Clinical trials: Brain Stem Neoplasm
Brain Tumors, Nervous System Tumors
Armodafinil in Treating Fatigue Caused By Radiation Therapy in Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Armodafinil may help relieve fatigue and improve quality of life in patients with cancer receiving radiation therapy to the brain.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumors, Nervous System Tumors, Cognition Disorders, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT01032200
- Testing
- Armodafinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Genetically Modified Neural Stem Cells, Flucytosine, and Leucovorin for Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and determines the best dose of genetically modified neural stem cells and flucytosine when given together with leucovorin for treating patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02015819
- Testing
- E. coli CD-expressing genetically modified neural stem cells, flucytosine, leucovorin calcium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Solid Tumor, Adult Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
Busulfan, Melphalan, Topotecan Hydrochloride, and a Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Relapsed Solid Tumor
RATIONALE: Giving high-dose chemotherapy before an autologous stem cell transplant stops the growth of tumor cells by stopping them from dividing or killing them.
- Conditions
- Solid Tumor, Adult Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Adult Rhabdomyosarcoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00638898
- Testing
- busulfan, melphalan, topotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Pediatric Tumor of CNS, Pediatric Tumor of Brain
A Study of the Safety, Dosing, and Delivery of NEO100 in Patients With Pediatric Brain Tumors
This is an open label, Phase 1b safety, dose-finding, brain tumor delivery, and pharmacokinetics study of intranasal NEO100 in patients with pediatric-type diffuse high grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Tumor of CNS, Pediatric Tumor of Brain, Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant, Pediatric Tumor of Brain Stem
- Trial name
- NCT06357377
- Testing
- NEO100
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Neonc Technologies, Inc.
Surgery, Brain Tumor
Neurosurgical Transitional Care Programme
Readmissions increasingly serve as a metric of hospital performance, inviting quality improvement initiatives in both medicine and surgery.
- Conditions
- Surgery, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Brain Pathology
- Trial name
- TCP (NCT03593330)
- Testing
- Transitional Care Programme
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Childhood Liver Cancer
Liposomal Doxorubicin in Treating Children With Refractory Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of liposomal doxorubicin in treating children who have…
- Conditions
- Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Childhood Liver Cancer, Bone Cancer, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00019630
- Testing
- doxorubicin HCl liposome
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
High Grade Gliomas, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors (ATRT)
Gallium Maltolate for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Pediatric High-Grade Glioma and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor
In this study, we want to find out more about the side effects of an investigational drug for relapsed or refractory atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor and high-grade glioma, Gallium Maltolate (GaM) and what doses of GaM are safe…
- Conditions
- High Grade Gliomas, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors (ATRT), Diffuse Midline Glioma, DIPG
- Trial name
- GABRIEL (NCT07331064)
- Testing
- Gallium maltolate
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Sarah Rumler
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and deliver radioactive tumor-killing substances such as radioactive iodine to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003478
- Testing
- conventional surgery, iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 81C6, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma
A Phase I Study of Mebendazole for the Treatment of Pediatric Gliomas
This is a study to determine the safety and efficacy of the drug, mebendazole, when used in combination with standard chemotherapy drugs for the treatment of pediatric brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma, Glioma, Astrocytic, Optic Nerve Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01837862
- Testing
- Mebendazole, Vincristine, Carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Julie Krystal
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation Plus Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Malignant Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Peripheral stem cell transplantation may be able to replace immune cells that were destroyed by chemotherapy used to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00007813
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Methylphenidate to Improve Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Methylphenidate may decrease side effects of radiation therapy. It is not yet known if methylphenidate is effective in improving quality of life in patients with primary or metastatic brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Depression, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT00031798
- Testing
- methylphenidate hydrochloride, quality-of-life assessment, radiation therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Alisertib and Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of alisertib when combined with fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery in treating patients with high-grade gliomas that have returned after previous treatment with…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02186509
- Testing
- Hyperfractionated radiation therapy, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Alisertib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Childhood High-grade Cerebral Astrocytoma, Childhood Oligodendroglioma
Tipifarnib in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Progressive High-Grade Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor, or Brain Stem Glioma
This phase II trial is studying how well tipifarnib works in treating young patients with recurrent or progressive high-grade glioma, medulloblastoma, primitive neuroectodermal tumor, or brain stem glioma.
- Conditions
- Childhood High-grade Cerebral Astrocytoma, Childhood Oligodendroglioma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Recurrent Childhood Cerebellar Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00070525
- Testing
- tipifarnib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Study of VRT106 in Combination With Radiotherapy in Adult Patients With Diffuse Midline Glioma / Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
To Evaluate the Preliminary Efficacy and Safety/Tolerability of VRT106 Combined with Radiotherapy in Adult Patients with DMG/DIPG
- Trial name
- NCT07589257
- Testing
- VRT106 for injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Brain Stem Neoplasms, Primary, Neoplasms, Brain Stem
Thalomid and Carboplatin for the Treatment of Pediatric Brain Stem Glioma
Treatment on this study combines two drugs: Thalomid™ (thalidomide) and carboplatin. Thalidomide has been available for many years and has been used to treat many different illnesses.
- Trial name
- NCT00179881
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Thalomid, External Beam Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
ABT-888 and Temozolomide in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory CNS Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of ABT-888 when given in combination with temozolomide in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory CNS tumors.
- Conditions
- Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Craniopharyngioma
- Trial name
- NCT00946335
- Testing
- veliparib, temozolomide, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer, Solid Tumor
Oral AMXT 1501 Dicaprate in Combination With IV DFMO
A Phase 1B/2A study will be conducted to establish safety and dose level of AMXT 1501 dicaprate in combination with IV DFMO, in cancer patients.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Solid Tumor, Solid Carcinoma, Advanced Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05500508
- Testing
- AMXT1501, DFMO
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Aminex Therapeutics, Inc.
Cancer
Cyproheptadine in Preventing Weight Loss in Children Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may prevent weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine is more effective than a placebo in preventing weight loss in young patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01132547
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Photodynamic Therapy With Porfimer Sodium in Treating Patients With Refractory Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses light and photosensitizing drugs to kill tumor cells and may be an effective treatment for refractory brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00002647
- Testing
- verteporfin, conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Grade III Glioma
A Pilot Feasibility Study of Oral 5-Fluorocytosine and Genetically-Modified Neural Stem Cells Expressing E.Coli Cytosine Deaminase for Treatment of Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
RATIONALE: Genetically-modified neural stem cells (NSCs) that convert 5-fluorocytosine (5-FC) into the chemotherapy agent 5-FU (fluorouracil) at sites of tumor in the brain may be an effective treatment for glioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Grade III Glioma, Recurrent Grade IV Glioma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT01172964
- Testing
- flucytosine, polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry staining method
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center