Clinical trials: Brain (Nervous System) Cancers
Anaplastic Ependymoma, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
Chemotherapy and Donor Stem Transplant for the Treatment of Patients With High Grade Brain Cancer
This phase I trial investigates the side effects and effectiveness of chemotherapy followed by a donor (allogeneic) stem cell transplant when given to patients with high grade brain cancer.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Ependymoma, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04521946
- Testing
- Etoposide, Fludarabine Phosphate, Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
TSC, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Long-term, Prospective Study Evaluating Clinical and Molecular Biomarkers of Epileptogenesis in a Genetic Model of Epilepsy - Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
The primary objective of clinical part of EPISTOP project is to identify the clinical and molecular biomarkers of epileptogenesis in a prospective clinical study of patients with TSC.
- Conditions
- TSC, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Epilepsy
- Trial name
- EPISTOP (NCT02098759)
- Testing
- epilepsy early diagnosis protocol
- Where
- 9 sites in Austria, Belgium and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sergiusz Jozwiak
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma
Study of the IDO Pathway Inhibitor, Indoximod, and Temozolomide for Pediatric Patients With Progressive Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
This is a first-in-children phase 1 trial using indoximod, an inhibitor of the immune "checkpoint" pathway indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), in combination with temozolomide-based therapy to treat pediatric brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma, Gliosarcoma, Malignant Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT02502708
- Testing
- Indoximod, Temozolomide, Conformal Radiation
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- NewLink Genetics Corporation
Posterior Fossa Tumors
The Effects of Scalp Block on Haemodynamic Response and Postoperative Pain in Posterior Fossa Surgery
This study evaluate the effects of scalp block versus local infiltration on haemodynamic response to head pin replacement and skin incision and postoperative analgesia in posterior fossa surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02852382
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, morphine patient controlled analgesia
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Solid Tumors, Primary Brain Tumors
Metformin in Children With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the tolerability and safety of escalating doses of metformin on a backbone of vincristine, irinotecan and temozolomide (VIT) in children with recurrent and refractory solid tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT01528046
- Testing
- Vincristine, Irinotecan, Temozolomide
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Immunotoxin Therapy in Treating Children With Progressive or Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme or Anaplastic Astrocytoma
RATIONALE: Immunotoxins can locate tumor cells and kill them without harming normal cells. Immunotoxin therapy may be an effective treatment for glioblastoma multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00052624
- Testing
- transferrin-CRM107
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Xenova Biomedix
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma
SJDAWN: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Phase 1 Study Evaluating Molecularly-Driven Doublet Therapies for Children and Young Adults With Recurrent Brain Tumors
Approximately 90% of children with malignant brain tumors that have recurred or relapsed after receiving conventional therapy will die of disease.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma, Anaplastic Ganglioglioma, Anaplastic Meningioma
- Trial name
- NCT03434262
- Testing
- Gemcitabine, ribociclib, sonidegib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Neuroblastoma, Brain Tumor
Efficacy of Prophylactic Itraconazole in High-Dose Chemotherapy and Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the prophylactic use of itraconazole is a better option than empirical use of itraconazole in the management (prevention and treatment) of fungal infection associated with…
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, Brain Tumor, Retinoblastoma, Wilms Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00336531
- Testing
- itraconazole
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Posterior Fossa Tumor
Dexmedetomidine Use for Greater Occipital Nerve Block in Pediatric Posterior Fossa Tumor Surgery.
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of ultrasound-guided versus blind greater occipital nerve block (GONB), with or without Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant, in pediatric patients undergoing posterior fossa…
- Trial name
- NCT07878156
- Testing
- Bupivacaine 0.25%, Dexmedetomidine 1mcg/kg, Blind greater occipital nerve block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357
Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Choriocarcinoma
Vorinostat and Bortezomib in Treating Young Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Solid Tumors, Including Central Nervous System Tumors and Lymphoma
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with bortezomib in treating young patients with refractory or recurrent solid tumors, including CNS tumors and lymphoma.
- Conditions
- Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Choriocarcinoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Germinoma
- Trial name
- NCT00994500
- Testing
- vorinostat, bortezomib, pharmacological study
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin, HIV Infections
Phase II Trial of Sequential Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for AIDS-Related Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
To estimate the response rate, overall and disease-free survival, toxicities, factors associated with outcome, and effect on quality of life in patients with AIDS-related primary CNS lymphoma treated with CHOD (cyclophosphamide…
- Trial name
- NCT00000801
- Testing
- Filgrastim, Vincristine sulfate, Doxorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cancer, Brain Tumor
Medical Treatment Decision Making Using Adaptive Conjoint Analysis
In the setting of progressive or recurrent cancer, adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, parents, and healthcare providers (HCP) are faced with multiple therapeutic options.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Brain Tumor, Solid Tumor, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT02608307
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Childhood Brain Tumor, Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma
Dietary and Exercise Interventions in Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Younger Survivors of Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Brain Tumors
This clinical trial studies dietary and exercise interventions in preventing cardiovascular disease in younger survivors of childhood cancer.
- Conditions
- Childhood Brain Tumor, Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma, Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Malignant Childhood Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT02000986
- Testing
- Specimen Collection/Risk Factor Assessment -> Diet/Exercise -> Chemotherapy
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Breast Cancer, Brain Metastasis
Brain Metastasis Development Mechanism in BCBM Patients
This study is the experimental study for brain metastasis development mechanism in patients with breast cancer with brain metastasis
- Trial name
- NCT06330870
- Testing
- WGS/TME evaluation
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset, Stroke
Explore the Sharing Model Intervene to Improve the Knowledge, Attitudes, Service Intentions and Service Start-up Effects of the Eight Major Non-cancer Disease End-stage Caregivers on Well-being and Palliative Care
Since September 1st, 2009, Taiwan has begun to pay attention to the care of patients with organ failure, dementia and the elderly, and brought eight of non-cancer terminal patients into health insurance subsidies to implement the…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset, Stroke, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Trial name
- NCT05407272
- Testing
- Health Education Manual, manual
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wen-Shiou Pan
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Imiquimod/Brain Tumor Initiating Cell (BTIC) Vaccine in Brain Stem Glioma
This is a pilot/feasibility study. The study design represents a modification of current standard of care for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) (5580 cGY involved field radiation), with the final two doses of radiation…
- Trial name
- NCT01400672
- Testing
- Tumor Lysate Vaccine, Imiquimod, Radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Brain Tumor, Pediatric, Medulloblastoma, Childhood
GD2-CAR T Cells for Pediatric Brain Tumours
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of iC9-GD2-CAR T-cells, a third generation (4.1BB-CD28) CAR T cell treatment targeting GD2 in paediatric or young adult patients affected by relapsed/refractory…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Pediatric, Medulloblastoma, Childhood, Embryonal Tumor, High Grade Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT05298995
- Testing
- GD2-CART01 (iC9-GD2-CAR T-cells)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute
Glial Cell Tumors, Malignant Gliomas
Valproic Acid, Radiation, and Bevacizumab in Children With High Grade Gliomas or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Currently, there are few effective treatments for the following aggressive brain tumors: glioblastoma multiforme, anaplastic astrocytoma, gliomatosis cerebri, gliosarcoma, or brainstem glioma.
- Conditions
- Glial Cell Tumors, Malignant Gliomas, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00879437
- Testing
- Valproic acid, Bevacizumab, Radiation therapy
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Head Injury, Intracerebral Hemorrhage
The Prediction of Intracranial Pressure and Clinical Outcome by Transcranial Doppler in Neurocritical Patients
The purpose of this study is to use transcranial Doppler (TCD) to predict intracranial pressure (ICP) and clinical outcome of neurocritical patients.
- Conditions
- Head Injury, Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT00886054
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Brain Tumor, Brain Cancer
Observational Trial of the Impact of Radiation Dose in Children With Brain and Skull Base Tumors.
This is a prospective, observational clinical trial investigating the morphological and volumetric changes in the brain following cranial Radiation Therapy in pediatric patients with brain or skull base tumors.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Brain Cancer, Skull Base Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03972514
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Baptist Health South Florida