Everolimus (RAD001) Therapy of Giant Cell Astrocytoma in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2014-01-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and potential side effects of everolimus (an experimental drug) on a person with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex who also has been diagnosed with a brain tumor (astrocytoma)

The hypothesis is that the drug will cause the tumor size to decrease, and may have beneficial activity separate from effects on tumors in patients.

• Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
• Collaborator: Novartis
• Treatments: Everolimus; Sirolimus

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age three years and older

• If female and of child bearing potential, documentation of negative pregnancy test prior to enrollment. In the extension phase, all females of child bearing potential will be required to take monthly home pregnancy tests and record results on a provided diary card.

• Clinically definite diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis (modified Gomez criteria or positive genetic test)

• Presence of giant cell astrocytoma as defined by imaging characteristics and serial increase in size of lesion on 2 or more MRI scans

• Adequate renal function (creatinine < 1.5 mg/dl)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Serious intercurrent medical illness or other uncontrolled medical disease which could compromise participation in the study

• Significant hematologic or hepatic abnormality

• Continuous requirement for supplemental oxygen

• Intercurrent infection at initiation of everolimus

• Embolization of angiomyolipoma within one month; any other recent surgery within 2 months of initiation of everolimus

• Pregnant or lactating women

• Use of an investigational drug within the last 30 days

• Must be adequately recovered from the acute toxicities of any prior therapy

• Clinical evidence of impending herniation or focal neurologic deficit related to the subject's astrocytoma

• Unwilling or unable to use highly effective contraception