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Fosaprepitant

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Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting | Small molecule | Other |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 25, 2019

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RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment240

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Clinical trial landscape

Fosaprepitant · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT01697579Study of the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Safety and Tolerability of Fosaprepitant for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Children (MK-0517-029)Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Safety and Tolerability of Fosaprepitant for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Children (MK-0517-029)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Aprepitant in Participants 0 to <2 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The Cmax for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Aprepitant in Participants 0 to <2 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The Tmax for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Aprepitant From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC 0-∞) in Participants 0 to <2 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The AUC 0-∞ for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Aprepitant From Time 0 to 24 Hours (AUC 0-24hr) in Participants 0 to <2 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The AUC 0-24hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Apparent Terminal Half-life (t1/2) of Aprepitant in Participants 0 to <2 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The t1/2 for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Concentration of Aprepitant After 24 Hours (C24hr) in Participants 0 to <2 Years of Age
Approximately 24 hours (from 23 to 25 hours) post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The C24hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels in the time frame of 23 to 25 hours post-infusion.

Concentration of Aprepitant After 48 Hours (C48hr) in Participants 0 to <2 Years of Age
Approximately 48 hours (from 46 to 50 hours) post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The C48hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels in the time frame of 46 to 50 hours post-infusion. The C48hr was only planned to be measured in the 5 mg/mL dose for each age group.

Apparent Total Body Clearance (CL/F) of Aprepitant in Participants 0 to <2 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The CL/F for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Cmax of Aprepitant in Participants 2 to <6 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The Cmax for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Tmax of Aprepitant in Participants 2 to <6 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The Tmax for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

AUC 0-∞ of Aprepitant in Participants 2 to <6 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The AUC 0-∞ for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

AUC 0-24hr of Aprepitant in Participants 2 to <6 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The AUC 0-24hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

t1/2 of Aprepitant in Participants 2 to <6 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The t1/2 for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

C24hr of Aprepitant in Participants 2 to <6 Years of Age
Approximately 24 hours (from 23 to 25 hours) post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The C24hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels in the time frame of 23 to 25 hours post-infusion.

C48hr of Aprepitant in Participants 2 to <6 Years of Age
Approximately 48 hours (from 46 to 50 hours) post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The C48hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels in the time frame of 46 to 50 hours post-infusion. The C48hr was only planned to be measured in the 5 mg/mL dose for each age group.

CL/F of Aprepitant in Participants 2 to <6 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The CL/F for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Cmax of Aprepitant in Participants 6 to <12 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The Cmax for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Tmax of Aprepitant in Participants 6 to <12 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The Tmax for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

AUC 0-∞ of Aprepitant in Participants 6 to <12 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The AUC 0-∞ for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

AUC 0-24hr of Aprepitant in Participants 6 to <12 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The AUC 0-24hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

t1/2 of Aprepitant in Participants 6 to <12 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The t1/2 for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

C24hr of Aprepitant in Participants 6 to <12 Years of Age
Approximately 24 hours (from 23 to 25 hours) post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The C24hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels in the time frame of 23 to 25 hours post-infusion.

C48hr of Aprepitant in Participants 6 to <12 Years of Age
Approximately 48 hours (from 46 to 50 hours) post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The C48hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels in the time frame of 46 to 50 hours post-infusion. The C48hr was only planned to be measured in the 5 mg/mL dose for each age group.

CL/F of Aprepitant in Participants 6 to <12 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The CL/F for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Cmax of Aprepitant in Participants 12 to 17 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The Cmax for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Tmax of Aprepitant in Participants 12 to 17 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The Tmax for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

AUC 0-∞ of Aprepitant in Participants 12 to 17 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The AUC 0-∞ for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

AUC 0-24hr of Aprepitant in Participants 12 to 17 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The AUC 0-24hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

t1/2 of Aprepitant in Participants 12 to 17 Years of Age Hours
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The t1/2 for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

C24hr of Aprepitant in Participants 12 to 17 Years of Age
Approximately 24 hours (from 23 to 25 hours) post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The C24hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels in the time frame of 23 to 25 hours post-infusion.

C48hr of Aprepitant in Participants 12 to 17 Years of Age
Approximately 48 hours (from 46 to 50 hours) post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The C48hr for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels in the time frame of 46 to 50 hours post-infusion. The C48hr was only planned to be measured in the 5 mg/mL dose for each age group.

CL/F of Aprepitant in Participants 12 to 17 Years of Age
Pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion

Fosaprepitant is a pro-drug that is rapidly converted to aprepitant. Because of this rapid conversion to aprepitant, fosaprepitant cannot be assessed directly. The pharmacokinetics for each fosaprepitant dose were determined by analyzing aprepitant in plasma. The CL/F for aprepitant was determined by measuring aprepitant levels at pre-infusion, immediately after infusion, and 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, 23-25, and 46-50 hours post-infusion.

Percentage of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Adverse Event (AE) in Cycle 1
Up to 14 days postdose in Cycle 1

AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which did not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE could therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product/protocol specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product/protocol specified procedure. Any worsening of a preexisting condition temporally associated with the use of the product was also an AE.

Percentage of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Adverse Event (AE) in Cycles 2-6
Up to 14 days postdose for each cycle (Cycles 2-6)

AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant administered a pharmaceutical product and which did not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with this treatment. An AE could therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product/protocol specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product/protocol specified procedure. Any worsening of a preexisting condition temporally associated with the use of the product was also an AE.

Brain NK1-receptor Occupancy at 24 Hours Post Dose
24 hours post dose
Brain NK1-receptor Occupancy at 48 Hours Post Dose
48 hours post dose

Secondary Endpoints

Brain NK1-receptor Occupancy at the Time of the Maximum Concentration (Tmax)
30 minutes after the end of the 20-minute infusion of fosaprepitant or at 4 hours after oral dosing of aprepitant
Brain NK1-receptor Occupancy at 120 Hours Post Dose
120 hours post dose
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Fosaprepitant 5 mg/kg-Cycle 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants were administered intravenous (IV) fosaprepitant at the following weight-adjusted doses: participants 4 months to \<12 years old were administered 5 mg/kg (not to exceed 150 mg); participants 1 to \<4 months old were administered 2.5 mg/kg; participants 0 to \<1 month old were administered 1.25 mg/kg. Participants were also administered IV ondansetron (0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses for children 6 months to 17 years of age or per local standard of care for children \<6 months of age), with or without dexamethasone.
Fosaprepitant 3 mg/kg-Cycle 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants 12 to 17 years old were administered 150 mg IV fosaprepitant. Participants 2 to \<12 years old were administered a weight-adjusted dose of 3 mg/kg (not to exceed 150 mg). Participants were also administered IV ondansetron (0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses for children 6 months to 17 years of age or per local standard of care for children \<6 months of age), with or without dexamethasone.
Fosaprepitant 1.2 mg/kg-Cycle 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants 12 to 17 years old were administered 60 mg IV fosaprepitant. Participants 2 to \<12 years old were administered a weight-adjusted dose of 1.2 mg/kg (not to exceed 60 mg). Participants were also administered IV ondansetron (0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses for children 6 months to 17 years of age or per local standard of care for children \<6 months of age), with or without dexamethasone.
Fosaprepitant 0.4 mg/kg-Cycle 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants 12 to 17 years old were administered 20 mg IV fosaprepitant. Participants 2 to \<12 years old were administered a weight-adjusted dose of 0.4 mg/kg (not to exceed 20 mg). Participants were also administered IV ondansetron (0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses for children 6 months to 17 years of age or per local standard of care for children \<6 months of age), with or without dexamethasone.
Placebo Control-Cycle 1PLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants were administered IV normal saline at volume to match age and weight specific doses of fosaprepitant. Participants were also administered IV ondansetron (0.15 mg/kg x 3 doses for children 6 months to 17 years of age or per local standard of care for children \<6 months of age), with or without dexamethasone.
Fosaprepitant 5 mg/kg-Cycles 2-6EXPERIMENTALFor optional Cycles 2-6, participants from the 5 mg/kg fosaprepitant arm in Cycle 1 were administered fosaprepitant 5 mg/kg IV (or age-adjusted equivalent). For Cycle 2, fosaprepitant was administered IV plus ondansetron with or without dexamethasone. For Cycles 3-6, fosaprepitant was administered IV plus a 5- hydroxytryptamine 3 (5-HT3) antagonist with or without dexamethasone. Participants 1 year or less were required to receive ondansetron in all cycles as the 5-HT3 antagonist.
Fosaprepitant 3 mg/kg-Cycles 2-6EXPERIMENTALFor optional Cycles 2-6, participants from Cycle 1 fosaprepitant arms (3, 1.2, or 0.4 mg/kg) or Cycle 1 control arm were administered fosaprepitant 3 mg/kg IV (or age-adjusted equivalent). For Cycle 2, fosaprepitant was administered IV plus ondansetron with or without dexamethasone. For Cycles 3-6, fosaprepitant was administered IV plus a 5-HT3 antagonist with or without dexamethasone.
Fosaprepitant 150 mgEXPERIMENTALFosaprepitant 150 mg
Aprepitant 165 mgEXPERIMENTALAprepitant 165 mg
Aprepitant 250 mgEXPERIMENTALAprepitant 250 mg

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
FosaprepitantDRUGAdministered intravenously (IV) as a single dose
Fosaprepitant PlaceboDRUGAdministered IV as a single dose
OndansetronDRUGAdministered IV according to local labeling and/or local standard of care
5-hydroxytryptamine 3 antagonistDRUGAdministered IV according to local labeling and/or local standard of care
Fosaprepitant 150 mgDRUGa single intravenous infusion of 150 mg fosaprepitant dimeglumine over 20 minutes on Day 1 15 minutes after consumption of a standard light breakfast meal
Aprepitant 165 mgDRUGa single oral 165 mg aprepitant capsule 15 minutes after consumption of a standard light breakfast meal
Aprepitant 250 mgDRUGa single oral 250 mg dose achieved by administering two 125 mg aprepitant capsules 15 minutes after consumption of a standard light breakfast meal
Dexamethasone (12-8-16-16 mg)DRUGDexamethasone 12 mg will be administered orally 30 minutes after the start of fosaprepitant dimeglumine or 30 minutes after aprepitant on Day 1; Oral doses of dexamethasone will be administered on Day 2 (8 mg), Day 3 (8 mg twice daily), and Day 4 (8 mg twice daily) with or without a meal.
Dexamethasone (12-8-8-16 mg)DRUGDexamethasone 12 mg will be administered orally 30 minutes after after aprepitant on Day 1; Oral doses of dexamethasone will be administered on Day 2 (8 mg), Day 3 (8 mg), and Day 4 (8 mg twice daily) with or without a meal.
MK0999DRUGI.V. infusion of MK0999 containing \~100 MBq (\~3 mCi) containing ≤ 5 ug of MK0999)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age RangeN/A to 17 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Is 0 months (at least 37 weeks gestation) to \<18 years of age * Scheduled to receive chemotherapeutic agent(s) associated with moderate, high, or very high risk of emetogenicity for no more than 5 consecutive days for a documented malignancy, or a chemotherapy regimen not pre...

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Frequently asked questions about Fosaprepitant

What is Fosaprepitant used for?

Fosaprepitant is used for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). It is being studied in both adults and children for this condition. The drug is a small molecule and is currently in clinical development, with studies having been conducted to evaluate its safety and effectiveness.

Who makes Fosaprepitant?

Fosaprepitant is developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which is publicly traded under the ticker symbol MRK. The company has sponsored clinical trials to investigate the drug's use in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

What phase is Fosaprepitant in?

Fosaprepitant is in Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Clinical trials have been completed to assess its pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability in different patient populations.

What clinical trials is Fosaprepitant in?

Fosaprepitant has been studied in two completed clinical trials. NCT01111851 was a Phase 1 PET study in healthy volunteers, and NCT01697579 was a Phase 2 study in children for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Both trials have been completed.

Is Fosaprepitant the same as Aprepitant?

Fosaprepitant is a prodrug of aprepitant, meaning it is converted to aprepitant in the body. The Phase 1 trial NCT01111851 studied both aprepitant and fosaprepitant to compare their time-on-target effects using PET imaging.