Clinical trials: Brain Metastases, Adult
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiation therapy may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT00983359
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Neoplasms, Adult, Malignant
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Dose-Escalation Study for Brain Metastasis
SRS dose escalation for brain metastases in radiation-naïve patients will establish true tolerable doses, which may exceed the current standard doses.
- Trial name
- SRS (NCT02645487)
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Comparison of Veliparib and Whole Brain Radiation Therapy (WBRT) Versus Placebo and WBRT in Adults With Brain Metastases From Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of veliparib and whole brain radiation therapy in adults with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- NCT01657799
- Testing
- Veliparib, Whole brain radiation therapy
- Volunteers
- 307 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Epilepsy, Partial-onset Seizures
A Trial to Evaluate the Long Term Safety and Tolerability of Lacosamide Taken as Monotherapy in Adults With Partial-onset Seizures
This study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of Lacosamide (LCM) 200 mg/day to LCM 600 mg/day taken in monotherapy in Japanese subjects who currently have partial-onset seizures with or without secondary…
- Trial name
- NCT02124564
- Testing
- Lacosamide
- Where
- 11 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Japan Co. Ltd.
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Bevacizumab in Pats w/ Recurrent ST Brain Metas Who Have Failed Whole Brain Radiation Therapy
This is a study to evaluate a drug called bevacizumab in patients with cancer whose disease has spread to their brain. This study will not evaluate the effect of bevacizumab on the systemic solid tumor cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01898130
- Testing
- bevacizumab, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to Brain, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Large Brain Metastasis
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of hypofractionated radiosurgery in treating patients with large brain metastasis.
- Trial name
- NCT01705548
- Testing
- Hypofractionated Radiosurgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Dystonia
Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Secondary Dystonia in Children and Young Adults
Dystonia is a movement disorder seen in both children and adults that is characterized by "sustained or intermittent muscle contractions causing abnormal, often repetitive, movements, postures, or both." Secondary dystonia is far…
- Trial name
- DBSVop (NCT03078816)
- Testing
- Activa PC Primary Cell Neurostimulator - (Model 37601), Activa RC Rechargeable Neurostimulator - (Model 37612), Activa SC Single Cell Neurostimulator (Models 37602/37603)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Epilepsy, Partial-onset Seizures
Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of iv Lacosamide in Japanese Adults With Partial-onset Seizures
EP0024 is a Phase 3, multicenter, open-label study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of intravenous (iv) lacosamide (LCM).
- Trial name
- NCT02192814
- Testing
- Lacosamide (200 mg/20 mL)
- Where
- 5 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Japan Co. Ltd.
Migraine Headache
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Erenumab in Adults With Medication Overuse Headache
Study 20170703 is a phase 4, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of erenumab against placebo in participants with chronic migraine (CM) who have a history of at…
- Trial name
- NCT03971071
- Testing
- Erenumab 70 mg, Erenumab 140 mg
- Where
- 94 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 620 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Epilepsy
A Double-blind, Randomized Conversion to Monotherapy Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Brivaracetam in Subjects (≥ 16 to 75 Years Old) With Partial Onset Seizures
Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs) are the main treatment for epilepsy; however, only a limited number of AEDs are approved for use as monotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00699283
- Testing
- Brivaracetam
- Where
- 68 sites in United States, France and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Opioid Titration Order Sheet or Standard Care in Treating Patients With Cancer Pain
RATIONALE: An Opioid Titration Order Sheet that allows healthcare providers to adjust the dose and schedule of pain medication may help improve pain treatment for patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00666211
- Testing
- educational intervention, Titrated pain management, questionnaire administration
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Stereotactic Radiosurgery or Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases That Have Been Removed By Surgery
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.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01372774
- Testing
- stereotactic radiosurgery, whole-brain radiation therapy
- Where
- 37 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
Efficacy and Safety of AP 12009 in Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Anaplastic Astrocytoma or Secondary Glioblastoma
In this multinational Phase III study the efficacy and safety of 10 µM AP 12009 is compared to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide or BCNU or CCNU) in adult patients with confirmed recurrent or refractory anaplastic astrocytoma…
- Trial name
- SAPPHIRE (NCT00761280)
- Testing
- trabedersen, temozolomide, Drug delivery system for administration of AP 12009
- Where
- 68 sites in United States, Argentina and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Isarna Therapeutics GmbH
Epilepsy, Partial-onset Seizures
Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Long-term Adjunctive Therapy With Lacosamide in Adults With Partial-onset Seizures
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of long-term administration of Lacosamide at doses up to 400 mg/day in Japanese and Chinese adults with Epilepsy who have completed the Treatment and Transition…
- Trial name
- NCT01832038
- Testing
- Lacosamide
- Where
- 67 sites in China, Japan
- Volunteers
- 473 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma SA
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Giving stereotactic radiosurgery before surgery may make the tumor smaller and reduce the amount of…
- Trial name
- NCT00811655
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Memantine in Preventing Side Effects in Patients Undergoing Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases From Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Memantine may be able to decrease side effects caused by whole-brain radiation therapy. It is not yet known if memantine is effective in preventing side effects caused by whole-brain radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00566852
- Testing
- Memantine, Whole brain radiation therapy
- Where
- 235 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 554 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Avoiding the Hippocampus During Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well avoiding the hippocampus during whole-brain radiation therapy works in treating patients with brain…
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT01227954
- Testing
- intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 63 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
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
Brain Metastases, Adult
Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Brain Metastases
The purpose of this phase 2 study is to assess the feasibility and efficacy of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in patients with previously untreated, surgically-resectable, solid tumor brain metastases.
- Trial name
- NCT04434560
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Ipilimumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Sarah Sammons, MD
Cancer Metastatic to Brain, Brain Metastases, Adult
Managing Distress in Malignant Brain Cancer
To identify potential adaptations of the managing cancer and living meaningfully (CALM) intervention that will be required for service members, Veterans, their beneficiaries, and civilian cancer metastasis to the brain (bMET)…
- Trial name
- NCT05087095
- Testing
- CALM Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University