Clinical trials: Anaplastic Ependymoma
Cancer
Fentanyl Sublingual Spray in Treating Patients With Breakthrough Cancer Pain
This is a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of the clinical response to fentanyl sublingual spray as a treatment for breakthrough cancer pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00538850
- Testing
- Fentanyl sublingual spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- INSYS Therapeutics Inc
Brain Cancer, Pediatric Cancers
Bevacizumab and Lapatinib in Children With Recurrent or Refractory Ependymoma
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the combination of Avastin (bevacizumab) and Tykerb (lapatinib) can help to control ependymoma in pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00883688
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Lapatinib
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma
Imetelstat Sodium in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Brain Tumors
This molecular biology and phase II trial studies how well imetelstat sodium works in treating younger patients with recurrent or refractory brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma, Astrocytoma, Grade II, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01836549
- Testing
- imetelstat sodium
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
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
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.
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
Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
18F-FDOPA PET/CT or PET/MRI in Measuring Tumors in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed or Recurrent Gliomas
To evaluate 18F-FDOPA PET obtained from PET/CT or PET/MRI imaging in patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02175745
- Testing
- 18F-fluoro-dihydroxyphenylalanine, Positron emission tomography (PET), Computed tomography (CT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Erik Mittra
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)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Dasatinib, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in Treating Young Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Malignant Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs in chemotherapy, such as ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00788125
- Testing
- carboplatin, dasatinib, etoposide phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Brain Tumors, Spinal Cord Tumors
Dose-Dense Temozolomide + Lapatinib for Recurrent Ependymoma
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if lapatinib when given in combination with temozolomide can help to control ependymoma that has come back after treatment. The safety of this combination will also be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT00826241
- Testing
- Temozolomide, Lapatinib
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Ritonavir and Lopinavir in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Ritonavir and lopinavir may stop the growth of gliomas by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT01095094
- Testing
- ritonavir, lopinavir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Tumors, Nervous System Tumors
Armodafinil in Treating Fatigue Caused By Radiation Therapy in Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Armodafinil may help relieve fatigue and improve quality of life in patients with cancer receiving radiation therapy to the brain.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumors, Nervous System Tumors, Cognition Disorders, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT01032200
- Testing
- Armodafinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Veliparib and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Veliparib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide.
- Trial name
- NCT01026493
- Testing
- temozolomide 60 mg x 21 days, temozolomide 75 mg x 21 days, ABT-888 20 mg x 21 days
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme or Other Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00498927
- Testing
- temozolomide, protein expression analysis, reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Phase I/II Trial of AXL1717 in the Treatment of Recurrent Malignant Astrocytomas
This is a single-center, open-label, non-randomized, Phase I/IIa study to investigate the safety, tolerability, and antitumor efficacy of AXL1717 (picropodophyllin as active agent formulated in an oral suspension; PPP) in…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- AXL1717 (NCT01721577)
- Testing
- AXL1717
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Oligodendroglioma
Bevacizumab and Irinotecan in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma, or Low Grade Glioma
This phase II trial is studying how well giving bevacizumab together with irinotecan works in treating young patients with recurrent, progressive, or refractory glioma, medulloblastoma, ependymoma, or low grade glioma.
- Conditions
- Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Oligodendroglioma, Childhood Spinal Cord Neoplasm, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT00381797
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Fludeoxyglucose F-18, Irinotecan Hydrochloride
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Anaplastic Ependymoma, Brain Ependymoma
Maintenance Chemotherapy or Observation Following Induction Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Ependymoma
The primary aim of this randomized phase III trial was to study whether the addition of maintenance chemotherapy delivered after surgical resection and focal radiation would be better than surgery and focal radiation alone.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Ependymoma, Brain Ependymoma, Cellular Ependymoma, Clear Cell Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01096368
- Testing
- 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Carboplatin, Cisplatin
- Where
- 209 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 479 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma
Everolimus for Children With Recurrent or Progressive Ependymoma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the anti-tumor activity of Everolimus among children with recurrent or progressive ependymoma. Recurrent or progressive ependymoma is incurable and has very limited treatment options.
- Trial name
- NCT02155920
- Testing
- Everolimus
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Brain Tumors, Metastatic Disease
Donepezil in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Donepezil may help lessen confusion and fatigue and improve mood and quality of life in patients who have undergone radiation therapy for brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00369785
- Testing
- donepezil hydrochloride
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Alisertib and Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of alisertib when combined with fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery in treating patients with high-grade gliomas that have returned after previous treatment with…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02186509
- Testing
- Hyperfractionated radiation therapy, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Alisertib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University