Pilot Study of the Effect of Trastuzumab and GM-CSF on Children With Recurrent Ependymoma (NCT02774421) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 1
Pilot Study of the Effect of Trastuzumab and GM-CSF on Children With Recurrent Ependymoma
United States10 participantsStarted 2017-06-12
Plain-language summary
This study plans to detect the presence of trastuzumab by mass spectroscopy in relapsed posterior fossa ependymoma (PFEPN) tumor specimen pre-treated with a single dose of intrathecal (IT) trastuzumab, as well as to evaluate toxicity of intrathecal trastuzumab in combination with subcutaneous (subQ) Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in children with relapsed PFEPN
Who can participate
Age range
12 Months – 21 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
. Total bilirubin ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) for age, and
. Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) (AST) or serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) (ALT) \< 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN) for age
. Ejection fraction \> 50% by echocardiogram or radionuclide study
Exclusion criteria
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.
What they're measuring
1
Stratum 1: Detection of trastuzumab in tumor following IT administration
Timeframe: 2 weeks
2
Stratum 2: Determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) for IT trastuzumab in combination with fixed doses of subQ GM-CSF