Clinical trials: CNS Malignancy
CDK Gene Mutation, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
Genetic Testing in Guiding Treatment for Patients With Brain Metastases
This phase II trial studies how well genetic testing works in guiding treatment for patients with solid tumors that have spread to the brain.
- Conditions
- CDK Gene Mutation, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, NTRK Family Gene Mutation
- Trial name
- NCT03994796
- Testing
- Abemaciclib, PI3K Inhibitor paxalisib, Entrectinib
- Where
- 435 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Vestibular Schwannoma, Meningioma
Exploratory Evaluation of AR-42 Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor in the Treatment of Vestibular Schwannoma and Meningioma
This will be a multi-center, proof of concept phase 0 study to assess the suppression of p-AKT in Vestibular Schwannoma (VS) and meningiomas by AR-42 in adult patients undergoing tumor resection.
- Conditions
- Vestibular Schwannoma, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT02282917
- Testing
- AR-42
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
HSPPC-96 Vaccine With Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed GBM
This phase II trial studies the side effects and how well HSPPC-96 (vitespen) and temozolomide work in treating patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.
- Trial name
- HeatShock (NCT00905060)
- Testing
- HSPPC-96, Temozolomide, Standard Surgical Resection
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Glioma
Phase II Trial of Peginterferon Alpha-2b and Thalidomide in Adults With Recurrent Gliomas
This study will examine the safety and effectiveness of peginterferon alpha-2b (PEG-Intron) alone and together with thalidomide in patients with gliomas (a type of brain tumor).
- Trial name
- NCT00047879
- Testing
- PEG-interferon alfa-2b, Thalidomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
c-MET Inhibitor; PI3K Inhibitor, PTEN Mutations, Homozygous Del. of PTEN or PTEN Neg. by IHC, c-Met Ampli. by FISH, INC280, BKM120, Buparlisib; Recurrent GBM
Safety and Efficacy of INC280 and Buparlisib (BKM120) in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
The study assessed the safety and the dose of the combination of INC280 and buparlisib (BKM120), as well as the anti-tumor activity of the combination, in patients with recurrent glioblastoma with PTEN mutations, homozygous…
- Trial name
- NCT01870726
- Testing
- INC280, Buparlisib
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lymphoma
Iodine I 131 Tositumomab or Yttrium Y 90 Ibritumomab Tiuxetan in Treating Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies, such as iodine I 131 tositumomab and yttrium Y 90 ibritumomab tiuxetan, can find cancer cells and carry cancer-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00416312
- Testing
- Patient-specific dosimetry, conventional dosimetry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Ph II Bevacizumab + Etoposide for Pts w Recurrent MG
Primary Objective to estimate 6-month progression free survival probability of patients with recurrent malignant glioma treated with Etoposide + Bevacizumab.
- Trial name
- NCT00612430
- Testing
- Bevacizumab and Etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain Cancer, Malignant Glioma
Bevacizumab, Temozolomide and Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of a new plan for treating glioblastoma. The usual first treatment for glioblastoma is to give focused radiation over 6 weeks in combination with a chemotherapy called temozolomide.
- Trial name
- NCT00782756
- Testing
- radiotherapy (RT) in combination with temozolomide and bevacizumab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
CNS Tumor, Adult
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00313729
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Astrocytoma
Study of Imatinib Mesylate in Combination With Hydroxyurea Versus Hydroxyurea Alone as an Oral Therapy in Patients With Temozolomide Resistant Progressive Glioblastoma
This is a Phase III study comparing Imatinib mesylate and hydroxyurea combination therapy with hydroxyurea monotherapy in patients with temozolomide resistant progressive glioblastoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00154375
- Testing
- Imatinib mesylate, Hydroxyurea
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy and Pemetrexed in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases From Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Pemetrexed may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
- Trial name
- NRR (NCT00280748)
- Testing
- pemetrexed disodium, radiation therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Malignant Neoplasm of Vertebral Column
Image-guided Cryoablation of Head, Neck and Spine Tumors
This research study is evaluating a procedure called cryoablation (the removal of diseased tissue using extreme freezing temperatures) as a possible treatment for head, neck and spine tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT02085941
- Testing
- Cryoablation, Biopsy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brain Cancer
Electronic Social Network Assessment Program (eSNAP) + Caregiver Navigator
The purpose of the study is to determine if family caregivers of neuro-oncology patients feel less burdened by utilizing the Electronic Social Network Assessment Program (eSNAP) + the Caregiver Navigator.
- Trial name
- NCT04268979
- Testing
- eSNAP, Caregiver Navigator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 296 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Brain Cancer, CNS Cancer
Imaging Brain Tumors With FACBC and Methionine
This research protocol makes pictures of brain tumors. The pictures are made with a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner. PET scans use radioactivity to "see" cancer cells. We are using a new kind of PET scan.
- Trial name
- NCT00597246
- Testing
- FACBC, Methionine, PET Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Bone Metastases
Study of Denosumab vs. Zoledronic Acid to Treat Bone Metastases in Subjects With Advanced Cancer or Multiple Myeloma.
The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is non-inferior to zoledronic acid (Zometa®) in the treatment of bone metastases (lytic bone lesions from multiple myeloma) in subjects with advanced cancer and multiple…
- Trial name
- NCT00330759
- Testing
- Denosumab, Zoledronic Acid
- Volunteers
- 1,779 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Gamma-Secretase/Notch Signalling Pathway Inhibitor RO4929097 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma
This phase II trial is studying how well gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097 works in treating patients with recurrent or progressive glioblastoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01122901
- Testing
- gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097, therapeutic conventional surgery, pharmacological study
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiation Therapy With or Without Temozolomide in Treating Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them…
- Trial name
- NCT00482677
- Testing
- temozolomide, DNA methylation analysis, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 22 sites in Canada, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 562 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
Osimertinib With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With EGFR Positive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Brain Metastases
This phase II trial studies how well osimertinib with or without bevacizumab works in treating patients with EGFR positive non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain (brain metastases).
- Conditions
- Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT02971501
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Biopsy Procedure, Biospecimen Collection
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Metastatic Cancer
Temozolomide and Vinorelbine in Treating Patients With Recurrent Brain Metastases
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 temozolomide and vinorelbine in treating patients who…
- Trial name
- NCT00026494
- Testing
- temozolomide, vinorelbine tartrate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 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