Clinical trials: Endocrine Tumors
Ovarian Neoplasms, Germ Cell Tumors
Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Protein P16 Expression in Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors.
Ovarian germ cell tumors (OGCTs) constitute 10% of ovarian tumors in Egypt and mainly affect young females. Teratomas are the most common type.Most of teratomas is benign. However, it is liable for malignant transformation.
- Conditions
- Ovarian Neoplasms, Germ Cell Tumors, Immunohistochemistry
- Trial name
- NCT04283773
- Testing
- p16INK4a Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody (RM267), Ki67 antibody (DAKO) for malignant cases only
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Breast Cancer, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ
Pyridoxine in Preventing Hand-Foot Syndrome in Patients Who Are Receiving Liposomal Doxorubicin for Cancer
RATIONALE: Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) may prevent or lessen hand-foot syndrome caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether pyridoxine is more effective than a placebo in preventing hand-foot syndrome.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ, Endometrial Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00245050
- Testing
- pyridoxine hydrochloride, doxorubicin HCL liposome
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adult Type Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor, Ovarian Gynandroblastoma
Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Ovarian Stromal Cancer
This phase II trial studies the effectiveness of paclitaxel in treating patients who have ovarian stromal cancer. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Conditions
- Adult Type Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor, Ovarian Gynandroblastoma, Ovarian Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Sex Cord Tumor With Annular Tubules
- Trial name
- NCT00006227
- Testing
- Paclitaxel
- Where
- 98 sites in United States, Japan
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Gynecologic Oncology Group
Stage IV Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage IV Adrenal Gland Cancer
Current therapies for Stage IV adrenal gland cancer provide very limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of Stage IV adrenal gland…
- Trial name
- NCT00003453
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Sodium Thiosulfate in Preventing Hearing Loss in Young Patients Receiving Cisplatin for Newly Diagnosed Germ Cell Tumor, Hepatoblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Neuroblastoma, Osteosarcoma, or Other Malignancy
RATIONALE: Sodium thiosulfate may reduce or prevent hearing loss in young patients receiving cisplatin for cancer. It is not yet known whether sodium thiosulfate is more effective than no additional treatment in preventing…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00716976
- Testing
- sodium thiosulfate, examination
- Where
- 76 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
Cabozantinib-S-Malate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Refractory, or Newly Diagnosed Sarcomas, Wilms Tumor, or Other Rare Tumors
This phase II trial studies how well cabozantinib-s-malate works in treating younger patients with sarcomas, Wilms tumor, or other rare tumors that have come back, do not respond to therapy, or are newly diagnosed.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Childhood Clear Cell Sarcoma of Soft Tissue
- Trial name
- NCT02867592
- Testing
- Cabozantinib, Cabozantinib S-malate, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 142 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neuroendocrine Tumors, Carcinoid Tumors
A Phase II Study of Pertuzumab and Erlotinib for Metastatic or Unresectable Neuroendocrine Tumors
To determine objective response rates (RR) by RECIST guideline version 1.1 for all patients treated with this strategy consisting of initial therapy with pertuzumab as a single agent and then addition of erlotinib for those who…
- Conditions
- Neuroendocrine Tumors, Carcinoid Tumors, Adrenal Gland Tumors, Neuroblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00947167
- Testing
- pertuzumab, erlotinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Pamela L. Kunz
Renal Pelvis Cancer, Restless Legs Syndrome
Gabapentin and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer and Renal Cancer (GPRD)
High doses of gabapentin are associated with pancreatic acinar cell tumors in rats, but there has been no post marketing pancreatic carcinogenicity signal with gabapentin as reported by spontaneous reports in the Adverse Events…
- Conditions
- Renal Pelvis Cancer, Restless Legs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01138124
- Testing
- Gabapentin prescriptions
- Volunteers
- 54,202 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma
Tipifarnib for the Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors, Lymphoma, or Histiocytic Disorders With HRAS Gene Alterations, a Pediatric MATCH Treatment Trial
This phase II pediatric MATCH trial studies how well tipifarnib works in treating patients with solid tumors that have recurred or spread to other places in the body (advanced), lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders, that have a…
- Conditions
- Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma, Recurrent Ectomesenchymoma, Recurrent Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT04284774
- Testing
- Tipifarnib
- Where
- 172 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer, Adherence, Medication
Small-group, Virtual Program for Improving Symptoms and Distress Related to Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors
The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a brief, virtual, group-based cognitive-behavioral intervention for breast cancer survivors taking hormonal therapy.
