Clinical trials: CNS Tumor, Adult
Brain Tumor Adult, Cerebrovascular Disease
The Analgesic Effect of Scalp Nerve Block Using Bupivacaine Liposomes for Postoperative Pain Relief After Craniotomy
After undergoing craniotomy, 60% to 84% of neurosurgery patients experience moderate to severe acute pain, primarily in the first 48 hours. This pain is mostly superficial, affecting the muscles and soft tissues around the skull.
- Trial name
- NCT07049094
- Testing
- scalp nerve block with 0.25% hydrochloride bupivacaine and 0.67% bupivacaine liposome solution, scalp nerve block with 0.50% hydrochloride bupivacaine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 218 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang University
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
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Riluzole and Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs, such as riluzole, may make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01018836
- Testing
- riluzole, whole-brain radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme or Anaplastic Astrocytoma
RATIONALE: Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells. This may be an effective treatment for some types of brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00004017
- Testing
- conventional surgery, iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody TNT-1/B
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Peregrine Pharmaceuticals
Brain Metastases, Adult, Central Nervous System Metastases
Focal Intraoperative Radiotherapy of Brain Metastases
Brain metastases (BM) are the most prevalent tumors of the central nervous system (CNS), with a ratio of 10: 1 in relation to primary tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT03789149
- Testing
- Intraoperative Radiotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- AC Camargo Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Atrasentan in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of atrasentan in treating patients who have progressive or…
- Trial name
- NCT00017264
- Testing
- atrasentan hydrochloride
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
High Grade Glioma
Tumor DNA and MRI/CT Scan Findings in Patients With Grade III or Grade IV Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Studying levels of tumor DNA in the samples of blood from patients with cancer may help doctors find out whether the cancer has grown and how much.
- Trial name
- NCT00897611
- Testing
- DNA methylation analysis, polymerase chain reaction, computed tomography
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Pazopanib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
This phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well pazopanib works in treating patients with recurrent glioblastoma. Pazopanib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth…
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00459381
- Testing
- pazopanib hydrochloride, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
ZD 1839 in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme in First Relapse
RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as ZD 1839 may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of glioblastoma multiforme.
- Trial name
- NCT00016991
- Testing
- gefitinib
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Tumors Metastatic to Brain, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Voxel Based Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Predicting Response in Patients With Brain Metastases Undergoing Whole Brain Radiation Therapy or Stereotactic Radiosurgery
This pilot clinical trial studies how well voxel based diffusion tensor imaging in predicting response in patients with brain metastases undergoing whole-brain radiation therapy or stereotactic radiosurgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02277561
- Testing
- diffusion tensor imaging, whole-brain radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Glioma, Brain Neoplasm
Safety and Tolerability Study of 131I-TM-601 to Treat Adult Patients With Recurrent Glioma.
This drug is being developed to treat a type of brain cancer, glioma. This study was designed to determine a safe and well tolerated dose.
- Trial name
- NCT00040573
- Testing
- 131I-TM-601
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- TransMolecular
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Celecoxib in Patients With Newly Diagnosed GBM Who Are Receiving Anticonvulsant Drugs and Undergoing RT
RATIONALE: Celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. It is not yet known whether the effectiveness of celecoxib in treating glioblastoma multiforme is decreased in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00068770
- Testing
- radiation therapy, Celecoxib
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiation therapy may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT00983359
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Opioid Titration Order Sheet or Standard Care in Treating Patients With Cancer Pain
RATIONALE: An Opioid Titration Order Sheet that allows healthcare providers to adjust the dose and schedule of pain medication may help improve pain treatment for patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00666211
- Testing
- educational intervention, Titrated pain management, questionnaire administration
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Brain Metastases, Adult
Local Ablative Therapy for Patients With Multiple (4-10) Brain Metastases
To observe the quality of life (QOL) and to report on toxicity and outcome parameters after the (repeated) use of local ablative therapy (LAT) i.e. stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) for patients with multiple (4-10) brain metastases
- Trial name
- LAT-MUM (NCT04397978)
- Testing
- Stereotactic radiotherapy
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Brain Metastases, Brain Metastasis
Feasibility of a Cognitive Stepped Care Program for Adults With Brain Metastases
Background: Cognitive symptoms are common and often severe in patients with brain metastases, significantly impacting their quality of life and ability to manage cancer care.
- Trial name
- NCT07355348
- Testing
- Cognitive Stepped Care Program (CSCP)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Effects of Whole-body Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise on Adults With Neuromuscular Disease
This single-arm pilot study evaluates the effects of whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) exercise on neuromuscular and physical function in adults with neuromuscular disease (NMD).
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07478172
- Testing
- Whole-body Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Interferon Alfa in Treating Patients With Recurrent Unresectable Meningiomas and Malignant Meningiomas
RATIONALE: Interferon alfa may interfere with the growth of cancer cells. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of interferon alfa in treating patients with recurrent unresectable meningiomas and malignant…
- Trial name
- NCT00002965
- Testing
- Recombinant Interferon Alfa (INF alpha)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain Metastases, Adult
Trial of Preoperative Radiosurgery Versus Postoperative Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Resectable Brain Metastases
The research question is whether a single fraction of preoperative radiosurgery can reduce the incidence of leptomeningeal disease 12 months following resection of a brain metastasis (BM) as compared with 5 fractions of…
- Trial name
- PREOP-2 (NCT05124236)
- Testing
- preoperative radiosurgery, postoperative hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy
- Where
- 10 sites in Austria, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Susanne Rogers
Chondrosarcoma, Adult Fibrosarcoma
S9624 Ifosfamide in Treating Patients With Meningeal Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of ifosfamide in treating patients with meningeal tumors…
- Conditions
- Chondrosarcoma, Adult Fibrosarcoma, Adult Leiomyosarcoma, Adult Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00003292
- Testing
- ifosfamide
- Where
- 70 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network