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| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| St. Louis University | OTHER |
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There is currently no curative treatment for children with relapsed/refractory neuroblastoma, and for these children the 5 year survival rate is <10%. As such, new therapeutic approaches are needed to treat these children. This Phase 1 clinical trial is specifically designed to test the safety and toxicity of nifurtimox when given in combination with cyclophosphamide and topotecan for the treatment of relapsed and/or refractory neuroblastoma . Prior to study opening, 3 pediatric patients with neuroblastoma have received nifurtimox in combination with this chemotherapy regimen, and all have had significant measurable responses without undue toxicity. These case reports, as well as our in vitro and in vivo investigations into the biologic effect of nifurtimox on neuroblastoma cells has prompted the development of this Phase I study. This Phase I study will involve a dose escalation trial of daily oral nifurtimox alone for one 21 day cycle of therapy, followed by continuation of nifurtimox with the addition of standard doses of cyclophosphamide (5 days) and topotecan (5 days) for 3 additional 21 day cycles. Our primary aim is to evaluate the safety of nifurtimox alone and in combination with these chemotherapy agents in multiply relapsed/refractory patients. Our secondary aim will be to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of nifurtimox as well as treatment response.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifurtimox | Drug | Escalating dose by cohort starting at 20mg/kg/day. PO drug taken TID. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Test the safety of nifurtimox in children with relapsed or refractory neuroblastoma alone and in combination with cyclophosphamide and topotecan. | 3 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile of nifurtimox alone and in combination with cyclophosphamide and topotecan. | 3 months | |
| To determine the response rate to treatment with nifurtimox combined with cyclophosphamide/topotecan | 3 months |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Giselle Sholler, MD | University of Vermont / Vermont Children's Hospital | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis University/Cardinal Glennon Childrens Medical Center | St Louis | Missouri | 63104 | United States | ||
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17023833 | Background | Saulnier Sholler GL, Kalkunte S, Greenlaw C, McCarten K, Forman E. Antitumor activity of nifurtimox observed in a patient with neuroblastoma. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2006 Oct;28(10):693-5. doi: 10.1097/01.mph.0000212994.56812.f2. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009447 | Neuroblastoma |
| D012008 | Recurrence |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D018241 | Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral |
| D018242 | Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive |
| D018302 | Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial |
| D017599 | Neuroectodermal Tumors |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009547 | Nifurtimox |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009581 | Nitrofurans |
| D009574 | Nitro Compounds |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D013843 | Thiazines |
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| University of Vermont/Vermont Children's Hospital |
| Burlington |
| Vermont |
| 05401 |
| United States |
| D009373 | Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal |
| D009370 | Neoplasms by Histologic Type |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D009375 | Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial |
| D009380 | Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue |
| D020969 | Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D013457 |
| Sulfur Compounds |
| D005663 | Furans |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |