Phase I and Pharmacokinetic Trial of Paclitaxel (Taxol) Given as a 3-Hour Infusion in Pediatric Patients With Refractory Malignancy

March 3, 2008 updated by: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The objective of this trial is to determine the maximum tolerated dose and the toxicities of paclitaxel given as a short hour infusion in children with refractory malignancy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Paclitaxel is an active antitumor agent that has demonstrated a broad range of activity in preclinical and clinical studies. The optimal dose and schedule has not yet been determined in either adults or children. The objective of this trial is to determine the maximum tolerated dose and the toxicities of paclitaxel given as a short hour infusion in children with refractory malignancy. In addition, the pharmacokinetics of paclitaxel given in this way will be studied and both model-dependent and model-independent parameters will be determined.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

25

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Maryland
      • Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
        • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • ADULT
  • OLDER_ADULT
  • CHILD

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

Histologically confirmed cancer (including leukemia) that is: Refractory to standard therapy (objective disease progression required) OR For which no standard therapy exists and patient is ineligible for potentially curative surgery.

PRIOR/CONCURRENT THERAPY:

Recovery from the toxic effects of prior therapy required.

Biologic Therapy: Not specified.

Chemotherapy: No prior taxanes. At least 3 weeks since myelosuppressive therapy (6 weeks since nitrosourea).

Endocrine Therapy: Not specified.

Radiotherapy: Prior extensive craniospinal or pelvic irradiation allowed.

Surgery: Ineligible for potential curative surgery.

Other: Prior bone marrow transplant allowed.

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

Age: Over 1 to 21;

Performance status: ECOG 0-2;

Life expectancy: At least 8 weeks.

Hematopoietic: (except with leukemia, bone marrow involvement, history of bone marrow transplantation, or extensive prior radiotherapy).

Absolute granulocyte count at least 1,500/mm(3);

Platelet count at least 100,000/mm(3);

Hemoglobin at least 8.0 g/dL.

Hepatic:

Bilirubin no greater than 1.5 mg/dL;

AST less than 2 times normal.

Renal:

Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL OR;

Creatinine clearance at least 60 mL/min per square meter.

OTHER:

No concurrent anticonvulsant therapy.

No grade 2 or worse neuropathy.

No significant systemic illness (e.g., infection) that could compromise drug excretion or confuse assessment of toxicity.

Not pregnant or nursing.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 1994

Study Completion

July 1, 2000

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 3, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 9, 2002

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

December 10, 2002

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

March 4, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 3, 2008

Last Verified

August 1, 1999

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 940204
  • 94-C-0204

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