Clinical trials: Brain Tumor, Adult: Glioblastoma
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Biological Therapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Biological therapies use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop cancer cells from growing. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of biological therapy in treating patients with glioblastoma…
- Trial name
- NCT00003185
- Testing
- autologous tumor cell vaccine, sargramostim, tumor-draining lymph node lymphocyte therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Aminolevulinic Acid in Visualizing a Tumor During Surgery in Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and performance of an investigational agent, known as 5-ALA or Gliolan (aminolevulinic acid), that many be useful to a surgeon for visualizing a tumor during surgery.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01575275
- Testing
- aminolevulinic acid, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Vogelbaum, MD, PhD
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Nelfinavir Mesylate, Radiation Therapy, and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Nelfinavir mesylate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00915694
- Testing
- nelfinavir mesylate, temozolomide, adjuvant therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Phase II Study of Temozolomide in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
A single arm Phase 2 trial with the study drug temozolomide (temodar) for newly diagnosed glioblastoma in elderly patients (defined as greater than or equal to 70 years old).
- Trial name
- NCT00365222
- Testing
- Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Tumor Benign
Comparison of Skin Closure Techniques in Oncological Neurosurgical Procedures: Intradermal Running Suture Versus Transdermal Interrupted Sutures
The purpose of this study is to compare two commonly used methods of closing the skin after surgery for an intracranial tumor. Skin closure is one of the most important steps in neurosurgical procedures, as it has a major…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Tumor Benign, Meningioma, Glioma
- Trial name
- NEURO-SUTURE (NCT07413796)
- Testing
- Absorbable running intradermal suture, Non-absorbable interrupted transdermal suture
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 382 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Acridine Carboxamide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
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 acridine carboxamide in treating patients who have…
- Trial name
- NCT00004937
- Testing
- acridine carboxamide
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Irinotecan Plus Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Primary 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 may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00005951
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride, temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
CCI-779 in Treating Patients With Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of CCI-779 in treating patients who have malignant…
- Trial name
- NCT00022724
- Testing
- temsirolimus
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Malignant Neoplasms of Brain
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from a peptide may help the body build an effective immune response to kill tumor cells. Colony-stimulating factors, such as GM-CSF, increase the number of white blood cells and platelets found in bone…
- Trial name
- ACTIVATe (NCT00643097)
- Testing
- PEP-3 vaccine, sargramostim, Temozolomide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- John Sampson
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Prinomastat Plus Temozolomide Following Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Prinomastat may stop the growth of glioblastoma multiforme by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Drugs used in chemotherapy stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00004200
- Testing
- prinomastat, temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Cediranib, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of cediranib to see how well it works when given together with temozolomide and radiation therapy in treating patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00662506
- Testing
- Cediranib Maleate, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Diffusion Weighted Imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Bafetinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma or Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Bafetinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This clinical trial studies bafetinib in treating patients with recurrent high-grade glioma or brain…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01234740
- Testing
- bafetinib, microdialysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center