A Study of GL-ONC1, an Oncolytic Vaccinia Virus, in Patients With Advanced Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

Last updated: April 28, 2025
Sponsor: Genelux GmbH
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

1/2

Condition

Abdominal Cancer

Digestive System Neoplasms

Malignant Ascites

Treatment

GL-ONC1

Clinical Study ID

NCT01443260
Genelux - PO2
2010-022680-35
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether GL-ONC1, an attenuated vaccinia virus, is safe when administered to patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis via an infusion within the abdominal cavity through an implanted catheter. The study seeks also to arrive at a recommended dose and schedule for future investigations, evidence of anti-tumor activity, detection of virus in body fluids, analysis of viral delivery to tumor and normal cells, and to evaluate if there is an antibody response to vaccinia virus.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Diagnosis of histologically or cytologically documented, advanced stage ofperitoneal carcinomatosis that is refractory to standard therapy, exhibiting alikely survival of > 4 months as being judged clinically.

  2. Evidence of measurable disease.

  3. Age ≥ 18 years.

  4. ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status) ≤ 2.

  5. Required baseline laboratory data include:

  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 × 109/L.

  • Platelets ≥ 75 ×109/L

  • Haemoglobin ≥ 9.5 g/dL

  • Serum creatinine ≤ 2 × upper limit of normal(ULN)

  • Total Bilirubin ≤ 5 × ULN

  • AST/ALT ≤ 7.5 × ULN

  • Negative pregnancy test for females of childbearing potential

  • Serum albumin ≥ 2.5 g/dL.

  • If serum albumin level is < 2.5/dL,albumin substitution should take place untilthe threshold of ≥ 2.5 g/dL.

  1. Willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests,implantation of the indwelling peritoneal catheter, as well as the respectivedrainage procedures.

  2. All patients must agree to use highly effective contraception.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients exhibiting objective evidence at baseline of brain metastases are excludedfrom participating.

  2. Pregnant or breast-feeding women.

  3. Primary tumors and metastases to tissues/organs which, under clinical judgment, willlikely hinder survival for at least the next 4 months.

  4. Patients with fever, any active immunosuppressive systemic infection or a suppressedimmune system, including known HIV, as assessed within 14 days prior to studyenrolment.

  5. Concurrent vaccination or immunotherapy for 28 days before study therapy and duringstudy treatment.

  6. Patients on immunosuppressive therapy or with immune system disorders, includingautoimmune diseases. Concurrent steroid use of not more than an equivalent of 20mg/day prednisolone is allowed.

  7. Prior splenectomy.

  8. Previous organ transplantation.

  9. Fully therapeutic coagulation therapy that does not allow the intraperitonealinsertion of a permanent catheter.

  10. Patients with clinically significant dermatological disorders(e.g., eczema orpsoriasis), any skin lesions or ulcers, any history of atopic dermatitis, or anyhistory of Darier's disease (Keratosis Follicularis).

  11. Clinically significant cardiac disease (New York Heart Association, Class III or IV:see Appendix 10)

  12. Known allergy to ovalbumin or other egg products.

  13. Concurrent use of antiviral agents active against vaccinia virus.

  14. Prior gene therapy treatment or prior therapy with cytolytic virus of any type.

Study Design

Total Participants: 9
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: GL-ONC1
Phase: 1/2
Study Start date:
February 01, 2012
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2014

Study Description

Peritoneal carcinomatosis includes a variety of tumors with extensive metastasis throughout the peritoneal cavity (inside surface of the abdomen) and can be found with gall bladder, liver, colon, appendix, ovarian, pancreas, mesothelioma, pseudomyxoma peritonei, rectal, small bowel and stomach cancers. It broadly includes multiple tumors that develop in and line the peritoneal abdominal cavity and linings. These tumors may be difficult to completely remove surgically and may recur despite conventional systemic chemotherapy, thereby resulting in poor patient outcomes. In preclinical studies, GL-ONC1, an oncolytic vaccinia virus, has shown the ability to preferentially locate, colonize and destroy tumor cells in more than 30 different human tumors. A Phase I clinical study focusing on the safety and tolerability of GL-ONC1 intravenously administered to patients with a variety of solid tumor entities has shown that GL-ONC1 is well-tolerated at therapeutic dose levels, with documented evidence of antitumor activity. This additional Phase I/II study seeks to evaluate GL-ONC1 administered repetitively every 4 weeks up to 4 cycles via infusion using an implanted catheter in the peritoneal cavity. In Phase I, patients will be individually assessed for safety and dose limiting toxicity. The study aims of Phase II portion are continued collection of safety information to better define the tolerability of GL-ONC1, as well as viral replication and the action or effect of GL-ONC1 in humans at the selected dose level and dosing schedule for future trials. Throughout both phases of the study, anti-tumor effects will be evaluated.

Connect with a study center

  • University Hospital Tuebingen

    Tuebingen, D-72076
    Germany

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