, M.D. GU Medical Oncology Laboratory Medicine--Patient Care Services /s/ KIUM ANH DO PETER F. THALL ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Kim-Anh Do, Ph.D. Peter Thall, Ph.D. Department of Biomathmatics Department of Biomethmatics The Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology and Laboratory Medicine-- Patient Care Services, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Box 13, Houston, TX 77030. Telephone: 713-792-2830 -- Fax 713-745-1625 78 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Review of Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer currently diagnosed in American men. In 1999, 179,300 new cases are expected to be diagnosed with 37,000 deaths resulting from the disease, making prostate cancer second only to lung cancer as the leading cancer cause of death among men in the United States [1]. Although the majority of incident prostate cancer cases are localized to the prostate, nearly a third of all newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients may present with locally advanced or metastatic disease [1]. At this time, available treatments for metastatic prostate cancer - including hormonal, chemotherapeutic, and radiation strategies - have failed to demonstrate curative potential [2]. In addition, prostatectomy and radiation therapy--the standard therapies employed against early-stage, localized prostate cancer---can exhibit failure rates between 20 and 50% [3]. As a result, an everincreasing number of treated patients accumulate who either manifest metastatic disease or are at very high risk for the development of such disease. The treatment options for these primary treatment failures, as with the primary metastatic cases, are few in number and severely limited in terms of safety and efficacy. Hormonal treatment of metastatic prostate cancer has improved only marginally because nearly all cases ultimately result in hormone refractory disease. Although there are occasional dramatic and long term disease-free survivors with hormonal therapy, the median survival range of these particular patients remains at 2 1/2 - 3 years [4, 5]. Once hormonal therapy fails, there are no curative options and few options for pain relief. No cytotoxic agent has been able to change consistently the natural history of HRPC. The median survival of HRPC is less than one year and no agent has yet been shown to improve the median survival of such patients. There is a great need for new treatment modalities that can be given safely with a potential to improve the late stage life of the 37,000 men who are estimated to die of the disease in 1999 [1]. 1.2 Tumor Specific Immunotherapy One alternative to widely used conventional cancer treatments is to utilize the ability of the immune system to target and eliminate tumor cells. The potential therapeutic benefit of eliciting an anti-tumor immune response in cancer patients was first suggested over a decade ago when the direct association between immunosuppression and increased incidence of melanoma was initially observed. The original tumor vaccines consisted of irradiated, allogeneic melanoma cells. Some patients enjoyed prolonged survival following treatment, although high serum IgM titers were elicited which reacted with cell membrane antigens and likely decreased clinical responses. In a phase II report, Morton et al. treated 136 patients with a vaccine consisting of 3 melanoma lines expressing large amounts of melanoma-associated antigens. Overall survival increased in several patients, and correlated with a positive skin test against the immunogen [6]. 79 New strategies for tumor immunotherapy are designed to increase tumor vaccine immunogenicity, resulting in enhanced specific T cell responses. Some procedures involve genetically altered tumor vaccines; introducing genes coding for cytokines, costimulatory molecules, or components of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) into tumor cells [7, 8]. Conversely, other approaches to tumor vaccination utilize altered autologous antigen-presenting cells to present tumor associated antigens [9, 10]. Since the mechanism of the molecular events involved in immune recognition is now elucidated, new and exciting strategies in anticancer therapeutics are emerging. Researchers now understand some of the crucial portions of primary and secondary signaling pathways that are activated when T and B lymphocytes produce an immune response to a tumor cell [reviewed in 11-13]. T cell recognition of antigen requires the formation of a trimolecular complex comprised of: 1) the major histocompatibility complex (MHC); 2) the T cell receptor (TCR); and 3) a short segment of intracellularly-processed protein associated with the MHC. Antigen presentation of cell-surface peptides to T cells can occur in association with either MHC class I or II molecules; the former associated with CD8(+) T cell responses (usually cytolytic T cells [CTL]), and the latter associated with CD4(+) T cell responses (usually helper T cells [T(H)]). Since most tumors do not express MHC class II, it is generally accepted that the enhancement of CD8(+) mediated immune responses is of paramount importance in anti-cancer immunotherapeutics. Tumor specific proteins are proteolytically cleaved into fragments of 8-12 amino acids in length, the peptides are presented on the cell surface in association with MHC class I, and the complex is recognized by the TCR of naive T cells [11, 13]. Significant progress in the discovery and characterization of tumor-associated antigens (TAA), beginning with the identification of melanoma antigen (MAGE) earlier in this decade, is evident [14, 15]. Intensive research into these moieties as potential targets of immune-based cancer treatment is continuous. These TAA targets can be classified into four general groups; 1. "Cancer/testis" antigens, including the MAGE gene family [16-21], whose expression in normal tissues is limited to testis and whose genes have been mapped to the X chromosome; 2. Antigens derived from viruses such as Human Papilloma Virus [22, 23] and Epstein-Barr Virus [24]; 3. Differentiation antigens such as PSA [25, 26], prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) [27-29], Melan-A/MART-1 [30], and gp100 [31]; 4. Antigens existing in a modified or mutated state in tumors as compared to normal tissue, such as ras [32, 33] and p53 [34, 35]. Favorable results continue to be reported as compared with standard treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and so hold promise for decreasing patient mortality. 80 1.3 CaPVax: A Dendritic Cell/recombinant Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer CaPVax is an autologous cellular immunotherapy being studied for the treatment of hormone refractory metastatic prostate cancer. CaPVax is based on mature autologous DC loaded ex vivo with rPSMA. The rPSMA-DC are prepared ex vivo wherein the patient's leukapheresed peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) are processed in a 7-day incubation procedure, including an overnight incubation period with inactivated BCG and same-day osmotic loading with rPSMA. This methodology produces mature rPSMA-loaded autologous DC that are then injected back into the patient. The pharmacologic rationale for CaPVax is to elicit a potent anticancer T cell response as a result of the efficient presentation by the DC of rPSMA in the form of a complex of antigen and MHC molecules to T cells. The goal is to elicit a specific antigen-specific immune response in HRPC patients. 1.3.1 Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen PSMA is a 750 amino acid type II transmembrane membrane glycoprotein containing 10 potential N-linked glycosylation sites [36]. PSMA is composed of a 19 amino acid intracellular portion, a 24 amino acid transmembrane portion, and a 707 amino acid extracellular portion [37]. The expression of PSMA in human tissues has been extensively studied [27, 36, 38-40]. Evidence from immunohistochemical studies using the anti-PSMA antibody 7E11.C5 indicates that PSMA is highly, but not exclusively, specific for prostatic epithelial cells [29, 36, 38, 40-41]. Immunohistochemical and Western blot studies indicate weak but detectable PSMA expression in salivary gland, brain, and small intestine [27, 36, 39, 42]. In contrast, these studies confirmed the highest expression of PSMA in prostatic tissues. Similarly, results from ribonuclease protection assays utilizing prostatic and 11 other human tissue types indicated strong prostatic expression and weak expression in brain and salivary tissues. In collaboration with Hybritech, Inc. (San Diego, CA), quantitative ELISA assays were performed for PSMA presence in the membrane and cytosol fractions of a variety of tissues. Results again point to the high degree of prostate specificity of PSMA (Table 1). 81 TABLE 1: PSMA LEVELS IN HUMAN TISSUE SPECIMENS TISSUE PROTEIN (MG/ML) PSMA (NG/ML) PSMA/PROTEIN (NG/MG) ------ -------------- ----------- ------------------- PROSTATE (NORMAL) Membrane 10.2 10,492 1,029 Cytosol 7.8 138 18 PROSTATE (BENIGN) Membrane 7.7 4,701 611 Cytosol 9 267 30 PROSTATE (CANCER) Membrane 19.6 69,789 3,561 Cytosol 11.3 718 64 BREAST (NORMAL) Membrane 3.8 79 21 Cytosol 2.9 1.1 0.4 BREAST (CANCER) Membrane 20.4 884 43 Cytosol 11.6 23.5 2 SMALL INTESTINE 4.5 4.6 1 LARGE INTESTINE Membrane 8.6 71.3 8.3 Cytosol 6.2 2.3 0.4 KIDNEY Membrane 17.2 31.5 1.8 Cytosol 10.9 0.7 0.1 OVARY Membrane 4.8 244 51 Cytosol 6.4 21.3 3.3 LIVER Membrane 24.1 64.3 2.7 Cytosol 18.9 19 0.1 BONE Membrane 8.5 21.7 2.6 Cytosol 3.4 0.9 0.3 SKIN Membrane 2.1 17 8.1 Gytosol 6.2 2.3 0.4 Detailed studies of PSMA expression in prostatic tissues were conducted on 184 whole mount step-sectioned prostate specimens after radical prostatectomy [38]. In this study, intense immunoreactivity for PSMA with 7E11.C5 was observed in all cases. The mean number of cells staining in benign epithelium and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) was lower than in adenocarcinoma. Staining was highly specific for epithelial cells and adenocarcinomas were most intensely stained with the highest grade cancers showing intense staining of almost every cell. This observation is consistent with biochemical studies showing that PSMA mRNA expression is downregulated by steroids such as 5a-dihydrotestosterone and is upregulated by BFGF, TGF-a, and EGF [27]. This behavior corresponds to the elevated expression of PSMA in hormone refractory tumors. Thus, its expression patterns from normal tissue to advanced cancer makes PSMA a very useful marker for treatment and prediction of outcome in patients with prostatic cancer. 82 Protocol ID99-333 November 5, 1999 Page 5 In summary, these studies combine to indicate that PSMA is an excellent target for immunotherapy, having the required tissue specificity. For this phase I clinical trial rPSMA is contract manufactured through Medarex, Inc. (Annandale, NJ). 1.3.2 Dendritic Cell-Based Immunotherapy T cells are the major immune system component largely responsible for the recognition and destruction of tumor cells based on expression of specific tumor-associated antigens. As the specific mechanisms underlying the immune response were revealed, this information was utilized to elicit or amplify antitumor immune response. T cell immune responses begin with the interaction of the T cell receptor with antigenic peptides bound to MHC proteins. If this interaction is accompanied by binding of costimulatory receptors (e.g. CD28) to their ligands (CD80 and CD86), then an intracellular cascade of biochemical events is triggered that results in T cell activation and proliferation. Activated T cells are able to lyse target cells, e.g. tumor cells, which express the stimulating antigen and the appropriate MHC protein. Antigen-presenting cells are specialized cells that express the required molecules involved in T cell activation events. DC are considered the most potent antigen presenting cell (APC), capable of initiating primary T cell responses [11-13, 43,44]. DC express high levels of MHC class I and II molecules, as well as abundant levels of costimulatory factors. In their immature state, they display phagocytic and macropinocytotic activity. As they mature, surface receptors involved in antigen uptake undergo down-regulation. Concurrently, DC enhance their ability to process and present antigen to naive T cells. DC stimulate naive T cells to become antigen-specific effectors more effectively than any other APC, and they do so following their migration to primary lymphoid tissue where such T cells are predominantly located [45]. The ability of each dendritic cell to stimulate as many as 100 T cells in vitro provided the scientific rationale for our approach using the adoptive transfer of DC. DC are found in low abundance in various tissues, and obtaining sufficient numbers of DC from prostate cancer patients can be difficult in light of the patients' past cancer therapy, which may have compromised their immune system. DC were successfully isolated and cultured from PBMC from such prostate cancer patients [46]. After incubation of adherent PBMC in the presence of Leukine(R), and IL-4 (each 500 U/mL) for 7 days, the majority of cells have dendritic morphology and possess cell surface markers characteristics of DC (CD3-, CD14-, CD19-, CD1a+, CD4+, CD11c+, and HLA-DR+) [46]. These culture methods allow for ex vivo expansion of autologous DC from tumor-bearing patients in sufficient numbers for use in immunotherapeutic studies. Autologous DC are charged with tumor antigens, and introduced back into patients as a cancer vaccine. Several clinical trials involving 83 readministration of autologous DC pulsed with tumor antigens have been conducted with positive clinical outcomes (Table 2). The majority of the trials are for the treatment of several different types of malignancy with a single exception treating HIV. The only consistent finding from all the reports is the absence of serious adverse reactions. Regardless of the route of injection, dose or source of antigen, administration of DC is well tolerated and does not induce autoimmune disease [47]. The only adverse events that have been reported are mild fever and swelling of the lymph node when cells are introduced intranodally. From the clinical trials reported to date, it is difficult to reach a consensus on any variable, such as dose, route of administration, antigen, etc., other than safety because of the large differences in trial design. It is also uncertain the extent to which the DC immunotherapy is therapeutic because the number of patients treated thus far is small. However, the responses reported thus far are encouraging and warrant further investigation. TABLE 2: SUMMARY OF CLINICAL TRIALS UTILIZING DC <Table> <Caption> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF ROUTE OF NUMBER OF ADVERSE CLINICAL DISEASE ANTIGEN PATIENTS ADMINISTRATION DC REACTIONS RESPONSE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B Cell Tumor 4 i.v.* 2-32 million None 3 Lymphoma[9] Specific Responders Idiotype ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CEA Expressing CEA Peptide 11 i.v. 10-30 None 2 Tumors[47] million Responders 8 i.v./i.d.** 100 million/ 1 million ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prostate PSMA 95 i.v. 5-30 million None 28 Cancer[48-49] Peptides Responders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melanoma[50] Tumor Lysate 16 Intranodal 1 million None 5 or MAGE Responders peptides ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIV[51] Gp 160 or Env, 6 i.v. None No gag and pol Responders peptides ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Renal Cell Tumor Lysate 4 i.v. 5-10 None 1 Carcinoma[52] million Responder ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple Tumor 12 i.v. 0.5-11 None 3 Mylemona[53] Specific million Responders Idiotype ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> * Intravenous administration ** Intradermal administration 1.3.3 DC Loaded with PSMA Activate Antigen Specific CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells from Prostate Cancer Patients The ability of DC from prostate cancer patients to activate autologous T cells was evaluated in vitro. Prostate cancer patients' DC were loaded with PSMA using methods to enhance immunologic potency: 1) inclusion of inactivated 84 BCG mycobacteria to elevate CD83 and CD86 expression on the DC; and 2) osmotic loading using hypertonic medium to promote the engulfing of exogenous PSMA. DC from several prostate cancer patients were loaded with rPSMA or PSMA purified from LNCaP cells (LnPSMA). The LNCaP cell line was derived from a needle aspiration biopsy of the left supraclavicular lymph node of a man with confirmed metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma and expresses several prostate specific characteristics, including expression of PSMA. The DC were osmotically loaded with either LnPSMA or rPSMA in the presence of BCG. These PSMA loaded DC were then co-cultured with autologous PBMC. The T cells stimulated by the DC during the 10 day co-culture were isolated and co-cultured a second time with PSMA loaded autologous DC. Beginning seven days after the second co-culture, T cell reactivity to PSMA was determined on a weekly basis using an enzyme-linked immunoadsorbent assay (ELISA) to measure interferon-y (IFNy) secretion. At various time-points, most of the patients' T cells studied had reactivity to PSMA. In one typical assay, PSMA specific T cells were generated from the PBMC of Patient 105 (Figure 1). Three in vitro stimulations with DC loaded with either LnPSMA or rPSMA were performed. Following this, T cells were reactive with autologous DC osmotically loaded with either LnPSMA (Figure 1a) or rPSMA (Figure lb). Both rPSMA and LnPSMA loaded DC that were matured with BCG produced activated antigen specific T cells. In another experiment, DC was loaded with different amounts of LnPSMA to define the optimum amount of antigen for T cell stimulation (Figure 2). Two different concentrations of DC (2 x 10(7) or 1 x 10(7)) were osmotically loaded with 15 to 60 ug PSMA in a 0.2 mL volume. (approx. 75-300 ug/mL). 1 x 10(7) DC were osmotically loaded with 60 ug ovalbumin (OVA) in a 0.2 mL volume (approx. 300 ug/mL) as a specificity control. These DC were mixed with autologous PSMA-reactive T cells. Cultured T cells were washed and added to 96-well plates at 5 x 10(4) cells/well in duplicate. Autologous DC pulsed with PSMA, OVA, or unpulsed were added to the autologous T cells at 5 x 10(4) cells/well. After 24 hours incubation, 150 ul of supernatant was removed from each culture. An ELISA using paired antibodies from the manufacturer (Endogen, Inc., Woburn, MA) measured the amount of IFNy present. When 1 x 10(7) DC were loaded with PSMA, IFNy secretion was observed maximally with 30 ug PSMA. When 2 x 10(7) DC were loaded with PSMA, a slight dose-dependent decrease in IFNy secretion was observed with minimum IFNy secretion at 60 ug PSMA. However, the amount of IFNy secretion was greater - and more highly specific - when 2 x 10(7) versus 1 x 10(7) DC were loaded with PSMA. Therefore, we chose to load 30ug PSMA in order to achieve strong immunoreactivity. In a subsequent experiment, a constant amount of LnPSMA (60 ug) was osmotically loaded into various concentrations of DC - from 2 x 10(6) to 2 x 10(7) - to define the optimum number of DC (per a given amount of antigen) for T cell stimulation (Figure 3). Four different concentrations of DC were osmotically 85 loaded with LnPSMA as before; in a 0.2 mL volume. DC were osmotically loaded with 60 mg ovalbumin (OVA) in a 0.2 mL volume as a specificity control. These DC were mixed with autologous PSMA-reactive T cells. IFNy secretion was measured after 24 hours. Standard ELISAs were performed to assess IFNy secretion. Immunoreactivity was comparable, regardless of the amount of DC; a true dose-dependent effect of DC concentration of IFNy secretion was not observed. This assay demonstrated that 2 x 10(7) DC could be loaded with a LnPSMA concentration nearly approximating that used in our clinical methodology. We propose to include inactivated BCG in the final 18-24 hours of dendritic cell culture because of its ability to stimulate maturation of DC and thereby to enhance T cell activation. BCG treatment upregulates the expression of several surface molecules crucial to the enhanced function of a dendritic cell as an APC, including CD40, CD54, CD80, CD83 and CD86 (Figure 4). 86 Protocol ID99-333 November 5, 1999 Page 9 SPECIFIC CYTOKINE SECRETION BY PT 105 T CELLS STIMULATED WITH PSMA OSMOTICALLY LOADED INTO BCG-TREATED DC [DIAGRAM] FIGURE 1: PBMC from a prostate cancer patient were stimulated in vitro with BCG-treated, autologous DC osmotically loaded with either (2 different T-cell lines were tested, 1 against LnPSMA, 1 against rPSMA (A) 15 ug LnPSMA or (B) 15 ug rPSMA at an effector:stimulator ratio of 10:1. Three days after initial stimulation, 300 1U/ml IL-2 was added to each 24-well culture. Cultures were restimulated with PSMA-loaded DC at day 10 of culture, and at weekly intervals thereafter. IL-2 was subsequently added one day after each restimulation, 5x10(5)/ml effector T cells and 5x10(5)/ml DC stimulators were added in duplicate to 96-well plates in a volume of 100 u1 each. Twenty-four hours later, the supernatants were harvested and measured for IFN-gamma production in an ELISA using standard, matched antibody pairs. SPECIFIC CYTOKINE SECRETION BY PT 112 T CELLS STIMULATED WITH BCG-TREATED DC OSMOTICALLY LOADED WITH PSMA [DIAGRAM] FIGURE 2: PBMC from a prostate cancer patient were stimulated in vitro as described in the legend to Fig. 1. 5x10(5)/ml effector T cells and 5x10(5)/ml DC stimulators were added in duplicate to 96-well plates in a volume of 100 u1 each. Ten or twenty million DC were osmotically loaded with various concentrations of LnPSMA. In addition 1x10(7) DC were either osmotically loaded with 60ug ovalbumin (OVA) or mock-loaded. Twenty-four hours later, the supernatants were harvested and measured for IFN-gamma production in an ELISA using standard, matched antibody pairs. SPECIFIC CYTOKINE SECRETION BY PT 66 T CELLS STIMULATED WITH BCG-TREATED DC [DIAGRAM] FIGURE 3: PBMC from a prostate cancer patient were stimulated in vitro as described in the legend to Fig. 1. 5x10(5)/ml effector T cells and 5x10(5)/ml DC stimulators were added in duplicate to 96-well plates in a volume of 100 u1 each. Various amount of DC were osmotically loaded with a standard concentration of LnPSMA (60ug). In addition 2x10(6) or 5x10(6) DC were either osmotically loaded with 60ug OVA or mock-loaded. Twenty-four hours later, the supernatants were harvested and measured for IFN-gamma production in an ELISA using standard, matched antibody pairs. 87 FIGURE 4: DENDRITIC CELL CHARACTERIZATION DAY 7 DC DAY 7 DC + 24 Hr BCG CD40 CD54 [GRAPHS] [GRAPHS] CD80 CD83 CD86 FIGURE 4: Cell surface expression of CD molecules on DC after maturation with BCG measured by flow cytometry. Adherent PBMC were cultured for six days with GM-CSF and IL-4. On day six, half the cells were treated with BCG. On day seven, cells were analyzed by flow cytometry. Isotype controls are indicated by the broken line and the solid line indicates expression of the CD antigen. CD40 is expressed on B cells and DC. It is involved in B cell/T cell and DC/T cell interactions. CD54 is a cell adhesion molecule expressed on B and T lymphocytes, monocytes, and DC. CD80/CD86 are costimulatory molecules expressed on activated B cells, macrophages, and DC. CD83 is expressed on mature DC. 2.0 OBJECTIVES The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety of immunization with CaPVax, mature autologous DC loaded with rPSMA, in the treatment of patients HRPC. The secondary objective is to monitor the potential clinical response of administering CaPVax. 88 The study hypotheses represent primary objectives. Each primary objective is addressed by endpoint measures which provide objective criteria for evaluating the hypothesis. Secondary objectives are addressed with statistical methods that evaluate other benefits of treatment. 2.1 Study Hypothesis and Endpoints HYPOTHESIS 1: Serious adverse events (AEs) which are either probably or possibly related to treatment with CaPVax injections will rarely occur among study subjects. ENDPOINT 1: A subject is coded as having experienced a serious AE provided at least one of the AEs listed in Section 10.2 occurs anytime during the study period. The AE must be at least possibly related to treatment, as defined in Section 10.1. HYPOTHESIS 2: As a result of treatment, a significant proportion of patients will experience either a partial or a complete response to their HRPC. ENDPOINT 2: A patient is coded as having a partial or a complete response provided he satisfies the "response evaluation" criteria defined in section 11.2. 3.0 PATIENT ELIGIBILITY 3.1 Inclusion Criteria 1. Histologic proof of prostate carcinoma, progressing hormone refractory disease after antiandrogen withdrawal trial, in the presence of castrate serum testosterone levels (<30 ng/dl) Progression can manifest as: - A 50% increase in PSA level from the nadir PSA level confirmed twice and measured at least two weeks apart; - new bone pain, or new lesion on bone scan; or, - progression of soft tissue disease as evidenced by standard radiographic methods of evaluation, i.e. CT or MRI. Hormone therapy, with the exception of antiandrogens (e.g. LHRH) to maintain androgen ablation must continue. 2. Age greater than 18 years old. 3. Life expectancy of at least 1 year. 4. Zubrod performance status : 0-1. 5. Patients must have limited bone disease defined as less than or equal to 3 metastatic sites on a bone scan and minimal symptoms. 89 6. Adequate hematological function i.e. Hemoglobin > 12.8mg/dl, WBC < or = 11,000, absolute neutrophil count (ANC) > 1,000/mm(3), Platelets> 150,000/mm(3)., 7. Adequate hepatic and renal functions, i.e. bilirubin <1.5mg/dl, SGOT/SGPT < 2 times the upper limit of normal, serum creatinine < 2.5mg/dl, or creatinine clearance> 50ml/min. 8. Signed informed consent before any study procedure, keeping with the institutional policies, indicating that the patient is aware of the investigational nature of this study. The consent form is appended to this protocol (see Appendix K) 3.2 Exclusion Criteria 1. History of prior malignancy other than prostate cancer, clinically evident within the 24 months preceding enrollment into the study, except curatively-treated basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. 2. Patients must NOT have received prior Ketoconazole, chemotherapy, radiation therapy for metastatic disease, including Strontium-89, or other investigational therapy that may result in reduced immune competency. 3. Patients who received any immunosuppressives such as Prednisone or Hydrocortisone in the four weeks prior to enrollment in the study are not eligible. 4. Patients with brain metastases, uncontrolled heart, liver or renal diseases, or other serious intercurrent illness (including known HIV or hepatitis positive) are NOT eligible. 5. Prior splenectomy. 6. History of severe asthma, anaphylaxis or other serious adverse reactions to vaccines or any of the antigens included in the skin test. 7. History of immunodeficiency or autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, polymyositis- dermatomyositis, juvenile onset insulin dependent diabetes, or vasculitis. 8. Impending untreated spinal cord compression or urinary outlet obstruction. 9. Patients with a positive PPD skin test or history of previous BCG vaccination or Tuberculosis (TB) exposure. 10. Positive virology screening test (Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HbsAg), Anti-Hepatitis core Antigen (a-HBc), Liver enzyme (ALT)-surrogate marker for non A, B, C hepatitis virus, Anti-HIV 1 Antibody (a-HIV-1), Anti-HIV 2 Antibody (a-HIV-2), Anti-human T lymphotropic virus 1(a-HTLV-1), Syphilis, HIV Antigen (HIV-1 p24Ag), Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (a HCV)). 90 11. Patients may not take any medication that may affect immune function, with the following exceptions: nonprescription strength doses of NSAIDS, acetaminophen or aspirin, low doses of antihistamine therapy, normal range doses of vitamins and H2 blockers. 4.0 TREATMENT PLAN PBMC are isolated by leukapheresis from the patient before treatment begins. An aliquot of these cells is cryopreserved for further ex vivo culture. After thawing and culturing PBMC, adherent cells are cultured ex vivo for six days with IL-4 and Leukine(R) to generate DC. Inactivated BCG is added to the dendritic cell cultures to facilitate maturation of the cells and to stimulate a strong carrier immune response after intradermal administration. Eighteen to twenty-four (18-24) hours after BCG treatment, rPSMA is added under hypertonic conditions. Two (2) weeks after BCG treatment and rPSMA loading of their autologous dendritic cells, patients receive four injections of 5 million, 10 million, or 20 million rPSMA loaded autologous DC by intradermal injection [one dose is administered in 1-4 injections every month (26-32 days)]. Each patient is observed for 2 hours after administration. Some patients may need to have a second leukapheresis (between 4-12 weeks after the first one), depending on the yield of the first leukapheresis and ex vivo expansion. The interval one month (26-32 days) between injections was selected to avoid excess loss of any beneficial immunological response. Four injections were selected to achieve sufficient restimulations to generate a maximum T cell response. At the study center, all CaPVax injections are given intradermally into one thigh followed by intradermal injections in alternating thighs at subsequent injections. Each dose of CaPVax is given as 1-4 injections, each as 0.1 ml, depending on the dose of DC. Three patients are enrolled first in the 5 x 10(6) DC dose level. If no adverse reactions occur 48 hours after the first injection, the dose will be escalated to 10 x 10(6) DC in another three patients. If no adverse reactions occur 48 hours after the first injection, three patients are enrolled at the highest dose, 20 x 10(6) DC. The rest of the patients are randomized for one DC dose level such that there are 10 patients per dose level at each study center (see section 12 for sample size considerations). If there is evidence of an AE in at least one patient in any dose level, then the committee for AEs determines if this is a favorable response or an AE (please refer to Section 10). If it is determined that it is an AE, then 3 more patients are enrolled at that same dose before escalation to a higher dose. 5.0 PRE-TREATMENT EVALUATION 5.1 Screening Screening of patients for participation in this clinical trial will take place prior to enrollment in order to verify that each patient meets all study criteria (see section 4.0). Patients failing the initial screening due to out of range laboratory values may be rescreened at the investigator's discretion. All patients screened should be documented using a screening log. Each patient enrolled in the study must sign the consent form (see Appendix K) and fill out a patient registration form (see Appendix F) 91 5.1.1 Procedures and Tests Prior to the first vaccination, Day 1, the following procedures and tests are performed or administered (see Appendix A): 1. The patient's medical history and complete physical examination including vital signs, height and weight, and Zubrod performance score (see Appendix B). 2. A skin prick test panel provided by the sponsor with control and 3 common recall antigens (Candida Albicans, Mumps, PPD). These tests are read at 15 minutes after inoculation for immediate-type hypersensitivity to any of the antigens and approximately 48 hours after administration. Palpable indurations of 5mm or more indicate a positive reaction. The absence of induration less than 5mm is considered negative. In case of a negative PPD reaction, PPD will be repeated in a week to access boost effect. The widest diameter of distinctly palpable induration is measured and a Polaroid photograph will be taken (see Appendix C). 3. DTH skin testing to measure patients' responses to rPSMA. One tenth ml (0.1ml) dosage of rPSMA is injected intradermally in distinct sites of the forearm. Responses are monitored as described in the above paragraph (skin prick test). These intradermal challenges are repeated four weeks after the second injection, two weeks after the 4th injection, and at week 26. 4. 12 lead EKG. EKG is read and the report signed by the cardiologist. 5. Chest x-rays (PA and lateral views). 6. Blood and urine are collected for the following: - Hematology (Complete blood count (CBC) & differential); - Blood Chemistry parameters (Chemistry 22) Chem-22 profile includes the following specific measurements: sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, BUN, creatinine, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, SGPT, total bilirubin, albumin, total alkaline phosophatase, lactate dehydrogenase; - Serum Markers (PSA & PAP); - Serum Markers of autoimmune disease [Erythrocytic sedimentation rate (ESR) and Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)]; - Testosterone; - Urinalysis with microscopic examination. 92 5.1.2 Tumor Imaging Bone scan, Chest x-ray, and CT of the abdomen and pelvis are performed at screening. Measurable disease is defined in Section 11.0. Follow up bone scan, chest x-ray, and CT scans are repeated at Week 20 and Week 26. For the responding patients, the radiographic follow-up will be extended to 9 months and 12 months. 5.1.3 Assessment of patient's Quality of Life (see Appendix D) and Brief Pain Inventory (see Appendix E) 6.4 ON STUDY EVALUATION (SEE APPENDIX A FOR SCHEDULING) 6.1 Laboratory Procedures and Measurements 1. Routine Safety Laboratory Tests - Safety-related hematology, blood chemistry, and physical examinations are performed at various intervals throughout the study. Testosterone level and urinalysis are performed at screening and week 14 (see Appendix A, Study Diagram). 2. Hematology Parameters - Hematology testing consists of CBC, differential, and platelets 3. Blood Chemistry Parameters (Chem-22) 4. Urinalysis with microscopic examination 5. Physical Examinations - Physical examinations include monitoring vital signs to observe a generalized systemic reaction, examining the vaccination site for any local or regional reaction, reviewing any quality of life changes, and discussing degree of pain (see Appendices D and E, respectively). 6.2 Special Laboratory Tests 1. Serum PSA is measured. 2. Serum PAP is measured. 3. Serum testosterone is measured. 4. Serum markers of autoimmune disease are measured (ESR and ANA) 93 6.3 Immunology Determinations (To be done by the sponsor) Blood for immune monitoring is drawn prior to the first leukapheresis, prior to each injection, and at weeks 2, 14, 20, and 26 (see Appendix A). PBMC are isolated and utilized for the following immunological determinations: 1. Nonspecific immune response: stimulation of PBMC with anti-CD3 measured by proliferation; 2. BCG specific cellular response: stimulation of PBMC with Tuberculin-purified protein derivative (PPD), a component obtained from human strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, measured by proliferation; 3. PSMA specific antibodies: measured in serum by ELISA; 4. PSMA specific cellular response: stimulation of PBMC by autologous DC loaded with rPSMA measured by cytokine production (ELISA or ELISPOT). 6.4 Skin tests 1. Nonspecific cellular immune response: skin test using 2 additional common recall antigens (Candida albicans, Mumps). 2. PPD specific DTH response: skin test using PPD. 3. rPSMA specific DTH response: skin test using rPSMA. 6.5 Treatment definitions 6.5.1 Leukapheresis and Blood Draw (See Appendix M) Prior to beginning CaPVax immunotherapy, patients are leukapheresed at the Apheresis Unit of the study center. Another leukapheresis may be performed between the second and fourth treatments depending on the DC yield from the first leukapheresis. Prior to each leukapheresis, a blood work-up is done at the study center to include CBC, platelet count, and Chem-22. Blood is drawn for immune monitoring prior to the first leukapheresis only and is shipped to the sponsor. 6.5.2 CaPVax Injections Five, ten, or twenty million mature, autologous rPSMA-loaded DC are injected intradermally in a shaved, clean area of the thigh. The CaPVax injections are given in alternating thighs once every month (26-32 days). 94 Each injection contains 5 million DC, thus a patient receiving twenty million DC receives four injections at one time. 6.5.3 Clinical Evaluation Patients are evaluated every month by one of the study physicians. Aside from the above listed blood tests, CBC and Chem-22 studies are obtained at every interval. Physical examination at each follow-up visit is documented (see Appendix A). Quality of life, pain score assessments, and monitoring for autoimmune disease are evaluated as well. 6.5.4 Toxicity Monitoring Both acute and chronic toxicity are monitored. Monitoring for acute toxicity takes place during and immediately following injection for a period of two hours. Patients are observed for the development of an immediate localized allergic reaction or anaphylactic reaction during this time. Chronic toxicity is evaluated at the monthly physical examination. Although the nature of chronic toxicity following injection of CaPVax is unknown, physical examination, history, and quality of life assessments are recorded along with all pertinent laboratory tests. 7.0 PATIENT DISCONTINUATION 7.1 Off-study Criteria Patients who require other treatments for prostate cancer or for a complication of the cancer (e.g. vertebral collapse) are taken off study. They will be included in the follow-up analysis. Such patients are considered as failures and will be followed by one of the participating physicians and the data center, with information collected periodically. 7.2 Patient Discontinuation Due to Severe Adverse Event 7.3 Non Compliance With Protocol 7.4 Patients refuse to continue on study See Section 10, Adverse Events. 8.0 CONCOMITANT MEDICATIONS Medications taken by the patient within seven days prior to the first vaccination and throughout the study is recorded on the appropriate case report form. A potential patient is not eligible to enter the study if they are taking any medication that may affect immune function, with the following exceptions: 95 - Patients may take doses of nonprescription strength NSAIDS, acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin for non-chronic headache, muscle pain, trauma or prophylaxis as long as their dosing regimen complies with the recommended dose as found on the product label/package insert. - Patients may receive antihistamine therapy for colds or allergies at low doses. - Patients must continue LHRH agonists, if they were on LHRH agonists at the initiation of the trial. - Patients may take vitamin supplements within a dose range not associated with toxicity. - Patients may take cimetidine or other H2 blockers. - Patients may receive a maximum of two short courses (not more than 10 days per course) of antibiotics for treatment of minor infection, but not more frequently than twice in a 45 day span. Any other medications that may affect immune function are contraindicated for the duration of the patient's study participation. The same exceptions as above apply during the study. 9.0 ADVERSE EVENTS (SEE APPENDIX P) 9.1 Adverse Event Recording An objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of CaPVax. Therefore, clinical AEs occurring during and after vaccine treatment must be recorded. An AE is defined as any change in signs or symptoms, and may include a single symptom or sign, a set of related symptoms or signs, or a disease. An AE must be recorded even if it is unlikely to be causally related to the study drug. Patients are instructed to report any AE to the investigator. On each day of evaluation, the patient is questioned in a general way regarding any new medical problems and new or changed medications. All AEs are documented in the source document and on the AE form. The intensity of all AEs not localized to the CaPVax injection site are graded according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Toxicity Criteria (see Appendix L). AEs that are considered by the investigator to be localized or related to the injection site will be graded according to the Injection Site Reaction section of the NCI Common Toxicity Criteria (see Appendix L). The relationship to study treatment is characterized as not related, possibly related, or probably related and is determined according to the following GUIDELINES; PROBABLY RELATED: a direct cause and effect relationship between the study treatment and the AE is likely; 96 POSSIBLY RELATED: a cause and effect relationship between the study treatment and the AE has not been demonstrated at this time and is not probable, but is also not impossible; NOT RELATED: there is no question that the AE is definitely not associated with the study treatment (comment on other etiology in comments section of the clinical report form). Any patients withdrawn from the study should have the end-of-study (week 14 or week 20) procedures performed at that time, unless patient declines. 9.2 Serious Adverse Event Reporting The Ambulatory Unit of the Principal Investigator's site is contacted during a serious AE in order to determine the physician on call, who is notified and apprised of the situation. A serious AE is defined as one of the following: - Death - An event which is life threatening. In the opinion of the investigator, the patient was at immediate risk of death due to the event as it occurred. - An event which results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity - An event which requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongs hospitalization. - A laboratory abnormality which meets any of the above criteria. - An important medical event that, based upon appropriate medical judgement, may jeopardize the patient or subject and may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above. 9.3 Management of a BCG-related Adverse Event Repeated intradermal injection of attenuated BCG is safely used for the treatment of bladder cancer (54), colon cancer (55, 56), prostate cancer (57), and melanoma. (58). Inactivated BCG is used in the production of CaPVax for the purposes of maturing the DC ex vivo. However unlikely, inactivated BCG may trigger a hypersensitivity reaction including symptoms of persistent fever or skin ulceration. These adverse reactions will be treated as follows: - Cold packs or topical steroid preparation may be used for symptomatic relief of associated skin discomfort. - For low grade fever (<39 degreesC): Administer oral paracetamol. - For high grade fever (>39 degreesC) perform all of the following: 97 1. Draw blood for standard blood culture set (x 2). 2. Draw blood for Mycobacterial blood culture. 3. Test the residual sample of the CaPVax (i.e. DC vial retained from previous vaccination) for: gram stain, culture/sensitivity, AFB stain and culture, fungal smear and culture. 4. Administer one gram (1g) of ampicillin every four hours (IV). 5. Administer 5mg/kg of gentamycin daily (IV). 6. Or, if the patient is allergic to penicillin, administer one gram (1g) of vancomycin every 12 hours and 5mg/kg of gentamycin (IV). 7. Administer three-drug antituberculous therapy: 300mg of isoniazid once daily, 600mg rifampicin once daily, orally, and ethambutol (15mg/kg) once daily. 8. Administer 100mg of hydrocortisone 4 times daily (IV). 9.4 Serious Adverse Event Committee A designated committee is formed to evaluate any AEs. The committee is comprised of a physician and nurse from the site, a physician from the sponsor, and the sponsor's RA/QA Manager. The committee is responsible for handling any AEs that may occur during the course of treatment. For instance, a patient develops a severe local skin reaction after the second or third intradermal injection of CaPVax. Regardless of the type of reaction, the committee determines the course of treatment, if necessary, and the study status of the patient, i.e. is the patient able to continue CaPVax therapy. If the patient is allowed to continue on-study, the committee may decide to tailor the dose or modify the dose interval, or remove patient from the study. 9.5 Reporting an Adverse Event to the FDA The sponsor is responsible for reporting AEs to the FDA as described in 21 CFR Section 312.32 (IND Safety Reports). 10.0 CRITERIA FOR DISEASE EVALUATION AND ENDPOINTS All patients who receive CaPVax are evaluated primarily for safety. Patients are followed for a longer period of time to monitor potential clinical response using NPCP criteria for evaluating patient response (see Appendix G). Radiographic evaluation will be performed at 26 weeks and at the time of maximal PSA response. 98 10.1 Definitions 10.1.1 Measurable Disease Requires bidimensionally measurable lesion with clearly defined margins by at least one of the following criteria: 1. photographs or plain x-ray with at least one diameter > 0.5 cm. 2. CT/MRI/or other imaging scans with at least one diameter > 1 cm (or the minimal limit of resolution of the technique, and/or 3. palpable lesion with both diameters measuring at least 2 cm. 10.1.2 Evaluable Disease Masses with margins not clearly defined, palpable lesion with either diameter < 2 cm, and lesion with both diameters < 0.5 cm by x-ray, CT, or MRI. Serum PSA values are also considered evaluable. Bone scan lesions are considered evaluable. 10.2 Response Evaluation 10.2.1 Response for bidimensionally measurable disease COMPLETE RESPONSE: disappearance of all measurable disease for at least six weeks. PARTIAL RESPONSE: reduction by at least 50% of the sum of two perpendicular diameters of measurable disease for at least six weeks. 10.2.2 Response with evaluable disease (bone scan only) COMPLETE RESPONSE: disappearance of all bone scan lesions for at least six weeks. PARTIAL RESPONSE: partial regression of bone scan lesions for at least six weeks. 10.2.3 Response with evaluable disease (elevated PSA value only) COMPLETE RESPONSE: undetectable PSA on three successive determinations spaced at least two weeks apart. PARTIAL RESPONSE: decline in PSA by at least 50% with maintenance of the decline on at least two consecutive determinations spaced at least two weeks apart. 99 10.3 Progression Progression is defined as progression of CT or bone scan lesions (an increase in number and/or intensity) on consecutive bone scans, increase in the sum of the perpendicular diameters of measurable disease by at least 25%, a rise in PSA of greater than 50% from base line level on two consecutive determinations spaced at least two weeks apart, or new bone lesions on plain film and/or bone scan in the presence of a stable PSA. 10.4 Stable Disease Stable disease is defined as when a patient fails to qualify for either a response or progressive disease. 11.0 STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS This is a two-center study, with equal numbers of patients treated at each site. All patients receive CaPVax injections and act as their own controls. The treatment plan is presented in Section 5.0. Safety Monitoring A serious adverse event (AE) has been defined on page 19. Consider the patients treated at one of the dose levels (DLs). Denote the probability of an adverse event (AE) at this DL by (theta). The maximum acceptable probability of an AE in a population of patients treated at any DL is .05. We assume that, a priori, (theta) follows a beta distribution with parameters (.10,1.9), which in particular has mean .05. The early stopping criterion is that the DL will be terminated if at any point in the trial Pr[(theta) > .05, data] > .90. Applying this criterion in sequence will terminate that DL if [# patients with an AE ]/ [# patients evaluated] is > or = 2/10, 3/22, 4/35, or 5/50. To apply this rule, note that the boundary "2/10" means that the DL will be discontinued if 2 AEs are observed at any point among the first 10 patients treated at that DL and evaluated, hence 2/2, 2/3, ..., up to 2/10 will cause the DL to be terminated. Similarly, for example, if there are 1/10 and then 2/11 AEs, so that the trial continues to treat patients at that DL at that point, but subsequently one more AE is observed in any patient thereafter up to the 22nd patient evaluated, then that DL is stopped. These rules pertain to all patients evaluated at that DL, including patients in the dose escalation stage. Thus, for example, a DL will be terminated if 2 patients among the first 3 or 6 treated in the dose escalation stage have an AE. 100 For a single dose level with up to 20 patients, this rule has the following operating characteristics: Sample Size 25th, 50th, 75th True Prob[AE] Prob[Early Termination] Percentiles ------------- ----------------------- ---------------------------- .01 .005 20 20 20 .05 .11 20 20 20 .10 .37 10 20 20 .20 .80 5 9 18 .25 .91 4 7 10 Although at most 20 patients will be treated at each dose level if none of the three DLs are terminated early, in the case that a DL is terminated early the remaining patients among the 60 in the trial will be randomized to the remaining dose levels. In this case, more than 20 patients may be treated on each of the remaining DLs. This is a simple "play the winners" strategy. It has the advantage that it is ethically desirable for the patients, since they are less likely to be treated at unsafe DLs, and it is scientifically desirable since it provides more information for the DLs not terminated, compared to what would be the case if the sample size were limited to a maximum of 20 per dose level. (59) 11.3 Statistics for Secondary Study Objectives SECONDARY OBJECTIVE 1: Test the hypothesis that, on average over the study period, patients' PSA values will trend downward compared to screening values. Each subject is assayed eight times at various times between day 1 and week 26. Regression analysis using Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) is used to test for trend of improvement over the study period. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE 2: Describe how the patient's experiences of pain, physical functioning and quality-of-life measures change during the course of treatment and during the follow-up period. For each patient over the study period pain is assessed five times using the Brief Pain Inventory, physical functioning is measured six times using both the Karnofsky and Zubrod Performance Scales, and quality of life assessments are obtained five times using the FACT-P questionnaire. Patient averages at screening and during the study weeks is graphed and the trends and tempos of these repeated measurements is modeled and analyzed using GEE. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE 3: Describe how the patient's skin test and other lab results change during the course of treatment and during the follow-up period. For each patient over the study period skin tests are assessed four times using four recall antigens (Candida, Mumps, PPD, and rPSMA) and CBC, differential blood chemistry and serum markers are measured nine times. Patient averages at screening and during the study weeks are graphed and the trends of these repeated measurements are modeled and analyzed using GEE. 101 November 16, 1999 Page 24 11.4 Study Assessments 11.4.1 Data control measures In order to assure adequate control and provide study data that are consistent and of the highest quality, the following measures are employed: 1. Each clinical procedure (i.e. physical examination) for a particular patient is conducted by the same person if possible throughout the patient's study participation. 2. Each clinical laboratory procedure is conducted by the same laboratory throughout the study. 3. Data generated automatically is reviewed by the appropriate specialist, i.e. computer generated EKG interpretation is reviewed and signed off by a cardiologist. 12.0 INVESTIGATOR OBLIGATIONS As indicated on FDA Form 1572, the Principal Investigator is responsible for the conduct of the clinical trial at the site and is responsible for personally overseeing the treatment of all study patients. The Principal Investigator must assure that all study site personnel, including Sub-investigators and other study staff members, adhere to the study protocol and to all FDA regulations and guidelines regarding clinical trials both during and after study completion. 12.1 Informed Consent All subjects will be informed of the nature of the program, its possible hazards and their right to withdraw at any time, and will sign a form indicating their consent to participate prior to receiving any study-related procedures. 12.2 Institutional Review Board This protocol and relevant substantive data must be submitted to the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) for review and approval before the study can be initiated. Amendments to the protocol are also submitted to the IRB prior to implementation of the change. A letter documenting IRB approval must be received by the Sponsor prior to initiation of the study. The Principal Investigator is also responsible for informing the IRB of the progress of the study and for obtaining annual IRB renewal. The IRB must be informed at the time of completion of the study and should be provided with a summary of the results of the study by the Principal Investigator. The Principal Investigator must notify the IRB in writing of any significant adverse reactions. 102 November 16, 1999 Page 25 13.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS 13.1 Pre-study Documentation The following documentation must be received by the study Sponsor prior to initiation of the trial: FDA Form 1572; curricula vitae of the Principal Investigator and all Sub-investigators; signed Protocol Agreement; copy of the correspondence from the IRB indicating approval of the protocol and consent form, signed by the IRB chairperson or designee; an IRB membership list containing the names and occupations of the IRB members; copy of the Informed Consent Form that was reviewed and approved by the IRB; clinical laboratory reference ranges for all tests required in the protocol and a copy of the laboratory license or accreditation. 13.2 Study Documentation The Investigator and study staff have responsibility for maintaining a comprehensive and centralized filing system containing all study-related documentation. These files must be suitable for inspection by the Sponsor or the FDA at any time, and should consist of the following elements: patient files (complete medical records, laboratory data, supporting source documentation, and the Informed Consent); study files (the protocol with all amendments, copies of all pre-study documentation, and all correspondence between the IRB, site, and Sponsor); and drug accountability files, containing a complete account of the receipt and disposition of the study drug. 13.3 Data Collection Case Report Forms (CRFs) must be submitted to the Sponsor for each patient enrolled in the study. CRFs are to be completed in a neat, legible manner, using a black pen to ensure accurate interpretation of data. Any changes or corrections made on the CRFs must be dated and initialed by the individual making the change, and subsequently reviewed and signed by the Investigator. When corrections are made, the original entry should be crossed out using a single line. Do not erase, overwrite, or use white-out on the original entry. All datafields on the CRFs must be filled in. 13.4 Protocol Interpretation and Compliance The procedures defined in the protocol are carefully reviewed by the Investigator and his/her staff prior to the time of study initiation to ensure accurate representation and implementation. Protocol amendments, if any, are reviewed and implemented promptly following IRB approval. The Sponsor is responsible for submitting protocol amendments to the FDA as described in 21 CFR Section 312.30 (Protocol Amendments). 13.5 Study Monitoring and Data Collection A representative from the Sponsor will visit the study center periodically to monitor adherence to the protocol and applicable FDA regulations, and the maintenance of adequate and accurate clinical records. CRFs are reviewed to ensure that key safety and 103 November 16, 1999 Page 26 efficacy data are collected and recorded as specified by the protocol. The Sponsor's representative (or designate) is permitted to access patient medical records, laboratory data and other source documentation as needed to appropriately monitor the trial. 13.6 Disclosure of Data/Publication Individual patient medical information obtained as a result of this study is considered confidential and disclosure to third parties other than those noted below is prohibited. Such medical information may be given to the patient's personal physician or to other appropriate medical personnel responsible for the patient's welfare. Data generated as a result of this study are to be available for inspection on request by the FDA, the Sponsor or Sponsor's representative and by the Institutional Review Board. Presentation or publication of the study results is not permitted without prior submission to the Sponsor. It is anticipated that the final results of this study will be submitted to a peer-reviewed scientific journal. 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Statistics in Medicine 17, 1563-1580, 1998. 109 November 16, 1999 Page 32 APPENDIX A: STUDY DIAGRAM <Table> <Caption> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Procedure Screening Day 1 Week 2 Week 4 Week 6 Week 8 Week 12 Week 14 Week 20 Week 23 Week 26 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Study Consent X Chest x-ray X X X Bone Scan X X X CT Pelvis/Abdomen X X X EKG X Testosterone & Urinalysis X X History & Site Orientation X Physical Exam, Weight X X X X X X X X CBC & Differential X X X X X X X X X Blood Chemistry(1) X X X X X X X X X Serum Markers(2) X X X X X X X X X Skin Tests, ANA, ESR(3) X X X X Pain Score Assessment(4) X X* X X X Quality of Life Questionnaire X X* X X X Zubrod Performance Status X X X X X X Virology Testing(5) X Leukapheresis(6) X X Blood for Immune Monitoring(7) X# X X X X X X X X I.D. Injection of DC(8) X X X X Vital Sign Monitoring X X X X X AE Assessment X X X X X X X --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> (1) Comprehensive metabolic panel, including hepatic and renal functions (2) Includes prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) and prostate specific antigen (PSA), using standard enzymatic immune assay (3) Skin tests are completed and monitored by the study site physician(s) or research nurse(s) and include testing for Candida, Mumps, PPD, rPSMA. Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) and Erythrocytic Sedimentation Rate (ESR) are measured as markers of induced autoimmunity. (4) Brief Pain Inventory to evaluate pain on a scale from 0-10, i.e. from no pain to severe pain. (5) Virology testing is performed at screening and includes the following: HbsAg, a-HBc, ALT, a-HIV-1, a-HIV-2, a-HTLV-1, STS, HIV-1p24Ag, a-HCV. (6) Patients are leukapheresed at the apheresis unit at the study site once or twice, depending on amount of cells harvested. The cells collected are shipped to Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. for cell processing, DC maturation and rPSMA-loading. (7) 100ml of whole blood is drawn and shipped to the research laboratory of Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc., Seattle WA for immune monitoring. This includes specific and non-specific, cellular and humoral tests. (8) The autologous CaPVax is shipped to the site for intradermal (I.D.) injection. * The Brief Pain Inventory and Quality of Life questionnaire is given to the patient at Week 4, filled out by the patient at Week 6, and returned to the study site at Week 8. # Prior to the first leukapheresis procedure, 100ml of whole blood is drawn and shipped to the research laboratory Northwest Biotherapeutics Inc. for immune monitoring. 110 November 16, 1999 Page 33 APPENDIX B PERFORMANCE STATUS SCALES <Table> <Caption> Karnofsky Performance Scale(1) Zubrod Performance Scale(2) Point Description Point Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 Normal, no complaints, no 0 Normal activity; evidence of disease asymptomatic 90 Able to carry on normal activity; 1 Symptomatic; fully minor signs or symptoms of disease ambulatory 80 Normal activity with effort; some signs or symptoms of disease 70 Cares for self, unable to carry on 2 Symptomatic; in bed normal activity or to do active work <50% of time 60 Requires occasional assistance but is able to care for most of his/her needs 50 Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care 40 Disabled, requires special care 3 Symptomatic; in bed and assistance 50% of time; not bedridden 30 Severely disabled, hospitalization indication. Death not imminent 20 Very sick, hospitalization 4 100% Bedridden indicated. Death not imminent 10 Moribund, fatal processes progressing rapidly 0 Dead 5 Dead </Table> References 1. Karnofsky, D.A.: Meaningful clinical Classification of Therapeutic Responses to Anti-Cancer Drugs. Editorial. Clin. Pharmacol and Therapeutics 2:709-712, 1961. 2. Stanley, K.E.: Prognostic Factors for Survival in Patients with Inoperable Lung Cancer. J. Natl.Can. Inst. 65:25-32, 1980. 111 November 16, 1999 Page 34 APPENDIX C SKIN TESTING PROCEDURE Skin testing is a widely used procedure for monitoring specific cellular immune response and is indicated when detection of delayed-hypersensitivity reaction is desired. It is standardized procedure with very small risk. All skin testing procedures are performed according to the manufacturer's instructions included as a package insert with the skin test antigens. The skin test antigens (Candida, Mumps, PPD) are approved for use in the US. ANTIGENS USED AND HOW SUPPLIED: Candida, Mumps, PPD (tuberculin purified protein derivative), and rPSMA (recombinant prostate specific membrane antigen) will be used for skin testing. 1. Candida albicans skin test antigen for cellular hypersensitivity (Candin(R)) is a clear, colorless, sterile solution, made from the culture of two strains of Candida albicans. It is supplied in a 1 ml multidoses vial containing ten 0.1 ml doses, stable at 2-8 degrees C (35-40 degrees F), and is distributed by Allermed Laboratories, Inc. (San Diego, CA). 2. Mumps skin test antigen (MSTA(R)) is a sterile suspension of skilled mumps virus, prepared from the extraembryonic fluid of the virus-infected chicken embryo. It is supplied in a 1 ml multidoses vial containing ten 0.1 ml doses, is slightly opalescent in color, stable when stored at 2-8 degrees C, and is distributed by Connaught Laboratories, Inc. (Swiftwater, Pennsylvania) 3. Tuberculin PPD (Mantoux)-Tubersol(R), obtained from a human strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is available in stabilized solutions bio-equivalent to 5 U.S. units (TU) PPD-S per test dose (0.1 ml) and is available in 1 ml vials. This Tubersol(R) solution is ready for immediate use without any further dilution, and remains stable for at least 4 weeks when stored at 2-8 degrees C. It is distributed by Connaught Laboratories, Inc. (Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, USA). 4. Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Seattle, Washington) provides cGMP grade rPSMA for skin testing. rPSMA will be supplied as a sterile, 1 ml, multidose vial containing ten 0.1 ml doses, after testing for stability at 2-8 degrees C. Each dose will contain about 10 (greek mu)gm of rPSMA, which is one tenth of the rPSMA dose administered with CaPVax, suspended in 0.1 ml saline. METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION The following procedure is recommended for performing the skin test: 1. The site of the test is the volar surface of the forearm about 2-4 inches below the bend of the elbow. 2. To eliminate any later identification problems, number the antigens clockwise, starting from the top right with Candida and ending at the top left with rPSMA. See figure below: ----------------- rPSMA Candida ----------------- PPD Mumps ----------------- 3. The skin is cleansed with alcohol and allowed to dry. 4. The test dose is administered with a 1 ml syringe calibrated in tenths and fitted with a short, one half inch, 26 or 27 gauge needle. 5. Disposable sterile syringes and needles must be used. 6. The rubber cap of the vial is wiped with alcohol and allowed to dry. The needle is then inserted gently through the cap and the required amount of the antigen is drawn into the syringe. 7. The point of the needle is inserted into the most superficial layers of the skin with the needle bevel pointing upward. If the intradermal injection is performed properly, a definite white bleb will rise at the needle point, about 10 mm (3/8") in diameter. This will disappear within minutes. No dressing 112 November 16, 1999 Page 35 is required. In the event of a subcutaneous injection (i.e. no bleb formed), the test should be repeated immediately at another site. INTERPRETATION OF THE TEST: The skin test is read 48-72 hours after administration. Results of the test, or sensitivity, are indicated by induration, usually accompanied by erythema. The widest diameter of distinctly palpable induration is recorded in millimeters (mm). Presence of edema and necrosis is also reported. Palpable induration of 5 mm or more indicates a positive reaction. Induration of less than 5 mm is considered negative. INTERACTIONS: Reactivity to the skin test may be depressed or suppressed in patients with impaired immunity, including patients with advanced cancer. Reactivity to PPD may be temporarily depressed by live mumps vaccine. Therefore, PPD should be administered either before or simultaneously with the mumps vaccine. CONTRAINDICATIONS: PPD is not administered to known positive reactors because of the severity of reactions that may occur at the test site in highly positive patients. Candida, Mumps, or PPD is not used with history of allergic reaction to these products. It is also contraindicated to administer MSTA(R), mumps skin test, to anyone with history of anaphylactic reaction to eggs or egg product. Individuals with history of allergy to Thimerosal must not receive MSTA(R). ADVERSE REACTIONS: Local reactions consist primarily of rash, pruritus, induration, tenderness, vesiculation, abscess formation, ulceration or necrosis at the site of injection, and/or regional lymphadenopathy. Cold backs or topical steroid preparations are employed for symptomatic relief of the associated skin discomfort. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions occur in some individuals approximately 15-20 minutes after intradermal injection and is characterized by the presence of an edematous hive surrounded by a zone of erythema. Systemic reactions to Candin(R) and MSTA(R) have not been observed. However, all foreign antigens have the remote possibility of causing Type 1 anaphylaxis and even death when injected intradermally. Systemic reactions usually occur within 30 minutes after injection of antigen and may include the following symptoms: sneezing, coughing itching, shortness of breath, abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, tachycardia, hypotension and respiratory failure in severe cases. Systemic allergic reactions including anaphylaxis must be immediately treated with Epinephrine HCL 1:1000. PRECAUTIONS: Epinephrine injection (1:1000) must be immediately available to combat unexpected anaphylactic or other allergic reactions. Vials of the skin test product is inspected visually for particulate manner or discoloration prior to administration. If particles or discoloration are observed, the product is not used and is discarded. The antigens must be given intradermally. If they are injected subcutaneously, no reaction or an unreliable reaction may occur. Special care should be taken to ensure the antigen is not injected into a blood vessel. 113 November 16, 1999 Page 36 APPENDIX D QUALITY OF LIFE QUESTIONNAIRE (FACT-P VERSION 4) Below is a list of statements that other people with your illness have said are important. By circling one (1) number per line, please indicate how true each statement has been for you during the past 7 days. <Table> <Caption> NOT A LITTLE SOME- QUITE VERY PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AT ALL BIT WHAT A BIT MUCH GP1 I have a lack of energy............................. 0 1 2 3 4 GP2 I have nausea....................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GP3 Because of my physical condition, I have trouble meeting the needs of my family.............. 0 1 2 3 4 GP4 I have pain......................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GP5 I am bothered by side effects of treatment.......... 0 1 2 3 4 GP6 I feel ill.......................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GP7 I am forced to spend time in bed.................... 0 1 2 3 4 </Table> <Table> <Caption> NOT A LITTLE SOME- QUITE VERY SOCIAL/FAMILY WELL-BEING AT ALL BIT WHAT A BIT MUCH GS1 I feel close to my friends.......................... 0 1 2 3 4 GS2 I get emotional support from my family.............. 0 1 2 3 4 GS3 I get support from my friends....................... 0 1 2 3 4 GS4 My family has accepted my illness................... 0 1 2 3 4 GS5 I am satisfied with family communication about my illness.................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GS6 I feel close to my partner (or the person who is my main support)............................. 0 1 2 3 4 Regardless of your current level of sexual activity, please answer the following question. If you prefer not to answer it, please check this box [ ] and go to the next section GS7 I am satisfied with my sex life..................... 0 1 2 3 4 </Table> 114 November 16, 1999 Page 37 By circling one (1) number per line, please indicate how true each statement has been for you during the past 7 days. <Table> <Caption> NOT A LITTLE SOME- QUITE VERY EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AT ALL BIT WHAT A BIT MUCH GE1 I feel sad............................................ 0 1 2 3 4 GE2 I am satisfied with how I am coping with my illness... 0 1 2 3 4 GE3 I am losing hope in the fight against my illness...... 0 1 2 3 4 GE4 I feel nervous........................................ 0 1 2 3 4 GE5 I worry about dying................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GE6 I worry that my condition will get worse.............. 0 1 2 3 4 </Table> <Table> <Caption> NOT A LITTLE SOME- QUITE VERY FUNCTIONAL WELL-BEING AT ALL BIT WHAT A BIT MUCH GF1 I am able to work (include work at home).............. 0 1 2 3 4 GF2 My work (include work at home) is fulfilling.......... 0 1 2 3 4 GF3 I am able to enjoy life............................... 0 1 2 3 4 GF4 I have accepted my illness............................ 0 1 2 3 4 GF5 I am sleeping well.................................... 0 1 2 3 4 GF6 I am enjoying the things I usually do for fun......... 0 1 2 3 4 GF7 I am content with the quality of my life now.......... 0 1 2 3 4 </Table> 115 November 16, 1999 Page 38 By circling one (1) number per line, please indicate how true each statement has been for you during the past 7 days. <Table> <Caption> NOT A LITTLE SOME- QUITE VERY ADDITIONAL CONCERNS AT ALL BIT WHAT A BIT MUCH C2 I am losing weight.................................. 0 1 2 3 4 C6 I have a good appetite.............................. 