Clinical trials: Anaplastic Astrocytomas
Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Carboplatin, Melphalan, Etoposide Phosphate, Mannitol, and Sodium Thiosulfate in Treating Patients With Previously Treated Brain Tumors
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of melphalan when given together with carboplatin, etoposide phosphate, mannitol, and sodium thiosulfate and to see how well they work in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Mixed Glioma, Oligoastrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00303849
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Etoposide, Etoposide Phosphate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Cancer
Cyproheptadine in Preventing Weight Loss in Children Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may prevent weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine is more effective than a placebo in preventing weight loss in young patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01132547
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
Efficacy and Safety of AP 12009 in Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Anaplastic Astrocytoma or Secondary Glioblastoma
In this multinational Phase III study the efficacy and safety of 10 µM AP 12009 is compared to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide or BCNU or CCNU) in adult patients with confirmed recurrent or refractory anaplastic astrocytoma…
- Trial name
- SAPPHIRE (NCT00761280)
- Testing
- trabedersen, temozolomide, Drug delivery system for administration of AP 12009
- Where
- 68 sites in United States, Argentina and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Isarna Therapeutics GmbH
Glioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Genetic Analysis of Brain Tumors
This study will analyze tissue and blood samples from patients with gliomas (a type of brain tumor) to develop a new classification system for these tumors.
- Conditions
- Glioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00031538
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 674 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Repeated Super-selective Intraarterial Cerebral Infusion of Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Treatment of Relapsed GBM and AA
The high-grade malignant brain tumors, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and anaplastic astrocytoma (AA), comprise the majority of all primary brain tumors in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01269853
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Study of a Retroviral Replicating Vector Combined With a Prodrug to Treat Patients Undergoing Surgery for a Recurrent Malignant Brain Tumor
This is a multicenter study evaluating the safety and tolerability of increasing doses of Toca 511, a retroviral replicating vector, injected into the resection cavity of patients with Grade III or Grade IV Gliomas who have…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT01470794
- Testing
- Toca 511 vector, Toca FC
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Tocagen Inc.
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Not Otherwise Specified
Dabrafenib Combined With Trametinib After Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly-Diagnosed High-Grade Glioma
This phase II trial studies how well the combination of dabrafenib and trametinib works after radiation therapy in children and young adults with high grade glioma who have a genetic change called BRAF V600 mutation.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Not Otherwise Specified, Anaplastic Ganglioglioma, Anaplastic Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT03919071
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Dabrafenib Mesylate, Lumbar Puncture
- Where
- 131 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma
Proton Beam or Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy in Preserving Brain Function in Patients With IDH Mutant Grade II or III Glioma
This randomized phase II clinical trial studies the side effects and how well proton beam or intensity-modulated radiation therapy works in preserving brain function in patients with IDH mutant grade II or III glioma.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Diffuse Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT03180502
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
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
Brain Cancer
Fatigue, Sleep and Cytokines in Primary Brain Tumor (PBT) Patients
This goal of this research study is to learn more about fatigue, sleep quality, and other symptoms in patients with primary brain tumors who are being treated with radiation therapy. Objectives: PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00876499
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy After Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and deliver tumor-killing substances, such as radioactive iodine, to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003484
- Testing
- carmustine, irinotecan hydrochloride, surgical procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Darell D. Bigner, MD, PhD
Brain Tumors, Gastric Cancer
S0114 Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Gastric, Prostate, or Ovarian Cancer
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from a peptide may make the body build an immune response to kill cancer cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying two different vaccines to treat patients who have gastric, prostate, or ovarian…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumors, Gastric Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00023634
- Testing
- KLH, GMCSF
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Immunotoxin Therapy Before and After Surgery in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Immunotoxins can locate tumor cells and kill them without harming normal cells. Immunotoxin therapy may be effective in treating malignant glioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00036972
- Testing
- cintredekin besudotox, adjuvant therapy, conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Fluorine F 18 Fluorodopa-Labeled PET Scan in Planning Surgery and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed High- or Low-Grade Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: New imaging procedures, such as fluorine F 18 fluorodopa-labeled PET scan, may help in guiding surgery and radiation therapy and allow doctors to plan better treatment.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01165632
- Testing
- biopsy, computed tomography, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Malignant Glioma
Study of Capecitabine to Treat Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
The purpose of this study is to determine if capecitabine is effective in the treatment of high grade gliomas that have returned after completing treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00717197
- Testing
- Capecitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain, Anaplastic Astrocytoma of Brain
Trial of C134 in Patients With Recurrent GBM
The purpose of this project is to obtain safety information in small groups of individuals, scheduled to receive escalating doses of C134, a cancer killing virus (HSV-1) that has been genetically engineered to safely replicate…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain, Anaplastic Astrocytoma of Brain, Gliosarcoma of Brain
- Trial name
- C134-HSV-1 (NCT03657576)
- Testing
- C134
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Glioblastoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Phase III Trial of Primary Radio- or Chemotherapy in Malignant Astrocytoma of the Elderly
The study aims to optimize the treatment of elderly subjects (> 65) with anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma. Current treatment policies tend to be no more than palliative.
- Trial name
- Methusalem (NCT01502241)
- Testing
- Temozolomide, Radiotherapy of the partial brain.
- Where
- 23 sites in Germany, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 412 people
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
Glioma
A Safety Study of RTA 744 in Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
This study assesses the tolerability, safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of RTA 744 in recurrent high-grade gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT00526812
- Testing
- RTA 744, RTA 744 injection
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Aminolevulinic Acid During Surgery in Treating Patients With Malignant Brain Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of aminolevulinic acid during surgery in treating patients with malignant brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01148966
- Testing
- aminolevulinic acid, laboratory biomarker analysis, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Glioblastoma, Malignant Glioma
Stem Cell Radiotherapy and Temozolomide for Newly Diagnosed High-grade Glioma
There are preliminary studies that suggest that radiation therapy to areas of the brain containing cancer stem cells (in addition to the area where the tumor was surgically treated) may help patients with high-grade brain tumors…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Malignant Glioma, Brain Tumors, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- STRONG (NCT02039778)
- Testing
- Stem Cell Radiotherapy (ScRT) and Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Medical Center