A Phase I Trial of ZD1694 (TOMUDEX® (Registered Trademark)), an Inhibitor of Thymidylate Synthase, in Pediatric Patients With Advanced Neoplastic Disease

Fecha de inicio: 1 de septiembre de 1993

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven malignancy considered refractory to standard therapy. Objective evidence of progression on prior therapy required. No leukemia. Bone marrow involvement by tumor acceptable. Marrow biopsy required if there is a history of involvement or peripheral counts are inadequate. PRIOR/CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic Therapy: Recovery from toxic effects of prior immunotherapy required. Chemotherapy: No more than 2 prior chemotherapy regimens and recovered. At least 2 weeks since myelosuppressive therapy (6 weeks since nitrosoureas). Endocrine Therapy: Not specified. Radiotherapy: No prior central axis irradiation (i.e., skull, spine, ribs, pelvis). Recovery from toxic effects of prior radiotherapy required. Surgery: Not specified. Other: No prior bone marrow transplantation. PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 21 and under. Performance status: ECOG 0-2. Life expectancy: At least 8 weeks. Hematopoietic: (unless histologic evidence of bone marrow involvement by tumor). AGC at least 1,500/mm3. Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3. Hemoglobin at least 8.0 g/dL. Prior transfusion acceptable. Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 2 times normal. ALT no greater than 2 times normal. Renal: Creatinine less than 1.5 mg/dL OR Creatinine clearance greater than 60 mL/min/1.73 sqm. Cardiovascular: Not specified. Pulmonary: Not specified. OTHER: No significant accumulation of third space fluid. No significant systemic illness (e.g., infection). No pregnant or nursing women. Pregnancy test required in fertile women. All patients or their guardians must sign an informed consent.