Clinical trials: Benign Meningioma
Melanoma, Meningioma
T Cell Receptor Immunotherapy Targeting NY-ESO-1 for Patients With NY-ESO-1 Expressing Cancer
Background: The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Surgery Branch has developed an experimental therapy for treating patients with cancer that involves taking white blood cells from the patient, growing them in the laboratory in…
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Meningioma, Breast Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01967823
- Testing
- Anti-NY ESO-1 mTCR PBL, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Nivolumab in People With Recurrent Select Rare CNS Cancers
Background: More than 130 primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) have been identified. Most affect less than 1,000 people in the United States each year.
- Conditions
- Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma, Pineal Region Tumors, Choroid Plexus Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT03173950
- Testing
- Nivolumab, EKG, MRI Brain and/or spine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Vestibular Schwannoma, Meningioma
Exploratory Evaluation of AR-42 Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor in the Treatment of Vestibular Schwannoma and Meningioma
This will be a multi-center, proof of concept phase 0 study to assess the suppression of p-AKT in Vestibular Schwannoma (VS) and meningiomas by AR-42 in adult patients undergoing tumor resection.
- Conditions
- Vestibular Schwannoma, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT02282917
- Testing
- AR-42
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
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 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, Sarcoma
Vatalanib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Meningioma
RATIONALE: Vatalanib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor and by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00348790
- Testing
- vatalanib
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Meningioma
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Meningioma
RATIONALE: Current therapies for adults with meningioma provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of adults with meningioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00003483
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Imatinib Mesylate and Hydroxyurea in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Meningioma
RATIONALE: Imatinib mesylate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as hydroxyurea, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells…
- Trial name
- NCT00354913
- Testing
- hydroxyurea, imatinib mesylate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma or Recurrent or Progressive Meningioma
Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of erlotinib in treating patients who have recurrent malignant glioma or recurrent or progressive meningioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00045110
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor, Recurrent
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) For Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
This study will be aimed at investigating the effectiveness of a treatment for brain tumors called Photodynamic Therapy, or PDT.
- Trial name
- NCT01966809
- Testing
- Photofrin photodynamic therapy.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Harry T Whelan, MD
Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma
Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Meningiomas
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Conditions
- Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma, Adult Ependymoma, Adult Grade I Meningioma
- Trial name
- NCT01125046
- Testing
- bevacizumab
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
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
Meningiomas
An Open-Label Phase II Study of Nivolumab or Nivolumab/Ipilimumab in Adult Participants With Progessive/ Recurrent Meningioma
This research study is studying targeted immunotherapies as a possible treatment for recurrent meningioma. The names of the study interventions involved in this study are nivolumab and ipilimumab.
- Trial name
- NCT02648997
- Testing
- Nivolumab - 240 mg, Ipilimumab - 1 mg/kg, Nivolumab - 480 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Bevacizumab in Reducing CNS Side Effects in Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy to the Brain for Primary Brain Tumor, Meningioma, or Head and Neck Cancer
Bevacizumab may reduce CNS side effects caused by radiation therapy. This randomized phase II trial is studying how well bevacizumab works in reducing CNS side effects in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to the brain…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00492089
- Testing
- bevacizumab, magnetic resonance imaging, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Observation or Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Grade I, Grade II, or Grade III Meningioma
RATIONALE: Sometimes a tumor may not need treatment until it progresses. In this case, observation may be sufficient. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor, such as…
- Trial name
- NCT00895622
- Testing
- 54 Gy radiotherapy, 60 Gy radiotherapy
- Where
- 78 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Neurofibromatosis 2, Vestibular Schwannoma
Lapatinib Study for Children and Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) and NF2-Related Tumors
The purpose of this study is to determine if Lapatinib has any effect on tumors found in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). NF2 is a condition that mainly affects the skin and nervous system.
- Trial name
- NCT00973739
- Testing
- Lapatinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
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
Vestibular Schwannoma
Microscopic Fluorescence-guided Vestibular Schwannoma Resection Using Fluorescein Sodium and YELLOW 560
The purpose of this study is to see if there is benefit to using an IV contrast called AK-Fluor® and a microscope filter called YELLOW560 when surgically removing a vestibular schwannoma, Meningioma, Head and Neck Paraganglioma…
- Trial name
- NCT04351373
- Testing
- Fluorescein Sodium, YELLOW560 filter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Neurofibromatosis Type II
Phase II Study of Everolimus (RAD001) in Children and Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 2
This trial studies whether Everolimus is efficacious in treating neurofibromatosis 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01419639
- Testing
- Everolimus (RAD001) , Afinitor®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Recurrent High Grade Meningioma
Trabectedin for Recurrent Grade II/III Meningioma
The aim of this study is to collect data on activity, toxicity and quality of life of trabectedin therapy in patients with recurrent high-grade meningioma.
- Trial name
- NCT02234050
- Testing
- Trabectedin, Local standard of care
- Where
- 47 sites in Austria, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC