A Study of MK-0869 (Aprepitant) and MK-0517 (Fosaprepitant) in Pediatric Participants Receiving Chemotherapy (MK-0869-134)
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Is 0 (at least 37 weeks gestation) to 17 years of age
- Is scheduled to receive moderately to highly nausea-inducing chemotherapy or participant did not tolerate a previous chemotherapy regimen that is planned to be repeated
- Is expected to receive ondansetron
- Female participants who have begun menstruating must have a negative pregnancy test
- Weighs ≥3.0 kg if <6 months of age, ≥6.0 kg if >6 months of age, and ≥7.5 kg if > 2 years of age
- Has a pre-existing venous catheter
Exclusion Criteria:
- Uses any illicit drugs or abuses alcohol
- Is pregnant or breast feeding
- Has a symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) tumor
- Has an infection or other uncontrolled disease other than cancer
- Has known history of heart QT wave prolongation
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Arm 5
Arm 6
Arm 7
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Active Comparator
Experimental
Experimental
Part IA-fosaprepitant 115 mg/aprepitant
Part IB-fosaprepitant 150 mg
Part IIA-aprepitant 80 mg equiv.
Part IIB-aprepitant 125 mg equiv.
Part III-ondansetron
Part IV-aprepitant regimen
Part V-fosaprepitant regimen
Day 1, fosaprepitant intravenous (IV) at a dose of 115 mg and Days 2 and 3, aprepitant 80 mg orally (PO), prior to chemotherapy for participants from 12 to 17 years of age. Participants also receive ondansetron IV as per local standard of care, with or without dexamethasone IV.
Day 1, fosaprepitant, IV at a dose of 150 mg, prior to chemotherapy for participants 12 to 17 years of age. Participants also receive ondansetron IV as per local standard of care, with or without dexamethasone IV.
Day 1, aprepitant PO prior to chemotherapy at the dosing regimens listed for the following age ranges: 6 months to <12 years of age - 47 mg/m^2; 4 months to <6 months of age - 2.0 mg/kg; 1 month to <4 months of age - 1.0 mg/kg; birth to <1 month of age - 0.5 mg/kg. Participants also receive ondansetron IV as per local standard of care, with or without dexamethasone IV.
Day 1, aprepitant PO prior to chemotherapy at the dosing regimens listed for the following age ranges: 2 years to <12 years of age - 74 mg/m^2; 6 months to <2 years of age - 1.3 mg/kg; 4 months to <6 months of age - 3.0 mg/kg; 1 month to <4 months of age - 1.5 mg/kg; birth to <1 month of age - 0.75 mg/kg. Participants also receive ondansetron IV as per local standard of care, with or without dexamethasone IV.
Ondansetron administered IV per local standard of care on Days 1, 2, and 3 prior to chemotherapy for participants from birth to <12 years of age. The use of IV dexamethasone is optional with the exception of the birth to one year old cohort.
Day 1, aprepitant, PO, prior to chemotherapy at the dosing regimens listed for the following age ranges: 4 months to <12 years of age - 3.0 mg/kg; 1 month to <4 months of age - 1.5 mg/kg; Birth to <1 month of age - 0.75 mg/kg; Days 2 and 3, aprepitant, PO, prior to chemotherapy at the dosing regimens listed for the following age ranges: 4 months to <12 years of age - 2.0 mg/kg; 1 month to <4 months of age - 1.0 mg/kg; Birth to <1 month of age - 0.5 mg/kg. Participants also receive ondansetron IV as per local standard of care. The use of dexamethasone IV is optional with the exception of the birth to one year old cohort.
Day 1, fosaprepitant, IV at a dose of 3 mg/kg prior to chemotherapy for participants 6 months to <12 years of age. Participants also receive ondansetron IV as per local standard of care, with or without dexamethasone IV.