NCT00001502

Brief Summary

The presence of a highly selective blood-brain barrier (BBB) at the level of the brain capillary endothelium prevents chemotherapeutic agents from attaining therapeutic concentrations at the target site. RMP-7 is a synthetic bradykinin analog which specifically binds to B2 receptors expressed on the brain capillary endothelial cells and preferentially increases capillary permeability within CNS tumors. Carboplatin is an anticancer agent with preclinical and clinical antitumor activity against a variety of brain tumors. A pediatric phase I trial of the combination of RMP-7 and carboplatin will be conducted to determine the maximum tolerated dose of RMP-7 in children with refractory brain tumors.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 1996

Longer than P75 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 1996

Completed
3.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 3, 1999

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2000

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 10, 2002

Completed
Last Updated

March 4, 2008

Status Verified

February 1, 2000

First QC Date

November 3, 1999

Last Update Submit

March 3, 2008

Conditions

Keywords

Blood-Brain BarrierBradykininChildrenGliomaMedulloblastoma

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed brain tumor including but not limited to the following: Anaplastic astrocytoma, Glioblastoma multiforme, Low-grade glioma, Ependymoma, Medulloblastoma, Pineal tumors, Chiasmal glioma, Craniopharyngioma, Brain stem glioma (requirement for histologic diagnosis may be waived). Disease refractory to standard therapy or no standard chemotherapy exists and ineligible for potential curative surgery or radiotherapy. Measurable or evaluable disease on radiographic studies with evidence of progression on prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy or persistent disease after surgery. PRIOR/CURRENT THERAPY: See Disease Characteristics At least 6 months since carboplatin. At least 3 weeks since myelosuppressive therapy. Patients who received stem cell or bone marrow rescue after nitrosourea therapy are eligible after 3 weeks if they have recovered from hematologic toxicities of their prior therapy. Concurrent steroids allowed if dose stable for at least 2 weeks prior to entry. Recovered from toxic effects of any prior therapy. PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 21 and under. Performance status: ECOG 0-2. Life expectancy: At least 8 weeks. HEMATOLOGIC: Absolute granulocyte count greater than 1,500/mm(3). Platelet count greater than 100,000/mm(3) (at least 75,000/mm(3) in patients with prior bone marrow transplantation or craniospinal irradiation). Hemoglobin greater than 8.0 g/dL. HEPATIC: Bilirubin no greater than 2 times normal. ALT no greater than 2 times normal. RENAL: Creatinine within normal limits for age as follows: Age (in years) -- Creatinine (in mg/dL): Younger than 5 -- no greater than 1.2; 5-10 -- no greater than 1.5; 10-15 -- no greater than 1.8; Older than 15 -- no greater than 2.4. OTHER: No significant systemic illness. No pregnant or nursing women. Negative pregnancy test required of fertile women. Effective contraception required of fertile patients. Durable power of attorney required of all patients 18-21 years of age.

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Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Clements JA. The human kallikrein gene family: a diversity of expression and function. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 1994 Feb;99(1):C1-6. doi: 10.1016/0303-7207(94)90138-4. No abstract available.

    PMID: 8187947BACKGROUND
  • Straub JA, Akiyama A, Parmar P. In vitro plasma metabolism of RMP-7. Pharm Res. 1994 Nov;11(11):1673-6. doi: 10.1023/a:1018986510570. No abstract available.

    PMID: 7870689BACKGROUND
  • Inamura T, Nomura T, Bartus RT, Black KL. Intracarotid infusion of RMP-7, a bradykinin analog: a method for selective drug delivery to brain tumors. J Neurosurg. 1994 Nov;81(5):752-8. doi: 10.3171/jns.1994.81.5.0752.

    PMID: 7931623BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Brain NeoplasmsGliomaMedulloblastoma

Interventions

RMP 7Carboplatin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Central Nervous System NeoplasmsNervous System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNeoplasms, NeuroepithelialNeuroectodermal TumorsNeoplasms, Germ Cell and EmbryonalNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplasms, Nerve TissueNeuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Coordination ComplexesOrganic Chemicals

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Purpose
TREATMENT
Sponsor Type
NIH

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 3, 1999

First Posted

December 10, 2002

Study Start

April 1, 1996

Study Completion

March 1, 2000

Last Updated

March 4, 2008

Record last verified: 2000-02

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