This study focuses on pediatric patients who have a relapsed or refractory tumor (tumor that returns or does not respond to treatment) without a proven treatment strategy for cure. The study will evaluate an investigational drug called JNJ-42756493 (erdafitinib) and its effects on the patient’s tumor or type of cancer. Researchers also aim to learn more about the pharmacology (how the body handles the drug) of JNJ-42756493. The dose of JNJ-42756493 used in this study for pediatric patients will be based on the dose used in adults; it may be decreased based on an evaluation of side effects.
In previous studies, JNJ-42756493 has been shown to block the growth of cancer cells with changes (mutations) in specific genes FGFR 1, 2, 3, 4. The mutations help cancer cells grow in test tubes and in animals. Study participants have a tumor with a mutation in one of these genes.
What is the full name of this clinical trial?
APEC1621B: NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH - Phase 2 subprotocol of JNJ-42756493 in patients with tumors harboring FGFR1/2/3/4 alterations ^