Clinical trials: CNS Tumor, Adult
Wound Closure, Brain Tumor Adult
Evaluation of the Efficacy of STRATAFIX for Neurosurgical Cranial and Spine Procedures
This research is studying a device already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat wound closures. Researchers are studying a large group of people to continue to learn information about the safety of the…
- Conditions
- Wound Closure, Brain Tumor Adult, Spine, Neurovascular
- Trial name
- NCT07225101
- Testing
- STRATAFIX PDS and Monocryl suture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Calcitriol Plus Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Calcitriol may help solid tumor cells develop into normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00008086
- Testing
- calcitriol, carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Gene Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Inserting the gene for p53 into a person's brain cells may improve the body's ability to fight cancer. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of p53 gene therapy with SCH-58500 in treating patients who have…
- Trial name
- NCT00004080
- Testing
- recombinant adenovirus-p53 SCH-58500, conventional surgery
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tipifarnib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Tipifarnib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of tipifarnib in treating patients who have recurrent or…
- Trial name
- NCT00005859
- Testing
- tipifarnib
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Cellular Adoptive Immunotherapy Using Genetically Modified T-Lymphocytes in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory High-Grade Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Cellular adoptive immunotherapy may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop cancer cells from growing.
- Trial name
- NCT00730613
- Testing
- therapeutic autologous lymphocytes, gene expression analysis, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of topotecan plus carmustine in patients with recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00002986
- Testing
- carmustine, topotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Suramin Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Suramin may stop the growth of glioblastoma multiforme by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00004073
- Testing
- suramin, radiation therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Glioblastoma, Grade IV Astrocytoma
Convection-Enhanced Delivery (CED) of MDNA55 in Adults With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma
This is a single-arm, open-label, multicenter study in approximately 52 adults with primary (de novo) GB that has recurred or progressed (first or second recurrence, including this recurrence) after treatment(s) including surgery…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Grade IV Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Grade IV Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02858895
- Testing
- MDNA55
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Medicenna Therapeutics, Inc.
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
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Clinical Significance of Occult Central Nervous System Localization
In acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the occult central nervous system (CNS) involvement appears to be associated with poor prognosis. Flow cytometry (FCM) allows detection of occult CNS localization.
- Trial name
- NCT05772000
- Testing
- cerebrospinal fluids exams
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rome Tor Vergata
Meningioma
Phase II Study of 177Lu-DOTATATE Radionuclide in Adults With Progressive or High-risk Meningioma
This single arm, open-label study will evaluate the efficacy of Lutathera (177Lu-DOTATATE) administered intravenously every 8 weeks for a total of 4 doses in patients with progressive WHO I-III or residual high-risk Ga-DOTATATE…
- Trial name
- NCT03971461
- Testing
- Lutathera
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Adult Grade III Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
MS-275 and Isotretinoin in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Advanced Solid Tumors or Lymphomas
Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of combining MS-275 with isotretinoin in treating patients who have metastatic or advanced solid tumors or lymphomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Grade III Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma, Extranodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma of Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue
- Trial name
- NCT00098891
- Testing
- entinostat, isotretinoin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Motexafin Gadolinium in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme Who Are Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs such as motexafin gadolinium may make the tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00032097
- Testing
- motexafin gadolinium, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Stage IV Melanoma
Sodium Stibogluconate and IFNa-2b Followed By CDDP, VLB and DTIC Treating Pts.With Advanced Melanoma or Other Cancers
RATIONALE: Sodium stibogluconate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Interferon alfa-2b may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of melanoma and other…
- Trial name
- NCT00498979
- Testing
- recombinant interferon alfa-2b, cisplatin, sodium stibogluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
SU5416 in Treating Patients With Recurrent Astrocytoma or Mixed Glioma That Has Not Responded to Radiation Therapy
RATIONALE: SU5416 may stop the growth of astrocytoma or glioma by stopping blood flow to the tumor. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of SU5416 in treating patients who have recurrent astrocytoma or mixed…
- Trial name
- NCT00004868
- Testing
- semaxanib
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Tumor Benign
Comparison of Skin Closure Techniques in Oncological Neurosurgical Procedures: Intradermal Running Suture Versus Transdermal Interrupted Sutures
The purpose of this study is to compare two commonly used methods of closing the skin after surgery for an intracranial tumor. Skin closure is one of the most important steps in neurosurgical procedures, as it has a major…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Tumor Benign, Meningioma, Glioma
- Trial name
- NEURO-SUTURE (NCT07413796)
- Testing
- Absorbable running intradermal suture, Non-absorbable interrupted transdermal suture
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 382 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Kallmann Syndrome
Kisspeptin Administration in the Adult
The goal of this study is to learn about the role of kisspeptin in the reproductive system. Kisspeptin is a naturally occurring hormone in humans that causes the release of other hormones, including gonadotropin-releasing hormone…
- Conditions
- Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Kallmann Syndrome, GnRH Deficiency, PCOS
- Trial name
- NCT00914823
- Testing
- kisspeptin 112-121, GnRH
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
Translational Study of Nivolumab in Combination With Bevacizumab for Recurrent Glioblastoma
The aim of this study is to make preliminary assessment of PD-L1 and other immune related biomarkers that might act as predictors of anti-tumor activity of Nivolumab in patients with recurrent glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT03890952
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Bevacizumab
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ulrik Lassen
Cancer, Pediatric Cancer
CAYA Cancer Prospective Cohort Study
Cancer is a leading cause of illness and death among children, adolescents, and young adults(CAYAs), especially in low- and middle-income countries(LMICs), where access to timely diagnosis and treatment is often limited.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Pediatric Cancer, Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (LBL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Trial name
- NCT07632014
- Where
- 6 sites in Armenia, Egypt and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people
- Sponsor
- Resonance, Inc.
Solid Tumors, Brain Tumors
NK White Blood Cells and Interleukin in Children and Young Adults With Advanced Solid Tumors
BACKGROUND: Despite progress, some children and young adults with solid tumors still experience poor survival. Activated NK cells potently kill autologous pediatric solid tumors, and clinical grade procedures are available to…
- Conditions
- Solid Tumors, Brain Tumors, Sarcoma, Pediatric Cancers
- Trial name
- NCT01875601
- Testing
- Recombinant human interleukin-15 (rhIL-15), NK Cell Infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)