Clinical trials: All Types of Metastatic Solid Malignancy
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Donor Natural Killer Cells After Donor Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer
RATIONALE: Giving an infusion of natural killer cells from a donor after a donor stem cell transplant may help kill any remaining cancer cells after the transplant.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00823524
- Testing
- donor natural killer cell infusion
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Dasatinib, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in Treating Young Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Malignant Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs in chemotherapy, such as ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00788125
- Testing
- carboplatin, dasatinib, etoposide phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Bone Marrow Suppression, Fever, Sweats, and Hot Flashes
Prevention of Infection in Patients With Hematologic Cancer and Persistent Fever Caused by a Low White Blood Cell Count
RATIONALE: Antibiotic therapy may prevent the development of infection in patients with hematologic cancer and the persistent fever caused by a low white blood cell count.
- Conditions
- Bone Marrow Suppression, Fever, Sweats, and Hot Flashes, Infection, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00003805
- Testing
- piperacillin sodium, piperacillin-tazobactam, tazobactam sodium
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Belgium and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 859 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Development of Strategies to Increase Enrollment in Clinical Trials for Children With Cancer
RATIONALE: Taking part in a clinical trial may help children with cancer receive more effective treatment. PURPOSE: Determine why patients who are eligible for protocols made available through the Pediatric Oncology Group do not…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00002485
- Testing
- psychosocial assessment and care
- Where
- 31 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 359 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Fanconi Anemia
Umbilical Cord Blood for Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Young Patients With Malignant or Nonmalignant Diseases
RATIONALE: Umbilical cord blood transplantation may be able to replace immune cells that were destroyed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Fanconi Anemia, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00084695
- Testing
- anti-thymocyte globulin, busulfan, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia
Massage Therapy Given by Caregiver in Treating Quality of Life of Young Patients Undergoing Treatment for Cancer
This clinical trial studies massage therapy given by caregiver in treating quality of life of young patients undergoing treatment for cancer.
- Conditions
- Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma, Atypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, BCR-ABL1 Negative
- Trial name
- NCT01053494
- Testing
- massage therapy, questionnaire administration, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumors
Cyproheptadine and Megestrol in Preventing Weight Loss in Children With Cachexia Caused By Cancer or Cancer Treatment
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine and megestrol may improve appetite and help prevent weight loss in children with cancer. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well cyproheptadine and megestrol work in improving appetite and…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumors, Cachexia, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00066248
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride, megestrol acetate
- Where
- 43 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia
Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer and Liver Dysfunction
Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of imatinib mesylate in treating patients who have advanced cancer and liver…
- Conditions
- Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, AIDS-related Peripheral/Systemic Lymphoma, AIDS-related Primary CNS Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00025415
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, Recurrent Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
17-N-Allylamino-17-Demethoxygeldanamycin in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors or Leukemia
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of 17-N-allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin in treating young patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors or leukemia.
- Conditions
- Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, Recurrent Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Recurrent Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00079404
- Testing
- tanespimycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Leukemia, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Adults
Ovarian Damage in Young Premenopausal Women Undergoing Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Comparing results of diagnostic procedures, such as ultrasound, done before, during, and after chemotherapy may help doctors learn about the side effects of chemotherapy and help plan the best treatment.
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Adults, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00402935
- Testing
- laboratory biomarker analysis, fertility assessment and management, management of therapy complications
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Leukemia, Lymphoma
Chemotherapy Given With Amifostine and Filgrastim in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Chemoprotective drugs such as amifostine may protect normal cells from the side effects of chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Lymphoma, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00003294
- Testing
- filgrastim, amifostine trihydrate, carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
Supersaturated Calcium Phosphate Rinse in Preventing Oral Mucositis in Young Patients Undergoing Autologous or Donor Stem Cell Transplant
This randomized phase III trial is studying how well Caphosol rinse works in preventing mucositis in young patients undergoing autologous or donor stem cell transplant.
- Conditions
- Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission, Childhood Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Childhood Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT01305200
- Testing
- supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse, questionnaire administration, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 226 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia
Combination Chemotherapy Followed by Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Refractory Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining chemotherapy with peripheral stem cell transplantation may allow the doctor to give higher doses of…
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00003406
- Testing
- carboplatin, docetaxel, ifosfamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Cancer
Heparin or M-EDTA in Preventing Catheter-Related Infections and Blockages in Patients at High Risk for a Catheter-Related Infection
RATIONALE: Heparin or M-EDTA may prevent catheter-related infections and blockages in patients at high risk for a catheter-related infection.
- Trial name
- NCT00378781
- Testing
- Heparin, Minocycline-EDTA
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer
Liposomal Amphotericin B in Treating Granulocytopenia and Persistent Unexplained Fever in Cancer Patients
RATIONALE: Liposomal amphotericin B may be effective in controlling fever and granulocytopenia. It is not yet known which regimen of liposomal amphotericin B is more effective in treating cancer patients who have these…
- Trial name
- NCT00003938
- Testing
- liposomal amphotericin B
- Where
- 24 sites in Belgium, Czechia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Breast Cancer, Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor
Interleukin-11 Plus Filgrastim Prior to Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease, Breast Cancer, or Other Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Interleukin-11 and filgrastim stimulate the production of blood cells. Giving these drugs to stimulate peripheral stem cells that can be collected for peripheral stem cell transplantation may result in fewer side…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor, Kidney Cancer, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00004157
- Testing
- filgrastim, recombinant interleukin-11
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Kidney Cancer, Leukemia
Glutamine in Treating Neuropathy Caused by Vincristine in Young Patients With Lymphoma, Leukemia, or Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Glutamine may help lessen neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether glutamine is more effective than a placebo in treating neuropathy caused by vincristine.
- Conditions
- Kidney Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00365768
- Testing
- Glutamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University