Study on the Safety and Dosage of Neratinib for Children and Young Adults with Cancer That Has Returned or Not Responded to Treatment

Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor score: 60

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT02932280

This clinical trial is testing the safety of different doses of the drug neratinib in children and young adults whose cancer has come back or not responded to previous treatments. The study aims to understand the effects of the drug, both positive and negative, on patients and their cancer.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of neratinib at various dose levels and to observe its effects on children and young adults with cancer that has either returned or not responded to previous treatments. Researchers aim to determine both the beneficial and adverse effects of the drug on the patients and their cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosed with a solid tumor, including brain tumors or lymphoma.
  • Cancer has returned or not responded to previous treatments, with no other effective standard treatments available.
  • Must have tried at least one previous therapy.
  • Must have a tumor that can be measured by specific medical criteria.
  • Must provide a tissue sample for analysis.
  • Age requirements:
    • Phase 1: Between 3 and 21 years old at enrollment.
    • Phase 2: Between 3 and 21 years old at diagnosis.
  • Must meet specific body size requirements based on dose level.
  • Must have a performance score of at least 60%.
  • Must have adequate heart function as measured by specific tests.
  • Female patients of childbearing age must have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment.
  • Must agree to use effective birth control during and after the study.
  • Must provide written consent to participate.
  • Must be able to swallow tablets or have a feeding tube.
  • Must have recovered from any side effects of previous treatments to a mild level before starting the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Recent treatment with chemotherapy or biological therapy within a short timeframe before starting neratinib.
  • Recent radiation therapy, especially to the brain, within a specified period before starting neratinib.
  • Previous stem cell transplant if certain conditions are met.
  • Inadequate blood cell counts in specific cases.
  • High levels of certain liver enzymes or bilirubin.
  • Poor kidney function.
  • Unstable or symptomatic brain metastases, unless stable on medication.
  • Active heart disease or prolonged heart rhythm issues.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Currently being treated for another cancer, except for certain skin or cervical cancers.
  • Uncontrolled illness or infection, high fever, or psychiatric conditions that could affect study participation.
  • Significant digestive disorders causing diarrhea.
  • Known HIV or hepatitis infections.
  • Allergic reactions to any part of the study drug.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
Phoenix Children'S Hospital85016PhoenixArizona
Arkansas Children's Hospital72206Little RockArkansas
Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Cancer Institute94304Palo AltoCalifornia
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children32806OrlandoFlorida
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center10065New YorkNew York
Pennsylvania State Hershey Children's Hospital17033HersheyPennsylvania
University of Texas78229San AntonioTexas
Huntsman Cancer Institue84113Salt Lake CityUtah

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