- Trial name
- STRIDE (NCT03837496)
- Testing
- STRIDE, Medication Monitoring Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
Oral Amino Acid Nutrition to Improve Glucose Excursions in PCOS
The Investigators will measure hepatic glucose and fat metabolism in obese girls with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and hepatic steatosis (HS) after taking 4 weeks of an essential amino acid (EAA) supplement or placebo and…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity, Hepatic Steatosis
- Trial name
- ORANGE (NCT03717935)
- Testing
- Essential Amino Acid (EAA) Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
Post-Prandial Liver Glucose Metabolism in PCOS
The Investigators will measure if hepatic metabolism is upregulated in obese girls with PCOS and hepatic steatosis (HS), compared to PCOS without HS and obese controls without HS.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity, Hepatic Steatosis
- Trial name
- PLUM (NCT03041129)
- Testing
- oral glucose tolerance test, MRI of liver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Breast Cancer
A Study of HR+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Palbociclib Together With an Aromatase Inhibitor From 2017 to 2023 in Denmark.
The purpose of this study is to describe the effect of the medicine palbociclib when given together with an aromatase inhibitor for treatment of breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06307457
- Testing
- Palbociclib in combination with AI
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 604 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Ovarian Cancer, Peritoneal Neoplasms
Topotecan and Gefitinib (Iressa) for Ovarian, Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer
The purposes of this study are: 1. To determine the dose limiting toxicity (DLT) and the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) weekly of topotecan in combination with standard dose gefitinib in patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant…
- Conditions
- Ovarian Cancer, Peritoneal Neoplasms, Fallopian Tube Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00317772
- Testing
- Topotecan, Gefitinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Childhood Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Sorafenib Tosylate in Treating Younger Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Rhabdomyosarcoma, Wilms Tumor, Liver Cancer, or Thyroid Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well sorafenib tosylate works in treating younger patients with relapsed or refractory rhabdomyosarcoma, Wilms tumor, liver cancer, or thyroid cancer.
- Conditions
- Childhood Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Previously Treated Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma, Recurrent Childhood Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01502410
- Testing
- sorafenib tosylate, pharmacological study, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 92 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin Resistance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Bone Research Study
The purpose is to investigate the effects of 2 different treatments (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol versus rosiglitazone) on insulin sensitivity and androgen levels, inflammatory markers, vascular markers and bone development in…
- Trial name
- NCT00640224
- Testing
- rosiglitazone, drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silva Arslanian
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome
Pediatric Reporting of Adult-Onset Genomic Results
The Investigators will conduct a longitudinal, mixed-methods cohort study to assess primary and secondary psychosocial outcomes among MyCode adolescent participants and their parents, and health behaviors of children who received…
- Conditions
- Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Trial name
- NCT03832985
- Testing
- Child(ren) receive an adult-onset result, Child(ren) received a pediatric-onset result, Control - Negative Result
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Type 2 Diabetes, PreDiabetes
Behavioral Economics for Activity Motivation in Adolescents (BEAM)
There is an urgent need to engineer targeted physical activity interventions that are effective and scalable for obese adolescents and young adults (AYA) with type 2 diabetes (T2D), who often have very low levels of physical…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, PreDiabetes, Insulin Resistance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04874415
- Testing
- 1RLD, 1RLW, 1RGD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Impact of Metformin in Teens With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on Oral Contraceptive Therapy
Oral contraceptives are known to improve menstrual cycles and symptoms in PCOS, however may increase cholesterol. Metformin, a drug to improve insulin resistance, may benefit metabolic state.
- Trial name
- NCT00283816
- Testing
- Metformin, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Lifestyle Management Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Testicular Cancer
High-dose Chemotherapy for Poor-Prognosis Relapsed Germ-Cell Tumors
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if 2 cycles of high-dose chemotherapy can help to control germ-cell tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00936936
- Testing
- Gemcitabine, Docetaxel, Melphalan
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center