Clinical trials: Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Adult
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Vaccine Therapy and Sargramostim in Treating Patients With Sarcoma or Brain Tumor
RATIONALE: Vaccines may make the body build an immune response to kill tumor cells. Colony-stimulating factors such as sargramostim increase the number of immune cells found in bone marrow or peripheral blood.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00069940
- Testing
- sargramostim, telomerase: 540-548 peptide vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
A Phase I/II Trial of BMS-247550 for Treatment of Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of ixabepilone and how well it works in treating…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00045708
- Testing
- ixabepilone, pharmacological study, Anticonvulsant
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
3'-Deoxy-3'-[18F] Fluorothymidine PET Imaging in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as 3'-deoxy-3'-[18F] fluorothymidine (FLT) PET imaging, may help find and diagnose cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00935090
- Testing
- 3'-deoxy-3'-[18F]fluorothymidine
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Ependymoma, Ewing Sarcoma
A Study of Bempegaldesleukin (BEMPEG: NKTR-214) in Combination With Nivolumab in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Recurrent or Treatment-resistant Cancer
The purpose of this study is to first, in Part A, assess the safety, tolerability and drug levels of Bempegaldesleukin (BEMPEG) in combination with nivolumab and then, in Part B, to estimate the preliminary efficacy in children…
- Conditions
- Ependymoma, Ewing Sarcoma, High-grade Glioma, Leukemia and Lymphoma
- Trial name
- PIVOT IO 020 (NCT04730349)
- Testing
- Nivolumab, NKTR-214
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Low-Grade Glioma, Recurrent Low-Grade Glioma
SJ901: Evaluation of Mirdametinib in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Low-Grade Glioma
This is an open-label, multi-center, Phase 1/2 study of the brain-penetrant MEK inhibitor, mirdametinib (PD-0325901), in patients with pediatric low-grade glioma (pLGG).
- Conditions
- Low-Grade Glioma, Recurrent Low-Grade Glioma, Progressive Low-Grade Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT04923126
- Testing
- Mirdametinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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
Combination Chemotherapy Followed by Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation or Bone Marrow Transplantation in Treating Patients With Brain Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Peripheral stem cell transplantation or bone marrow transplantation may allow the doctor to give higher doses…
- Trial name
- NCT00025558
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, temozolomide
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Australia
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Gliosarcoma
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Vandetanib (ZD6474) in Combination With Carboplatin Versus Carboplatin Alone Followed by Vandetanib Alone in Adults With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
Background: Growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) provides many tumors, including brain tumors, with needed nutrients and oxygen for cancer cells to survive.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Gliosarcoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00995007
- Testing
- ZD6474 (Vandetanib), Carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
18F-FPPRGD2 PET/CT or PET/MRI in Predicting Early Response in Patients With Cancer Receiving Anti-Angiogenesis Therapy
The purpose of the study is to conduct research of a new PET radiopharmaceutical in cancer patients. The uptake of the novel radiopharmaceutical 18F-FPPRGD2 will be assessed in study participants with glioblastoma multiforme…
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Male Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01806675
- Testing
- 18F-fludeoxyglucose (18F-FDG), 18F-FPPRGD2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Sanjiv Sam Gambhir
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
CCI-779 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. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of CCI-779 in treating patients who have advanced solid…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00003712
- Testing
- temsirolimus
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
O(6)-Benzylguanine 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 trial to study the effectiveness of O(6)-benzylguanine given before surgery to patients who…
- Trial name
- NCT00002971
- Testing
- O6-benzylguanine
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tipifarnib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Tipifarnib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of tipifarnib in treating patients who have recurrent or…
- Trial name
- NCT00005859
- Testing
- tipifarnib
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor RO4929097 and Cediranib Maleate in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
This phase I clinical trial is studying the side effects and best dose of giving gamma-secretase inhibitor RO4929097 and cediranib maleate together in treating patients with advanced solid tumors.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01131234
- Testing
- Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor RO4929097, Cediranib Maleate, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Bortezomib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioma
Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of bortezomib in treating patients who have recurrent glioma. Bortezomib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00006773
- Testing
- bortezomib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
Sorafenib, Valproic Acid, and Sildenafil in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of the combination of three drugs, sorafenib (Nexavar®), valproic acid (Depakote®), and sildenafil (Viagra®), when used to treat high-grade…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm, Malignant Glioma, WHO Grade III Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01817751
- Testing
- sorafenib tosylate, valproic acid, sildenafil citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Ritonavir and Lopinavir in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Ritonavir and lopinavir may stop the growth of gliomas by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT01095094
- Testing
- ritonavir, lopinavir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Metastases, Adult
Comparaison Between MRI Alone or Combined With Positron Emission Tomography for Brain Metastasis Diagnosis
During gamma scalpel treatment of brain tumors and metastases, a follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is performed. The radiologist who reviews the MRI assesses whether there is an increase in signal at the tumor site.
- Trial name
- ITIRR (NCT05095766)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Radiosurgery Plus Bevacizumab in Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Radiosurgery can send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01086345
- Testing
- radiosurgery, bevacizumab, irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Breast Cancer
BBBD Followed By Methotrexate and Carboplatin With or Without Trastuzumab in Treating Women With Breast Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain
RATIONALE: Osmotic blood-brain barrier disruption uses certain drugs, such as mannitol, to open the blood vessels around the brain and allow tumor-killing substances to be carried directly to the brain.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Breast Cancer, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ
- Trial name
- NCT00397501
- Testing
- trastuzumab, carboplatin, methotrexate
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Recurrent Gliomas
A Phase I Trial of Enzastaurin (LY317615) in Combination With Carboplatin in Adults With Recurrent Gliomas
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Enzastaurin, an experimental drug that may prevent the growth of tumor vessels, in combination with Carboplatin, for patients who have a glioma, a type of brain tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT01445119
- Testing
- Enzastaurin (LY317615), Carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company