Clinical trials: Brain Metastases
Stroke, Secondary Prevention
Dabigatran Etexilate for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients With Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (RE-SPECT ESUS)
This trial will enroll approximately 6,000 patients with recent embolic stroke of unknown source (ESUS). Patients will be randomized to dabigatran or acetylsalicyclic acid (ASA) (1:1 ratio) and have visits every three months.
- Trial name
- NCT02239120
- Testing
- optional ASA as comedication, ASA 100 mg
- Where
- 569 sites in United States, Argentina and 40 more
- Volunteers
- 5,390 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Cerebral Vein Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis
Apixaban or Dalteparin in Reducing Blood Clots in Patients With Cancer Related Venous Thromboembolism
This randomized phase III trial studies the side effects of and compares apixaban and dalteparin in reducing blood clots in patients with cancer-related venous thromboembolism.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Vein Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Gonadal Thrombosis, Hepatic Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT02585713
- Testing
- Apixaban, Dalteparin, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Academic and Community Cancer Research United
Metastatic Melanoma, Brain Metastases
Encorafenib and Binimetinib Before Local Treatment in Patients With BRAF Mutant Melanoma Metastatic to the Brain
Phase II clinical trial, with two cohorts of patients included in parallel, all with melanoma BRAF mutated and brain metastases without previous local treatment in the brain.
- Trial name
- EBRAIN-MEL (NCT03898908)
- Testing
- encorafenib, binimetinib, Whole brain radiation therapy
- Where
- 21 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Grupo Español Multidisciplinar de Melanoma
Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation
Post-Embolic Rhythm Detection With Implantable Versus External Monitoring
The overall aim of this trial is to determine the most cost effective approach to diagnose paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) following transient ischemic attack (TIA) and stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Trial name
- PERDIEM (NCT02428140)
- Testing
- Medtronic Reveal LINQ, Sorin Spiderflash-t
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Melanoma and Brain Metastases
Dabrafenib/Trametinib, BRAF or BRAF AND MEK Pre-op With BRAF and MEK Post-op, Phase IIB, Melanoma With Brain Mets,Biomarkers and Metabolites
This is a global, multi-centre, open-label, study of GSK2118436 conducted in up to 30 evaluable subjects with resectable, BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive metastatic melanoma to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT01978236
- Testing
- Dabrafenib 150 mg, Trametinib 2.0 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
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
Medication Overuse Headache
Pilot Study of DFN-11 Injection in Medication Overuse Headache
Efficacy and Safety Pilot Study of DFN-11 Injection in Medication Overuse Headache
- Trial name
- NCT02583425
- Testing
- DFN-11 Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Clinical Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8
Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Adavosertib, to Radiation Therapy for Patients With Incurable Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers
This phase I trial investigates the side effects and best dose of adavosertib and how well it works when given in combination with radiation therapy in treating patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer for…
- Conditions
- Clinical Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT04460937
- Testing
- Adavosertib, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Metastatic Breast Cancer, HER2+ Breast Cancer
Phase 1b/2 Study of BKM120 Plus Trastuzumab in Patients With HER2-positive Breast Cancer
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of BKM120 in combination with trastuzumab in patients with relapsing HER2 overexpressing breast cancer who have previously failed trastuzumab.
- Trial name
- NCT01132664
- Testing
- BKM120, Trastuzumab, Capecitabine
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posttraumatic Headache, Combat Disorders
Chronic Postconcussive Headache: A Placebo-Controlled Treatment Trial of Prazosin
The purpose of this study is to determine if prazosin is more effective than placebo in decreasing frequency, severity, disability, and other negative effects of headaches related to mild traumatic brain injury in Service Members…
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Headache, Combat Disorders, Post Concussion Syndrome, Headache
- Trial name
- NCT02266329
- Testing
- prazosin hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Brain Cancer
Tarceva With Whole Brain Radiation Therapy - Brain Mets From Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn whether Tarceva (erlotinib hydrochloride), when given in addition to whole brain radiation therapy, is better to treat brain metastases in patients with Non-Small Cell Lung…
- Trial name
- NCT00871923
- Testing
- Tarceva (Erlotinib hydrochloride), Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Comparative Effectiveness Trial (Trial 2)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasms
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04283994)
- Testing
- Survey-based Patient/Clinician Jumpstart, EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Stereotactic Radiosurgery After Surgery 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 after surgery may kill any tumor cells that remain after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00814463
- Testing
- MMSE, QOL via FACT-Br, MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack
Comprehensive Post-Acute Stroke Services
The purpose of this pragmatic study is to investigate whether implementation of a comprehensive post-acute stroke service model that integrates Early Supported Discharge (ESD) and Transitional Care Management (TCM) for stroke…
- Trial name
- COMPASS (NCT02588664)
- Testing
- COMPASS Intervention
- Where
- 40 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6,024 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Metastasis, Breast Cancer
A Study of Etirinotecan Pegol (NKTR-102) Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice (TPC) in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Have Stable Brain Metastases and Have Been Previously Treated With an Anthracycline, a Taxane, and Capecitabine
This is an open-label, randomized, active comparator, multicenter, international Phase 3 study of NKTR-102 versus TPC in patients with metastatic breast cancer who have stable brain metastases and have been previously treated…
- Trial name
- ATTAIN (NCT02915744)
- Testing
- NKTR-102, Eribulin, Ixabepilone
- Where
- 56 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Nektar Therapeutics
Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Phase 2 Etirinotecan Pegol in Refractory Brain Metastases & Advanced Lung Cancer / Metastatic Breast Cancer
This phase 2 trial evaluates how well pegylated irinotecan (NKTR-102) works in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), small cell lung cancer (SCLC), or breast cancer (mBC) that has spread to the brain and does…
- Conditions
- Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Extensive-stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Recurrent Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
- Trial name
- NCT02312622
- Testing
- Pegylated Irinotecan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Joel Neal
Brain Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer
Radiosurgery Plus NovoTTF-200A for Metastatic Small Cell Lung Cancer to the Brain
This study is a prospective single arm trial designed to study the safety and effectiveness of a medical device, NovoTTF-200A, used with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in subjects with brain metastases from small cell lung…
- Trial name
- RAD 1704 (NCT03488472)
- Testing
- NovoTTF-200A, Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Drexell Hunter Boggs
Leptomeningeal Neoplasm, Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Testing of the Anti Cancer Drugs CB-839 HCl (Telaglenastat) and MLN0128 (Sapanisertib) in Advanced Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase I/Ib trial studies the side effects and best dose of CB-839 HCl when given together with sapanisertib in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other places in the body (advanced).
- Conditions
- Leptomeningeal Neoplasm, Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Recurrent Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04250545
- Testing
- Sapanisertib, Telaglenastat Hydrochloride
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Brain Metastases
GRN1005 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients With Brain Metastases (GRABM-L)
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of GRN1005 in patients with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- GRABM-L (NCT01497665)
- Testing
- GRN1005
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Angiochem Inc
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Metastases to the Brain
Trial of Cabozantinib (XL184) in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Brain Metastases
This is an open-label phase II clinical trial designed to allow a preliminary assessment of the efficacy and safety of cabozantinib in unselected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) patients with metastases to the brain and in the…
- Trial name
- NCT02132598
- Testing
- cabozantinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Liza Villaruz, MD