Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain
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
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)
Malignant Brain Tumors
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Current therapies for adults with primary malignant brain tumors that have not responded to standard therapy provide very limited benefit to the patient.
- Trial name
- NCT00003475
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Brain Neoplasms, Neuroblastoma
Phase I and Pharmacokinetic Trial of Phenylbutyrate Given as a Continuous Infusion in Pediatric Patients With Refractory Malignancy
This is a pharmacokinetic trial. Patients receive phenylbutyrate through a central venous catheter for each 28 day cycle. The first several days of drug administration should be inpatient.
- Trial name
- NCT00001565
- Testing
- phenylbutyrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy After Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and deliver tumor-killing substances, such as radioactive iodine, to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003484
- Testing
- carmustine, irinotecan hydrochloride, surgical procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Darell D. Bigner, MD, PhD
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Stereotactic Radiosurgery or Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases That Have Been Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x rays to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01372774
- Testing
- stereotactic radiosurgery, whole-brain radiation therapy
- Where
- 37 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Malignant Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Giving radiation therapy in different ways may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003574
- Testing
- surgical procedure, brachytherapy, intraoperative radiation therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- New Approaches to Brain Tumor Therapy Consortium
Central Nervous System Tumour
Neurocognitive Integrity After Proton Therapy for Brain Tumor
Radiation therapy remains a cornerstone in the management of both benign and malignant intracranial tumors, either as monotherapy or combined with surgery and/or chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- PROTON MIND (NCT07836478)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- European Institute of Oncology
Major Gynecological Cancer Surgery, Low Flow Anesthesia
The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Patient Outcomes in Low Flow Anaesthesia
This study was designed as a prospective observational study.
- Trial name
- NCT06636448
- Testing
- the effect of body mass index during low-flow anesthesia
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Adult Ependymoblastoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
Plerixafor After Radiation Therapy and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed High Grade Glioma
This pilot phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of plerixafor after radiation therapy and temozolomide and to see how well it works in treating patients with newly diagnosed high grade glioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Ependymoblastoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT01977677
- Testing
- radiation therapy, temozolomide, plerixafor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Lawrence Recht
Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke
Remote Neuropsychological Assessment of Patients With Neurological Disorders and Injuries
For the last decades, many aspects of human life have been altered by digital technology. For health care, this have opened a possibility for patients who have difficulties travelling a long distance to a hospital to meet with…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05819008
- Testing
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Malignant Melanoma, Brain Metastases
E6201 Plus Dabrafenib for the Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma Central Nervous System Metastases (CNS)
This is a Phase 1 study of E6201 plus dabrafenib for the treatment of CNS metastases in BRAF V600-mutated metastatic melanoma. A total of up to N=28-34 subjects with melanoma metastasized to the CNS will be included.
- Trial name
- NCT03332589
- Testing
- E6201, E6201 plus dabrafenib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Spirita Oncology, LLC
Brain Tumor
Neurosurgical Use of Interstitial Laser Therapy (ILT)
The researchers' specific aims are to test the following hypotheses: Hypothesis 1: A tumor can be completely ablated by ILT with MRI-guidance.
- Trial name
- ILT (NCT00207350)
- Testing
- Interstitial Laser Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Docetaxel in Treating Children With Recurrent Solid Tumors
Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of docetaxel in treating children with recurrent solid tumors. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00002825
- Testing
- filgrastim, docetaxel
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Stress Reduction Program in Patients With Malignant Brain Tumors and Their Family Caregivers
RATIONALE: Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises may help lower stress and improve quality of life in patients with malignant brain tumors and their family caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT00376818
- Testing
- exercise intervention, educational intervention, physiologic testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Breast Cancer
Levofloxacin to Prevent Infection Following Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Giving antibiotics may be effective in preventing or controlling early infection in patients receiving chemotherapy for solid tumors or lymphoma.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Breast Cancer, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00005590
- Testing
- levofloxacin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Cancer Research Campaign Clinical Trials Centre
Brain and Nervous System, Cancer
A Phase I Trial Using Combination Irinotecan and Thalidomide for Recurrent CNS Tumors
The study will try to answer these questions: 1. What is the highest dose of thalidomide brain cancer patients can receive safely in combination with irinotecan? 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00251797
- Testing
- Irinotecan, Thalidomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Breast Cancer Females
Short-term Impacts of Endocrine Therapy on Cardiovascular and Brain Health Outcomes in Breast Cancer
Aromatase inhibitors are the most used endocrine therapy for hormone-positive breast cancer. While there is a clear linear relationship between the duration of aromatase inhibitor use and the cumulative incidence of…
- Trial name
- STRIVE (Acute) (NCT06781762)
- Testing
- N/A (Usual Care)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Childhood Cancer, Childhood Solid Tumor
PRecISion Medicine for Children With Cancer
This is a multicentre prospective study of the feasibility and clinical value of a diagnostic service for identifying therapeutic targets and recommending personalised treatment for children and adolescents with high-risk cancer.
- Conditions
- Childhood Cancer, Childhood Solid Tumor, Childhood Brain Tumor, Childhood Leukemia
- Trial name
- PRISM (NCT03336931)
- Testing
- Molecular profiling and drug testing
- Where
- 8 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Lung Cancer, Brain Tumor
The Effects of Using Different Anesthetics on the Prognosis of Primary Tumors and Its Mechanism of Action
1. Eligible participants were assessed prior to anesthesia. After the patient is admitted to the hospital, the subject's consent form is explained, and the consent form must be signed before the operation. 2.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Brain Tumor, Liver Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05926336
- Testing
- Propofol, Sevoflurane
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 1,316 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
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