Clinical trials: Brain Stem Neoplasm
Blastic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
FR901228 in Treating Children With Refractory or Recurrent Solid Tumors or Leukemia
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of FR901228 in treating children with refractory or recurrent solid tumors or leukemia.
- Conditions
- Blastic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00053963
- Testing
- romidepsin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Positron Emission Tomography Using Fluorine F 18 EF5 to Find Oxygen in Tumor Cells of Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgery or Biopsy for Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects of fluorine F18 EF5 when given during positron emission tomography to find oxygen in tumor cells of patients who are undergoing surgery or biopsy for newly diagnosed brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT00110032
- Testing
- EF5, conventional surgery, positron emission tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Pediatric Brainstem Glioma
Phase I Study of Marizomib + Panobinostat for Children With DIPG
This research study is evaluating the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of the drugs marizomib and panobinostat in pediatric patients with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).
- Conditions
- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Pediatric Brainstem Glioma, Pediatric Brainstem Gliosarcoma, Recurrent, Pediatric Cancer
- Trial name
- DIPG (NCT04341311)
- Testing
- Marizomib, Panobinostat
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Vestibular Schwannoma
Vegetative Monitoring During Brainstem-associated Surgery
Intraoperative Monitoring of Heart rate variability, Blood pressure variability, Baroreceptorsensivity etc.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Vestibular Schwannoma, Brainstem Neoplasm, Brainstem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT03666507
- Testing
- Intraoperative Monitoring during resection of brain tumor
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Solid Tumor, Brain Tumor
Immune Reconstitution in Oncology Patients Following Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
Autologous stem cell rescue is an established therapy in high risk neuroblastoma and relapsed Hodgkin's lymphoma and an experimental therapy in some other solid and brain tumors to facilitate the use of very intense chemotherapy…
- Conditions
- Solid Tumor, Brain Tumor, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- IROPAST (NCT01540175)
- Testing
- Blood samples obtained
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)
Intra-arterial Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Progressive Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG).
The goal of this pilot study is to determine if intra-arterial (IA) chemotherapy is safe in the treatment of progressive diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG).
- Trial name
- NCT01688401
- Testing
- Melphalan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Glioma
H3.3K27M Peptide Vaccine With Nivolumab for Children With Newly Diagnosed DIPG and Other Gliomas
This is 3-arm, multicenter study that will be conducted through the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-oncology Consortium (PNOC). This study will assess the safety and immune activity of a synthetic peptide vaccine specific for the Histone…
- Conditions
- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant
- Trial name
- NCT02960230
- Testing
- K27M peptide, Nivolumab
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD
Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor
Safe Study of Dendritic Cell (DC) Based Therapy Targeting Tumor Stem Cells in Glioblastoma
The study induces an immune response towards the stem-cell like part of glioblastomas in combination with standard therapy. The aim is to define and characterize the feasibility, potential adverse effects of such therapy and…
- Trial name
- NCT00846456
- Testing
- Dendritic cell vaccine with mRNA from tumor stem cells
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Carmustine in Treating Adults With Recurrent Supratentorial Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of carmustine in treating adults with recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00003467
- Testing
- carmustine, polifeprosan 20 with carmustine implant, surgical procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Choriocarcinoma
Vorinostat and Temozolomide in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Primary Brain Tumors or Spinal Cord Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with temozolomide in treating young patients with relapsed or refractory primary brain tumors or spinal cord tumors.
- Conditions
- Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Choriocarcinoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Germinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01076530
- Testing
- vorinostat, temozolomide, diagnostic laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumors
Cyproheptadine and Megestrol in Preventing Weight Loss in Children With Cachexia Caused By Cancer or Cancer Treatment
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine and megestrol may improve appetite and help prevent weight loss in children with cancer. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well cyproheptadine and megestrol work in improving appetite and…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumors, Cachexia, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00066248
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride, megestrol acetate
- Where
- 43 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Studying Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins and Angiogenesis Proteins in Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Central Nervous System Tumors
RATIONALE: Studying samples of cerebrospinal fluid from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00897858
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
O6-Benzylguanine and Carmustine Implants in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug and giving drugs in different ways may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00004892
- Testing
- O6-benzylguanine, polifeprosan 20 with carmustine implant, conventional surgery
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glial Cell Tumors, Malignant Gliomas
Valproic Acid, Radiation, and Bevacizumab in Children With High Grade Gliomas or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Currently, there are few effective treatments for the following aggressive brain tumors: glioblastoma multiforme, anaplastic astrocytoma, gliomatosis cerebri, gliosarcoma, or brainstem glioma.
- Conditions
- Glial Cell Tumors, Malignant Gliomas, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00879437
- Testing
- Valproic acid, Bevacizumab, Radiation therapy
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, High Grade Glioma
C7R-GD2.CAR T Cells for Patients With GD2-expressing Brain Tumors (GAIL-B)
In this study, there are two treatment groups called Cohort 1 and Cohort 2. Cohort 1 is for patients with diffuse midline glioma, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, medulloblastoma, or another rare high-grade glioma that expresses…
- Conditions
- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, High Grade Glioma, Embryonal Tumor, Ependymal Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT04099797
- Testing
- C7R-GD2.CART cells (IV and ICV infusion)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Cellular Adoptive Immunotherapy Using Genetically Modified T-Lymphocytes in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory High-Grade Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Cellular adoptive immunotherapy may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop cancer cells from growing.
- Trial name
- NCT00730613
- Testing
- therapeutic autologous lymphocytes, gene expression analysis, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Irinotecan Followed by Radiation Therapy and Temozolomide in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumor
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00004068
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride, temozolomide, conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Oligodendroglioma
Bevacizumab and Irinotecan in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma, or Low Grade Glioma
This phase II trial is studying how well giving bevacizumab together with irinotecan works in treating young patients with recurrent, progressive, or refractory glioma, medulloblastoma, ependymoma, or low grade glioma.
- Conditions
- Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Oligodendroglioma, Childhood Spinal Cord Neoplasm, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT00381797
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Fludeoxyglucose F-18, Irinotecan Hydrochloride
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, Leukemia, B-cell
Precision Exercise in Children With Malignant Hemopathies
In the early years of life and during adolescence, physical activity is crucial for good development of motor skills. It is even more so for those children and young people who are forced to undergo anti-cancer therapies and…
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, Leukemia, B-cell, Leukemia, T Cell, Lymphoma, Hodgkin
- Trial name
- SportTherapy (NCT04090268)
- Testing
- Sport Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 380 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milano Bicocca
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Phase II Study of Carmustine, Streptozocin, and Mercaptopurine for Refractory or Recurrent Brain Neoplasms
OBJECTIVES: I. Assess the clinical response of patients with refractory or recurrent brain neoplasms treated with carmustine, streptozocin, and mercaptopurine.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Mixed Gliomas, Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Trial name
- NCT00004688
- Testing
- carmustine, mercaptopurine, streptozocin
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University