A Phase I Dose Escalation Study of Oral MK2206 in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient must have confirmed locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have
failed to respond to standard therapy, have gotten worse or have come back after
existing therapy
- Has normal organ function; is no greater than 2 on the ECOG Performance Scale
- Has a negative blood or urine pregnancy test within 72 hours of receiving the first
dose of study drug if patient is female
- Is able to swallow capsules and has no surgical or bodily condition that will prevent
the patient from swallowing and absorbing oral medications on an ongoing basis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient has had chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy or surgery within 4
weeks of starting the study and has not recovered from adverse events caused by the
treatment
- Is currently participating or has participated in a study with an investigational
compound or device within 30 days
- Has a primary central nervous system tumor
- Has a history or current evidence of heart disease, slow heart rate or untreated high
blood pressure
- Is a known diabetic who is taking insulin or oral antidiabetic therapy
- Is pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the study
- Is HIV-positive
- Has known history of Hepatitis B or C or active Hepatitis A
- Is receiving treatment with oral corticosteroids