Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain
Cushing's Syndrome
An Extension Study of CORLUX in the Treatment of Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome
Participants in study C-1073-400 (NCT00569582) will be invited to participate in this extension study to examine the long term safety of mifepristone in the treatment of the signs and symptoms of endogenous Cushing's syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00936741
- Testing
- mifepristone
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Corcept Therapeutics
Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Entinostat, to the Usual Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Treatment (Atezolizumab, Carboplatin and Etoposide) for Previously Untreated Aggressive Lung Cancer That Has Spread
This phase I trial seeks to find out the best dose, possible benefits and/or side effects of entinostat in combination with atezolizumab, carboplatin and etoposide for the treatment of previously untreated aggressive lung cancer…
- Conditions
- Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
- Trial name
- NCT04631029
- Testing
- Atezolizumab, Carboplatin, Entinostat
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer
Atezolizumab + Stereotactic Radiation in Triple-negative Breast Cancer and Brain Metastasis
This research study is studying the combination of a drug called atezolizumab and a radiation procedure called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) as a possible treatment for triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the…
- Trial name
- NCT03483012
- Testing
- Atezolizumab, Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Pituitary Adenoma, Pituitary Diseases
Peri-Operative Steroid Management in Patients
During transsphenoidal resection of pituitary tumors and cysts, surgery is performed by a neurosurgeon and ear nose and throat surgeon.
- Trial name
- Steroid (NCT02084134)
- Testing
- hydrocortisone, dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Acupressure in Controlling Nausea in Young Patients Receiving Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Acupressure wristbands may prevent or reduce nausea and caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether standard care is more effective with or without acupressure wristbands in controlling acute and delayed…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- SCUSF1202 (NCT01346267)
- Testing
- Real Acupressure Band
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
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)
Cerebral Cavernous Malformation
Atorvastatin Treatment of Cavernous Angiomas With Symptomatic Hemorrhage Exploratory Proof of Concept (AT CASH EPOC) Trial
This phase I/II randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, single-site clinical trial is designed to investigate the effect of a prolonged course of atorvastatin versus placebo on CCM lesional iron deposition assessed by…
- Trial name
- AT CASH EPOC (NCT02603328)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Pancreatic Neoplasm, Pituitary Neoplasm
Study of Pasireotide in Patients With Rare Tumors of Neuroendocrine Origin
This study will assess the effectiveness and safety of pasireotide long-acting release in patients who have rare tumors of neuroendocrine origin.
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Neoplasm, Pituitary Neoplasm, Nelson Syndrome, Ectopic ACTH Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00958841
- Testing
- pasireotide LAR
- Where
- 42 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Breast Neoplasm, Brain Neoplasm
Temozolomide as a Prophylaxis Against Brain Recurrence in Participants With Metastatic Breast Cancer (P05225 AM2)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether temozolomide can be used as a prophylaxis against brain recurrence in participants with metastatic breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasm, Brain Neoplasm, Second Neoplasm
- Trial name
- STOP (NCT00638963)
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
ALK-positive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Phase II Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Ceritinib in Patients With ALK-positive NSCLC Metastatic to the Brain and/or to Leptomeninges
This was a phase II, multi-center, open-label, five-arm study in which the efficacy and safety of oral ceritinib treatment was assessed in patients with NSCLC metastatic to the brain and/or to leptomeninges harboring a confirmed…
- Trial name
- Ascend-7 (NCT02336451)
- Testing
- Ceritinib
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Australia and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Recurrent Central Nervous System Neoplasm
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00619112
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Brain Metastases
Hippocampal Sparing Whole Brain Radiation Versus Stereotactic Radiation in Patients With 5-20 Brain Metastases: A Phase III, Randomized Trial
This research study is studying two different types of radiation as treatment for brain metastases (tumors in the brain that spread from a cancer that originated elsewhere in the body)
- Trial name
- NCT03075072
- Testing
- Whole brain radiation, Stereotactic radiation (SRS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Bevacizumab, Temozolomide, and External Beam Radiation Therapy as First-Line Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
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
- NCT01013285
- Testing
- bevacizumab, temozolomide, external beam radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas, Malignant Gliomas
Bevacizumab for Recurrent Malignant Glioma
Background: Bevacizumab is a genetically engineered antibody that blocks the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. Inhibiting the formation of these blood vessels may slow or stop disease progression by diminishing the supply of…
- Trial name
- NCT00271609
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Hereditary Periodic Fevers
A Study of Canakinumab in Patients With Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis or Hereditary Periodic Fevers Who Participated in the CACZ885G2301E1, CACZ885G2306 or CACZ885N2301 Studies
The objective of this extension protocol is to collect safety data (serious and non-serious adverse events) and to provide continuous canakinumab to patients in France who completed study CACZ885G2301E1(NCT00891046), CACZ885G2306…
- Trial name
- NCT02334748
- Testing
- canakinumab
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
PET-Adjusted Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage II-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well intensity modulated radiation therapy adjusted by positron emission tomography (PET) scanning together with combination chemotherapy works in treating patients with stage II-IV non-small cell…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Stage IIA Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Stage IIB Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
- Trial name
- PAINT (NCT02073968)
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Computed Tomography, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis
Long Term Study of Avonex Therapy Following a First Attack of Multiple Sclerosis
The current study is a continuation of the 5 year extension study of the phase III CHAMPS study (see reference). This study was designed to determine if immediate initiation of therapy with Interferon Beta-1a (AVONEX) after a…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Acute Brainstem/Cerebellar Syndrome
- Trial name
- CHAMPIONS10 (NCT00179478)
- Testing
- interferon beta 1a 30 ug IM once weekly
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Dasatinib or Placebo, Radiation Therapy, and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It may also make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00869401
- Testing
- dasatinib, temozolomide, radiation therapy
- Where
- 207 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Brain Metastases
An Open-Label, Randomized, Multicenter Trial of Encorafenib + Binimetinib Evaluating a Standard-dose and a High-dose Regimen in Patients With BRAFV600-mutant Melanoma Brain Metastasis
This is a multicenter, randomized open-label Phase 2 study to assess the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetic (PK) of 2 dosing regimens of encorafenib + binimetinib combination in patients with BRAFV600-mutant melanoma with brain…
- Trial name
- POLARIS (NCT03911869)
- Testing
- encorafenib, binimetinib
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Argentina and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Breast Cancer, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy With or Without Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiation therapy can 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
- Breast Cancer, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00377156
- Testing
- radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- 64 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology