Search / Trial NCT00002543

Gallium Nitrate in Treating Children With Brain Tumor, Neuroblastoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, or Refractory Solid Tumors

Launched by MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN · Oct 4, 2004

Trial Information

Current as of December 07, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Recurrent Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma Recurrent Childhood Brain Tumor Recurrent Neuroblastoma Recurrent Childhood Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific Recurrent Childhood Small Noncleaved Cell Lymphoma Recurrent Childhood Large Cell Lymphoma

ClinConnect Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the safety and side effects of gallium nitrate (GAN) when used as an anticancer agent in pediatric patients with refractory solid tumors, including malignant brain tumors, neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. II. Evaluate these side effects in these patients.

OUTLINE: Single-Agent Chemotherapy. Gallium Nitrate, GAN, NSC-15200.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: At least 3 patients will be accrued at each dose studied.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Biopsy-proven rhabdomyosarcoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, or other solid tumor refractory to conventional therapy or for which no effective curative therapy is known Re-biopsy required if disease recurs more than 2 years after initial diagnosis recommended if radiographic abnormalities suggest tumor recurrence within 5 months of completing radiotherapy or chemotherapy
  • PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 21 and under at diagnosis Performance status: Karnofsky 50%-100% Life expectancy: More than 4 weeks Hematopoietic: (unless extensive bone marrow involvement) ANC greater than 750 Platelets greater than 75,000 Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Creatinine normal for age OR Glomerular filtration rate at least 50 mL/min per 1.73 square meters Other: Adequate nutritional status No serious uncontrolled infection No pregnant or nursing women
  • PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: At least 2 weeks since other anticancer therapy and recovered Prior radiotherapy or surgery for symptomatic lesions allowed provided site of evaluable disease remains untreated Prior bone marrow or stem cell transplantation allowed No concurrent anticancer therapy

Trial Officials

Harry T. Whelan, MD

Study Chair

Medical College of Wisconsin

About Medical College Of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research, education, and clinical practice. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, MCW is committed to conducting high-quality, ethically-guided research that aims to improve patient outcomes and address critical health challenges. Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, MCW collaborates with a diverse network of healthcare professionals, researchers, and community partners to facilitate groundbreaking clinical trials across various medical fields, ensuring the translation of scientific discoveries into effective treatments and practices.

Locations

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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