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Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jan 26, 2021

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment307

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Clinical trial landscape

Aprepitant · 14 trials · 14 indications

Phase 3 9Phase 2 3Phase 1 2
NCT01362530A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Aprepitant for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Pediatric Participants (MK-0869-208)Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
COMPLETED307 Analytics
NCT00952341Aprepitant/MK0869 for Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting Associated With Cisplatin (0869-169)(COMPLETED)Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)
COMPLETED421 Analytics
NCT00337727Aprepitant for the Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)(0869-130)(COMPLETED)Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
COMPLETED848 Analytics
NCT00080444Study of Aprepitant (MK-0869) for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Adolescent Participants (MK-0869-097)Vomiting
COMPLETED50 Analytics
NCT00048607Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With MK0869 (0869-062)(COMPLETED)Major Depressive Disorder
COMPLETED600 Analytics
NCT00048594Long Term Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With MK0869 (0869-065)(COMPLETED)Major Depressive Disorder
COMPLETED800 Analytics
NCT00035048Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With MK0869 (0869-068)(COMPLETED)Major Depressive Disorder
COMPLETED540 Analytics
NCT00034983Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With MK0869 (0869-066)(COMPLETED)Major Depressive Disorder
COMPLETED900 Analytics
NCT00035282Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With MK0869 (0869-060)(COMPLETED)Major Depressive Disorder
COMPLETED450 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Aprepitant for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Pediatric Participants (MK-0869-208)
Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and VomitingUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Aprepitant/MK0869 for Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting Associated With Cisplatin (0869-169)(COMPLETED)
Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Aprepitant for the Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)(0869-130)(COMPLETED)
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and VomitingUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Aprepitant (MK-0869) for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Adolescent Participants (MK-0869-097)
VomitingUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With MK0869 (0869-062)(COMPLETED)
Major Depressive DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Long Term Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With MK0869 (0869-065)(COMPLETED)
Major Depressive DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With MK0869 (0869-068)(COMPLETED)
Major Depressive DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With MK0869 (0869-066)(COMPLETED)
Major Depressive DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder With MK0869 (0869-060)(COMPLETED)
Major Depressive DisorderUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With a Complete Response in the Delayed Phase of Cycle 1
25 to 120 hours after the start of chemotherapy

Delayed Phase was defined as 25-120 hours after the start of chemotherapy. Complete response was defined as no vomiting or retching and no use of rescue medication in the delayed phase of Cycle 1.

Proportion of Participants With Complete Response 120 Hours Following Initiation of High-dose Cisplatin Chemotherapy in the Overall Phase of Cycle 1
0 to 120 hours

Overall phase was defined as 0 to 120 hours following initiation of chemotherapy. Complete response was defined as no vomiting with no rescue therapy.

Number of Patients Who Reported No Vomiting
Overall phase (0-120 hours post initiation of MEC) in Cycle 1.

The number of patients who reported No Vomiting in the overall phase in Cycle 1

Percentage of Participants Who Experience Study-drug-related Adverse Events (Cycle 1)
Up to 14 days after last dose of anti-emetic therapy in Cycle 1 (Up to 18 days)
HAMD-17 total score at week 8. Tolerability.
at week 8
Total HAMD-17 score </= 10 after 10 weeks of treatment, time to relapse of depression over 6-10 months
after 10 weeks of treatment and over 6-10 months
HAMD-17 score </= 10 after 10 weeks; maintenance of antidepressant effect for 6-10 months; tolerability
After 10 weeks & 6-10 months
Long-term safety and tolerability.
Duration of treatment
Number of Patients With Gastrointestinal Toxicities (Grade 3 and 4 Nausea and Vomiting) Associated With Delivering Fluorouracil/Gemcitabine Hydrochloride-based Chemotherapy With Upper Abdominal Radiation
Over 10 weeks

Toxicity will be determined using the revised National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Toxicity Criteria (CTC) version 3.0 for Toxicity and Adverse Event Reporting. Descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations, frequencies, etc.) will be presented for pretreatment patient characteristics. The rate of grade 3 and 4 nausea will be compared to the cut points during interim and final analyses.

Proportion of Patients Achieving Complete Control (CC)
7 days

Complete control (CC): study days 1-7 (acute and delayed CINV) the proportion of patients achieving complete control (CC); defined as no emetic episode, no need for rescue medication during days 1-7; number of emetic episodes daily; time to first emetic episode; as captured by the MAT (MASCC Antiemesis Tool)/Osoba survey (MASCC refers to Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer™). Severity of nausea and other toxicities measured daily by the NCI Common Toxicity Criteria (version 4.0).

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Aprepitant From Time 0 to the Last Measurable Concentration (AUC0-last) Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in 12 to 17 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged 12 to 17 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using a noncompartmental analysis (NCA). The limit of quantitation (LOQ) value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in 12 to 17 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged 12 to 17 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in 12 to 17 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged 12 to 17 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in 6 to <12 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged 6 to \<12 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in 6 to <12 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged 6 to \<12 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in 6 to <12 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged 6 to \<12 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in 2 to <6 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged 2 to \<6 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in 2 to <6 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged 2 to \<6 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in 2 to <6 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged 2 to \<6 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in Birth to <2 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged birth to \<2 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in Birth to <2 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged birth to \<2 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 125 mg Dose Equivalent in Birth to <2 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 125 mg dose equivalent arm aged birth to \<2 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in 12 to 17 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged 12 to 17 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in 12 to 17 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged 12 to 17 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in 12 to 17 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged 12 to 17 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last of Aprepitant Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in 6 to <12 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged 6 to \<12 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in 6 to <12 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged 6 to \<12 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in 6 to <12 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged 6 to \<12 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last of Aprepitant Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in 2 to <6 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged 2 to \<6 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in 2 to <6 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged 2 to \<6 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in 2 to <6 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged 2 to \<6 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last of Aprepitant Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in Birth to <2 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged birth to \<2 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in Birth to <2 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged birth to \<2 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 40 mg Dose Equivalent in Birth to <2 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 40 mg dose equivalent arm aged birth to \<2 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in 12 to 17 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged 12 to 17 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in 12 to 17 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged 12 to 17 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in 12 to 17 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged 12 to 17 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in 6 to <12 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged 6 to \<12 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in 6 to <12 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged 6 to \<12 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in 6 to <12 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged 6 to \<12 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in 2 to <6 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged 2 to \<6 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in 2 to <6 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged 2 to \<6 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in 2 to <6 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged 2 to \<6 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

AUC0-last of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in Birth to <2 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

AUC0-last was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged from birth to \<2 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-last assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma AUC0-last was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Cmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in Birth to <2 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Cmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged from birth to \<2 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Cmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Cmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Tmax of Aprepitant Following Administration of 10 mg Dose Equivalent in Birth to <2 Year Age Group
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Tmax was analyzed independently for participants in the 10 mg dose equivalent arm aged from birth to \<2 years old due to age- and dose-dependent differences in aprepitant absorption and clearance. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. Plasma for aprepitant Tmax assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Post-operative aprepitant plasma Tmax was evaluated using an NCA. The LOQ value for this analysis was 10 ng/mL.

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Aprepitant From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC0-inf) Following Administration of Single Dose
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Plasma for aprepitant AUC0-inf assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. AUC0-inf data were to be log transformed and analyzed via a linear mixed-effects model containing fixed effects for age for each dose level tested.

Apparent Total Clearance (CL/F) of Aprepitant From Plasma Following Administration of Single Dose
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Plasma for aprepitant CL/F assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. CL/F data were to be log transformed and analyzed via a linear mixed-effects model containing fixed effects for age for each dose level tested.

Apparent Terminal Half-life (t ½) of Aprepitant Following Administration of Single Dose
30-60 minutes pre-administration, 2-4 hours post administration, 5-7 hours post administration, 8-10 hours post administration

Plasma for aprepitant t ½ assessment was obtained at 30-60 minutes prior to aprepitant administration, 2-4 hours post aprepitant administration, 5-7 hours post aprepitant administration, and 8-10 hours post aprepitant administration. Because the opportunity to collect specimens for PK analyses in children is limited, a flexible sparse sampling scheme using ranges of collection times was to be utilized which would limit the burden to participants. t ½ data were to be log transformed and analyzed via a linear mixed-effects model containing fixed effects for age for each dose level tested.

Percentage of Participants Experiencing at Least One Adverse Event (AE)
From pre-operative phase up to Follow-up (Day 1 to Day 15)

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening of a pre-existing condition which is temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product, was also an AE. Changes resulting from normal growth and development which did not vary significantly in frequency or severity from expected levels were not to be considered adverse events. Vomiting and retching were not defined as AEs during the period of data collection (24 hours following the end of surgery) unless they met the definition of an SAE. The percentage of participants experiencing ≥1 AE was reported by dose group.

Percentage of Participants Discontinuing Study Due to an AE
From pre-operative phase up to Follow-up (Day 1 to Day 15)

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening of a pre-existing condition which is temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product, was also an AE. Changes resulting from normal growth and development which did not vary significantly in frequency or severity from expected levels were not to be considered adverse events. Vomiting and retching were not defined as AEs during the period of data collection (24 hours following the end of surgery) unless they met the definition of an SAE. The percentage of participants discontinuing study due to an AE was reported by dose group.

Area Under the Curve (AUC(0 to Infinity)) Following Single Dose Administration of Aprepitant 165 mg or 185 mg and Fosaprepitant 150 mg
Through 72 Hours Postdose
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) Following Single Dose Administration of Aprepitant 165 mg or 185 mg and Fosaprepitant 150 mg.
Through 72 Hours Postdose
Area Under the Curve From 0-48 (AUC0-48) of Aprepitant Following a Single Oral Dose in Study Part 1
Pre-dose, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 hours post-dose

Blood samples of 0.5 mL were collected from participants for the analysis of AUC0-48 at specified time points: pre-dose, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 hours post aprepitant single dose.

Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Aprepitant Following a Single Oral Dose in Study Part 1
48 Hours Post-Dose

Blood samples were collected from participants for the analysis of Cmax up to 48 hours after dosing.

Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of Aprepitant Following a Single Oral Dose in Study Part 1
48 Hours Post-Dose

Blood samples were collected from participants for the analysis of Tmax up to 48 hours after dosing.

Plasma Concentration of Aprepitant at 24 Hours (C24 hr) Following a Single Oral Dose in Study Part 1
24 Hours Post-Dose

Blood samples were collected from participants for the analysis of C24 hr at 24 hours after dosing. N/A indicates that \>50% of measurements were below the lower level of quantitaion (LLOQ).

Plasma Concentration of Aprepitant at 48 Hours (C48 hr) Following a Single Oral Dose in Study Part 1
48 Hours Post-Dose

The mean plasma concentration of aprepitant was evaluated in participants at 48 hours following a single oral dose.

Number of Participants Experiencing Adverse Events (AEs)
Up to 21 Days Post-Surgery
Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Treatment Due to AEs
Day 1

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With a Complete Response in the Acute Phase of Cycle 1
0 to 24 hours after initiation of chemotherapy
Percentage of Participants With a Complete Response in the Overall Phase of Cycle 1
0 to 120 hours after initiation of chemotherapy
Percentage of Participants With No Vomiting in the Overall Phase of Cycle 1
0 to 120 hours after initiation of chemotherapy
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Aprepitant RegimenEXPERIMENTALCycle 1: Participants 12 to 17 years of age, Day 1: aprepitant 125 mg capsule orally (PO) + ondansetron, Days 2 to 3: aprepitant 80 mg capsule PO. Participants 6 months to \<12 years of age, Day 1: aprepitant powder for suspension (PFS), 3.0 mg/kg (up to 125 mg) + ondansetron, Days 2 to 3: aprepitant PFS, 2.0 mg/kg (up to 80 mg). Optional Cycles 2-6: Open-label aprepitant administered in the same manner as in Cycle 1.
Control RegimenPLACEBO_COMPARATORCycle 1: Participants 12 to 17 years of age, Day 1: matching placebo for aprepitant 125 mg capsule oral (PO) + ondansetron Days 2 to 3: matching placebo for aprepitant 80 mg capsule PO. Participants 6 months to \<12 years of age, Day 1: matching placebo PFS: 3.0 mg/kg (up to 125 mg) + ondansetron, Days 2 to 3: matching placebo PFS: 2.0 mg/kg (up to 80 mg). Optional Cycles 2-6: Open-label aprepitant administered in the same manner as in Cycle 1.
Aprepitant (MK-0869)EXPERIMENTAL -
Standard TherapyPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
1OTHERArm 1: Day 1: aprepitant 125 mg capsule; ondansetron 8 mg capsule prior to chemotherapy and 1 8mg capsule 12 hrs after first dose; dexamethasone 12 mg tablets + 2 dexamethasone Pbo tablets. Day 2: Aprepitant 80 mg capsule; Ondansetron 8 mg capsule every 12 hours Day 3: Aprepitant 80 mg capsule Ondansetron 8 mg capsule every 12 hours.
2OTHERArm 2: Day 1: Aprepitant 125 mg Pbo capsule; Ondansetron 8 mg capsule prior to chemotherapy and 8 mg capsule 12 hours after first dose; Dexamethasone 20 mg tablets. Day 2: Aprepitant 80 mg Pbo capsule; Ondansetron 8 mg capsule every 12 hours; Day 3: Aprepitant 80 mg Pbo capsule; Ondansetron 8 mg capsule every 12 hours. 3 Day treatment period Optional cycle 2 is being offered to patients. Optional cycle 2 will substitute aprepitant with fosaprepitant dimeglumine 115 mg or Pbo on day 1. All other dosing regimen will remain the same as cycle 1.
Part 1: AprepitantEXPERIMENTALDay 1: aprepitant 125 mg orally (PO), ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses intravenously (IV), dexamethasone 8 mg PO. Day 2: aprepitant 80 mg PO, ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses IV, dexamethasone 4 mg PO. Day 3: aprepitant 80 mg PO, dexamethasone 4 mg PO. Day 4: dexamethasone 4 mg PO. For 1 cycle and up to 9 subsequent optional cycles.
Part 1: Standard TherapyACTIVE_COMPARATORDay 1: placebo to aprepitant 125 mg PO, ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses IV, dexamethasone 16 mg PO. Day 2: placebo to aprepitant 80 mg PO, ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses IV, dexamethasone 8 mg PO. Day 3: placebo for aprepitant 80 mg PO, dexamethasone 8 mg PO. Day 4: dexamethasone 8 mg PO. For 1 cycle; participants may receive open-label aprepitant for up to 9 subsequent optional cycles.
Part 2: AprepitantACTIVE_COMPARATORDay 1: aprepitant 125 mg PO, ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses IV, dexamethasone 8 mg PO. Day 2: aprepitant 80 mg PO, ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses IV, dexamethasone 4 mg PO. Day 3: aprepitant 80 mg PO, dexamethasone 4 mg PO. Day 4: dexamethasone 4 mg PO. For up to 10 cycles.
Treatment (antiemetic, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy)EXPERIMENTALCHEMORADIOTHERAPY: Patients undergo radiation therapy once daily on days 1-5 for 5.5 weeks. Patients also receive gemcitabine hydrochloride IV over 30 minutes once weekly and either fluorouracil IV continuously or capecitabine PO twice daily on days 1-5. PROPHYLACTIC THERAPY: Beginning 1 hour before chemoradiotherapy, patients receive aprepitant PO on days 1-3. Treatment repeats every 7 days for 5.5 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. CONSOLIDATION CHEMOTHERAPY: Two to four weeks after completion of chemoradiotherapy and prophylactic therapy, patients without disease progression or a declining performance status receive gemcitabine hydrochloride IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8. Treatment repeats every 21 days for 2 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
aprepitant+ondansetronACTIVE_COMPARATOROn day 1, patients will receive a single oral dose of Aprepitant 125 mg p.o, 1 hour before first dose of the 5-day oral temozolomide regimen. This will be followed by Aprepitant 80 mg p.o. on days 2 -5 (1 hour prior to temozolomide). Additionally, On days 1-5, patients receive a single dose of Ondansetron 30 minutes before the receiving their prescribed dose of 5-day oral temozolomide.
ondansetronACTIVE_COMPARATOROn days 1-5, patients receive a single dose of Ondansetron 30 minutes before the receiving their prescribed dose of 5-day oral temozolomide.
Aprepitant Dose 1: Equivalent to 125 mg in AdultsEXPERIMENTALPediatric participants receive a single dose of apprepitant that is equivalent to 125 mg in adults on Day 1 between 1 and 3 hours prior to expected induction of anesthesia, plus placebo for odansetron administered intravenously (IV) immediately prior to anesthesia.
Aprepitant Dose 2: Equivalent to 40 mg in AdultsEXPERIMENTALPediatric participants receive a single dose of apprepitant that is equivalent to 40 mg in adults on Day 1 between 1 and 3 hours prior to expected induction of anesthesia, plus placebo for odansetron administered IV immediately prior to anesthesia.
Aprepitant Dose 3: Equivalent to 10 mg in AdultsEXPERIMENTALPediatric participants receive a single dose of apprepitant that is equivalent to 10 mg in adults Day 1 between 1 and 3 hours prior to expected induction of anesthesia, plus placebo for odansetron administered IV immediately prior to anesthesia.
3EXPERIMENTALfosaprepitant 150 mg
4EXPERIMENTALaprepitant with food
Part 1: Oral AprepitantEXPERIMENTALIn Study Part 1, participants aged 6 months to 17 years received a single oral dose of aprepitant on Day 1.
Part 2: Oral AprepitantEXPERIMENTALIn Study Part 2, participants aged 6 months to 17 years received a single oral dose of aprepitant on Day 1.
Part 2: Intravenous OndansetronACTIVE_COMPARATORIn Study Part 2, participants aged 6 months to 17 years received a single intravenous dose of ondansetron on Day 1.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Aprepitant 125 mgDRUGOn the morning of Day 1: one 125 mg capsule PO 60 minutes prior to chemotherapy for participants 12 to 17 years of age
Aprepitant 80 mgDRUGOn the morning of Days 2 and 3: one 80 mg capsule PO for participants 12 to 17 years of age
Aprepitant powder for suspension (PFS)DRUGOn the morning of Day 1: 3.0 mg/kg (up to 125 mg) PO 60 minutes prior to chemotherapy for participants 6 months to \<12 years of age. On the morning of Days 2 and 3: 2.0 mg/kg (up to 80 mg) PO 60 minutes prior to chemotherapy (if applicable) for participants 6 months to \<12 years of age
OndansetronDRUGDay 1: Administered according to product label for pediatric usage or local standard of care
Placebo for Aprepitant 125 mgDRUGOn the morning of Day 1: one 125 mg capsule PO 60 minutes prior to chemotherapy for participants 12 to 17 years of age
Placebo for Aprepitant 80 mgDRUGOn the morning of Days 2 and 3: one 80 mg capsule PO for participants 12 to 17 years of age
Placebo for Aprepitant PFSDRUGOn the morning of Day 1: 3.0 mg/kg (up to 125 mg) PO 60 minutes prior to chemotherapy for participants 6 months to \<12 years of age. On the morning of Days 2 and 3: 2.0 mg/kg (up to 80 mg) PO 60 minutes prior to chemotherapy (if applicable) for participants 6 months to \<12 years of age
Emetogenic chemotherapyDRUGAny moderately or highly emetic chemotherapeutic agent such as cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, methotrexate, carboplatin, cisplatin, irinotecan, carmustine, ifosfamide, and streptozocin, or chemotherapeutics of a lower emetogenicity that were not previously tolerated. No chemotherapeutic agents were specified by the protocol, and many could potentially have been used."
aprepitantDRUGDay 1: Oral aprepitant 125 mg prior to administration of cisplatin; Days 2 and 3: Oral aprepitant 80 mg
Comparator: Placebo to aprepitantDRUGDay 1: Placebo to oral aprepitant 125 mg prior to administration of cisplatin; Days 2 and 3: Placebo to oral aprepitant 80 mg
dexamethasoneDRUGDay 1: Oral dexamethasone 10.5 mg prior to administration of cisplatin; Days 2, 3, and 4: Oral dexamethasone 7.5 mg
granisetronDRUGDay 1: IV granisetron 3 mg prior to administration of cisplatin
Comparator: ondansetronDRUGOndansetron 8 mg capsule Three day treatment period.
Comparator: dexamethasoneDRUGdexamethasone 12 mg tablets; 20 mg tablets Three day treatment period.
Comparator: fosaprepitant dimeglumineDRUGfosaprepitant dimeglumine 115 mg
Comparator; Placebo (unspecified)DRUGdexamethasone 12mg Pbo tablets.
placebo to aprepitantDRUGMatching placebo to aprepitant capsules
placebo to dexamethasoneDRUGMatching placebo to dexamethasone tablets
rescue medicationDRUGParticipants are allowed to take rescue medication throughout for nausea or vomiting. At the discretion of the investigator, participants are provided with a prescription for rescue medications. Recommended rescue medications are: 5-HT3 antagonists, phenothiazines, butyrophenones, benzamides, corticosteroids, benzodiazepines, domperidone, H1-receptor antagonist, and piperazine derivatives.
Comparator: paroxetine HCLDRUG -
Comparator: Placebo (Unspecified)DRUG -
gemcitabine hydrochlorideDRUGGiven IV
capecitabineDRUGGiven PO
fluorouracilDRUGGiven IV
radiation therapyPROCEDUREUndergo radiation therapy
questionnaire administrationOTHERAncillary studies
quality-of-life assessmentPROCEDUREAncillary studies
nausea and vomiting therapyPROCEDUREReceive aprepitant
management of therapy complicationsPROCEDUREReceive aprepitant
Placebo to match ondansetronDRUGParticipants in the aprepitant regimen received normal saline IV (provided by the site) as the placebo for ondansetron on Day 1, immediately prior to induction of anesthesia.
aprepitant 165 mgDRUGSingle dose of aprepitant 165 mg tablet in the fasted state during treatment period 1,2, or 3.
Comparator: aprepitant 185 mgDRUGSingle dose of aprepitant 185 mg tablet in the fasted state during treatment period 1, 2, or 3.
Comparator: fosaprepitant 150 mgDRUGSingle dose of fosaprepitant 150 mg intravenous infusion in the fasted state during treatment period 1,2, or 3.
Comparator: aprepitant with foodDRUGSingle dose of aprepitant 165 mg or 185 mg tablet in the fed state during treatment period 4.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range6 Months to 17 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: Cycle 1: * Is 6 months to 17 years of age at time of study entry * Is scheduled to receive chemotherapeutic agent(s) associated with moderate, high risk or very high risk of vomiting for a documented malignancy, or a chemotherapy regimen not previously tolerated due to vomiting...

Countries:United StatesBrazilMexicoSpainTurkey (Türkiye)
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Frequently asked questions about Aprepitant

What is Aprepitant used for?

Aprepitant is a small molecule being developed for vomiting, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, postoperative nausea and vomiting, extrahepatic bile duct cancer, and major depressive disorder. It is in Phase 3 clinical development and is being studied by Merck & Company, Inc.

What does Aprepitant target?

Aprepitant is a small molecule that targets the neurokinin-1 receptor, which plays a role in nausea and vomiting. By blocking this receptor, it helps prevent chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Who makes Aprepitant?

Aprepitant is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which is publicly traded under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug for various gastrointestinal and other conditions.

What phase is Aprepitant in?

Aprepitant is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied for multiple indications, including chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and major depressive disorder.

What clinical trials is Aprepitant in?

Aprepitant has completed five clinical trials with a total enrollment of 3,290 participants. Notable trials include NCT00819039 in pediatric postoperative nausea and vomiting, NCT01450826 for glioma patients receiving chemotherapy, NCT01534637 for pancreatic cancer, and NCT01732458 for postoperative nausea and vomiting in children.

Is Aprepitant the same as Emend?

Aprepitant is the active ingredient in the brand-name drug Emend. In clinical trials, it has been studied under the name MK-0869. Emend is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and surgery.