Clinical trials: CNS Cancer
High Tumor Mutation Burden, High TMB (Tumor Mutation Burden)
Study of MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With Microsatellite Unstable (MSI) Tumors (Cohort D)
This study will be looking at whether MK-3475 (pembrolizumab) is effective (anti-tumor activity) and safe in patients with MSI (Microsatellite Unstable) negative cancer with a mutator phenotype.
- Conditions
- High Tumor Mutation Burden, High TMB (Tumor Mutation Burden), MSS (Microsatellite Stable)
- Trial name
- NCT04098068
- Testing
- MK-3475
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Intracranial Meningioma
Trial of the Combination of Bevacizumab and Everolimus in Patients With Refractory, Progressive Intracranial Meningioma
In this multicenter, Phase II trial, the investigators plan to evaluate the activity of the combination of bevacizumab and everolimus in patients with recurrent, progressive meningioma following maximal treatment with surgical…
- Trial name
- NCT00972335
- Testing
- Everolimus, Bevacizumab
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Meningiomas
An Open-Label Phase II Study of Nivolumab or Nivolumab/Ipilimumab in Adult Participants With Progessive/ Recurrent Meningioma
This research study is studying targeted immunotherapies as a possible treatment for recurrent meningioma. The names of the study interventions involved in this study are nivolumab and ipilimumab.
- Trial name
- NCT02648997
- Testing
- Nivolumab - 240 mg, Ipilimumab - 1 mg/kg, Nivolumab - 480 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
A Study Assessing Pamiparib With Radiation and/or Temozolomide (TMZ) in Participants With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Glioblastoma
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and clinical activity of Pamiparib in combination with radiation therapy (RT) and/or temozolomide (TMZ) in participants with newly diagnosed or…
- Trial name
- NCT03150862
- Testing
- Pamiparib, TMZ, Radiation
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- BeiGene USA, Inc.
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Prostate Cancer
Everolimus and Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Progressive Glioblastoma Multiforme or Progressive Metastatic Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Everolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00085566
- Testing
- everolimus, gefitinib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Spain
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Meningococcal Meningitis, Human Papillomavirus Infection
A Study to Evaluate Safety and Immune Response of Novartis Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine In Adolescents
This study will evaluate the safety and immune response of the Novartis Meningococcal ACWY conjugate vaccine when administered with Tdap and HPV vaccinations to healthy adolescents
- Conditions
- Meningococcal Meningitis, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Pertussis, Tetanus
- Trial name
- NCT00518180
- Testing
- Novartis Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine, Tdap Vaccine
- Where
- Costa Rica
- Volunteers
- 1,620 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Vaccines
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
Lymphoma, Childhood Lymphoma
Study of Genistein in Pediatric Oncology Patients (UVA-Gen001)
Toxicities related to pediatric cancer treatment can lead to significant illness, organ damage, treatment delays, increased health care cost, and decrease in quality of life.
- Conditions
- Lymphoma, Childhood Lymphoma, Solid Tumor, Childhood Solid Tumor
- Trial name
- UVA-Gen001 (NCT02624388)
- Testing
- Genistein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Safety and Efficacy of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Binimetinib Alone or Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy With or Without Binimetinib in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC) Participants (MK-3475-651/KEYNOTE-651)
The purpose of this study is to determine safety and tolerability and to establish a preliminary recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) for the following combinations: pembrolizumab plus binimetinib (Cohort A), pembrolizumab plus…
- Trial name
- NCT03374254
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Binimetinib, Oxaliplatin
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
A Clinical Study of the Efficacy of Natalizumab on Reducing Disability Progression in Participants With Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
This is a Phase 3b, multicenter, international study conducted in 2 parts. Upon completion of the placebo-controlled period (Part 1), participants will have the option of enrolling in a 2-year open-label extension (Part 2).
- Trial name
- ASCEND in SPMS (NCT01416181)
- Testing
- natalizumab
- Where
- 161 sites in United States, Belgium and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 889 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Pain, Bladder Cancer
Study of D-Methadone in Patients With Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine the safest dose of d-methadone that can be given, without causing severe side effects in most patients with chronic pain.
- Conditions
- Pain, Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, CNS Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00588640
- Testing
- d-Methadone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brain Tumor, Brain Metastases
Carboplatin and Temozolomide (Temodar) for Recurrent and Symptomatic Residual Brain Metastases
Purpose: The primary objective of this study is to determine if chemotherapy with carboplatin and temozolomide significantly affects the response rates, or size of disease, in patients with brain metastases, originating from…
- Trial name
- NCT00362817
- Testing
- carboplatin, temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Hypogonadal Men With Epilepsy With Testosterone and Either Anastrozole or Placebo
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment using a medication (anastrozole/Arimidex), which lowers estrogen levels in the blood is better than placebo, a tablet that does not contain any active medication, when…
- Conditions
- Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism, Erectile Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00179517
- Testing
- Anastrozole 1mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Glioblastoma, GBM
Safety and Efficacy of Trans Sodium Crocetinate (TSC) With Radiation and Temozolomide in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
This open-label study evaluated the safety and efficacy of TSC when dosed concomitantly with the standard of care (radiation therapy and temozolomide) for newly diagnosed glioblastoma in adults.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, GBM, Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01465347
- Testing
- Trans Sodium Crocetinate (TSC)
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Diffusion Pharmaceuticals Inc
Brain Tumor
Multi-Parametric Quantitative MR Imaging in Evaluation of Brain Tumors
The purpose of the research study is to test new methods that could improve diagnosis and assessment of brain tumors. One of these methods is a new MR (magnetic resonance) imaging technique called magnetic resonance…
- Trial name
- NCT02956291
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Hepatic Encephalopathy
A Retrospective, Open-label, Uncontrolled Cohort Study to Assess the Effectiveness and Safety of Lactulose Retention Enema in the Treatment of Cirrhotic Patients With Grade 3 or 4 (West Haven Criteria) Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) [The RETRO Study]
This is a retrospective study in adult patients with cirrhosis and grade 3 or 4 HE (West Haven Criteria) to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of lactulose retention enema in the treatment of deep grade HE (West Haven…
- Trial name
- NCT02377947
- Where
- 3 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudotumor Cerebri
A Study to Test Performance of Needle Placements for Neuraxial Procedures Using Tactile Imaging vs Control
This study will compare the VerTouch device to the conventional palpation technique for performing diagnostic and therapeutic neuraxial procedures.
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Neurological Disorder, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04796935
- Testing
- Tactile Imaging (VerTouch), Control (palpation)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- IntuiTap Medical, Inc
Cushing Syndrome
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Relacorilant in Patients With Endogenous Cushing Syndrome
This is a Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized-withdrawal study to assess the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of relacorilant in patients with endogenous Cushing syndrome and concurrent type 2 diabetes…
- Trial name
- GRACE (NCT03697109)
- Testing
- Relacorilant
- Where
- 64 sites in United States, Austria and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Corcept Therapeutics
Inflammation, Fatigue
Effects of Riluzole on CNS Glutamate and Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors With High Inflammation
The goal of the proposed research is to determine whether riluzole, a drug that increases glutamate reuptake, will decrease central nervous system (CNS) glutamate in breast cancer survivors with increased inflammation and…
- Trial name
- NCT02796755
- Testing
- Riluzole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Brain Cancer
A Pilot Surgical Trial To Evaluate Early Immunologic Pharmacodynamic Parameters For The PD-1 Checkpoint Inhibitor, Pembrolizumab (MK-3475), In Patients With Surgically Accessible Recurrent/Progressive Glioblastoma
This research study is studying an immunotherapy as a possible treatment for Glioblastoma.
- Trial name
- NCT02852655
- Testing
- MK-3475
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute