Clinical trials: CNS Tumors
Refractory Meningioma
Semi-automated Segmentation Methods of SSTR PET for Dosimetry Prediction
Tumor dosimetry with somatostatin receptor-targeted peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (SSTR-targeted PRRT) by 177Lutetium-DOTATATE might contribute to improve follow-up and treatment response of refractory meningiomas.
- Trial name
- 177Lumen (NCT05537675)
- Testing
- To evaluate the SUVmean (Standard Uptake Value) as a predictive factor of the tumor absorbed dose compared to the SUVmax
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Von Hippel Lindau Disease
MSD Belzutifan PAS
This is a prospective observational cohort study evaluating the effectiveness and safety of belzutifan treatment in routine clinical practice.
- Trial name
- NCT06554730
- Testing
- Belzutifan
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Metastatic Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
Melatonin and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs such as melatonin may make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy and may protect normal cells from the side effects of radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00031967
- Testing
- therapeutic melatonin, radiation therapy
- Where
- 234 sites in United States, Canada
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
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
Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma, Carcinoma In Situ
Project: Every Child for Younger Patients With Cancer
This study gathers health information for the Project: Every Child for younger patients with cancer. Gathering health information over time from younger patients with cancer may help doctors find better methods of treatment and…
- Conditions
- Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma, Carcinoma In Situ, Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Childhood Immature Teratoma
- Trial name
- NCT02402244
- Testing
- Cytology Specimen Collection Procedure, Medical Chart Review
- Where
- 279 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 75,000 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Chemotherapy Followed by Bone Marrow or Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme or Brain Stem Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Bone marrow or peripheral stem cell transplantation may be able to replace immune cells that were destroyed…
- Trial name
- NCT00002619
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, thiotepa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Infantile Myofibromatosis
A Study of Oral LOXO-292 (Selpercatinib) in Pediatric Participants With Advanced Solid or Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors
This is an open-label, multi-center Phase 1/2 study of oral LOXO-292 in pediatric participants with an activating rearranged during transfection (RET) alteration and an advanced solid or primary CNS tumor.
- Conditions
- Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Infantile Fibrosarcoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Trial name
- LIBRETTO-121 (NCT03899792)
- Testing
- Selpercatinib
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Brain Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis
A Trial of Postoperative Whole Brain Radiation Therapy vs. Salvage Stereotactic Radiosurgery Therapy for Metastasis
The aim of this study is to evaluate non-inferiority of salvage stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in the patients who received surgical resection for brain metastases in comparison with postoperative whole brain radiation therapy…
- Trial name
- NCT00280475
- Testing
- Whole brain radiation therapy arm, Salvage stereotactic radiosurgery arm
- Where
- 21 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Haruhiko Fukuda
Glioblastoma, Brain Cancer
Ruxolitinib With Radiation and Temozolomide Compared to Radiation and Temozolomide for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
The purpose of this research is to test the safety and effectiveness of the investigational drug ruxolitinib when it is combined with standard of care treatment (radiation therapy and temozolomide) for the treatment of newly…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Brain Cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain
- Trial name
- NCT06991101
- Testing
- Ruxolitinib, Temozolomide, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Baptist Health South Florida
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin, Central Nervous System Neoplasms
Diagnostic Assessment of 18F-fluciclovine and 18F-FDG -PET/MRI of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare subtype of extranodal non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) with rising incidence and variable response to treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03188354
- Testing
- 18F-FDG, 18F-fluciclovine, standard MRI
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage
Using Polyglycolic Acid Mesh Prevents Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage
The papers propose a new method to prevent postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage. Doctors use the absorbable polyglycolic acid (PGA) and fibrin glue to repair in surgery, prevent cerebrospinal fluid leakage and reduce the…
- Trial name
- NCT06472505
- Testing
- polyglycolic acid(Neoveil)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Metastases From Solid Tumors
Evaluating Biomarkers of Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients With Cancer
This study investigates the effects of brain radiotherapy on cognitive function by evaluating plasma biomarkers and apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype in patients with primary or metastatic brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Metastases From Solid Tumors, Brain Tumor, Primary, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT07226466
- Testing
- Blood sample, Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Brain Health Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
PCNSL, Brain Tumor
Neurocognitive Assessment CNSL and LGG
This study is to determine whether self-administered digital cognitive tests can serve as accurate and reliable alternatives to established neuropsychological tests for evaluating cognitive functioning in participants with…
- Conditions
- PCNSL, Brain Tumor, Cognitive Dysfunction, IDH Mutation
- Trial name
- NCT07710131
- Testing
- Digital Cognitive Assessment (TestMyBrain and Mobile Toolbox), Traditional Neuropsychological Testing, Quality of Life and Mood Questionnaires
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Gastric Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Phenylbutyrate and Valganciclovir in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Epstein-Barr Virus-Positive Cancer
RATIONALE: The Epstein-Barr virus can cause cancer and lymphoproliferative disorders. Valganciclovir is an antiviral drug that acts against the Epstein-Barr virus.
- Conditions
- Gastric Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00387530
- Testing
- oral sodium phenylbutyrate, valganciclovir, polymerase chain reaction
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Brain Neoplasms
Use of Fluorescein Dye for the Removal of Brain Tumors
Fluorescein is a dye agent that can be injected through an intravenous line. It has been shown to help tell the difference between brain tumor tissue and normal brain tissue when it is used together with a specialized filter on a…
- Trial name
- NCT02389530
- Testing
- Fluorescein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
EGFR Activating Mutation, Leptomeningeal Metastasis
CSF Analysis in EGFR Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Leptomeningeal Disease
Leptomeningeal disease is malignant seeding of the leptomeninges and presents with a variety of symptoms frequently impacting quality of life.
- Conditions
- EGFR Activating Mutation, Leptomeningeal Metastasis, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05257967
- Testing
- Lumbar puncture and Phlebotomy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- British Columbia Cancer Agency
Brain Tumor, Cerebrovascular Disorders
The Neuroprotective Effects of Dexmedetomidine During Brain Surgery
Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is a Alpha-2 specific agonist, is a common ICU sedation medication. In brain tumor resection craniotomy, it is proven to be effective in improving postoperative hypertension and tachycardia, mitigates…
- Trial name
- NCT02878707
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Posterior Fossa Tumor
Dexmedetomidine Use for Greater Occipital Nerve Block in Pediatric Posterior Fossa Tumor Surgery.
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of ultrasound-guided versus blind greater occipital nerve block (GONB), with or without Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant, in pediatric patients undergoing posterior fossa…
- Trial name
- NCT07878156
- Testing
- Bupivacaine 0.25%, Dexmedetomidine 1mcg/kg, Blind greater occipital nerve block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357
Traumatic Brain Injury
Autologous Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
The global objective of this study is to establish the safety and investigate the potential treatment effect of an intravenous infusion of HB-adMSCs (Hope Biosciences adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells) on brain structure…
- Trial name
- NCT05951777
- Testing
- Autologous HB-adMSCs, Normal Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Hope Biosciences LLC
Recurrent Glioblastoma
A Clinical Trial Testing the Safety of the Investigational Drug Pumitamig (BNT327) and How Well it Works in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
This multi-site Phase II study will enroll adults with histologically confirmed diagnosis of World Health Organization (WHO) Grade IV glioblastoma (GBM), isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-wildtype consistent with WHO central nervous…
- Trial name
- NCT07297212
- Testing
- Pumitamig, Bevacizumab, Temozolomide
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- BioNTech SE