0 1 2 3 4 P1 I have aches and pains that bother me............... 0 1 2 3 4 P2 I have certain areas of my body where I experience significant pain......................... 0 1 2 3 4 P3 My pain keeps me from doing things I want to do..... 0 1 2 3 4 P4 I am satisfied with my present comfort level........ 0 1 2 3 4 P5 I am able to feel like a man........................ 0 1 2 3 4 P6 I have trouble moving my bowels..................... 0 1 2 3 4 F7 I have difficulty urinating......................... 0 1 2 3 4 BL2 I urinate more frequently than usual................ 0 1 2 3 4 P8 My problems with urinating limit my activities...... 0 1 2 3 4 BL5 I am able to have and maintain an erection.......... 0 1 2 3 4 </Table> 116 November 16, 1999 Page 39 APPENDIX E BRIEF PAIN INVENTORY (SHORT FORM) Date: / / Time: ------------------------ ------------------- Name: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last First Middle Initial 1. Throughout our lives, most of us have had pain from time to time (such as migraine headaches, sprains, and toothaches). Have you had pain other than these every day kinds of pain today? 1. Yes 2. No 2. On the diagram, shade in the areas where you feel pain. Put an X on the area that hurts the most. Right Left Left Right 3. Please rate your pain by circling the one number that best describes your pain at its worst in the last 24 hours. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No Pain as bad as Pain you can imagine 4. Please rate your pain by circling the one number that best describes your pain at its least in the last 24 hours. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No Pain as bad as Pain you can imagine 5. Please rate your pain by circling the one number that best describes your pain on average. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No Pain as bad as Pain you can imagine 6. Please rate your pain by circling the one number that tells how much pain you have right now. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No Pain as bad as Pain you can imagine 117 November 16, 1999 Page 40 7. What treatments or medications are you receiving for your pain? 8. In the last 24 hours, how much relief have pain treatments or medication provided? Please circle the one percentage that most shows how much relief 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% No Complete Relief Relief 9. Circle the one number that described how, during the past 24 hours, pain interfered with your: A. General Activity 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere B. Mood 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere C. Walking Ability 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere D. Normal Work (includes both work outside the home and housework) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere E. Relations with other people 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere F. Sleep 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere G. Enjoyment of life 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Does not Completely Interfere Interfere 118 November 16, 1999 Page 42 Failure based on: Imaging/Radiographic Evidence (detail) _________________________________________ PSA Progression (detail) _______________________________________________________ Is patient currently being treated for metastatic disease (circle one) Y / N If yes, describe current treatment _____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ CLINICAL DISEASE EXTENT Total PSA ____ ng/ml Bone Scan Results - Positive Negative If bone scan positive, where is lesion located? ________________________________ MRI Results - Positive Negative CLINICAL PRESENTATION H&P Results / Impression: Concurrent Medical Conditions: KNOWN ALLERGIES: CLINICAL LABS - SCREENING CBC - Out of Range Values? Y / N If yes, specify: Chem-22 - Out of Range Values? Y / N If yes, specify: Chest X-ray remarkable/unremarkable If yes, specify: 119 November 16, 1999 Page 43 APPENDIX G NPCP CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PATIENT RESPONSE NPCP Criteria for Evaluating Patient Responses to Treatment Modalities for Prostatic Cancer (modified)[1] Complete Response All of the Following: 1. Tumor masses, if present, totally disappeared and no new lesions appeared. 2. Elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA), if present, returned to normal. 3. Osteolytic lesions, if present, recalcified. 4. Osteoblastic lesions, if present, disappeared with a negative bone scan. 5. If hepatomegaly is a significant indicator, there must be a complete return in size of the liver to normal (as measured by distension below both costal margins at mid-clavicular lines and from the tip of the xiphoid process during quiet respiration without liver movement), and normalization of all pretreatment abnormalities of liver function, including bilirubin (mg per dl) and SGOT. 6. No significant cancer-related deterioration in weight (greater than 10%), symptoms, or performance status. Partial Regression Any of the following: 1. Recalcification of one or more of any osteolytic lesions. 2. A reduction by 50% in the number of increased uptake areas on the bone scan. 3. Decrease of 50% or more in cross-sectional area of any measurable lesion. 4. If hepatomegaly is a significant indicator, there must be at least a 30% reduction in liver size as indicated by a change in the measurements, and at least a 30% improvement of all pretreated abnormalities of liver function, including bilirubin (mg/dl) and SGOT. All of the Following: 5. No new sites of disease. 6. PSA returned to normal or was reduced by greater than 50%. 7. No significant cancer-related deterioration in weight (greater than 10%), symptoms, or performance status. 120 November 16, 1999 Page 44 Objectively Stable All of the Following: 1. No new lesions occurred and no measurable lesions increased more than 25% in cross-sectional areas. 2. Elevated PSA, if present, decreased, though need not have returned to normal or decreased by greater than 50%. 3. Osteolytic lesions, if present, did not appear to worsen. 4. Osteoblastic lesions, if present, did not appear to worsen. 5. Hepatomegaly, if present, did not appear to worsen by more than a 30% increase in liver measurements, and symptoms of hepatic abnormalities did not worsen, including bilirubin (mg/dl) and SGOT. 6. No significant cancer-related deterioration in weight (greater than 10%), symptoms, or performance status. Objective Progression Any of the following: 1. Significant cancer-related deterioration in weight (greater than 10%), symptoms or performance status. 2. Appearance of new areas of malignant disease by bone scan or x-ray or in soft tissue by other appropriate techniques. 3. Increase in any previously measurable lesion by greater than 25% in cross-sectional area. 4. Development of recurring anemia secondary to prostatic cancer (not related to treatment; protocols for patients with metastatic disease who have not failed hormone therapy). 5. Development of ureteral obstruction (protocols for patients as in No. 4 above). 6. PSA increase of greater than 50%. NOTE: An increase in acid or alkaline phosphatase alone is not to be considered an indication of progression. These should be used in conjunction with other criteria. 1. Murphy GP, Slack NH: Response Criteria for the prostate of the USA national prostatic cancer project. Prostate 1980; 1:375-382. 121 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 45 APPENDIX H OFF STUDY FORM Patient Name __________________________________ Date _________________________ Physician _____________________________________ The above named patient has been removed from Phase I CaPVax protocol due to: 1. Treatment for disease progression: Specify - 2. Complication(s): Specify - 3. Toxicity: Specify - 4. Other Reason: Specify - 122 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 46 APPENDIX I OFF STUDY PATIENT RE-ENTRY FORM Patient Name __________________________________ Date _________________________ Physician _____________________________________ The above named patient, previously removed from the Phase I CaPVax protocol, is to be reinstated on protocol. Reason(s) for removal from protocol: Reason(s) for reinstatement on protocol: 123 November 16, 1999 Page 47 APPENDIX J LEUKAPHERESIS PROCEDURE PATIENT INFORMATION Apheresis, a Greek term meaning "taking away" is applied to a number of procedures in which blood is processed to remove a specific component (cells or plasma). Leukapheresis is removing white blood cells needed for the clinical trial study you are participating in. This is accomplished by pumping a donor's blood through a machine called an automated cell separator. A cell separator, similar to those used in blood banks and pictured here, is used to obtain the specific cells needed for study. After blood from you, the donor, enters the machine, it circulates through a centrifuge. Centrifugal force causes the different types of blood cells to separate into layers. The white cell layer is collected while the remaining blood cells and plasma return to you, the donor. The collection of white blood cells by apheresis requires the circulation of large volumes of blood through the apheresis machine. It is possible to do this by accessing a large vein in each arm. An intravenous needle with tubing is placed in each arm. The blood moves from the vein in one arm, through the apheresis machine and is returned to the vein in the other arm. When the collection is completed, the intravenous needles are removed. This process is repeated each time you have apheresis. Your arm veins will be assessed by the nursing staff at the Apheresis Unit to make sure you have veins adequate to perform the procedure. If a patient does not have adequate veins in the arm for leukapheresis, a specialist at the study center will use a femoral catheter. How long does each procedure take? This varies from one person to another but will generally take about four hours. What procedures are done for my safety during apheresis? - Every precaution is taken to ensure your safety: - You are closely monitored by an apheresis nurse; physicians and other support staff are on hand. - Your blood never leaves the sterile tubing circuit; supplies are used for only one collection and then discarded. - There is only a small volume (approximately one cup) of your blood in the cell separator at any time; your blood is returning to you at the same rate it is being removed. 124 November 16, 1999 Page 48 - A solution is added to your blood as it circulates the apheresis device to prevent clotting; this solution is quickly inactivated by your body. What activities can be done during the procedure? - You may lie in bed or sit in a recliner chair. With the intravenous lines for venous access in each arm, you are able to watch television, listen to audio tapes or any other quiet activities which do not require use of your arms. - A companion is welcome to stay with you during the procedure. You may bring a snack with you to eat during apheresis. If needed, a commode or urinal may be used as the bedside. [GRAPHIC] What are the side effects during apheresis? The insertion of intravenous needles is the only uncomfortable part of the apheresis process. The apheresis procedure itself is painless; in fact, most donors report no noticeable or unusual sensations during the procedure. Some, though, experience mild side effects such as chilling, a tingling sensation on the face or body, and lightheadedness. Adverse reactions are extremely rare. What will I feel like when the procedure is over? Some donors report feeling fatigued following apheresis. The sites of the intravenous lines will have soreness or tenderness and you will be instructed to limit your activities for several hours. If you have any question or concerns regarding this procedure, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the apheresis team. 125 November 16, 1999 Page 49 APPENDIX K NCI COMMON TOXICITY CRITERIA (CTC) VERSION 2.0 <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ALLERGY/IMMUNOLOGY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Allergic reaction/ None Transient rash, drug Urticaria, drug fever Symptomatic Anaphylaxis hypersensitivity fever (less than) (greater than or equal bronchospasm, (including drug fever) 38 (degrees) C to) 38 (degrees) C requiring ((less than) 100.4 ((greater than or parenteral (degrees) F) equal to) 100.4 medication(s), with (degrees) F), and/or or without asymptomatic urticaria; allergy- bronchospasm related edema/ angioedema Note: Isolated urticaria, in the absence of other manifestations of an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction, is graded in the DERMATOLOGY/SKIN category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Allergic rhinitis None mild, not requiring Moderate, - - (including sneezing, treatment requiring treatment nasal stuffiness, postnasal drip) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Autoimmune reaction None Serologic or other Evidence of reversible autoimmune evidence of autoimmune autoimmune reaction causing autoimmune reaction involving reaction involving major grade 4 reaction but patient a non-essential function of a major organ dysfunction; is asymptomatic organ or function organ or other progressive and (e.g., vitiligo), all (e.g., hypothyroidism), toxicity (e.g., irreversible organ function is requiring treatment transient colitis or reaction; long-term normal and no other than anemia), requiring administration of treatment is immunosuppressive short-term high-dose required drugs immunosuppressive immunosuppressive treatment therapy required Also consider Hypothyroidism, Colitis, Hemoglobin, Hemolysis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Serum sickness None - - present - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Urticaria is graded in the DERMATOLOGY/SKIN category if it occurs as an isolated symptom. If it occurs with other manifestations of allergic or hypersensitivity reaction, grade as Allergic reaction/hypersensitivity above. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vasculitis None mild, not requiring symptomatic, requiring steroids ischemic changes treatment requiring or requiring medication amputation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Allergy/Immunology- None Mild moderate severe life-threatening or Other disabling (Specify, ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AUDITORY/HEARING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Conductive hearing loss is graded as Middle ear/hearing in the AUDITORY/HEARING category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Earache is graded in the PAIN category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ External auditory canal Normal External otitis with external otitis with external otitis necrosis of the erythema or dry moist desquamation with discharge, canal soft tissue desquamation mastoiditis or bone Note: Changes associated with radiation to external ear (pinnae) are graded under Radiation dermatitis in the DERMATOLOGY/SKIN category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> 126 November 16, 1999 Page 50 <Table> <Caption> GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inner ear/hearing Normal hearing loss on tinnitus or hearing tinnitus or hearing severe unilateral or audiometry only loss, not requiring loss, correctable bilateral hearing hearing aid or with hearing aid or loss (deafness), not treatment treatment correctable ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Middle ear/hearing Normal serous otitis serous otitis or otitis with necrosis of the without subjective infection requiring discharge, canal soft tissue or decrease in hearing medical mastoiditis or bone intervention; conductive hearing subjective decrease loss in hearing; rupture of tympanic membrance with discharge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Auditory/Hearing- Normal mild moderate severe life-threatening or Other disabling (Specify, ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLOOD/BONE MARROW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bone marrow Normal mildly hypocellular moderately severely aplasia or greater than 6 cellularity for age or 25% reduction hypocellular or hypocellular or weeks to recover from normal greater than 25 - greater than 50 - of normal bone cellularity for age less than or equal to less than or equal to marrow cellularity 50% reduction from 75% reduction in normal cellularity cellularity for age for age or greater or 4 - 6 weeks to than 2 but less than recovery of normal 4 weeks to recovery bone marrow of normal bone marrow cellularity cellularity Normal ranges: children (less than or equal to 18 years) 90% cellularity average younger adults (19-59) 60-70% cellularity average older adults (greater 50% cellularity than or equal to 60 average years) Note: Grade Bone marrow cellularity only for changes related to treatment not disease. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CD4 count WNL less than LLN - 500/mm(3) 200 - less than 500/mm(3) 50 - less than 200/mm(3) less than 50/mm(3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Haptoglobin normal decreased absent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hemoglobin (Hgb) WNL less than LLN - 10.0 g/dl 8.0 - less than 10.0 g/dl 6.5 - less than 8.0 g/dl less than 6.5 g/dl less than LLN - 100 g/L 80 - less than 100 g/L 65 - 80 g/L less than 65 g/L less than LLN - 6.2 4.9 - less than 6.2 mmol/L 4.0 - less than 4.9 mmol/L less than 4.0 mmol/L mmol/L Note: The following criteria may be used for leukemia studies or bone marrow infiltrative/myelophthisic process if the protocol so specifies. For leukemia studies WNL 10 - less than 25% 25 - less than 50% 50 - less than 75% greater than or equal to or bone marrow decrease from decrease from decrease from 75% decrease from infiltrative/ pretreatment pretreatment pretreatment pretreatment myelophthisic processes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> 127 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 51 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hemolysis (e.g., none only laboratory evidence of red cell requiring catastrophic immune hemolytic evidence of destruction and is transfusion and/or consequences of anemia, drug-related hemolysis [e.g., greater than or equal medical hemolysis (e.g., hemolysis, other) direct antiglobulin to 2gm decrease in intervention (e.g., renal failure, test (DAT, hemoglobin, no steroids) hypotension, Coombs') transfusion bronchospasm, schistocytes] emergency splenectomy) Also consider Haptoglobin, Hgb. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leukocytes (total WNL < LLN - 3.0 x 10(9) * 2.0 - < 3.0 x 10(9) * 1.0 - < 2.0 x 10(9) < 1.0 x 10(9)/L WBC) /L /L /L < 1000/mm(3) < LLN - 3000/mm(3) * 2000 - < * 1000 - < 3000/mm(3) 2000/mm(3) For BMT studies: WNL * 2.0 - < 3.0 X * 1.0 - < 2.0 x 10(9) * 0.5 - < 1.0 x 10(9) < 0.5 x 10(9)/L 10(9)/L /L * 1000 - /L * 500 - < 500/mm(3) * 2000 - < 2000/mm(3) < 1000/mm(3) < 3000/mm(3) Note: The following criteria using age, race and sex normal values may be used for pediatric studies if the protocol so specifies. * 75 - < 100% LLN * 50 - < 75% LLN * 25 - 50% LLN < 25% LLN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lymphopenia WNL <LLN - 1.0 x 10(9) * 0.5 - < 1.0 x 10(9) < 0.5 x 10(9)/L /L /L <500/mm(3) < LLN - 1000/mm(3) * 500 - < 1000/mm(3) Note: The following criteria using age, race, and sex normal values may be used for pediatric studies if the protocol so specifies. * 75 - < 100% LLN * 50 - < 75% LLN * 25 - < 50% LLN < 25% LLN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neutrophils/granulocytes WNL * 1.5 - < 2.0 x 10(9) * 1.0 - < 1.5 x 10(9) * 0.5 - < 1.0 x 10(9) < 0.5 x 10(9)/L (ANC/AGC) /L /L /L < 500/mm(3) * 1500 - * 1000 - * 500 - < 1000/mm(3) < 2000/mm(3) < 1500/mm(3) For BMT: WNL * 1.0 - < 1.5 x * 0.5 - < 1.0 x 10(9) * 0.1 - < 0.5 x 10(9) < 0.1 x 10(9)/L 10(9)/L /L /L < 100/mm(3) * 1000 - * 500 - < 1000/mm(3) * 100 - < 500/mm(3) < 1500/mm(3) Note: The following criteria may be used for leukemia studies or bone marrow infiltrative/myelophthisic process if the protocol so specifies. For leukemia studies WNL 10 - < 25% 25 - < 50% 50 - < 75% * 75% decrease or bone marrow decrease from decrease from decrease from from baseline infiltrative/ baseline baseline baseline myelophthisic process ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Platelets WNL < LLN - < 75.0 x * 50.0 - < 75.0 x * 10.0 - < 50.0 x < 10.0 x 10(9)/L 10(9)/L < LLN - 10(9)/L 10(9)/L < 10000/mm(3) 75000/mm(3) * 50000 - < * 10000 - < 75000/mm(3) 50000/mm(3) For BMT: WNL * 50.0 - < 75.0 x * 20.0 - < 50.0 x * 10.0 - < 20.0 x < 10.0 x 10(9)/L 10(9)/L 10(9)/L 10(9)/L < 10000/mm(3) * 50000 - * 20000 - * 10000 - < 75000/mm(3) < 50000/mm(3) < 20000/mm(3) Note: The following criteria may be used for leukemia studies or bone marrow infiltrative/myelophthisic process if the protocol so specifies. For leukemia studies WNL 10 - < 25% 25 - < 50% 50 - < 75% * 75% decrease or bone marrow decrease from decrease from decrease from from baseline infiltrative/ baseline baseline baseline myelophthisic process ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Greater than or equal to 128 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 52 <Table> <Caption> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transfusion: Platelets none -- -- yes platelet transfusions and other measures required to improve platelet increment; platelet transfusion refractoriness associated with life-threatening bleeding (e.g., HLA or cross matched platelet transfusions) For BMT: none 1 platelet 2 platelet *3 platelet platelet transfusion in 24 transfusion in 24 transfusion in 24 transfusion and hours hours hours other measures required to improve platelet increment; platelet transfusion refractoriness associated with life-threatening bleeding (e.g., HLA or cross matched platelet transfusions) Also consider Platelets --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Transfusion: pRBCs none Yes For BMT: none **2 u pRBC 3 u pRBC (>15 *4 u pRBC hemorrhage or (**15cc/kg) in 24 **30cc/kg) in 24 (>30cc/kg) in 24 hemolysis hours elective or hours elective or hours associated with planned planned life-threatening anemia; medical intervention required to improve hemoglobin Also consider Hemoglobin --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blood/Bone Marrow- none mild moderate severe life-threatening or Other disabling (Specify, ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CARDIOVASCULAR (ARRHYTHMIA) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conduction none asymptomatic, not symptomatic, but symptomatic and life-threatening abnormality/ requiring treatment not requiring requiring treatment (e.g., arrhythmia Atrioventricular heart (e.g., Mobitz type I treatment (e.g., Mobitz type associated with block second-degree AV II second-degree CHF, hypotension, block AV block, third- syncope, shock) Wenckebach) degree AV block) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * greater than or equal to ** less than or equal to </Table> 129 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 53 <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nodal/junctional none asymptomatic, not symptomatic, but symptomatic and life-threatening arrhythmia/dysrhythmia requiring treatment not requiring requiring treatment (e.g., arrhythmia treatment associated with CHF, hypotension, syncope, shock) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palpitations none present - - - Note: Grade palpitations only in the absence of a documented arrhythmia. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prolonged QTc none asymptomatic, not symptomatic, but symptomatic and life-threatening interval (QTc >0.48 requiring treatment not requiring requiring treatment (e.g., arrhythmia seconds) treatment associated with CHF, hypotension, syncope, shock) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sinus bradycardia none asymptomatic, not symptomatic, but symptomatic and life-threatening requiring treatment not requiring requiring treatment (e.g., arrhythmia treatment associated with CHF, hypotension, syncope, shock) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sinus tachycardia none asymptomatic, not symptomatic, but symptomatic and - requiring treatment not requiring requiring treatment treatment of underlying cause ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supraventricular none asymptomatic, not symptomatic, but symptomatic and life-threatening arrhythmias requiring treatment not requiring requiring treatment (e.g., arrhythmia (SVT/atrial fibrillation/ treatment associated with flutter) CHF, hypotension, syncope, shock) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Syncope (fainting) is graded in the NEUROLOGY category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vasovagal episode none - present without present with loss of - loss of consciousness consciousness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ventricular arrhythmia none asymptomatic, not symptomatic, but symptomatic and life-threatening (PVCs/bigeminy/trigeminy/ requiring treatment not requiring requiring treatment (e.g., arrhythmia ventricular treatment associated with tachycardia) CHF, hypotension, syncope, shock) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cardiovascular/ none asymptomatic, not symptomatic, but symptomatic, and life-threatening Arrhythmia-Other requiring treatment not requiring requiring treatment (e.g., arrhythmia (Specify, treatment of underlying associated with _______________) cause CHF, hypotension, syncope, shock) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CARDIOVASCULAR (GENERAL) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acute vascular leak absent - symptomatic, but respiratory life-threatening; syndrome not requiring fluid compromise or requiring pressor support requiring fluids support and/or ventilatory support ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cardiac- none non-specific T- asymptomatic, ST- angina without acute myocardial ischemia/infarction wave flattening or and T-wave evidence of infarction changes changes suggesting infarction ischemia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 130 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 54 <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cardiac left ventricular normal asymptomatic asymptomatic but CHF responsive to severe or refractory function decline of resting resting ejection treatment CHF or requiring ejection fraction fraction below LLN intubation of **10% but <20% for laboratory or of baseline value; decline of resting shortening fraction ejection fraction **24% but <30% **20% of baseline value; <24% shortening fraction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CNS cerebrovascular ischemia is graded in the NEUROLOGY category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cardiac troponin I normal - - levels consistent levels consistent with (cTnI) with unstable myocardial infarction angina as defined as defined by the by the manufacturer manufacturer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cardiac troponin T normal **0.03 - <0.05 **0.05 - <0.1 **0.1 - <0.2 ng/ml **0.2 ng/ml (cTnT) ng/ml ng/ml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edema none asymptomatic, not symptomatic, symptomatic edema anasarca (severe requiring therapy requiring therapy limiting function generalized edema) and unresponsive to therapy or requiring drug discontinuation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypertension none asymptomatic, recurrent or requiring therapy hypertensive crisis transient increase persistent or or more intensive by >20 mmHg symptomatic therapy than (diastolic) or to increase by >20 previously >150/100* if mmHg (diastolic) previously WNL; not or to >150/100* if requiring treatment previously WNL; not requiring treatment * Note: For pediatric patients, use age and sex appropriate normal values >95th percentile ULN. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypotension none changes, but not requiring brief requiring therapy shock (associated with requiring therapy fluid replacement and sustained acidema and impairing (including transient or other therapy medical attention, vital organ function orthostatic but not but resolves due to tissue hypotension) hospitalization; no without persisting hypoperfusion physiologic physiologic consequences consequences Also consider Syncope (fainting) Note: Angina or MI is graded as Cardiac- ischemia/infarction in the CARDIOVASCULAR (GENERAL) category. For pediatric patients, systolic BP 65 mmHg or less in infants up to 1 year old and 70 mmHg or less in children older than 1 year of age, use two successive or three measurements in 24 hours. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Myocarditis none - - CHF responsive to severe or refractory treatment CHF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Operative injury of none primary suture primary suture vascular occlusion myocardial vein/artery repair for injury, repair for injury, requiring surgery infarction; but not requiring but not requiring or bypass for injury resection of organ transfusion transfusion (e.g., bowel, limb) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** greater than or equal to </Table> 131 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 55 <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pericardial effusion/ none asymptomatic pericarditis (rub, physiologic tamponade pericarditis effusion ECG changes, consequences (drainage or requiring treatment and/or chest pain) resulting from pericardial window symptoms required ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pericardial arterial/ none brief episode of requiring surgical life-threatening or ischemia ischemia managed intervention with permanent non-surgically and functional deficit without permanent (e.g., amputation) deficit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phlebitis (superficial) none present Note: Injection site reaction is graded in the DERMATOLOGY/SKIN category. Thrombosis/embolism is graded in the CARDIOVASCULAR (GENERAL) category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Syncope (fainting) is graded in the NEUROLOGY category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thrombosis/embolism none deep vein deep vein embolic event thrombosis, not thrombosis, including requiring requiring pulmonary anticoagulant anticoagulant embolism therapy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vein/artery operative injury is graded as Operative injury of vein/artery in the CARDIOVASCULAR (GENERAL) category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visceral arterial none brief episode of requiring surgical life-threatening or ischemia (non- ischemia managed intervention with permanent myocardial) non-surgically and functional deficit without permanent (e.g., resection of deficit ileum) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cardiovascular/ none mild moderate severe life-threatening or General-Other disabling (Specify, ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COAGULATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: See the HEMORRHAGE category for grading the severity of bleeding events. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIC Absent laboratory findings laboratory findings (disseminated present with no and bleeding intravascular bleeding coagulation) Also grade Platelets. Note: Must have increased fibrin split products or D-dimer in order to grade as DIC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fibrinogen WNL *0.75 - <1.0 x *0.5 - <0.75 x *0.25 - <0.5 x <0.25 - LLN LLN LLN LLN Note: The following criteria may be used for leukemia studies or bone marrow infiltrative myelophthisic process if the protocol so specifies. For leukemia studies WNL <20% decreased *20 - <40% *40 - <70% <50 mg% from pretreatment decreased from decrease from value of LLN pretreatment value pretreatment value or LLN or LLN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Partial thromboplastin WNL >ULN - **1.5 x >1.5 - **2 x ULN >2 x ULN time (PTT) ULN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phelbitis is graded in the CARDIOVASCULAR (GENERAL) category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prothrombin time (PT) WNL >ULN - **1.5 x >1.5 - **2 x ULN >2 x ULN ULN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thrombosis/embolism is graded in the CARDIOVASCULAR (GENERAL) category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * greater than or equal to ** less than or equal to </Table> 132 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thrombotic absent - - laboratory findings laboratory findings microangiopathy (e.g., present without and clinical thrombotic clinical consequences, thrombocytopenic consequences (e.g., CNS purpura/TTP or hemorrhage/ hemolytic uremic bleeding or syndrome/HUS) thrombosis/ embolism or renal failure) requiring therapeutic intervention For BMT evidence of RBC evidence of RBC evidence of RBC evidence of RBC destruction destruction with destruction with destruction with (schistocytosis) elevated creatinine creatinine (>3 x renal failure without clinical (**3 x ULN) ULN) not requiring requiring dialysis consequences dialysis and/or encephalopathy Also consider Hemoglobin (Hgb), Platelets, Creatinine. Note: Must have microangiopathic changes on blood smear (e.g., schistocytes, helmet cells, red cell fragments). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coagulation-Other none mild moderate severe life-threatening or (Specify, ) disabling ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSTITUTIONAL SYMPTOMS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fatigue none increased fatigue moderate (e.g., severe (e.g., bedridden or (lethargy, malaise, over baseline, decrease in decrease in disabling asthenia) but not altering performance statue performance status normal activities by 1 ECOG level by *2 ECOG levels or 20% Karnofsky or 40% Karnofsky or Lansky) or or Lansky) or loss causing difficulty of ability to performing some perform some activities activities Note: See Appendix III for performance status scales. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fever (in the none 38.0 - 39.0 39.1 - 40.0 >40.0 degrees C >40.0 degrees C absence of degrees C degrees C (>104.0 degrees F) (>104.0 degrees F) neutropenia, where (100.4 - 102.2 (102.3 - 104.0 for < 24hrs for > 24 hrs neutropenia is degrees F degrees F defined as AGC < 1.0 x 10(9)/L) Also consider Allergic reaction/hypersensitivity. Note: The temperature measurements listed above are oral or tympanic. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hot flashes/flushes are graded in the ENDOCRINE category. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rigors, chills none mild, requiring severe and/or not responsive to -- symptomatic prologned, narcotic treatment (e.g., requiring narcotic medication blanket) or non- medication narcotic medication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sweating normal mild and frequent or -- -- (diaphoresis) occasional drenching ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weight gain <5% 5 - <10% 10 - <20% **20% -- Also consider Ascites, Edema, Pleural effusion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weight gain - veno- occlusive disease (VOD) Note: The following criteria is to be used ONLY for weight gain associated with Veno-Occlusive Disease. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * greater than or equal to ** less than or equal to 133 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 57 <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <2% *2 - <5% *5 - <10% *10% or as ascities *10% or fluid retention resulting in pulmonary failure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weight loss <5% 5 - <10% 10 - <20% *20% - Also consider Vomiting, Dehydration, Diarrhea. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Constitutional none mild moderate severe life-threatening or Symptoms-Other disabling (Specify, _______________) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DERMATOLOGY/SKIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alopecia normal mild hair loss pronounced hair - - loss ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruising none localized or in generalized - - (in absence of grade 3 dependent area or 4 thrombocytopenia) Note: Bruising resulting from grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia is graded as Petechiae/purpura and Hemorrhage/bleeding with grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia in the HEMORRHAGE category, not in the DERMATOLOGY/SKIN category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dermatitis, focal none faint erythema or moderate to brisk confluent moist skin necrosis or (associated with high- dry desquamation erythema or a desquamation, *1.5 ulceration of full dose chemotherapy patchy moist cm diameter, not thickness dermis; and bone marrow desquamation, confined to skin may include transplant) mostly confined to folds; pitting spontaneous skin folds and edema bleeding not creases; moderate induced by minor edema trauma or abrasion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dry skin normal controlled with not controlled with - - emollients emollients ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erythema multiforme absent - scattered, but not severe or requiring life-threatening (e.g., Stevens-Johnson generalized IV fluids (e.g., (e.g., exfoliative syndrome, toxic eruption generalized rash or or ulcerating epidermal necrolysis) painful stomatitis) dermatitis or requiring enteral or parenteral nutritional support) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flushing absent present - - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hand-foot skin none skin changes or skin changes with skin changes with - reaction dermatitis without pain, not pain, interfering pain (e.g., interfering with with function erythema, peeling) function ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Injection site reaction none pain or itching or pain or swelling, ulceration or - erythema with inflammation necrosis that is or phlebitis severe or prolonged, or requiring surgery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nail changes normal discoloration or partial or complete - - ridging loss of nail(s) or (koilonychia) or pain in nailbeds pitting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Petechiae is graded in the HEMORRHAGE category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Photosensitivity none painless erythema painful erythema erythema with - desquamation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * greater than or equal to </Table> 134 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 58 <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pigmentation changes none localized generalized - - (e.g., vitiligo) pigmentation pigmentation changes changes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pruritus none mild or localized, intense or intense or - relieved widespread, widespread and spontaneously or relieved poorly controlled by local measures spontaneously or despite treatment by systemic measures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Purpura is graded in the HEMORRHAGE category ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Radiation dermatitis none faint erythema or moderate to brisk confluent moist skin necrosis or dry desquamation erythema or a desquamation, *1.5 ulceration of full patchy moist cm diameter, not thickness dermis, may desquamation, mostly confined to skin include bleeding not confined to skin folds; pitting induced by minor folds and creases; edema trauma or abrasion moderate edema Note: Pain associated with radiation dermatitis is graded separately in the PAIN category as Pain due to radiation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Radiation recall none faint erythema or moderate to brisk confluent moist skin necrosis or reaction (reaction dry desquamation erythema or a desquamation, *1.5 ulceration of full following chemotherapy patchy moist cm diameter, not thickness dermis, may in the absence of desquamation, mostly confined to skin include bleeding not additional radiation confined to skin folds; pitting induced by minor therapy that occurs in folds and creases; edema trauma or abrasion a previous radiation moderate edema port ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rash/desquamation none macular or papular macular or papular symptomatic generalized exfoliative eruption or eruption or generalized dermatitis or erythema without erythema with erythroderma or ulcerative dermatitis associated symptoms pruritus or other macular, papular associated or vesicular symptoms eruption or covering < 50% of desquamation body surface or covering *50% of localized body surface area desquamation or other lesions covering < 50% of body surface area For BMT: none macular or papular macular or papular symptomatic generalized exfoliative eruption or eruption or generalized dermatitis or erythema covering erythema with erythroderma or ulcerative dermatitis < 25% of body pruritus or other symptomatic macular, or bullous formation surface area associated papular or vesicular without associated symptoms eruption, with symptoms covering *25 - bullous formation, < 50% of body or desquamation surface or localized covering * 50% of desquamation or body surface area other lesions covering *25 - < 50% of body surface area ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * greater than or equal to </Table> 135 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 59 <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also consider Allergic reaction/hypersensitivity. Note: Erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) is graded separately as Erythema multiforme. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Urticaria none requiring no requiring PO or requiring IV - (hives, welts, wheals) medication topical treatment or medication or IV medication or steroids for (less steroids for (less than) 24 hours than) 24 hours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wound-infectious none cellulitis superficial infection requiring necrotizing fascitis infection IV antibiotics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wound-non-infectious none incisional incisional hernia fascial disruption fascial disruption separation without evisceration with evisceration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dermatology/Skin- none mild moderate severe life-threatening or Other disabling (Specify, ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENDOCRINE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cushingoid appearance absent - present - - (e.g., moon face with or without buffalo hump, centripetal obesity, cutaneous striae) Also consider Hyperglycemia, Hypokalemia. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feminization of male absent - - present - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gynecomastia none mild pronounced or pronounced or - painful painful and requiring surgery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hot flashes/flushes none mild or no more moderate and - - than 1 per day greater than 1 per day ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hypothyroidism absent asymptomatic, TSH symptomatic or patient hospitalized myxedema coma elevated, no thyroid for manifestations therapy given replacement of hypothyroidism treatment given ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Masculinization of absent - - present - female ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIADH (syndrome of absent - - present - inappropriate antidiuretic hormone) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Endocrine-Other none mild moderate severe life-threatening or (Specify, ) disabling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GASTROINTESTINAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amylase is graded in the METABOLIC/LABORATORY category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anorexia none loss of appetite oral intake requiring IV fluids requiring feeding significantly tube or parenteral decreased nutrition ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ascites (non- none asymptomatic symptomatic, symptomatic, life-threatening malignant) requiring diuretics requiring therapeutic physiologic paracentesis consequences ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 136 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 60 <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colitis none - abdominal pain abdominal pain, perforation or with mucus and/or fever, change in requiring surgery blood in stool bowel habits with or toxic megacolon ileus or peritoneal signs, and radiographic or biopsy documentation Also consider Hemorrhage/bleeding with grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Hemorrhage/bleeding without grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Melena/GI bleeding, Rectal bleeding/hematochezia, Hypotension. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Constipation none requiring stool requiring laxatives obstipation obstruction or toxic softener or requiring manual megacolon dietary modification evacuation or enema --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dehydration none dry mucous requiring IV fluid requiring IV fluid physiologic membranes and/or replacement (brief) replacement consequences diminished skin (sustained) requiring intensive turgor care; hemodynamic collapse Also consider Hypotension, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomatitis/pharyngitis (oral/pharyngeal mucositis). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diarrhea none increase of <4 increase of 4-6 increase of *7 physiologic Patients without stools/day over stools/dayk, or stools/day or consequences colostomy: pre-treatment nocturnal stools incontinence; or requiring intensive need for parenteral care; or support for hemodynamic dehydration collapse Patients with a none mild increase in moderative increase severe increase in physiologic colostomy: loose, watery in loose, watery loose, watery consequences, colostomy output colostomy output colostomy output requiring intensive compared with compared with compared with care; or pretreatment pretreatment, but pretreatment, hemodynamic not interfering with interfering with collapse normal activity normal activity For BMT none >500 - **1000ml of >1000 - **1500ml >1500ml of severe abdominal diarrhea/day of diarrhea/day diarrhea/day pain with or without ileus For Pediatric BMT: >500 - **10ml/kg of >1000 - **15ml/kg >15ml/kg of - diarrhea/day of diarrhea/day diarrhea/day Also consider Hemorrhage/bleeding with grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Hemorrhage/bleeding without grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Pain, Dehydration, Hypotension. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duodenal ulcer none - requiring medical uncontrolled by perforation or (requires radiographic management or outpatient medical bleeding, requiring or endoscopic non-surgical management emergency surgery documentation) treatment requiring hospitalization --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dyspepsia/heartburn none mild moderate severe - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dysphagia, none mild dysphagia, dysphagia, dysphagia, complete esophagitis, but can eat regular requiring requiring IV obstruction (cannot odynophagia (painful) diet predominantly hydration swallow saliva) swallowing) pureed, soft, or requiring enteral or liquid diet parenteral nutritional support, or perforation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> * greater than or equal to ** less than or equal to 137 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 61 <Table> <Caption> GRADE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------- --------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------------- Note: If toxicity is radiation-related, grade either under Dysphagia- esophageal related to radiation or Dysphagia- pharyngeal related to radiation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dysphagia- esophageal none mild dysphagia, but dysphagia, requiring dysphagia, requiring complete obstruction related to radiation can eat regular diet predominantly feeding tube, IV (cannot swallow liquid, pureed or hydration or saliva); ulceration soft diet hyperalimentation with bleeding not induced by minor trauma or abrasion or perforation Also consider Pain due to radiation, Mucositis due to radiation Note: Fistula is graded separately as Fistula- esophageal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dysphagia - none mild dysphagia, dysphagia dysphagia, requiring complete obstruction pharyngeal related to but can eat requiring feeding tube, IV (cannot swallow radiation regular diet predominantly hydration or saliva); ulceration pureed, soft, or hyperalimentation with bleeding not liquid diet induced by minor trauma or abrasion or perforation Also consider Pain due to radiation, Mucositis due to radiation. Note: Fistula is graded separately as Fistula- pharyngeal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fistula- esophageal none - - present requiring surgery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fistula- intestinal none - - present requiring surgery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fistula- pharyngeal none - - present requiring surgery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fistula- rectal/anal none - - present requiring surgery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Flatulence none mild moderate - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gastric ulcer none - requiring medical bleeding without perforation or (requires radiographic management or perforation, bleeding, requiring or endoscopic non-surgical uncontrolled by emergency surgery documentation) treatment outpatient medical management; requiring hospitalization or surgery Also consider Hemorrhage/bleeding with grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Hemorrhage/bleeding without grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gastritis none - requiring medical uncontrolled by life-threatening management or outpatient medical bleeding, requiring non-surgical management; emergency surgery treatment requiring hospitalization or surgery Also consider Hemorrhage/bleeding with grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Hemorrhage/bleeding without grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hematemesis is graded in the HEMORRHAGE category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hematochezia is graded in the HEMORRHAGE category as Rectal bleeding/hematochezia. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ileus (or none - intermittent, not requiring non- requiring surgery Neuroconstipation) requiring surgical intervention intervention ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mouth dryness normal mild moderate - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mucositis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> 138 \ Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 62 <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Mucositis not due to radiation is graded in the GASTROINTESTINAL category for specific sites: Colitis, Esophagitis, Gastritis, Stomatitis/pharyngitis (oral/pharyngeal mucositis), and Typhlitis; or the RENAL/GENITOURINARY category for Vaginititis. Radiation-related mucositis is graded as Mucositis due to radiation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mucositis due to none erythema of the patchy confluent necrosis or deep radiation mucosa pseudomembranous pseudomembranous ulceration, may reaction (patches reaction (contiguous include bleeding generally ** 1.5 cm patches generally > not induced by in diameter and 1.5 cm in diameter) minor trauma or non-contiguous) abrasion Also consider Pain due to radiation. Note: Grade radiation mucositis of the larynx here. Dysphagia related to radiation is also graded as either Dysphagia- esophageal related to radiation or Dysphagia- pharyngeal related to radiation, depending on the site of treatment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nausea none able to eat oral intake no significant - significantly intake, requiring decreased IV fluids ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pancreatitis none - - abdominal pain complicated by with pancreatic shock (acute enzyme elevation circulatory failure) Also consider Hypotension. Note: Asymptomatic amylase and Amylase are graded in the METABOLIC/LABORATORY category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pharyngitis is graded in the GASTROINTESTINAL category a Stomatitis/pharyngitis (oral/pharyngeal mucositis). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proctitis none increased stool increased stool increased stool perforation, frequency, occasional frequency, bleeding, frequency/diarrhea, bleeding or blood-streaked stools, mucus discharge, or requiring parenteral necrosis or other or rectal discomfort rectal discomfort support; rectal life-threatening (including requiring medication; bleeding, requiring complication hemorrhoids), not anal fissure transfusion; or requiring surgical requiring medication persistent mucus intervention (e.g., discharge, colostomy) necessitating pads Also consider Hemorrhage/bleeding with grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Hemorrhage/bleeding without grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, and Pain due to radiation. Note: Fistula is graded separately as Fistula- rectal/anal. Proctitis occurring more than 90 days after the start of radiation therapy is graded in the RTOG/EORTC Late Radiation Morbidity Scoring Scheme. (See Appendix IV) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Salivary gland changes none slightly thickened thick, ropy, sticky - acute salivary saliva/may have saliva; markedly gland necrosis slightly altered altered taste; taste (e.g., alteration in diet metallic); required additional fluids may be required ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> ** Less than or equal to 139 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 63 <Table> <Caption> GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 Sense of smell normal slightly altered markedly altered -- -- Stomatitis/pharyngitis none painless ulcers, painful erythema, painful erythema, sever ulceration (oral/pharyngeal erythema, or mild edema, or ulcers, edema, or ulcers or requires mucositis) soreness in the but can eat or requiring IV parenteral or absence of lesions swallow hydration enteral nutritional support or prophylactic intubation For BMT none painless ulcers, painful erythema, painful erythema, severe ulceration erythema, or mild edema or ulcers edema, or ulcers requiring soreness in the but can swallow preventing prophylactic absence of lesions swallowing or intubation or requiring resulting in hydration or documented parenteral (or aspiration enteral) pneumonia nutritional support Note: Radiation-related mucositis is graded as Mucositis due to radiation. Taste disturbance normal slightly altered markedly altered -- -- (dysgeusia) Typhlitis none -- -- abdominal pain, perforation, (inflammation of the diarrhea, fever, bleeding or cecum) or radiographic necrosis or other documentation life-threatening complication requiring surgical intervention (e.g., colostomy) Also consider Hemorrhage/bleeding with grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Hemorrhage/bleeding without grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Hypotension, Febrile/neutropenia. Vomiting none 1 episode in 24 2-5 episodes in 24 > 6 episodes in 24 Requiring hours over hours over hours over parenteral pretreatment pretreatment pretreatment; or nutrition; or need for IV fluids physiologic consequences requiring intensive care; hemodynamic collapse Also consider Dehydration. Weight gain is graded in the CONSTITUTIONAL SYMPTOMS category. Weight loss is graded in the CONSTITUTIONAL SYMPTOMS category. Gastrointestinal-Other none mild moderate severe life-threatening (Specify, ) disabling HEMORRHAGE Note: Transfusion in this section refers to pRBC infusion: For any bleeding with grade 3 or 4 platelets (less than 50,000), always grade Hemorrhage/bleeding with grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia. Also consider platelets, transfusion- pRBCS, and transfusion-platelets in addition to the grade that incorporates the site or type of bleeding. If the site or type of hemorrhage/bleeding is listed, also use the grading that incorporates the site of bleeding: CNS hemorrhage/bleeding, Hematuria, Hematemesis, Hemoptysis, Hemorrhage/bleeding with surgery, Melena/lower GI bleeding, Petechiae/purpura (Hemorrhage/bleeding into skin), Rectal bleeding/hematochezia, Vaginal bleeding. If the platelet count is greater than 50,000 and the site or type of bleeding is listed, grade the specific site. If the site or type is not listed and the platelet count is greater than 50,000, grade Hemorrhage/bleeding without grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia and specify the site or type in the OTHER category. </Table> 140 Protocol ID99 - 333 November 16, 1999 Page 64 <Table> <Caption> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hemorrhage/bleeding none mild without requiring catastrophic with grade 3 or 4 transfusion transfusion bleeding, requiring thrombocytopenia major non-elective intervention Also consider Platelets, Hemoglobin, Transfusion-platelet, Transfusion-pRBCs. Note: This toxicity must be graded for any bleeding with grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia. Also grade the site or type of hemorrhage/bleeding. If the site is not listed, grade as Other in the HEMORRHAGE category. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hemorrhage/bleeding none mild without requiring catastrophic without grade 3 or 4 transfusion transfusion bleeding requiring thrombocytopenia major non-elective intervention Also consider Platelets, Hemoglobin, Transfusion-platelet, Transfusion-pRBCs. Note: Bleeding in the absence of grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia is graded here only if the specific site or type of bleeding is not listed elsewhere in the HEMORRHAGE category. Also grade as Other in the HEMORRHAGE category. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CNS none -- -- bleeding noted on hemorrhagic stroke hemorrhage/bleeding CT or other scan or hemorrhagic with no clinical vascular event consequences (CVA) with neurologic signs and symptoms ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Epistaxis none mild without -- requiring catastrophic transfusion transfusion bleeding, requiring major non-elective intervention ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hematemesis none mild without -- requiring catastrophic transfusion transfusion bleeding, requiring major non-elective intervention ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hematuria none microscopic only intermittent gross persistent gross open surgery or (in the absence of bleeding, no clots bleeding or clots; necrosis or deep vaginal bleeding) may require bladder ulceration catheterization or instrumentation, or transfusion ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hemoptysis none mild without -- requiring catastrophic transfusion transfusion bleeding, requiring major non-elective intervention ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hemorrhage/bleeding none mild without -- requiring catastrophic associated with transfusion transfusion bleeding, requiring surgery major non-elective intervention Note: Expected blood loss at the time of surgery is not graded as a toxicity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melena/GI bleeding none mild without -- requiring catastrophic transfusion transfusion bleeding, requiring major non-elective intervention ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Petechiae/purpura none rare petechiae of petechiae or generalized -- (hemorrhage/bleeding skin purpura in petechiae or into skin or mucosa) dependent areas of purpura of skin or skin petechiae of any mucosal site ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 141 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 65 GRADE <Table> <Caption> TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rectal bleeding/ none mild without persistent, requiring requiring catastrophic hematochezia transfusion or medication, (e.g., transfusion bleeding, requiring medication steroid suppositories) major non-elective and/or break from intervention radiation treatment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vaginal bleeding none spotting, requiring requiring greater than requiring catastrophic < 2 pads per day or equal to 2 transfusion bleeding, requiring padsper day, but not major non-elective requiring transfusion intervention ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hemorrhage -- Other none mild without -- requiring catastrophic Specify site, transfusion transfusion bleeding, requiring _____________) major non-elective intervention ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HEPATIC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alkaline phosphatase WNL > ULN - 2.5 x ULN > 2.5 - 5.0 x ULN > 5.0 - 20.0 x ULN > 20.0 x ULN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bilirubin WNL > ULN - 1.5 x ULN > 1.5 - 3.0 x ULN > 3.0 - 10.0 x ULN > 10.0 x ULN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bilirubin -- graft versus host disease (GVHD) Note: The following criteria are used for only for bilirubin associated with graft versus host disease. normal greater than or equal greater than or equal to greater than or equal greater than or to 2 - < 3 mg/100 ml 3 - < 6 mg/100 ml to 6 - < 15 mg/100 ml equal to 15 mg/ 100 ml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GGT WNL > ULN - 2.5 x ULN > 2.5 - 5.0 x ULN > 5.0 - 20.0 x ULN > 20.0 x ULN (y - Glutamyl transpeptidase) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Heptic enlargement absent -- -- present -- Note: Grade Hepatic enlargement only for changes related to VOD or other treatment related toxicity. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypoalbuminemia WNL < LLN - 3g/dl greater than or equal to < 2 g/dl -- 2 - < 3 g/dl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Liver normal -- -- asterixis encephalopathy or dysfunction/failure coma (clinical) Note: Documented viral hepatitis is graded in the INFECTION category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Portal vein flow normal -- decreased portal reversal/retrograde -- vein flow portal vein flow ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SGOT (AST) WNL > ULN - 2.5 x ULN > 2.5 - 5.0 x ULN > 5.0 - 20.0 x ULN > 20.0 x ULN (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SGPT (ALT) WNL > ULN - 2.5 x ULN > 2.5 - 5.0 x ULN > 5.0 - 20.0 x ULN > 20.0 x ULN (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hepatic - Other none mild moderate severe life-threatening (Specify,___________) or disabling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INFECTION/FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Catheter-related none mild, no active moderate, localized severe, systemic life-threatening infection treatment infection, requiring infection, requiring sepsis, (e.g., septic local or oral IV antibiotic or shock) treatment antifungal treatment or hospitalization </Table> 142 PROTOCOL ID99 - 333 November 16, 1999 Page 66 <Table> <Caption> GRADE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Febrile neutropenia none -- -- Present Life-threatening (fever of unknown sepsis (e.g., septic origin without shock) clinically or microbiologically documented infection) (ANC < 1.0 x 10(to the power of 9)/L, fever greater than or equal to 38.5 degrees Celsius) Note: Hypothermia instead of fever may be associated with neutropenia and is graded here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Infection (documented none -- -- present life-threatening clinically or sepsis (e.g., septic microbiologically) shock) with grade 3 or 4 neutropenia (ANC < 1.0 x 10(to the power of 9)/L) Note: Hypothermia instead of fever may be associated with neutropenia and is graded here. In the absence of documented infection with grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, grade as Febrile neutropenia. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Infection with none -- -- present life-threatening unknown ANC sepsis (e.g., septic shock) Note: This toxicity criterion is used in the rare case when ANC is unknown. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Infection without none mild, no active moderate, localized severe, systemic life-threatening neutropenia treatment infection, requiring infection, requiring sepsis (e.g., septic local or oral IV antibiotic or shock) treatment antifungal treatment, or hospitalization ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Infection/Febrile none mild moderate severe life-threatening Neuropenia-Other or disabling (Specify, ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wound-infectious is graded in the DERMATOLOGY/SKIN category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LYMPHATICS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lymphatics normal mild lymphedema moderate severe severe lymphedema lymphedema lymphedema requiring limiting function; limiting function compression; lymphocyst with ulceration lymphocyst requiring surgery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lymphatics-Other none mild moderate severe life-threatening or (Specify, ____) disabling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ METABOLIC/LABORATORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Acidosis normal pH < normal, but -- pH < 7.3 pH < 7.3 with life- (metabolic or greater than or threatening respiratory) equal to 7.3 physiologic consequences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alkalosis normal pH > normal, but -- pH > 7.5 pH > 7.5 with life- (metabolic or less than or threatening respiratory) equal to 7.5 physiologic consequences ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amylase WNL > ULN - 1.5 x > 1.5 - 2.0 x ULN > 2.0 - 5.0 x ULN > 5.0 x ULN ULN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bicarbonate WNL < LLN - 16 mEq/dl 11 - 15 mEq/dl 8 - 10 mEq/dl < 8 mEq/dl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> 143 Protocol ID99 -- 333 November 16, 1999 Page 67 <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Grade Toxicity 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CPK WNL >ULN-2.5x >2.5-5xULN >5-10xULN >10xULN (creatine ULN phosphokinase) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypercalcemia WNL >ULN-11.5 >11.5-12.5 mg/dl >12.5-13.5 mg/dl >13.5 mg/dl mg/dl >2.9-3.1 mmol/L >3.1-3.4 mmol/L >3.4 mmol/L >ULN-2.9 mmol/L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypercholesterolemia WNL >ULN-300mg/dl >300-400 mg/dl >400-500 mg/dl >500 mg/dl >ULN-7.75 >7.75-10.34 >10.34-12.92 >12.92 mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L >mmol/L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hyperglycemia WNL >ULN-160 mg/dl >160-250 mg/dl >250-500 mg/dl >500 mg/dl >ULN-8.9 >8.9-13.9 >13.9-27.8 >27.8 mmol/L or mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L ketoacidosis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hyperkalemia WNL >ULN-5.5 >5.5-6.0 mmol/L >6.0-7.0 mmol/L >7.0 mmol/L mmol/L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypermagnesemia WNL >ULN-3.0 mg/dl - >3.0-8.0 mg/dl >8.0 mg/dl >ULN-1.23 >1.23-3.30 >3.30 mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypernatremia WNL >ULN-150 >150-155 >155-160 >160 mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypertriglyceridemia WNL >ULN-2.5x >2.5-5.0xULN >5.0-10xULN >10xULN ULV ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hyperuricemia WNL >ULN-less than or - >ULN-less than or equal >10mg/dl equal to 10 mg/dl to 10 mg/dl >0.59 mmol/L less than or equal less than or equal to to 0.59 mmol/L 0.59 mmol/L with without physiologic physiologic consequences consequences Also consider Turnor lysis syndrome, Renal failure, Creatinine, Potassium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hypocalcemia WNL <LLN-8.0 mg/dl 7.0-<8.0 mg/dl 6.0-<7.0 mg/dl <6.0 mg/dl <LLN-2.0 1.75-<2.0 1.5<1.75 <1.5 mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hypoglycemia WNL <LLN-55 mg/dl 40-<55 mg/dl 30-<40 mg/dl <30mg/dl <LLN-3.0 2.2-<3.0 mmol/L 1.7-<2.2 mmol/L <1.7 mmol/L mmol/L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypokalemia WNL <LLN-3.0 - 2.5-<3.0 mmol/L <2.5 mmol/L mmol/L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypomagnesemia WNL <LLN-1.2 mg/dl 0.9-<1.2 mg/dl 0.7-<0.9 mg/dl <0.7 mg/dl <llN-0.5 0.4-<0.5 mmol/L 0.3-<0.4 mmol/L <0.3 mmol/L mmol/L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hyponatremia WNL <LLN-130 - 120-<130 <120 mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypophosphatemia WNL <LLN-2.5 mg/dl less than or equal to less than or equal to >1.0 mg/dl 2.0-<2.5 mg/dl 1.0-<2.0 mg/dl <LLN-0.8 less than or equal to less than or equal to <0.3 mmol/L mmol/L 0.6-<0.8 mmol/L 0.3-<0.6 mmol/L ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hypothyroidism is graded in the ENDOCRINE category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lipase WNL >ULN-1.5x >1.5-2.0xULN >2.0-5.0xULN >5.0xULN ULN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Metabolic/ none mild moderate severe life-threatening Laboratory- or disabling Other (Specify ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MUSCULOSKELETAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arthralgia is graded in the PAIN category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> 144 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 68 <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arthritis none mild pain with moderate pain severe pain with disabling inflammation, with inflammation, inflammation, erythema or joint erythema, or joint erythema, or joint swelling but not swelling interfering swelling and interfering with with function, but interfering with function not interfering activities of daily with activities of living daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Muscle weakness normal asymptomatic symptomatic and symptomatic and bedridden or (not due to with weakness on interfering with interfering with disabling neuropathy) physical exam function, but not activities of interfering with daily living activities of daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Myalgia is graded in the PAIN category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Myositis (inflammation/ none mild pain, not pain interfering pain interfering bedridden or damage of interfering with with function, but with function and disabling muscle) function not interfering interfering with with activities of activities of daily living daily living Also consider CPK. Note: Myositis implies muscle damage (i.e., elevated CPK). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Osteonecrosis none asymptomatic and symptomatic and symptomatic and symptomatic; or (vascular detected by interfering with interfering with disabling necrosis) imaging only function, but not activities of interfering with daily living activities of daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Musculoskeletal- none mild moderate severe life-threatening Other or disabling (Specify, ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEUROLOGY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aphasia, receptive and/or expressive, is graded under Speech impairment in the NEUROLOGY category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arachnoiditis/ absent mild pain not moderate pain severe pain unable to function meningi arbus/ interfering with interfering with interfering with or perform activities radiculitis function function, but not activities of of daily living; interfering with daily living bedridden; paraplegia activities of daily living Also consider Headache, Vomiting, Fever. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ataxia normal asymptomatic but mild symptoms moderate symptoms bedridden or (incoordination) abnormal on interfering with interfering with disabling physical exam, and function, but not activities of not interfering interfering with daily living with function activities of daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CNS none -- -- transient ischemic permanent event cerebrovascular event or attack (e.g., cerebral ischemia (TIA) vascular accident) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CNS hemorrhage/bleeding is graded in the HEMORRHAGE category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 145 Protocol ID99--333 November 16, 1999 Page 69 <Table> <Caption> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cognitive disturbance/ none cognitive cognitive cognitive inability to learning problems disability; not disability; disability work/frank interfering with interfering with resulting in mental retardation work/school work/school significant performance performance, impairment of preservation of decline of 1 SD work/school intelligence (Standard performance; Deviation) or loss cognitive decline> of developmental 2 SD milestones -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Confusion normal confusion or confusion or confusion or harmful to others disorientation or disorientation or delirium interfering or self; requiring attention deficit of attention deficit with activities of hospitalization brief duration; interfering with daily living resolves function, but not spontaneously with interfering with no sequelae activities of daily living -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cranial neuropathy is graded in the NEUROLOGY category as Neuropathy-cranial. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delusions normal -- -- present toxic psychosis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Depressed level of normal somnolence or somnolence or obtundation or coma consciousness sedation not sedation interfering stupor; difficult to interfering with with function, but arouse; interfering function not interfering with with activities of activities of daily daily living living Note: Syncope (fainting) is graded in the NEUROLOGY category. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dizziness/lightheadedn none not interfering with interfering with interfering with bedridden or ess function function, but not activities of daily disabling interfering with living activities of daily living -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dysphasia, receptive and/or expressive, is graded under Speech impairment in the NEUROLOGY category. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extrapyramidal/ none mild involuntary moderate severe involuntary bedridden or involuntary movement/ movements not involuntary movements or disabling restlessness interfering with movements torticollis function interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hallucinations normal -- -- present toxic psychosis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Headache is graded in the PAIN category. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Insomnia normal occasional difficult sleeping frequent difficulty -- difficulty sleeping interfering with sleeping, not interfering with function, but not interfering with function interfering with activities of daily activities of daily living living Note: This toxicity is graded when insomnia is related to treatment. If pain or other symptoms interfere with sleep do NOT grade as insomnia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 146 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 70 <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- normal mild; easily moderate; severe; - IRRITABILITY consolable requiring inconsolable (children < 6 years of increased attention age) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leukoencephalapathy none mild increase in moderate increase severe increase in severe increase in associated SAS (subarachnoid in SAS and/or SAS; severe SAS; severe radiological findings space) and/or mild moderate ventriculomegaly; ventriculomegaly; ventriculomegaly; ventriculomegaly; near total white diffuse low and/or small (+/- and/or focal T2 matter T2 attenuation with multiple) focal T2 hyperintensities hyperintensities or calcification (CT) hyperintensities, extending into diffuse low diffuse white involving centrum ovale, or attenuation (CT), matter necrosis periventricular involving 1/3 to 2/3 focal white matter (MRI) white matter or < of susceptible necrosis (cystic) 1/3 or susceptible areas of cerebrum areas of cerebrum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Memory loss normal memory loss not memory loss memory loss anemsia interfering with interfering with interfering with function function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mood alteration- normal mild mood moderate mood severe mood suicidal ideation or anxiety agitation alteration not alteration alteration danger to self interfering with interfering with interfering with function function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mood alteration- normal mild mood moderate mood severe mood suicidal ideation or depression alteration not alteration alteration danger to self interfering with interfering with interfering with function function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mood alteration- normal mild mood moderate mood severe mood danger to self euphoria alteration not alteration alteration interfering with interfering with interfering with function function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neuropathic pain is graded in the PAIN category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neuropathy-cranial absent - present, not present, interfering life-threatening, interfering with with activities of disabling activities of daily daily living living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 147 Protocol ID 99 - 333 November 16, 1999 Page 71 <Table> <Caption> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE Toxicity 0 1 2 3 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neuropathy-motor normal subjective mild objective objective weakness paralysis weakness but no weakness interfering with objective findings interfering with activities of daily function, but not living interfering with activities of daily living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neuropathy-sensory normal loss of deep tendon objective sensory sensory loss or permanent sensory reflexes or loss of paresthesia paresthesia loss that interferes paresthesia (including interfering with with function (including tingling) tingling), activities of daily but not interfering interfering with living with function function, but not interfering with activities of daily living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nystagmus absent present -- -- -- Also consider Vision-double vision. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personality/behavioral normal change, but not disruptive to disruptive to harmful to others disruptive to patient or family patient and family; or self; requiring patient or family requiring mental hospitalization health intervention --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pyramidal tract normal asymptomatic with symptomatic or interfering with bedridden or dysfunction (e.g., abnormality on interfering with activities of daily disabling; paralysis tone, hyperreflexia physical function but not living positive Babinski, examination interfering with fine motor activities of daily coordination) living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seizure(s) none -- seizure(s) self- seizure(s) in which seizures of any limited and consciousness is type which are consciousness if altered prolonged, preserved repetitive, or difficult to control (e.g., status epilepticus, intractable epilepsy) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speech impairment normal -- awareness of receptive or inability to (e.g., dysphasia or receptive or expressive communicate aphasia) expressive dysphasia dysphasia, not impairing ability to impairing ability to communicate communicate --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Syncope (fainting) absent -- -- present -- Also consider CARDIOVASCULAR (ARRHYTHMIA), Vasovagal episode, CNS cerebrovascular ischernia. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tremor none mild and brief or moderate tremor severe tremor -- intermittent but interfering with interfering with not interfering function, but not activities of daily with function interfering with living activities of daily living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 148 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 72 <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE Toxicity 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vertigo none not interfering interfering with interfering with bedridden or with function function, but activities of disabling not interfering daily living with activities of daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neurology-Other none mild moderate severe life-threatening (Specify, ) or disabling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCULAR/VISUAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cataract none asymptomatic symptomatic, symptomatic, -- partial visual visual loss loss requiring treatment or interfering with function ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conjunctivitis none abnormal symptomatic and symptomatic and -- ophthalmologic interfering with interfering with changes, but function, but activities of asymptomatic or not interfering daily living symptomatic with activities without visual of daily living impairment (i.e., pain and irritation) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dry eye normal mild, not moderate or -- -- requiring requiring treatment artificial tears ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glaucoma none increase in increase in visual unilateral or intraocular intraocular impairment bilateral loss pressure but no pressure with of vision visual loss retinal changes (blindness) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keratitis none abnormal symptomatic and symptomatic and unilateral or (corneal inflammation/ ophthalmologic interfering with interfering with bilateral loss corneal ulceration) changes but function, but activities of of vision asymptomatic or not interfering daily living (blindness) symptomatic with activities without visual of daily living impairment (i.e., pain and irritation) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tearing (watery eyes) none mild: not moderate: interfering with -- interfering with interfering with activities of function function, but daily living not interfering with activities of daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vision -- blurred normal -- symptomatic and symptomatic and -- vision interfering with interfering with function, but activities of not interfering daily living with activities of daily living </Table> 149 Protocol ID 99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 73 <Table> <Caption> GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 -------- --- --- --- --- --- Vision-double vision normal -- symptomatic and symptomatic and -- (diplopia) interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living Vision-flashing normal mild, not symptomatic and symptomatic and -- lights/floaters interfering with interfering with interfering with function function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living Vision-night normal abnormal electro- symptomatic and symptomatic and -- blindness retinography but interfering with interfering with (nyctalopia) asymptomatic function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living Vision-photophobia normal -- symptomatic and symptomatic and -- interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living Ocular/Visual-Other normal mild moderate severe unilateral or (Specify, ________) bilateral loss of vision (blindness) PAIN Abdominal pain or none mild pain not moderate pain; severe pain; pain or disabling cramping interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics severely function interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living Arthralgia none mild pain not moderate pain; severe pain; pain or disabling (joint pain) interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics severely function interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living Arthritis (joint pain with clinical signs of inflammation) is graded in the MUSCULOSKELETAL category. Bone pain none mild pain not moderate pain; severe pain; pain or disabling interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics severely function interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living </Table> 150 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 74 <Table> <Caption> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grade Toxicity 0 1 2 3 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chest pain none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: pain or disabling (non-cardiac and non- interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics severely pleuritic) function interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dysmenorrhea none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: pain or disabling interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics severely function interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dyspareunia none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain - interfering with interfering with preventing sexual function sexual activity activity --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dysuria is graded in the RENAL/GENITOURINARY category. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earache (otalgia) none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: pain or disabling interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics severely function interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Headache none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: pain or disabling interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics severely function interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hepatic pain none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: pain or disabling interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics severely function interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Myalgia none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: pain or disabling (muscle pain) interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics severely function interfering with interfering with function, but not activities of daily interfering with living activities of daily living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neuropathic pain none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: pain or disabling (e.g., jaw pain, interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics severely neurologic pain, function interfering with interfering with phantom limb pain, function, but not activities of daily post-infectious interfering with living neuralgia, or painful activities of daily neuropathies) living --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 151 Protocol ID99 - 333 November 16, 1999 Page 75 <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE Toxicity 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pain due to radiation none mild pain nor moderate pain: severe pain: disabling interfering with pain or pain or function analgesics analgesics interfering with severely function, but interfering with not interfering activities of with activities daily living or daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pelvic pain none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: disabling interfering with pain or pain or function analgesics analgesics interfering with severely function, but interfering with not interfering activities of with activities daily living or daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pleuritic pain none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: disabling interfering with pain or pain or function analgesics analgesics interfering with severely function, but interfering with not interfering activities of with activities daily living or daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rectal or perirectal none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: disabling pain (proctalgia) interfering with pain or pain or function analgesics analgesics interfering with severely function, but interfering with not interfering activities of with activities daily living or daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tumor pain none mild pain not moderate pain: severe pain: disabling onset or interfering with pain or pain or exacerbation of function analgesics analgesics tumor pain due to interfering with severely treatment) function, but interfering with not interfering activities of with activities daily living or daily living ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tumor flair is graded in the SYNDROME category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pain-Other none mild moderate severe disabling (Specify, ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PULMONARY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adult Respiratory absent -- -- -- present Distress Syndrome (ARDS) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apnea none -- -- present requiring intubation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 152 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 76 <Table> <Caption> GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 Carbon monoxide greater than greater than or greater than or greater than or <25% of pre- diffusion capacity or equal to equal to 75 - equal to 50 - equal to 25 - treatment or (DLco) 90% of pre- <90% of pre- <75% of pre- <50% of pre- normal value treatment or treatment or treatment or treatment or normal value normal value normal value normal value Cough absent mild, relieved by requiring narcotic severe cough or -- non-prescription antitussive coughing spasms, medication poorly controlled or unresponsive to treatment Dyspnea normal -- dyspnea on dyspnea at normal dyspnea at rest or (shortness of breath) exertion level of activity requiring ventilator support FEV(1) greater than greater than or greater than or greater than or <25% of pre- or equal to equal to 75 - equal to 50 - equal to 25 - treatment or 90% of pre- <90% of pre- <75% of pre- <50% of pre- normal value treatment or treatment or treatment or treatment or normal value normal value normal value normal value Hiccoughs (hiccups, none mild, not moderate, severe, prolonged, -- singultus) requiring requiring and refractory to treatment treatment treatment Hypoxia normal -- decreased O(2) decreased O(2) decreased O(2) saturation with saturation at saturation exercise rest, requiring requiring pressure supplemental support (CPAP) or oxygen assisted ventilation Pleural effusion none asymptomatic and symptomatic, symptomatic, life-threatening (non-malignant) not requiring requiring requiring O(2) or (e.g., requiring treatment diuretics therapeutic intubation) thoracentesis Pleuritic pain is graded in the PAIN category. Pneumonitis/pulmonary none radiographic radiographic radiographic radiographic infiltrates changes but changes and changes and changes and asymptomatic or requiring steroids requiring oxygen requiring assisted symptoms not or diuretics ventilation requiring steroids Pneumothorax none no intervention chest tube sclerosis or life-threatening required required surgery required Pulmonary embolism is graded as Thrombosis/embolism in the CARDIOVASCULAR (GENERAL) category. Pulmonary fibrosis none radiographic requiring steroids requiring oxygen requiring assisted changes, but or diuretics ventilation asymptomatic or symptoms not requiring steroids Note: Radiation-related pulmonary fibrosis is graded in the RTOG/EORTC Late Radiation Morbidity Scoring Scheme-Lung. (See Appendix IV) Voice normal mild or persistent whispered speech, marked changes/stridor/larynx intermittent hoarseness, but not able to dyspnea/stridor (e.g., hoarseness, loss hoarseness able to vocalize; vocalize, may have requiring of voice, laryngitis) may have mild to marked edema tracheostomy or moderate edema intubation Note: Cough from radiation is graded as cough in the PULMONARY category. Radiation-related hemoptysis from larynx/pharynx is graded as Grade 4 Mucositis due to radiation in the GASTROINTESTINAL category. Radiation-related hemoptysis from the thoracic cavity is graded as Grade 4 Hemoptysis in the HEMORRHAGE category. Pulmonary-Other none mild moderate severe life-threatening or (Specify, ) disabling </Table> 153 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 77 <Table> <Caption> Grade Toxicity 0 1 2 3 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RENAL/GENITOURINARY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bladder spasms absent mild symptoms, symptoms severe symptoms -- not requiring requiring requiring narcotic intervention antispasmotic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Creatinine WNL > ULN - 1.5 x ULN > 1.5 - 3.0 x ULN > 3.0 - 6.0 x ULN > 6.0 x ULN Note: Adjust to age-appropriate levels for pediatric patients. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dysuria none mild symptoms symptoms relieved symptoms not -- (painful urination) requiring no with therapy relieved despite intervention therapy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fistula or GU fistula none -- -- requiring requiring surgery (e.g., vaginal, intervention vesicovaginal) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hemoglobinuria -- present -- -- -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hematuria (in the absence of vaginal bleeding) is graded in the HEMORRHAGE category. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Incontinence none with coughing, spontaneous, some no control (in the -- sneezing, etc. control absence of fistula) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operative injury to none -- injury of bladder sepsis, fistula, or septic obstruction bladder and/or ureter with primary obstruction of both kidneys or repair requiring vesicovaginal secondary surgery; fistula requiring loss of one kidney; diversion injury requiring anastomosis or re- implantation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proteinuria normal or < 1+ or 0.15 - 1.0 2+ to 3+ or 1.0 - 4+ or > 3.5 g/24 nephrotic 0.15 g/24 hours g/24 hours 3.5 g/24 hours hours syndrome Note: If there is an inconsistency between absolute value and uristix reading, use the absolute value for grading. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Renal failure none -- -- requiring dialysis, requiring dialysis but reversible and irreversible ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ureteral obstruction none unilateral, not -- bilateral, not stent, nephrostomy requiring surgery requiring surgery tube, or surgery ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Urinary electrolyte none asymptomatic, not mild, reversible reversible but irreversible, wasting (e.g., requiring and manageable requiring IV requiring continued Fanconi's syndrome, treatment with oral replacement replacement renal tubular replacement acidosis) Also consider Acidosis, Bicarbonate, Hypocalcemia, Hypophosphatemia. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Urinary normal increase in increase > 2 x hourly or more -- frequency/urgency frequency or normal but < with urgency, or nocturia up to hourly requiring catheter 2 x normal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Urinary retention normal hesitancy or hesitancy requiring frequent bladder rupture dribbling, but no requiring in/out catheteriza- significant medication or tion (greater than residual urine; occasional in/out or equal to 4 x per retention occurr- catheterization week) or urological ing during the (<4 x per week), intervention (e.g., immediate post- or operative TURP, suprapubic operative period bladder atony tube, urethrotomy) requiring indwelling catheter beyond immediate postoperative period but for < 6 weeks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 154 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 78 <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Urine color change normal asymptomatic, -- -- -- (not related to change in urine other dietary or color physiologic cause e.g., bilirubin, concentrated urine, hematuria) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vaginal bleeding is graded in the HEMORRHAGE category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vaginitis none mild, not moderate, relieved severe, not relieved ulceration (not due to requiring treatment with treatment with treatment, or requiring surgery infection) ulceration not requiring surgery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Renal/ none mild moderate severe life-threatening or Genitourinary- disabling Other (Specify, ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECONDARY MALIGNANCY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Secondary none -- -- -- present Malignancy-Other (Specify type, ) excludes metastastic tumors ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEXUAL/REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dyspareunia is graded in the PAIN category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dysmenorrhea is graded in the PAIN category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erectile normal mild (erections moderate no erections -- impotence impaired but (erections impaired, satisfactory) unsatisfactory for intercourse) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Female sterility normal -- -- sterile -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Femininization of male is graded in the ENDOCRINE category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Irregular normal occasionally very irregularly, persistent -- menses (change irregular or but continuing amenorrhea from baseline) lengthened interval, menstrual cycles but continuing menstrual cycles ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Libido normal decrease in interest severe loss of -- -- interest ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Male infertility -- -- Oligospermia Azoospermia -- (low sperm count) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Masculinization of female is graded in the ENDOCRINE category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vaginal dryness normal mild requiring treatment -- -- and/or interfering with sexual function, dyspareunia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sexual/ none mild moderate severe disabling Reproductive Function-Other (Specify, ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYNDROMES (NOT INCLUDED IN THE PREVIOUS CATEGORIES) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acute vascular leak syndrome is graded in the CARDIOVASCULAR (GENERAL) category. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 155 Protocol ID 99--333 November 16, 1999 Page 79 <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Grade Toxicity 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome) is graded in the PULMONARY category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Autoimmune reactions are graded in the ALLERGY/IMMUNOLOGY category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation) is graded in the COAGULATION category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fanconi's syndrome is graded as Urinary electrolyte wasting in the RENAL/GENITOURINARY category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Renal tubular acidosis is graded as Urinary electrolyte wasting in the RENAL/GENITOURINARY category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stevens-Johnson syndrome (erythema multiforme) is graded in the DERMATOLOGY/SKIN category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SLADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone) is graded in the ENDOCRINE category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thrombotic microangiopathy (e.g., thromboitic thrombocytopenic purpura/TTP or hemolytic uremic syndrome/HUS) is graded in the COAGULATION category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tumor flare none mild pain not moderate pain; severe pain; pain or Disabling interfering with pain or analgesics analgesics function interfering with interfering with function, but not function and interfering with interfering with activities of daily activities of daily living living Also consider Hypercalcemia. Note: Tumor flare is characterized by a constellation of symptoms and signs in direct relation to initiation of therapy (e.g., anti- estrogens/androgens or additional hormones). The symptoms/signs include tumor pain, inflammation of visible tumor, hypercalcemia, diffuse bone pain, and other electrolyte disturbances. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tumor lysis syndrome absent -- -- present -- Also consider Hyperkalcemia, Creatinine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Urinary electrolyte wasting (e.g., Fanconi's syndrome, renal tubular acidosis) is graded under the RENAL/GENITOURINARY category. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Syndromes-Other none Mild moderate severe life-threatening or (Specify, ) disabling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> 156 Protocol ID99 - 333 November 16, 1999 Page 80 Appendix I Toxicity Module To be implemented at the request of the study sponsor or principal investigator in the protocol or by protocol amendment when more detailed information is considered pertinent. <Table> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toxicity: Date of Treatment: Course Number: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of onset: Grade at onset: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of first change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of next change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of next change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of next change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of next change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of next change in grade: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Did toxicity resolve? Yes____ No____ If so, date of resolution of toxicity: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of last observation (if prior to recovery): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reason(s) observations stopped (if prior to recover): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Was patient retreated? Yes____ No____ If yes, was treatment delayed for recovery? YES____ NO____ Date of next treatment? Dose reduced for next treatment? Yes____ No____ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If module is being activated for new toxicity, not currently in CTC, please provide definitions for toxicity grading: Grade 0 = ------------------------------------------------------------ Grade 1 = ------------------------------------------------------------ Grade 2 = ------------------------------------------------------------ Grade 3 = ------------------------------------------------------------ Grade 4 = ------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> 157 Protocol ID99 - 333 November 16, 1999 Page 81 Appendix II Infection Module To be implemented at the request of the study sponsor or principal investigator in the protocol or by protocol amendment when more detailed information is considered pertinent. 1. Use the Common Toxicity Criteria definitions to grade the severity of the infection. 2. Specify type of infection from the following (CHOOSE ONE): BACTERIAL FUNGAL PROTOZOAL VIRAL UNKNOWN 3. Specify site of infection from the following (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY): BLOOD CULTURE POSITIVE BONE INFECTION CATHETER (intravenous) CATHETER (intravenous), tunnel infection CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM INFECTION EAR INFECTION EYE INFECTION GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTION ORAL INFECTION PNEUMONIA SKIN INFECTION UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION URINARY TRACT INFECTION VAGINAL INFECTION INFECTION, not otherwise specified (Specify site, ____________) 4. Specify organism, if known: ________________. 5. Prophylactic antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral therapy administration Yes _____ No _____ If prophylaxis was given prior to infection, please specify below: Antibiotic prophylaxis ____________________________________________________ Antifungal prophylaxis ____________________________________________________ Antiviral prophylaxis _____________________________________________________ Other prophylaxis _________________________________________________________ 158 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 82 Appendix III Performance Status Scales/Scores <Table> <Caption> ECOG or Zubrod scale Karnofsky score -------------------- --------------- 0 Asymptomatic and fully active 100% 1 Symptomatic; fully ambulatory; restricted 80-90% in physically strenuous activity 2 Symptomatic; ambulatory; capable of self- 60-70% care; more than 50% of waking hours are spent out of bed 3 Symptomatic; limited self-care; spends more 40-50% than 50% of time in bed, but not bedridden 4 Completely disabled; no self-care; bedridden 20-30% </Table> 159 Protocol ID99 - 333 November 16, 1999 Page 83 Appendix IV RTOG/EORTC Late Radiation Morbidity Scoring Scheme Use for toxicities occuring greater than 90 days after radiation therapy. <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE Toxicity 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bladder- No Slight epithelial Moderate frequency/ Severe frequency and Necrosis/contracted Late RT Morbidity change atrophy/minor generalized dysuria/severe bladder (capacity Scoring from telangiectasia telangiectasia/ generalized less than 100 baseline (microscopic intermittent telangiectasia cc)/severe hematuria) macroscopic (often with hemorrhagic cystitis hematuria petechiae); frequent hematuria; reduction in bladder capacity (less than 150 cc) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bone- No Asymptomatic; no Moderate pain or Severe pain or Necrosis/spontaneous Late RT Morbidity change growth retardation; tenderness; growth tenderness; complete fracture Scoring from reduced bone density retardation; arrest of bone baseline irregular bone growth; dense bone sclerosis sclerosis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brain- No Mild headache; Moderate headache; Severe headaches; Seizures or Late RT Morbidity change slight lethargy great lethargy severe CNS paralysis; coma Scoring from dysfunction (partial baseline loss of power or dyskinesia) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Esophagus- No Mild fibrosis; Unable to take solid Severe fibrosis; Necrosis/perforation; Late RT Morbidity change slight difficulty in food normally; able to swallow only fistula Scoring from swallowing solids; swallowing liquids; may have baseline no pain on semi-solid food; paid on swallowing; swallowing dilatation may be dilation required indicated ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heart- No Asymptomatic or mild Moderate angina on Severe angina; Tamponade/severe Late RT Morbidity change symptoms; transient effort; mild pericardial heart failure/severe Scoring from T wave inversion and pericarditis; normal effusion; constrictive baseline ST changes; sinus heart size; constrictive pericarditis tachycardia greater persistent abnormal pericarditis; than 110 (at rest) T wave and ST moderate heart changes; low QRS failure; cardiac enlargement; EKG abnormalities ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joint- No Mild joint Moderate stiffness; Severe joint Necrosis/complete Late RT Morbidity change stiffness; slight intermittent or stiffness; pain with fixation Scoring from limitation of moderate joint pain; severe limitation of baseline movement moderate limitation movement of movement ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kidney- No Transient Persistent moderate Severe albuminuria; Malignant Late RT Morbidity change albuminuria; no albuminuria (2+); severe hypertension; hypertension; uremic Scoring from hypertension; mild mild hypertension; persistent anemia coma/urea greater baseline impairment of renal no related anemia; (less than 10 g%); than 100% function; urea 25 - moderate impairment severe renal 35 mg%; creatinine of renal function; failure; urea 1.5 - 2.0 urea ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 160 Protocol ID99 -- 333 November 16, 1999 Page 84 <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Grade Toxicity 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ mg%;creatinine >36-60 mg mg%; >60 mg%; clearance >75% creatinine creatinine >4 clearance >50- mg%; creatinine 74% clearance <50% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Larynx- No change Hoarseness; slight Moderate arytenoid Severe edema; Necrosis Late RT Morbidity from arytenoid edema edema; chondritis severe chondritis Scoring baseline ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 161 Protocol ID99-333 November 16, 1999 Page 85 APPENDIX IV (CONTINUED) RTOG/EORTC LATE RADIATION MORBIDITY SCORING SCHEME USE FOR TOXICITIES OCCURRING GREATER THAN 90 DAYS AFTER RADIATION THERAPY <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Liver- No change Mild lassitude; Moderate Disabling hepatic Necrosis/hepatic Late RT Morbidity from baseline nausea; dyspepsia; symptoms; some insufficiency; liver coma or Scoring slightly abnormal abnormal liver function tests encephalopathy liver function function tests; grossly abnormal; serum albumin low albumin; normal edema or ascites ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lung- No change Asymptomatic or Moderate Severe Severe respiratory Late RT Morbidity from baseline mild symptoms symptomatic symptomatic insufficiency/ Scoring (dry cough); slight fibrosis or fibrosis or continuous radiographic pneumonitis pneumonitis; dense O(2)/assisted appearances (severe cough); radiographic ventilation low grade fever; changes patchy radiographic appearances ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mucous membrane- No change Slight atrophy and Moderate atrophy Marked atrophy Ulceration Late RT Morbidity from baseline dryness and telangiectasia; with complete Scoring little mucus dryness; severe telangiectasia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Salivary glands- No change Slight dryness of Moderate dryness Complete dryness Fibrosis Late RT Morbidity from baseline mouth; good of mouth; poor of mouth; no Scoring response on response on response on stimulation stimulation stimulation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Skin- No change Slight atrophy; Patchy atrophy; Marked atrophy; Ulceration Late RT Morbidity from baseline pigmentation moderate gross telangiectasia Scoring change; some hair telangiectasia; total loss hair loss ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Small/Large intestine- No change Mild diarrhea; mild Moderate diarrhea Obstruction or Necrosis/ Late RT Morbidity from baseline cramping; bowel and colic; bowel bleeding, requiring perforation Scoring movement 5 x movement > 5 x surgery fistula daily slight rectal daily; excessive discharge or rectal mucus or bleeding intermittent bleeding ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Spinal cord- No change Mild Lhermitte's Severe Lhermitte's Objective Mono-, para-, Late RT Morbidity from baseline syndrome syndrome neurological quadriplegia Scoring findings at or below cord level treatment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subcutaneous tissue- No change Slight induration Moderate fibrosis Severe induration Necrosis Late RT Morbidity from baseline (fibrosis) and loss but asymptomatic; and loss of Scoring of subcutaneous fat slight field subcutaneous contracture; < 10% tissue; field linear reduction contracture > 10% linear measurement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eye- No change Asymptomatic Symptomatic Severe keratisis; Panophthalmitis; Late RT Morbidity from baseline cataract; minor cataract; moderate severe retinopathy blindness Scoring corneal ulceration corneal ulceration; or detachment; or keratitis minor retinopathy severe glaucoma ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> 162 November 16, 1999 Page 78 <Table> <Caption> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRADE TOXICITY 0 1 2 3 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- or glaucoma ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Radiation-Other None Mild Moderate Severe Life-threatening or (Specify, ) disabling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </Table> 163 Protocol ID99 -- 333 November 16, 1999 Page 87 Appendix V BMT Complex/Multi-Component Events <Table> <Caption> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Grade Toxicity 0 1 2 3 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note: The grading of Complex/Multi-Component Events in bone marrow transplant will be defined in the protocol. The grading scale must use the CTC criteria for grading the specific component events (toxicities). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Failure to engraft absent mild moderate severe life-threatening Also consider Hemoglobin (Hgb), Neutrophils/granulocytes (ANC/AGC), Platelets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Graft versus host absent mild moderate severe life-threatening disease Also consider Fatigue, Rash/desquamation, Diarrhea, Bilirubin-GVHD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stem cell infusion absent mild moderate severe life-threatening complications Also consider Allergic reaction/hypersensitivity, Arrhythmia, Hypertension, Hypotension, Fever, Rigors/chills, Sweating, Rash/desquamation, Urticaria, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Hemorrhage/bleeding with grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Hemorrhage/bleeding without grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, Hemoptysis, Alkaline phosphatase, Bilirubin, GGT, SGOT, SGPT, Infection, Hyperkalemia, Hypernatremia, Hypokalemia, Depressed level of consciousness, Seizures, Abdominal pain, Headache, Creatinine, Hemoglobinuria ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Veno-Occlusive absent mild moderate severe life-threatening Disease (VOD) Also consider Weight gain-VOD, Bilirubin, Depressed level of consciousness, Hepatic pain, Renal failure, Hepatic enlargement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </Table> 164 EXHIBIT C Budget Personnel Salary & Fringe $149,117 Equipment 2,453 Supplies 2,560 Patient Costs (Research Costs Only for 30 Patients) 71,669 Subtotal: Direct Costs 225,799 Indirect Costs 39,294 TOTAL DIRECT + INDIRECT COSTS 265,093 Payment The Institution will require the Principal Investigator to agree to use best efforts to complete the Study within the budgeted amount of eight thousand eight hundred thirty-six Dollars and 43/00 ($8,836.43) per patient up to a maximum of 30 patients, for a total estimated budget of two hundred sixty-five thousand ninety-three Dollars ($265,093) (hereinafter referred to as the "Total Estimated Budget") as itemized and set forth above. Any expenditure for time and/or materials which is expected to increase the total amount for the completed Study to be invoiced by the Institution to Sponsor in excess of the Total Estimated Budget shall be approved in advance in writing by Sponsor. The Budget is based on a single Leukapheresis per patient. The Sponsor will pay for any additional Leukapheresis procedures and associated tests required for Leukapheresis when the Sponsor and Principal Investigator agree that additional Leukapheresis is required. The Institution will invoice Sponsor on a calendar quarterly basis for expenses for work under this Agreement. The initial payment of twenty-five percent (25%) will be due within thirty (30) days of the signing of this agreement by the Sponsor and the Institution. Checks payable to the Institution shall be sent to: The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Attn: Manager, Grants and Contracts Accounting P.O. Box 297402 Houston, Texas 77297 -11- 165 EXHIBIT D PAYMENT SCHEDULE The Company will pay to the Institution a total of eight thousand eight hundred thirty-six dollars and 43/00 ($8,836,43) for each patient who completes the Protocol and for whom the Company receives all reports required by the Protocol (the "Cost per Patient") up to a maximum of thirty (30) patients. The Company will make an initial payment of sixty-six thousand two hundred seventy-three dollars and 23/00 ($66,273.23) representing twenty-five percent (25%) of the Cost per Patient (the "Initial Payment") derived from Exhibit B and payable thirty (30) days after the execution of this Agreement. The Initial Payment will be credited toward the first 25% of the Cost per Patient that becomes due and payable by the Company. The Initial Payment will be refunded to the Company to the extent, it any, by which the initial Payment exceeds the total Cost per Patient that becomes due. The Cost per Patient will become due as follows: - 25% payable within 30 days of the Sponsor's and the Institution's execution of this agreement; - Up to an aggregate of 60% will be payable in quarterly payments due within 30 days of receipt of Institution's detailed invoices; - And, the final balance within 30 days of Sponsor's receipt of Institution's final report. The amount payable by the Company will be pro-rated for any patient who fails to complete the Protocol. IN ALL CASES, PATIENT EXPENSES ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTITUTION AND WILL NOT BE CHARGED TO THE SPONSOR. The Company will withhold the final fifteen per cent (15%) of the total Cost per Patient until all Case Reports and the Clinical Trial summary report have been delivered to the Company, and both the Company and the Institution's IRB have been notified that the Clinical Trial has been completed. Requests for payment must be in the form of a detailed invoice and submitted to Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. Except for the Initial Payment, the Company will not be obligated to make any payments until a detailed invoice has been received. All amounts due will be payable within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Institution's invoice. Detailed Invoices shall be addressed to: Dr. A.A. Elgamal Sr. Manager of Clinical and Medical Affairs Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc, 120 Northgate Plaza, Suite 200 Seattle, Washington 98020 -12-