Clinical trials: for Brain Tumors
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
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
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
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)
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
Primary Brain Tumor
Computerized Cognitive Training for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Specific Aim 1: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a home-based, computerized attention training program with survivors of central nervous system (CNS) impacting pediatric cancer (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT00629395
- Testing
- Captain's Log Computer Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain Tumor, Brain Neoplasms
Brain Tumor Intraoperative Ultrasound Database
Predicting the survival of patients diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM) is essential to guide surgical strategy and subsequent adjuvant therapies.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Brain Neoplasms, Brain Cancer, Glioma
- Trial name
- BraTioUS-DB (NCT05062772)
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital del Rio Hortega
Glioma, Brain Cancer
Dendritic Cell Vaccine Therapy With In Situ Maturation in Pediatric Brain Tumors
DC vaccine manufactured and partially matured using our standard operating procedures, developed in collaboration with the HGG Immuno Group, then administered through imiquimod treated skin will be safe and feasible in children…
- Conditions
- Glioma, Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Trial name
- NCT01902771
- Testing
- Dendritic Cell Vaccine, Tumor Lysate, Imiquimod
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Edward Ziga
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Sarcoma
High-Dose Methotrexate in Treating Young Patients With Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as high-dose methotrexate work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Sarcoma, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00513981
- Testing
- leucovorin calcium, methotrexate, mass spectrometry
- Where
- 21 sites in Ireland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Brain Tumor, Cancer
000860: A Phase I/II Study of Zotiraciclib for Recurrent Malignant Gliomas With Isocitrate Dehydrogenase 1 or 2 (IDH1 or IDH2) Mutations
Protocol # 000860 Background: Diffuse gliomas are tumors that affect the brain and spinal cord. Gliomas that develop in people with certain gene mutations (IDH1 or IDH2) are especially aggressive. Better treatments are needed.
- Trial name
- NCT05588141
- Testing
- Zotiraciclib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Pituitary Adenoma
Pre-operative Surgical Difficulty Stratification Using Predicted Tumor Perfusion and Consistency
Pituitary adenomas (PAs) are among the most prevalent lesions of the sella turcica, accounting for 10%-25% of all intracranial neoplasms. Pituitary macroadenomas (PMAs) are defined with a maximum diameter of over 1 cm.
- Trial name
- NCT06664190
- Testing
- Advanced sequences, such as arterial spin labeling (ASL) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Pediatric ALL, Epilepsy
Pediatric EEG Monitoring
The purpose of this study is to understand if a new, smart, wireless EEG developed by our team can be used to monitor the continuous electrical activity of the brain in the ICU and EMU and whether it works as well as the current…
- Trial name
- NCT04664608
- Testing
- wearable EEG sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Central Nervous System Neoplasm
Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers for Brain Tumors
This study examines cerebrospinal biomarkers in patients with brain tumors. A biomarker is a measurable indicator of the severity or presence of your disease state.
- Trial name
- NCT04692324
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Electronic Health Record Review
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Brain Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis
Surgery Versus Radiosurgery to Treat Metastatic Brain Tumors
This study will compare the effectiveness of craniotomy to that of stereotactic surgery (SRS) for the treatment of metastatic brain tumors - tumors that first develop elsewhere in the body and then travel to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT00075166
- Testing
- Stereotactic surgery (SRS), Craniotomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
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
Brain Stem Glioma, Glioblastoma
Immunotherapy for Patients With Brain Stem Glioma and Glioblastoma
The purpose of the Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy study for patients with glioblastoma and/or brainstem glioma is to determine whether in patients with malignant brain tumors, dendritic cells injected peripherally can reactivate…
- Trial name
- NCT00576641
- Testing
- autologous dendritic cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Brain Tumor, Low Grade Glioma
Proton Radiotherapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors Requiring Partial Brain Irradiation
Some patients with brain tumors receive standard radiation to help prevent tumor growth. Although standard radiation kills tumor cells, it can also damage normal tissue in the process and lead to more side effects.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Low Grade Glioma, Astrocytoma, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01288235
- Testing
- Proton radiotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital