Clinical trials: Brain Tumours
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Neoantigen Vaccine Therapy Against H3.3-K27M Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPGs), which diffusely occupy the pons of brainstem, are the deadliest primary brain cancer in children.
- Trial name
- ENACTING (NCT04749641)
- Testing
- Histone H3.3-K27M Neoantigen Vaccine Therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yang Zhang
Glioblastomas, Sarcoma
Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Children and Young Adults With High Grade or High-Risk Cancer and Their Caregivers
Background: People cope with cancer in different ways. Mindfulness means focusing on the present moment with an open mind. Researchers want to see if this can help children and young adults with a high-grade high-risk cancer with…
- Conditions
- Glioblastomas, Sarcoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03538587
- Testing
- Enhanced Mindfulness Intervention, Psychoeducation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Surgical Site Infection, Brain Tumor
Infection Prevention Bundle in Brain Tumor Surgery
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an infection prevention bundle on surgical site infections in patients undergone brain tumor surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04285697
- Testing
- infection prevention bundle
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Vaccine-induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Gene Sequencing as a Strategy for Identifying Genetic Factors Associated With Serious Adverse Events After Covid-19 Vaccines in Use in Brazil
This protocol proposes to investigate genetic factors that may be involved in the pathogenesis of adverse events of interest with selected covid-19 vaccines: vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia, and neurological…
- Conditions
- Vaccine-induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, Transverse Myelitis
- Trial name
- NCT05630313
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Immunobiological Technology Institute (Bio-Manguinhos) / Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz)
Pituitary Adenoma
Evaluation of Early Retinal Vascular Modifications After Endoscopic Endonasal Pituitary Surgery
This study evaluates the retinal vascular features using optical coherence tomography angiography in patients that received endoscopic endonasal approach for the removal of an intra-suprasellar pituitary adenoma compressing the…
- Trial name
- NCT04425954
- Testing
- Endoscopic Endonasal Pituitary Surgery
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Brain Tumors
Presurgical Planning With Functional MRI (fMRI) Mapping of Motor Cortex in Patients With Cerebral Tumors
The purpose of this study is to determine if functional MRI is precise enough to provide information about the location of brain functions in patients who have brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00724737
- Testing
- Presurgical MRI, functional MRI (fMRI) of the brain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Panhypopituitarism, Gigantism/Acromegaly
An Investigation of Pituitary Tumors and Related Hypothalmic Disorders
There is a variety of tumors affecting the pituitary gland in childhood; some of these tumors (eg craniopharyngioma) are included among the most common central nervous system tumors in childhood.
- Conditions
- Panhypopituitarism, Gigantism/Acromegaly, Prolactinoma, Cushing Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00001595
- Testing
- Tissue specimen collection, MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Breast Cancer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Tumor Response and Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
We will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate tumor changes in women with breast cancer who are receiving anthracycline-based systemic chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01045044
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kettering Health Network
Cancer Survivors, Healthy Participant
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of the Combination of GI-102 With GIB-7 on Biomarkers of Aging in Healthy Adults and Cancer Survivors
This Phase 2a clinical study (GIANTS-1) aims to evaluate a novel dual-combination strategy using GI-102 and GIB-7 to address key pathological features of aging, including immunosenescence (the aging of the immune system)…
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivors, Healthy Participant, Elderly
- Trial name
- GIANTS-1 (NCT07363057)
- Testing
- GI-102 in combination with GIB-7
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GI Innovation, Inc.
Tumors of the Central Nervous System, Childhood Cancer Survivors
Cardiovascular Disorders and Risk Factors in Childhood Cranial and Craniospinal Tumors Survivors
The purpose of research is to study to adverse cardiovascular disorder and risks factors in childhood cranial and craniospinal tumors survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT05641636
- Testing
- 12-lead ECG, hormone and lipid blood tests, echocardiography (Echo-CG), cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and pulse wave analysis
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Intracranial Glioma in Patients Under 22 Years of Age
This study assesses the safety and efficacy of repeat monthly dosing of super-selective intra-arterial cerebral infusion (SIACI) of cetuximab and bevacizumab in patients < 22 years of age.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Fibrillary Astrocytomas, Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT05956821
- Testing
- SIACI of cetuximab and bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Breast Cancer
Chemotherapy Effect on Brain Structure, Neurophysiology and Psychomotor Behavior in Breast Cancer Patients
Some cancer patients report experiencing mild problems with thinking during or following chemotherapy. Symptoms include problems concentrating, slow thinking, some gaps in memory and difficulty performing complex or multi-tasks.
- Trial name
- NCT02896504
- Testing
- Exposure: Adjuvant chemotherapy treatment, Exposure: Adjuvant hormonal therapy treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Diseases
The Multi-Ethnic Lifestyle Study
The study design is cross-sectional using a self-completion questionnaire in an English speaking multi-ethic population within Leicester and Leicestershire.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- MELS (NCT04256720)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 9,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Pituitary Tumor
Comparative Low and High Dose of Dexmedethomidine in Pituitary Tumor Removal by Transphenoid Approach
Transnasal transsphenoidal (TNTS) resection of pituitary tumors involves wide fluctuation in hemodynamic parameter and causes hypertension and tachycardia due to intense noxious stimuli during various stages of surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03132259
- Testing
- high dose dexmedethomidine, low dose dexmedethomidine
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Phase II Imatinib + Hydroxyurea in Treatment of Patients With Recurrent/Progressive Grade II Low-Grade Glioma (LGG)
Primary objective: To evaluate activity of imatinib mesylate and hydroxyurea among patients with progressive/recurrent grade II low-grade glioma (LGG) as measured by 12-month progression free survival Secondary objectives: To…
- Trial name
- NCT00615927
- Testing
- Imatinib Mesylate & Hydroxyurea
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain Cancer, Neurological Disorder
Wearable Devices and Biomarkers Project (Healthiomics)
The purpose of this study is to collect clinical data, biological specimens (e.g., blood, tumor, cerebrospinal fluid, urine sample, etc.), and digital health data from patients with tumors, cancer and/or neurological disorders in…
- Conditions
- Brain Cancer, Neurological Disorder, Neurological Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05106725
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CureScience
Pituitary Adenoma
Comparison of The Effects of Sevoflurane, Desflurane and Total Intravenous Anaesthesia on Pulmonary Function Tests
This study will compare the effects of sevoflurane, desflurane and total intravenous anaesthesia on pulmonary function tests in patients undergoing endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery of pituitary gland.
- Trial name
- NCT02709863
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Desflurane, Propofol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
Cognitive Screening Made Easy for PCPs - Administrative Supplement
This project will facilitate early detection of cognitive decline in older adults through development and implementation of an automated risk assessment and cognitive screening tool for use in primary care.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Mild
- Trial name
- NCT06928298
- Testing
- RACS app
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Brain Tumor, MRI
Brain Diseases on 7.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This clinical trial studies the use of 7-Tesla (7T)and 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting brain diseases. 7T MRI has increased detection sensitivity, including more accurate lesion delineation, higher inter-rater…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, MRI, Cerebrovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05287750
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Cavernous Angioma
Biomarkers of CASH
The project aims to develop prognostic and diagnostic blood tests for symptomatic brain hemorrhage in patients diagnosed with cavernous angiomas, a critical clinical challenge in a disease affecting more than a million Americans.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Cavernous Angioma, Hemorrhagic Microangiopathy
- Trial name
- NCT04467489
- Testing
- observational
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,040 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago