Clinical trials: Brain Malignancies
Unresectable or Metastatic Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Solid Tumor, Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Colon Cancer
Study of PI3Kinase Inhibition (Copanlisib) and Anti-PD-1 Antibody Nivolumab in Relapsed/Refractory Solid Tumors With Expansions in Mismatch-repair Proficient (MSS) Colorectal Cancer
A phase I/II study of PI3Kinase inhibition (copanlisib) and anti-PD-1 antibody nivolumab in relapsed/refractory solid tumors with expansions in mismatch-repair proficient (MSS) colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03711058
- Testing
- Copanlisib, Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Medulloblastoma, Childhood, Cognitive Impairment
Effect of Metformin on Behaviour and the Brain in Children Treated for a Brain Tumour
The efficacy of treatment with metformin for promoting cognitive recovery and brain growth in children/adolescents treated for a brain tumour will be investigated in a multi-site Phase III randomized double-blind…
- Trial name
- Met Med Can (NCT05230758)
- Testing
- Metformin hydrochloride (HCl) 500mg tablet
- Where
- 20 sites in Australia, Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Donald Mabbott
Breast Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Chemotherapeutic Agents in Brain/Breast
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00795678
- Testing
- capecitabine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Neuroprotective Effects of Lithium in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Brain
This phase I/II trial studies the effects and safety of giving lithium carbonate (lithium) to patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) undergoing radiation therapy to the brain (PCI; prophylactic cranial irradiation).
- Trial name
- NCT01553916
- Testing
- Lithium Carbonate, Prophylactic cranial irradiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Glioblastoma Multiforme
PreOperative Brain Irradiation in Glioblastoma
PreOperative Brain Irradiation in Glioblastoma (POBIG) is a phase I study that will test the safety and feasibility of a single fraction of preoperative radiotherapy in patients with a new radiological diagnosis of glioblastoma…
- Trial name
- POBIG (NCT03582514)
- Testing
- Preoperative brain irradiation (single fraction)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Changes in Brain Structure Related to Systemic Chemotherapy Treatment: A Prospective Study in Individuals Diagnosed With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Utilizing High-resolution Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The purpose of this study is to learn about the effects of cancer treatment on the brain. Some cancer patients report changes in their memory or thinking after treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01473693
- Testing
- MRI Screening Form, MRI, Demographic / Medical Data form, MRI Screening Form, MRI. Demographic / Medical Data
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Vorinostat and Bortezomib in Treating Patients With Progressive, Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
This phase II trial is studying how well giving vorinostat together with bortezomib works in treating patients with progressive, recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00641706
- Testing
- vorinostat, therapeutic conventional surgery, bortezomib
- Where
- 214 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cerebral Necrosis, Nashopharyngeal Cancer
Treatment of Cerebral Radiation Necrosis (CRN) With Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)
Cerebral radiation necrosis (CRN) is a well-documented late complication of radiation therapy for cancers, and may have a devastating effect on the patient's quality of life (QOL).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Necrosis, Nashopharyngeal Cancer, Nerve Growth Factor
- Trial name
- NCT02032147
- Testing
- NGF group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Glioblastoma
Discerning Pseudoprogression vs True Tumor Growth in GBMs
One-third of all primary brain tumors are astrocytomas, the most common type of glioma. Grade 4 astrocytomas, more commonly known as glioblastomas (GBMs), represent about 50% of all gliomas (annual incidence of over 3 per…
- Trial name
- NCT02905643
- Testing
- Study subjects
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Ascension Health
Glioma Glioblastoma Multiforme, High Grade Glioma (III or IV)
Injection of Active Allogeneic Natural Killer Cells in Patients With Gliomas
Gliomas are the most common malignant brain tumors, which are often associated with high-grade tumors characterized by an inferior prognosis and low patient survival rates in both children and adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06687681
- Testing
- NK cell therapy
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Marzieh Ebrahimi
Metastatic Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
Melatonin and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs such as melatonin may make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy and may protect normal cells from the side effects of radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00031967
- Testing
- therapeutic melatonin, radiation therapy
- Where
- 234 sites in United States, Canada
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Breast Cancer
Exercise and Cognitive (Brain) Function in Breast Cancer Patients Getting Chemotherapy After Breast Surgery
This study will primarily identify longitudinal associations between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and cognitive function pre- (baseline) to post-chemotherapy (~3 months). This will be a prospective study of 50 BCS.
- Trial name
- NCT04616300
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Riluzole and Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs, such as riluzole, may make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01018836
- Testing
- riluzole, whole-brain radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
NSCLC Brain Metastasis
Tumor Treating Fields (TTF) in Combination with Stereotactic Radiosurgery(SRS) for Brain Metastases from Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
This is a randomized, controlled, open-label, phase III trials. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of tumor treating felds (TTF) combined with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in the…
- Trial name
- NCT06716775
- Testing
- Tumor treating felds (TTF), Best Standard of Care
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Jiangsu Healthy Life Innovation Medical Technology Co., Ltd
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Chemotherapy Followed by Bone Marrow or Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme or Brain Stem Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Bone marrow or peripheral stem cell transplantation may be able to replace immune cells that were destroyed…
- Trial name
- NCT00002619
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, thiotepa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Brain Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis
A Trial of Postoperative Whole Brain Radiation Therapy vs. Salvage Stereotactic Radiosurgery Therapy for Metastasis
The aim of this study is to evaluate non-inferiority of salvage stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in the patients who received surgical resection for brain metastases in comparison with postoperative whole brain radiation therapy…
- Trial name
- NCT00280475
- Testing
- Whole brain radiation therapy arm, Salvage stereotactic radiosurgery arm
- Where
- 21 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Haruhiko Fukuda
Glioblastoma, Brain Cancer
Ruxolitinib With Radiation and Temozolomide Compared to Radiation and Temozolomide for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
The purpose of this research is to test the safety and effectiveness of the investigational drug ruxolitinib when it is combined with standard of care treatment (radiation therapy and temozolomide) for the treatment of newly…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Brain Cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain
- Trial name
- NCT06991101
- Testing
- Ruxolitinib, Temozolomide, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Baptist Health South Florida
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Systemic Mastocytosis
Imatinib Mesylate in Patients With Various Types of Malignancies Involving Activated Tyrosine Kinase Enzymes
This trial is for various types of malignancies which may depend on certain enzymes (tyrosine kinases) for growth. The objective of this study is to assess to what extent imatinib mesylate blocks these enzymes and to assess the…
- Conditions
- Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Systemic Mastocytosis, Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Dermatofibrosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00171912
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage
Using Polyglycolic Acid Mesh Prevents Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage
The papers propose a new method to prevent postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage. Doctors use the absorbable polyglycolic acid (PGA) and fibrin glue to repair in surgery, prevent cerebrospinal fluid leakage and reduce the…
- Trial name
- NCT06472505
- Testing
- polyglycolic acid(Neoveil)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Metastases From Solid Tumors
Evaluating Biomarkers of Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients With Cancer
This study investigates the effects of brain radiotherapy on cognitive function by evaluating plasma biomarkers and apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype in patients with primary or metastatic brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Metastases From Solid Tumors, Brain Tumor, Primary, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT07226466
- Testing
- Blood sample, Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Brain Health Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco