Clinical trials: Brain Stem Tumors
Cancer, Alzheimer Disease
Implement and Test Visual Consent Template and Process
The investigators plan to conduct a stepped wedge randomized control trial to implement and test the consent template and process in three studies. Randomization will occur at the research coordinator/research team level.
- Trial name
- NCT06804837
- Testing
- Visual consent, Standard consent
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 266 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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.
Ewing Sarcoma, Solid Tumors
Study Of Palbociclib Combined With Chemotherapy In Pediatric Patients With Recurrent/Refractory Solid Tumors
A study to learn about safety and find out maximum tolerable dose of palbociclib given in combination with chemotherapy (temozolomide with irinotecan or topotecan with cyclophosphamide) in children, adolescents and young adults…
- Conditions
- Ewing Sarcoma, Solid Tumors, Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT03709680
- Testing
- Palbociclib, Temozolomide, Irinotecan
- Where
- 84 sites in United States, Brazil and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Bone Marrow Suppression, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy Plus Gene Therapy in Treating Patients With CNS Tumors
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 may kill more tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Bone Marrow Suppression, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ
- Trial name
- NCT00005796
- Testing
- filgrastim, gene therapy, lomustine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
RO4929097 in Treating Patients With Recurrent Invasive Gliomas
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of RO4929097 in treating patients with recurrent invasive gliomas. RO4929097 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01269411
- Testing
- gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097, therapeutic conventional surgery, pharmacological study
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Calcitriol Plus Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Calcitriol may help solid tumor cells develop into normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00008086
- Testing
- calcitriol, carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Gliomas, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Study of Bevacizumab Therapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Gliomas and Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas
The outcome for children with high-grade gliomas and diffuse intrinsic brainstem gliomas remains poor despite the use of multi-modal therapy with surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00890786
- Testing
- Temozolomide, Bevacizumab, Irinotecan
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor
Cilengitide in Treating Children With Refractory Primary Brain Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of cilengitide in treating children with recurrent, progressive, or refractory primary CNS tumors.
- Conditions
- Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Craniopharyngioma, Childhood Ependymoblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00063973
- Testing
- cilengitide, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and doxorubicin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Estrogen can stimulate the growth of tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Head and Neck Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00002608
- Testing
- cisplatin, doxorubicin hydrochloride, tamoxifen citrate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre
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
Cancer
Caspofungin Acetate in Treating Aspergillosis in Patients With Hematologic Cancer or in Patients Who Have Undergone a Stem Cell Transplant
RATIONALE: Antifungals, such as caspofungin acetate, may be effective in treating fungal infections caused by chemotherapy or stem cell transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT00110045
- Testing
- caspofungin acetate
- Where
- 13 sites in Belgium, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Temozolomide, Vincristine, and Irinotecan in Treating Young Patients With Refractory Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, vincristine, and irinotecan, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00138216
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride, temozolomide, vincristine sulfate
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Bortezomib and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Brain Tumors or Other Solid Tumors That Have Not Responded to Treatment
RATIONALE: Bortezomib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00544284
- Testing
- bortezomib, temozolomide, pharmacological study
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tumor Tissue, Blood Samples, and Family History in Predicting Tumor Development and Response to Treatment in Young Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tumor tissue and blood in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00891722
- Testing
- biologic sample preservation procedure, laboratory biomarker analysis, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
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
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG)
IMPT Versus IMRT for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
This is a prospective, open-label, multicenter, phase III randomized controlled trial comparing intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in participants aged 3-18 years with…
- Trial name
- NCT07869524
- Testing
- Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute
Glial Tumor of Brain, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Gemcitabine in Newly-Diagnosed Diffuse Midline Glioma
The primary aim of this study is to determine the presence of gemcitabine in childhood diffuse midline gliomas (DMG) (previously classified as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma [DIPG]) after systemic treatment with the drug.
- Conditions
- Glial Tumor of Brain, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT04051047
- Testing
- Gemcitabine, Tumor biopsy and blood draw
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
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