DOC1021 Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy for Refractory Melanoma
Clinical Study of DOC1021 Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy for Refractory Melanoma
Diakonos Oncology Corporation
35 participants
Apr 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if DOC1021 + pIFN will be safe and will lead to tumor responses in patients with refractory melanoma. DOC1021 is a dendritic cell immunotherapy derived from a patient's own blood cells and loaded with antigens from the patient's tumor in the form of tumor lysate and mRNA. The goal is to stimulate a T cell immune response that eliminates tumor cells. The study consists of two components: an initial phase I safety study to confirm safety/tolerability of the treatment regimen, and, subsequently, a single-arm phase II cohort to assess efficacy of the treatment regimen. All participants will: * Take filgrastim subcutaneously x 5 doses and subsequently undergo a leukapheresis collection * Receive two doses of DOC1021 under image guidance 2 weeks apart * Receive subcutaneous pIFN injections weekly for a total of 4 doses in parallel with the DOC1021 injections * Undergo an optional image-guided perinodal DOC1021 booster injection approximately 6 months after the first DOC1021 dose along with additional subcutaneous pIFN injections at time of the booster and the subsequent week for a total of 2 pIFN doses * Visit the clinic regularly to assess quality of life, symptoms, medication use, imaging, bloodwork, and to receive optional treatment with anti-PD1 agents
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Interventions
Double-loaded dendritic cell vaccine, loaded with tumor lysate and mRNA using proprietary method
Tumor resection or biopsy
pIFN 180 mcg subcutaneously every week for 4 total doses
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NCT07288112