SU101 as PDGF Receptor Inhibitor for Pediatric Refractory Malignancies
This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of SU101 as a PDGF receptor inhibitor in the treatment of refractory malignancies in children.
SU101
Neoplasms+7
+ Neoplasms by Histologic Type
+ Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: March 1, 1997
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.SU101 is a member of a novel class of antineoplastic agents, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) receptor inhibitors. Preclinical data suggests that SU101 might be an effective agent against neuroglial tumors as well as a variety of sarcomas. A pediatric phase I trial of SU101 in children with these malignancies will be conducted to find the maximum tolerated dose of SU101 and define the toxicity profile of this agent. In addition, we will define the pharmacokinetics of SU101 and its active metabolite SU0020 in pediatric patients and gather preliminary information regarding response.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.30 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven primary CNS malignancy, neuroblastoma or sarcoma that is refractory to standard therapy or for which no standard therapy exists and disease can not be cured by surgery. PRIOR/CONCURRENT THERAPY: Recovered from toxic affects of all prior therapy. No investigational agent within past 2 weeks. BIOLOGY THERAPY: Not specified. CHEMOTHERAPY: No myelosuppressive therapy within past 3 weeks. No nitrosourea within past 6 weeks. ENDOCRINE THERAPY: If receiving dexamethasone dose must be stable for at least 2 weeks. RADIOTHERAPY: Not specified. SURGERY: Not specified. PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 3 to 21. Performance status: ECOG 0-2. Life expectancy: At least 8 weeks. HEMATOPOIETIC: AGC greater than 1500/mm(3). Hemoglobin greater than or equal to 8.0 g/dL percent. Platelet count greater than 100,000/mm(3). For patients with bone marrow involvement or history of bone marrow transplantation or craniospinal radiotherapy: AGC greater than 750/mm(3), Hemoglobin greater than 6.0 g/dL, Platelet count greater than 50,000/mm(3). HEPATIC: SGOT, SGPT or alkaline phosphatase less than 3 times upper limit of normal. Bilirubin no less than or equal to 1.5 times upper limit of normal. RENAL: Ages 3-5 Creatinine no greater than 0.8 mg/dL. Ages 5-10 Creatinine no greater than 1.0 mg/dL. Ages 10-15 Creatinine no greater than 1.2 mg/dL. Ages 16-21 Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL. OTHER: All patients or their legal guardians (if the patient is under 18 years old) must sign a document of informed consent indicating their understanding of the investigational nature and the risks of this study. For patients with brain tumors who are over 18 years of age, a DPA should be signed. Not pregnant or nursing. Not allergic to etoposide. No acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risks associated with study participation/study drug administration or may interfere with the interpretation of study results.
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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