Clinical trials: Seminoma
Ovarian Dysgerminoma, Recurrent Malignant Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Progressive, Refractory, or Recurrent Stage II or Stage III Testicular or Ovarian Cancer
Imatinib mesylate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth. Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of imatinib mesylate in treating patients who have progressive, refractory…
- Conditions
- Ovarian Dysgerminoma, Recurrent Malignant Testicular Germ Cell Tumor, Recurrent Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor, Stage II Malignant Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00042952
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate, therapeutic conventional surgery, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Childhood Malignant Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Malignant Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
DNA Analysis in Samples From Younger Patients With Germ Cell Tumors and Their Parents or Siblings
This research trial studies deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples from younger patients with germ cell tumor and their parents or siblings.
- Conditions
- Childhood Malignant Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Malignant Testicular Germ Cell Tumor, Ovarian Choriocarcinoma, Ovarian Embryonal Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01434355
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 932 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Mediastinal Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy With or Without Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Men With Previously Untreated Germ Cell Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more cancer cells.
- Conditions
- Mediastinal Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00003941
- Testing
- bleomycin sulfate, filgrastim, cisplatin
- Where
- 37 sites in Austria, Belgium and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Lymphadenopathy, Stage I Testicular Seminoma
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection in Treating Patients With Testicular Seminoma
This phase II trial studies how well retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) works in treating patients with stage I-IIa testicular seminoma.
- Conditions
- Lymphadenopathy, Stage I Testicular Seminoma, Stage II Testicular Seminoma
- Trial name
- NCT02537548
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography in Patients With Stage I Seminoma of the Testicle
RATIONALE: Imaging procedures, such as MRI and CT scan, may find recurrent cancer. It is not yet known which MRI or CT scan schedule is more effective in finding recurrent cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00589537
- Testing
- questionnaire administration, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- 29 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 660 people
- Sponsor
- Medical Research Council
Cancer
Captopril in Treating Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplantation
RATIONALE: Captopril may protect the lungs from the side effects of bone marrow or stem cell transplantation. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to determine the effectiveness of captopril to lessen the side effects in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00004230
- Testing
- captopril, cyclophosphamide, autologous bone marrow transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Cancer
Itraconazole Compared With Fluconazole to Prevent Infections in Patients Undergoing Peripheral Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation
RATIONALE: Giving itraconazole or fluconazole may be effective in preventing infections in patients undergoing peripheral stem cell or bone marrow transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT00003883
- Testing
- fluconazole, itraconazole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 578 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Embryonal Carcinoma
Active Surveillance, Bleomycin, Etoposide, Carboplatin or Cisplatin in Treating Pediatric and Adult Patients With Germ Cell Tumors
This phase III trial studies how well active surveillance help doctors to monitor subjects with low risk germ cell tumors for recurrence after their tumor is removed.
- Conditions
- Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Embryonal Carcinoma, Germ Cell Tumor, Malignant Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03067181
- Testing
- Best Practice, Biopsy Procedure, Biospecimen Collection
- Where
- 629 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 1,780 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Non-CNS Germ Cell Tumors (Seminomas and Nonseminomas)
ARQ 197 for Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Germ Cell Tumors
This is a multicenter, single-arm study for safety and efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT01055067
- Testing
- Tivantinib (ARQ 197)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo
Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
Radiation Therapy Compared With Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage I Testicular Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003014
- Testing
- carboplatin, radiation therapy
- Where
- 62 sites in Brazil, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Medical Research Council
Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Ovarian Cancer
Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant for Germ Cell Tumors
RATIONALE: Germ cell tumors (GCT) are highly sensitive to chemotherapy such that even with metastatic disease at diagnosis, many patients can be cured.
- Conditions
- Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Teratoma
- Trial name
- NCT00432094
- Testing
- carboplatin, etoposide, ifosfamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Cancer
Caspofungin Acetate Compared With Amphotericin B Liposomal in Treating Patients With Persistent Fever and Neutropenia Following Cancer Treatment
RATIONALE: Caspofungin acetate or amphotericin B liposomal may be effective in preventing or controlling fever and neutropenia caused by chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, or peripheral stem cell transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT00008359
- Testing
- caspofungin acetate, liposomal amphotericin B
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Cancer
Ondansetron With/Out Dexamethasone to Prevent Vomiting in Patients Receiving Radiation to the Upper Abdomen
RATIONALE: Antiemetic drugs may help to reduce or prevent vomiting in patients treated with radiation therapy. It is not yet known if ondansetron is more effective with or without dexamethasone in preventing vomiting caused by…
- Trial name
- NCT00016380
- Testing
- dexamethasone, ondansetron, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 14 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group
Life Threatening Diseases
Phase II Study of Imatinib Mesylate in Patients With Life Threatening Malignant Rare Diseases
Exploratory study to examine the effect(s) of Imatinib mesylate treatment on life threatening rare diseases with known associations to one or more Imatinib mesylate -sensitive tyrosine kinases, and to identify the contribution of…
- Trial name
- NCT00154388
- Testing
- Imatinib mesylate
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Teratoma
Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Men With Germ Cell Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Teratoma, Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00003643
- Testing
- bleomycin sulfate, filgrastim, cisplatin
- Where
- 69 sites in Austria, Belgium and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 498 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
Gemcitabine, Paclitaxel, Ifosfamide, and Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Progressive or Relapsed Metastatic Germ Cell Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine, paclitaxel, ifosfamide, and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- GemTIP (NCT00551122)
- Testing
- filgrastim, lenograstim, pegfilgrastim
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southampton
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
Cancer
Ribavirin With or Without Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients Who Develop RSV Pneumonia Following Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation
RATIONALE: Antivirals such as ribavirin are used to treat infections caused by viruses. It is not yet known if ribavirin is more effective with or without monoclonal antibody therapy in treating patients who develop RSV pneumonia…
- Trial name
- NCT00014391
- Testing
- palivizumab, ribavirin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Cancer
Immunotherapy in Treating Patients Who Are Undergoing Bone Marrow or Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation
RATIONALE: White blood cells from donors who have been exposed to cytomegalovirus may be able to help prevent this infection from occurring in patients who are undergoing bone marrow or peripheral stem cell transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT00002673
- Testing
- infection prophylaxis and management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson 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