Clinical trials: Brain Tumours
Melanoma and Brain Metastases
A Study of GSK2118436 in BRAF Mutant Metastatic Melanoma to the Brain
This study is designed to assess the efficacy, pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of an oral, twice daily dose of 150 mg GSK2118436 administered to subjects with BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive metastatic melanoma…
- Trial name
- Break MB (NCT01266967)
- Testing
- GSK2118436
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
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
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Brain Tumor
Repeated Super-Selective Intraarterial Cerebral Infusion of Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Treatment of Newly Diagnosed GBM
The high-grade malignant brain tumors, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), comprise the majority of all primary brain tumors in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01811498
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Glioblastoma
Adult Study: ABT-414 Alone or ABT-414 Plus Temozolomide vs. Lomustine or Temozolomide for Recurrent Glioblastoma Pediatric Study: Evaluation of ABT-414 in Children With High Grade Gliomas
This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of depatuxizumab mafodotin (ABT-414) alone or with temozolomide versus temozolomide or lomustine alone in adult participants with recurrent glioblastoma.
- Trial name
- INTELLANCE-2 (NCT02343406)
- Testing
- Depatuxizumab mafodotin, Temozolomide, Lomustine
- Where
- 102 sites in United States, Australia and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 266 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer
MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) in Patients With Brain Metastasis From Epithelial-derived Tumors
Brain metastases are the most common intracranial malignancy occurring in 20-40% of all cancers, and the presence of CNS metastases is associated with a poor prognosis.
- Conditions
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer of Breast
- Trial name
- NCT02669914
- Testing
- MEDI4736
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cerebral Vein Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis
Apixaban in Preventing Secondary Cancer Related Venous Thrombosis in Cancer Patients Who Have Completed Anticoagulation Therapy
This randomized phase III trial studies the best dose of apixaban and how well it works in preventing secondary cancer related venous thrombosis in cancer patients who have completed anticoagulation therapy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Vein Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT03080883
- Testing
- Apixaban
- Where
- 32 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 370 people
- Sponsor
- Academic and Community Cancer Research United
Cushing's Disease
Rosiglitazone in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Tumor (Cushing Disease)
RATIONALE: Rosiglitazone may help pituitary tumor cells become more like normal cells, and to grow and spread more slowly. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well rosiglitazone works in treating patients with newly…
- Trial name
- NCT00612066
- Testing
- rosiglitazone maleate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cerebral Cavernous Malformation
Atorvastatin Treatment of Cavernous Angiomas With Symptomatic Hemorrhage Exploratory Proof of Concept (AT CASH EPOC) Trial
This phase I/II randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, single-site clinical trial is designed to investigate the effect of a prolonged course of atorvastatin versus placebo on CCM lesional iron deposition assessed by…
- Trial name
- AT CASH EPOC (NCT02603328)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Safety and Tolerability of Low-Dose Temozolomide During Whole Brain Radiation in Patients With Cerebral Metastases From Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (Study P04071)(TERMINATED)
This is a phase II, randomized, multicenter, open-label study designed to assess the safety and tolerability of concomitant chemotherapy with low-dose temozolomide during whole brain radiation and later on at 14 days on/14 days…
- Trial name
- NCT00266812
- Testing
- Temozolomide and radiotherapy, Whole brain radiotherapy
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Melanoma and Brain Metastases
Dabrafenib/Trametinib, BRAF or BRAF AND MEK Pre-op With BRAF and MEK Post-op, Phase IIB, Melanoma With Brain Mets,Biomarkers and Metabolites
This is a global, multi-centre, open-label, study of GSK2118436 conducted in up to 30 evaluable subjects with resectable, BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive metastatic melanoma to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT01978236
- Testing
- Dabrafenib 150 mg, Trametinib 2.0 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Moderate or Severe Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy in Newborns
A Multi-site Study of Autologous Cord Blood Cells for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
This study will test the safety and efficacy of an infusion of a baby's own (autologous) umbilical cord blood as compared with placebo in babies born with history and signs of hypoxic-ischemic brain injury.
- Trial name
- (HIE) (NCT02612155)
- Testing
- Infusion of autologous cord blood
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Cotten
Liver Failure, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) in Recipients of Brain Death Donor Livers - A Feasibility and Safety Study
This study will assess the feasibility of lower limb-ischemia induced Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) in the perioperative period before, during, and after Orthotopic Liver Transplantation (OLT).
- Trial name
- NCT02635347
- Testing
- Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC), Pneumatic tourniquet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Glioblastoma, Cancer of Brain and Nervous System
Phase 1-2 of Temozolomide and Hypofractionated Radiotherapy in Tx of Supratentorial Glioblastoma Multiform
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a combination treatment for glioblastoma multiforme utilizing radiotherapy plus the FDA-approved chemotherapy drug temozolomide
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Cancer of Brain and Nervous System, Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Trial name
- Tx-Treatment (NCT01120639)
- Testing
- Temozolomide, Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Brain Metastases
GRN1005 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients With Brain Metastases (GRABM-L)
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of GRN1005 in patients with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- GRABM-L (NCT01497665)
- Testing
- GRN1005
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Angiochem Inc
Sedentary Lifestyle, Dementia, Mild
Smartphone App to Improve Physical Activity in Older Adults With MCI/Mild Dementia
The purpose of this study is to develop and test a physical activity-tracking smartphone app designed to facilitate physical activity in older adults with mild cognitive impairments or mild dementia.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Dementia, Mild, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Memory and Thinking Problems
- Trial name
- NCT04950998
- Testing
- Moving Up - A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00337207
- Testing
- bevacizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Breast Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis
Lux-Breast 3; Afatinib Alone or in Combination With Vinorelbine in Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Positive Breast Cancer Suffering From Brain Metastases
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of afatinib alone or in combination with vinorelbine, as treatment in patients with HER2-overexpressing metastatic breast cancer, who have progressive brain lesions…
- Trial name
- NCT01441596
- Testing
- Vinorelbine, Investigator's choice of treatment, afatinib
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Canada and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Childhood Brain Neoplasm, Recurrent Childhood Brain Neoplasm
DSC-MRI With Ferumoxytol and DCE-MRI With Gadolinium in Imaging Vascular Properties in Younger Patients With Brain Tumors
This clinical trial studies dynamic susceptibility-weighted contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DSC-MRI) after administration of ferumoxytol and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) after administration of a…
- Trial name
- NCT00978562
- Testing
- Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ferumoxytol Non-Stoichiometric Magnetite
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
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