Clinical trials: Brain Malignancies
Glioblastoma
Feasibility Study of Modified Atkins Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma
The purpose of this research study is to see if people can produce ketones in their blood with the modified Atkins diet. Modified Atkins diet is a diet that produces ketones in your blood by restricting carbohydrates to <20 grams…
- Trial name
- NCT03278249
- Testing
- Modified Atkins Ketogenic Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
AIDS-Related-Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chemotherapy and HAART to Treat AIDS-related Primary Brain Lymphoma
This study will investigate the use of chemotherapy plus highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-related primary brain lymphoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00267865
- Testing
- Methotrexate, Rituximab, Leucovorin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma
Molecular-Guided Therapy for Relapsed and Refractory Childhood Cancer
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility (ability to be done) of experimental technologies to determine a tumor's molecular makeup (gene expression profile) and mutations.
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Brain Tumors, Rare Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT01802567
- Testing
- Guided Therapy- Pediatric Gene Analysis Platform
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Giselle Sholler
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)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Bevacizumab With or Without Anti-Endoglin Monoclonal Antibody TRC105 in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
This partially randomized phase I/II trial studies the side effects and the best dose of anti-endoglin monoclonal antibody TRC105 when given together with bevacizumab and to see how well they work in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01648348
- Testing
- Anti-Endoglin Chimeric Monoclonal Antibody TRC105, Bevacizumab, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 308 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
GBM, Glioblastoma
PVSRIPO for Recurrent Glioblastoma (GBM)
Purpose of the Study: To determine the maximally tolerated dose (MTD) and the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of PVSRIPO when delivered intracerebrally by convection-enhanced delivery (CED).
- Conditions
- GBM, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Malignant Glioma
- Trial name
- PVSRIPO (NCT01491893)
- Testing
- Recombinant nonpathogenic polio-rhinovirus chimera (PVSRIPO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Istari Oncology, Inc.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Brain Neoplasms
A Study of Bevacizumab in Combination With First- or Second-Line Therapy in Subjects With Treated Brain Metastases Due to Non-Squamous NSCLC (PASSPORT)
This was an open-label, multicenter, single-arm, Phase II trial of bevacizumab combined with first- or second-line therapy in patients with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with previously treated…
- Trial name
- NCT00312728
- Testing
- bevacizumab, First-Line Chemotherapy Agents, Second-Line Chemotherapy Agents
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
Depression
Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy in Individuals Diagnosed With a Primary Brain Tumor
Background: Psychological distress affects many people diagnosed with a primary central nervous system tumor (CNST). Distress can include negative feelings such as anger, fear, or sadness.
- Trial name
- NCT04852302
- Testing
- Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Neoplasms, Primary Malignant
Topotecan by Intracerebral Clysis for Recurrent Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a chemotherapeutic drug (topotecan) as it is given directly into brain tumors by a delivery technique called convection-enhanced delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT00308165
- Testing
- Convection-Enhanced Delivery, Topotecan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Intraocular Melanoma
Iodine I 131 Monoclonal Antibody 3F8 in Treating Patients With Central Nervous System Cancer or Leptomeningeal Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies, such as iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 3F8, can find tumor cells and carry tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Intraocular Melanoma, Lung Cancer, Melanoma (Skin)
- Trial name
- NCT00445965
- Testing
- DNA analysis, immunologic technique, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brain Neoplasms
Imaging of Intravenous (IV) Combidex to Brain, Intra-cerebral Tumors and in Central Nervous System (CNS) Inflammation
Combidex (ferumoxtran-10) is an ultra-small iron oxide particle covered with a sugar coating. It has been evaluated as an MRI contrast agent for use in imaging well perfused organs such as the liver and spleen and for imaging…
- Trial name
- NCT00659334
- Testing
- Ferumoxtran-10 (Combidex), Neurosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Brain Tumor, Primary
A Pilot Study to Evaluate Neurocognitive Injury and Longitudinal Changes in White Matter During Radiation Therapy in Children With Primary Brain Tumors
This is a pilot study to assess the changes in white matter, in the brain, in response to radiation therapy and correlate these changes with later declines in cognitive function.
- Trial name
- NCT02006407
- Testing
- Cranial Radiotherapy, MRI with Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Neuro-cognitive Testing (CogState)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Metastases, Brain
Lapatinib Plus Capecitabine Versus Trastuzumab Plus Capecitabine in ErbB2 (HER2) Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
This open label study was designed to evaluate Lapatinib effect on incidence of brain metastases in ErbB2 (HER2) positive metastatic breast cancer patients exposed to prior taxanes or anthracyclines.
- Trial name
- NCT00820222
- Testing
- capecitabine, lapatinib, trastuzumab
- Where
- 164 sites in United States, Belgium and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 540 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Acromegaly, Neuroendocrine Tumors
Phase II Study of Subcutaneous Inj. Depot of Octreotide in Patients With Acromegaly and Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)
This is a Phase II, open-label multicentre, randomised study to assess the PK, PD, efficacy, and safety of two dosing regimens of CAM2029 in adult patients with acromegaly or a functional, well-differentiated NET, with carcinoid…
- Trial name
- NCT02299089
- Testing
- octreotide FluidCrystal® injection depot
- Where
- 10 sites in France, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Camurus AB
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00253448
- Testing
- radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Craniopharyngioma, Hypothalamic Obesity
Intranasal Oxytocin in Hypothalamic Obesity
This research study will test if oxytocin, delivered by nasal spray, will promote weight loss in children, adolescents, and adults with Hypothalamic Obesity as compared to a placebo. The study is divided into two parts.
- Trial name
- NCT02849743
- Testing
- Syntocinon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shana McCormack, MD
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 Brain Glioblastoma
MRI Study With Ferumoxytol in Assessing Early Response in Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme Receiving Temozolomide and Radiation Therapy
This pilot clinical trial studies how a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study with ferumoxytol works as a contrasting agent in assessing early response in patients with glioblastoma multiforme receiving temozolomide and…
- Trial name
- NCT00660543
- Testing
- Gadolinium, Ferumoxytol Non-Stoichiometric Magnetite, Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Melanoma, Brain Metastases
Concurrent Dabrafenib + Trametinib With Sterotactic Radiation in BRAF Mutation-Positive Malignant Melanoma and Brain Metastases
Dabrafenib and trametinib are drugs that are usually given for the treatment of melanoma. Combinations of dabrafenib and trametinib have also been studied and when used together have shown to increase tumour shrinkage in animals…
- Trial name
- NCT02974803
- Testing
- Dabrafenib, Trametinib
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Ependymoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma
Carboplatin and Bevacizumab for Recurrent Ependymoma
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the combination of bevacizumab and carboplatin can help to control recurrent ependymoma. The safety of this drug combination will also be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT01295944
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Bevacizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)