Clinical Trial: Sunitinib in Treating Young Patients With Refractory Solid Tumors

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: A Phase I Study of Sunitinib (SU11248), an Oral Multi-Targeted Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, in Children With Refractory Solid Tumors

Brief Summary: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of sunitinib in treating young patients with refractory solid tumors. Sunitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for their growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.