Clinical trials: Brain (Nervous System) Cancers
Brain Neoplasms, Lung Neoplasms
Study of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FluGlucoScan) in Patients With Cancer or Suspected Cancer
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a specialised nuclear medicine procedure that uses positron emitting radiolabeled tracer molecules to measure biological activity.
- Conditions
- Brain Neoplasms, Lung Neoplasms, Thyroid Neoplasms, Colorectal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT00123760
- Testing
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10,838 people
- Sponsor
- AHS Cancer Control Alberta
Childhood High-grade Cerebral Astrocytoma, Childhood Oligodendroglioma
Tipifarnib in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Progressive High-Grade Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor, or Brain Stem Glioma
This phase II trial is studying how well tipifarnib works in treating young patients with recurrent or progressive high-grade glioma, medulloblastoma, primitive neuroectodermal tumor, or brain stem glioma.
- Conditions
- Childhood High-grade Cerebral Astrocytoma, Childhood Oligodendroglioma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Recurrent Childhood Cerebellar Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00070525
- Testing
- tipifarnib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer, Brain Metastases
A Two-cohort Study of SHR-A1811 in the Treatment of HER2-positive Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases
This is a multi-center, open-label, two-cohort study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of SHR-A1811 in the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer with brain and leptomeningeal…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Brain Metastases, Leptomeningeal Metastasis
- Trial name
- NCT07177950
- Testing
- SHR-A1811, radiotherapy
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
Brain Metastases
Optimizing Neurocognition With Whole Brain Radiation Therapy (WBRT) Using Upfront Pulsed Reduced Dose-Rate (PRDR) Technique
Study patients will receive Whole-brain radiation therapy (WBRT) - pulsed reduced dose rate (PRDR) within 14 days of registration. All patients will receive single daily fractions using 3D conformal radiotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT05045950
- Testing
- Memantine -Twice Daily or Extended Release, WBRT utilizing the PRDR technique
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Stress Reduction Program in Patients With Malignant Brain Tumors and Their Family Caregivers
RATIONALE: Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises may help lower stress and improve quality of life in patients with malignant brain tumors and their family caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT00376818
- Testing
- exercise intervention, educational intervention, physiologic testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Glioma Tumor Recurrence, Radiation Necrosis
Diffusion Tensor MRI to Distinguish Brain Tumor Recurrence From Radiation Necrosis
This study will examine the use of a variation of standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) called diffusion tensor MRI (DT-MRI) for distinguishing injured brain tissue due to radiation therapy (radiation necrosis) from the…
- Conditions
- Glioma Tumor Recurrence, Radiation Necrosis, Primary Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00285324
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Metastatic Breast Cancer, Advanced Non-Small Cell Squamous Lung Cancer
HER3-DXd in Breast Cancer and NSCLC Brain Metastases and Solid Tumor Leptomeningeal Disease
The goal of this phase II clinical trial] is to analyze the efficacy of patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) or advanced non-small cell lung cancer (aNSCLC) with active brain metastases…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Breast Cancer, Advanced Non-Small Cell Squamous Lung Cancer, Solid Tumor, Adult
- Trial name
- TUXEDO-3 (NCT05865990)
- Testing
- Patritumab deruxtecan
- Where
- 8 sites in Austria, Spain
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- MedSIR
Glioma, Malignant, Glioblastoma
Surgical Tissue Flap to Bypass the Blood Brain Barrier in Glioblastoma
This single center, single arm, open-label, phase 2 study will assess the safety and efficacy of a pedicled temporoparietal fascial (TPF) or pericranial flap into the resection cavity of newly diagnosed glioblastoma multifome…
- Conditions
- Glioma, Malignant, Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Adult
- Trial name
- NCT05954858
- Testing
- Tissue autograft of pedicled temporoparietal fascial (TPF) or pericranial flap to bypass the blood brain barrier (BBB)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Frozen Sections, Indocyanine Green
Multi-center Study on CCeLL-In Vivo's Clinical Efficacy for Intraoperative Brain Tumor Diagnosis.
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the non-inferiority of cCeLL compared to frozen section analysis. The investigational device is intended for use with indocyanine green (ICG) for fluorescence imaging as an…
- Conditions
- Frozen Sections, Indocyanine Green, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- PRECISION (NCT06867978)
- Testing
- cCeLL In vivo, Indocyanine Green
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- VPIX Medical
Metastatic Brain Cancer
A Feasibility Study of Image Guided Noninvasive Single Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery for the Treatment of Brain Metastases
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a way to accurately treat brain tumors. SRS involves the use of a special head frame to keep the head from moving during treatment. The head frame makes very accurate treatment possible.
- Trial name
- NCT00610285
- Testing
- Fabrication of thermoplastic face (The Orfit thermoplastic face mask system is routinely used for the treatment of brain and head)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Exploring Accessible Beauty for Individuals With Upper Extremity Deficits
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT05945784
- Testing
- Use of Rare Beauty makeup products
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Brain Tumor
Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) Disruption Using Exablate Focused Ultrasound With Doxorubicin for Treatment of Pediatric Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of targeted blood brain barrier disruption with Exablate Model 4000 Type2.0/2.1 in combination with Doxorubicin therapy for the treatment of DIPG in pediatric…
- Trial name
- NCT05630209
- Testing
- Exablate, Doxorubicin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- InSightec
Brain Tumor
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for the Treatment of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that allows for biopsy and thermal ablation of brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT02451215
- Testing
- Laser Interstitial Thermotherapy (LITT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Brain Tumor, Pediatric
RRx-001 Given With Irinotecan and Temozolomide for Pediatric Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Solid and Central Nervous System Tumors
The PIRATE study tests the experimental drug RRx-001 in combination with 2 chemotherapy drugs that are commonly used in patients with cancer. RRx-001 has been used alone and with other anti-cancer medicines in adults.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Brain Tumor, Pediatric, Central Nervous System Neoplasms, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- PIRATE (NCT04525014)
- Testing
- RRx-001, Temozolomide, Irinotecan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- EpicentRx, Inc.
Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Brain Tumor
Registry of Patients With Brain Tumors Treated With STaRT (GammaTiles)
The objectives of this registry study are to evaluate real-world clinical outcomes and patient reported outcomes that measure the effectiveness and safety of STaRT.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Primary, Brain Tumor - Metastatic
- Trial name
- NCT04427384
- Testing
- GammaTile
- Where
- 54 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- GT Medical Technologies, Inc.
Nelson Syndrome
Pasireotide Therapy in Patients With Nelson's Syndrome
Nelson's syndrome, an expanding pituitary tumour, occurs in up to 30% of adults after bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing's disease, for which no medical treatment exists.
- Trial name
- NCT01617733
- Testing
- Pasireotide
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Prostate Cancer, Renal Cancer
Feasibility of a Consumer Based Accelerometer in Monitoring Outpatient Physical Activity: A Study in Patients With Cancer and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
This is a parallel group, single institution, prospective clinical study. The purpose of this study is to assess whether the Jawbone Up 24, a consumer based accelerometer, can be a feasible tool to study physical activity in…
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Renal Cancer, Brain Cancer, ALS
- Trial name
- NCT02457715
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Dementia, Mild, Mild Cognitive Impairment
CAPABLE Family Pilot - Adapting CAPABLE for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)/Early Stage Dementia and Their Care Partners
The purpose of this study is to test the adapted protocol, CAPABLE Family which builds upon the evidenced based CAPABLE program to address older adults with co-occurring physical disability and mild cognitive impairment or early…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Mild, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Disability Physical, Impairment, Cognitive
- Trial name
- NCT05187117
- Testing
- CAPABLE Family - Open Label Pilot, CAPABLE Family - Randomized Control Trial
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Multiple Sclerosis, NMO Spectrum Disorder
National, Multicentric Registry Study on Neuroimmunological Diseases in China
The aim of this study is to establish a real-world clinical neuroimmune disease research cohort, to follow up and observe the prognosis of patients with different subtypes and subgroups, and to provide support for the treatment…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, NMO Spectrum Disorder, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-associated Disease, Myasthenia Gravis
- Trial name
- NIDBase (NCT06443333)
- Testing
- Data collection and follow-up observation, Data collection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 7,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Encephalitis Autoimmune
Efgartigimod in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
This study is a multicenter, open-label, single-arm exploratory trial designed to enroll 20 eligible patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis.
- Trial name
- ANSWER (NCT07822776)
- Testing
- Efgartigimod Alfa
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tongren Hospital