Clinical trials: CNS Tumor, Adult
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 Metastases, Adult, Stereotactic Radiotherapy
a Feasibility Study of iHD-SRT for BM
Brain metastasis is the most challenging disease in the field of tumor treatment, with a median overall survival of only 1-2 months for untreated patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06231186
- Testing
- iHD-SRT
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Ruijin Hospital
Adult Brain Tumor, Lung Cancer
Metabolomic and Epigenetic Profiling of Bodyfluids From Lung and Brain Cancer Receiving Radiation Therapy
This research trial studies metabolomic and other molecular profiling to identify predictive biomarkers for radiation toxicity and survival in patients with lung or brain cancers receiving radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Adult Brain Tumor, Lung Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT02259218
- Testing
- laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 273 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and deliver radioactive tumor-killing substances such as radioactive iodine to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003478
- Testing
- conventional surgery, iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 81C6, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Adult Intracranial Neoplasm, Vascular: Intracranial
Yellow 560 Microscope for Intraoperative Visualization of Fluorescein Stained Intracranial Lesions
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using Fluorescein Sodium and the Yellow 560 microscope to aid in treatment of intracranial tumors and vascular lesions.
- Trial name
- Fluorescein (NCT02028325)
- Testing
- Fluorescein Sodium
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Immunotoxin Therapy in Treating Patients With Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Immunotoxins can locate tumor cells and kill them without harming normal cells. This may be an effective treatment for malignant glioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00006268
- Testing
- cintredekin besudotox, isolated perfusion, conventional surgery
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- New Approaches to Brain Tumor Therapy Consortium
Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and doxorubicin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Estrogen can stimulate the growth of tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Head and Neck Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00002608
- Testing
- cisplatin, doxorubicin hydrochloride, tamoxifen citrate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre
Brain Metastases, Adult
Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Limited Small Volume Brain Metastases
This is a single-center, open lable, single-arm phase II clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT) in patients with 1-4 brain metastases with ≤2cm in diameter.
- Trial name
- NCT07405047
- Testing
- fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Photodynamic Therapy With Porfimer Sodium in Treating Patients With Refractory Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses light and photosensitizing drugs to kill tumor cells and may be an effective treatment for refractory brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00002647
- Testing
- verteporfin, conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Congenital Portosystemic Shunt, CPSS (Congenital Portosystemic Shunt)
International Registry of Congenital Portosystemic Shunt (IRCPSS)
Congenital Portosystemic Shunt (CPSS) is a rare condition important by the multiplicity and severity of associated complications.
- Trial name
- IRCPSS (NCT06041906)
- Testing
- Shunt Closure
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Australia and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. Valérie Mc Lin
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma or Meningioma
RATIONALE: Imatinib mesylate may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and may be an effective treatment for recurrent glioma and meningioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00010049
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Adult Grade I Meningioma, Adult Grade II Meningioma
Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Recurrent Meningioma
Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of imatinib mesylate in treating patients who have recurrent meningioma. Imatinib mesylate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth
- Conditions
- Adult Grade I Meningioma, Adult Grade II Meningioma, Adult Grade III Meningioma, Adult Meningeal Hemangiopericytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00045734
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy, Radiation Therapy, and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Boron neutron capture therapy and radiation therapy use high-energy x-rays and other types of radiation to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00974987
- Testing
- BNCT(boron neutron capture therapy), XRT(X-ray radiation treatment), TMZ(temozolomide)
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Brain Metastases, Adult Solid Tumor
Cyberknife Radiosurgery for Patients With Brain Metastases Diagnosed With Either SPACE or MPRAGE Sequence
For patients with cerebral oligometastases who are in adequate clinical condition stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is the treatment of choice, being recommended by international guidelines for the treatment of one to four lesions.
- Trial name
- CYBER-SPACE (NCT03303365)
- Testing
- stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Juergen Debus
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary or Metastatic Brain Cancers
RATIONALE: Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and either kill them or deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00002752
- Testing
- iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 81C6
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Observation or Radiation Therapy With or Without Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00003375
- Testing
- lomustine, procarbazine hydrochloride, vincristine sulfate
- Volunteers
- 370 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Disorder
KX2-391 in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors or Lymphoma That Did Not Respond to Treatment
RATIONALE: KX2-391 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of KX2-391 in treating patients with advanced…
- Conditions
- Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Disorder, Small Intestine Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00646139
- Testing
- Src kinase inhibitor KX2-391, immunoenzyme technique, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Cancer
Caspofungin Acetate in Treating Aspergillosis in Patients With Hematologic Cancer or in Patients Who Have Undergone a Stem Cell Transplant
RATIONALE: Antifungals, such as caspofungin acetate, may be effective in treating fungal infections caused by chemotherapy or stem cell transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT00110045
- Testing
- caspofungin acetate
- Where
- 13 sites in Belgium, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Lymphoma, Thromboembolism
Heparin or Enoxaparin in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Heparin or enoxaparin may be effective in preventing the formation of blood clots in patients with cancer who are undergoing surgery to remove the tumor.
- Conditions
- Lymphoma, Thromboembolism, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00004875
- Testing
- enoxaparin, heparin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Bortezomib and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Brain Tumors or Other Solid Tumors That Have Not Responded to Treatment
RATIONALE: Bortezomib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00544284
- Testing
- bortezomib, temozolomide, pharmacological study
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center