Clinical trials: Anaplastic Astrocytomas
Brain Stem Glioma, Cerebral Astrocytoma
Vorinostat, Temozolomide, or Bevacizumab in Combination With Radiation Therapy Followed by Bevacizumab and Temozolomide in Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Glioma
This randomized phase II/III trial is studying vorinostat, temozolomide, or bevacizumab to see how well they work compared with each other when given together with radiation therapy followed by bevacizumab and temozolomide in…
- Conditions
- Brain Stem Glioma, Cerebral Astrocytoma, Childhood Cerebellar Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT01236560
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Temozolomide, Vorinostat
- Where
- 132 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
FR901228 in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of FR901228 and to see how well it works in treating patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00085540
- Testing
- depsipeptide
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Musculoskeletal Complications
Testosterone Gel in Preventing Weakness Caused by Steroid Therapy in Men With Glioma
RATIONALE: Testosterone gel may be effective in preventing or lessening muscle weakness caused by steroid therapy in men receiving glucocorticoids for newly diagnosed high-grade glioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00631137
- Testing
- testosterone gel applied to skin, whey powder protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Childhood Cerebellar Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Sunitinib Malate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Refractory, or Progressive Malignant Glioma or Ependymoma
This phase II trial studies how well sunitinib malate works in treating younger patients with recurrent, refractory, or progressive malignant glioma or ependymoma.
- Conditions
- Childhood Cerebellar Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Cerebral Astrocytoma, Childhood Infratentorial Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01462695
- Testing
- Diagnostic Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study, Sunitinib Malate
- Where
- 96 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioma
Bevacizumab and Carmustine in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Progressive High-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00795665
- Testing
- bevacizumab, carmustine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Childhood Brain Tumor
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Children With Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Current therapies for children with primary malignant brain tumors provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT00003476
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
A Phase I/II Trial of BMS-247550 for Treatment of Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of ixabepilone and how well it works in treating…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00045708
- Testing
- ixabepilone, pharmacological study, Anticonvulsant
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
RO4929097and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Malignant Glioma
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and the best dose of RO4929097 to see how well it works when given together with bevacizumab compared to bevacizumab alone in treating patients with progressive or recurrent…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01189240
- Testing
- gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097, bevacizumab, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Anaplastic Glioma of Brain, Glioblastoma Multiforme
6-TG, Capecitabine and Celecoxib Plus TMZ or CCNU for Anaplastic Glioma Patients
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the combination of 6-Thioguanine, Xeloda (capecitabine), and Celebrex (celecoxib) with Temodar (temozolomide) or Lomustine (CCNU) is effective in the treatment of recurrent…
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Glioma of Brain, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Brain Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00504660
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Celecoxib (Celebrex), Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Malignant Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Phase 1b Study PVSRIPO for Recurrent Malignant Glioma in Children
The purpose of the study is to confirm the safety of the selected dose and potential toxicity of oncolytic poliovirus (PV) immunotherapy with PVSRIPO for pediatric patients with recurrent WHO grade III or IV malignant glioma, but…
- Conditions
- Malignant Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT03043391
- Testing
- Polio/Rhinovirus Recombinant (PVSRIPO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Istari Oncology, Inc.
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tetra-O-Methyl Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as tetra-O-methyl nordihydroguaiaretic acid (EM-1421), work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00404248
- Testing
- terameprocol, pharmacological study
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
MRI Scans in Evaluating the Effects of Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme or Anaplastic Glioma
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as MRI, may help in learning how well radiation therapy and chemotherapy work in killing tumor cells and allow doctors to plan better treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00756106
- Testing
- temozolomide, Imaging biomarker analysis, Photon Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Genetically Modified Neural Stem Cells, Flucytosine, and Leucovorin for Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and determines the best dose of genetically modified neural stem cells and flucytosine when given together with leucovorin for treating patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02015819
- Testing
- E. coli CD-expressing genetically modified neural stem cells, flucytosine, leucovorin calcium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
INCB7839 in Treating Children With Recurrent/Progressive High-Grade Gliomas
This is a multicenter phase 1 trial of INCB7839 for children with recurrent or progressive high-grade gliomas, including, but not limited to, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and other diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs), after…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, DIPG
- Trial name
- NCT04295759
- Testing
- INCB7839
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma
First in Patient Study for PF-06840003 in Malignant Gliomas
This study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of increasing doses of PF-06840003 in patients with malignant gliomas.
- Conditions
- Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Malignant Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02764151
- Testing
- PF-06840003
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Ependymoblastoma
Palbociclib Isethionate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of palbociclib isethionate in treating younger patients with central nervous system tumors that have grown, come back, or not responded to treatment.
- Conditions
- Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Ependymoblastoma, Childhood Grade III Meningioma, Childhood High-grade Cerebellar Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02255461
- Testing
- palbociclib isethionate, pharmacological study, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Erlotinib and Temsirolimus in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
Erlotinib and temsirolimus and may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of temsirolimus when given together with…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00112736
- Testing
- erlotinib, temsirolimus, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Temozolomide and Ascorbic Acid in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of ascorbic acid when given together with temozolomide in treating patients with high-grade glioma that has come back.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02168270
- Testing
- ascorbic acid, temozolomide, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
IDH Family Wildtype, Recurrent Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy and Lomustine in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma or Anaplastic Astrocytoma
This phase II trial studies how well laser interstitial thermal therapy and lomustine work in treating patients with glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma that has come back.
- Conditions
- IDH Family Wildtype, Recurrent Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT03022578
- Testing
- Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Lomustine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
High Grade Glioma, BRAF V600E
Study of Binimetinib With Encorafenib in Adults With Recurrent BRAF V600-Mutated HGG
The goal of this study is to estimate the efficacy of encorafenib and binimetinib as measured by radiographic response in recurrent high-grade primary brain tumors.
- Conditions
- High Grade Glioma, BRAF V600E, BRAF V600K, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- BRAF (NCT03973918)
- Testing
- Encorafenib, Binimetinib, Research Bloods
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins