Sorafenib Tosylate in Treating Younger Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Rhabdomyosarcoma, Wil… (NCT01502410) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Sorafenib Tosylate in Treating Younger Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Rhabdomyosarcoma, Wilms Tumor, Liver Cancer, or Thyroid Cancer
United States, Australia, Canada20 participantsStarted 2012-01
Plain-language summary
This phase II trial studies how well sorafenib tosylate works in treating younger patients with relapsed or refractory rhabdomyosarcoma, Wilms tumor, liver cancer, or thyroid cancer. Sorafenib tosylate may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients must have had histologic verification of one of the malignancies listed below at original diagnosis or at relapse:
* Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS)
* Wilms tumor
* Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
* Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC)
* Patients must have relapsed or refractory disease (RMS, Wilms tumor, HCC, PTC)
* Patients must have radiographically measurable disease; measurable disease is defined as the presence of at least one lesion on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan that can be accurately measured with the longest diameter a minimum of 10 mm in at least one dimension (CT scan slice thickness no greater than 5 mm)
* The following do not qualify as measurable disease:
* Malignant fluid collections (e.g., ascites, pleural effusions)
* Bone marrow infiltration
* Lesions only detected by nuclear medicine studies (e.g., bone, gallium, or positron emission tomography \[PET\] scans)
* Elevated tumor markers in plasma or cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)
* Previously radiated lesions that have not demonstrated clear progression post radiation
* Leptomeningeal lesions that do not meet the requirements noted above
* Patients with HCC must be relapsed or refractory to conventional chemotherapy
* Patients with PTC must be refractory to radioactive iodine (RAI)
* Patient's current disease state must be one for which there is no known curative therapy or therapy proven to prolong surviv…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.