Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain
Acromegaly
A Pilot Study of Pre- and Post-operative Use of Somatuline Depot.
If someone is diagnosed with a pituitary tumor that causes acromegaly (too much growth hormone) the treatment is to have it surgically removed. This study has two phases.
- Trial name
- NCT01861717
- Testing
- lanreotide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Saint John's Cancer Institute
Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8
Bintrafusp Alfa and Pimasertib for the Treatment of Patients With Brain Metastases
This phase I/II trial studies the best dose and effect of pimasertib in combination with bintrafusp alfa in treating patients with cancer that has spread to the brain (brain metastases).
- Conditions
- Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04789668
- Testing
- Bintrafusp Alfa, Pimasertib, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain Neoplasms
Whole Brain Radiotherapy With or Without Temozolomide at Daily Fixed-dose for Brain Metastases Treatment
RATIONALE Fractionated radiotherapy uses high-energy photons to kill, or damage tumor cells. High daily dose temozolomide combined with fractionated radiotherapy may make tumor cells more sensible to treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01015534
- Testing
- Temozolomide, Whole brain irradiation
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico
Brain Edema, Brain Tumor
An Open-Labeled, Extended-Use of XERECEPT (hCRF) for Patients in Studies NTI 0302, 0303, or Other Designated Studies
The purpose of this study is to examine the long-term safety and tolerability of human corticotropin-releasing factor (hCRF), XERECEPT®, in patients requiring dexamethasone (Decadron) to treat peritumoral brain edema.
- Trial name
- NCT00226655
- Testing
- hCRF [XERECEPT (corticorelin acetate injection)]
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Celtic Pharma Development Services
Brain Cancer
External Beam Radiation Therapy and Cetuximab Followed by Irinotecan and Cetuximab for Children and Young Adults With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Pontine Tumors and High-Grade Astrocytomas
Standard treatment for patients with diffuse pontine tumors is radiation therapy, but less than 10% of patients are cured. Adding standard chemotherapy has not improved the cure rate.
- Trial name
- NCT01012609
- Testing
- cetuximab in conjunction with external beam radiation therapy, followed by cetuximab and irinotecan
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brain Cancer, Gliomas
[18F] FACBC and [18F] FLT PET Imaging in Central Nervous System Tumors
The purpose of this study is to help us understand gliomas, one type of brain tumor. This research protocol makes pictures of gliomas. We will take pictures of the glioma before and after treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00832598
- Testing
- [18F]FACBC PET and [18F]FLT PET imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brain Metastases
Study of the Combination of Vorinostat and Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Patients With Brain Metastases
Vorinostat in combination with radiation therapy can be administered safely and will be tolerated in patients with brain metastases, while providing an assessment of the anti-tumor activity of this combination.
- Trial name
- NCT00838929
- Testing
- Vorinostat, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Musculoskeletal Complications
Testosterone Gel in Preventing Weakness Caused by Steroid Therapy in Men With Glioma
RATIONALE: Testosterone gel may be effective in preventing or lessening muscle weakness caused by steroid therapy in men receiving glucocorticoids for newly diagnosed high-grade glioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00631137
- Testing
- testosterone gel applied to skin, whey powder protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell
Oral HYCAMTIN Plus Whole Brain Radiation Therapy In Treatment Of Brain Metastases Resulting From Non-Small Lung Cancer
The current prognosis for patients with metastatic brain cancer from NSCLC is very poor. The current standard treatment for this disease is radiation therapy to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT00390806
- Testing
- HYCAMTIN, oral capsules, Radiation
- Where
- 88 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 472 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Dose Escalating Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Patupilone, q3w, in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
The study objective is to evaluate the maximum tolerated dose, safety and efficacy of patupilone in patients with NSCLC who have progressed after prior chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00171834
- Testing
- Patupilone
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Adult Brain Tumor
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Adult Patients With Anaplastic Astrocytoma
RATIONALE: Current therapies for adults with anaplastic astrocytoma provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of adults with…
- Trial name
- AA (NCT00003537)
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiation Therapy With or Without Temozolomide in Treating Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. 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…
- Trial name
- NCT00482677
- Testing
- temozolomide, DNA methylation analysis, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 22 sites in Canada, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 562 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma
Imetelstat Sodium in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Brain Tumors
This molecular biology and phase II trial studies how well imetelstat sodium works in treating younger patients with recurrent or refractory brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma, Astrocytoma, Grade II, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01836549
- Testing
- imetelstat sodium
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primary Brain Tumor
Laser Ablation of Abnormal Neurological Tissue Using Robotic NeuroBlate System
The NeuroBlate® System (NBS) is a minimally invasive robotic laser thermotherapy tool that is being manufactured by Monteris Medical.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primary Brain Tumor, Epileptic/Seizure Foci, Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- LAANTERN (NCT02392078)
- Testing
- NeuroBlate System
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,153 people
- Sponsor
- Monteris Medical
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Vorinostat and Bortezomib in Treating Patients With Progressive, Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
This phase II trial is studying how well giving vorinostat together with bortezomib works in treating patients with progressive, recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00641706
- Testing
- vorinostat, therapeutic conventional surgery, bortezomib
- Where
- 214 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Nervous System, Intracranial Neoplasm
Using a Head and Neck Maskless Immobilization Device For Patients With Intracranial Tumors
This pilot clinical trial studies how well head and neck maskless immobilization device works in immobilizing patients with head and neck cancers or intracranial tumors undergoing radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Brain and Nervous System, Intracranial Neoplasm, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03076255
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Medical Device, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Combination Chemotherapy, Monoclonal Antibody, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy such as methotrexate and temozolomide use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00068250
- Testing
- rituximab, methotrexate, temozolomide 100 mg/m^2
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
BIBF 1120 for Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
BIBF 1120 is a newly discovered compound that may stop cancer cells from growing abnormally. This drug is currently being used in treatment for other cancers in research studies and information from those other research studies…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT01380782
- Testing
- BIBF 1120
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Patrick Y. Wen, MD
Adult Brain Tumor, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
Tandutinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of tandutinib and to see how well it works in treating patients with recurrent or progressive glioblastoma.Tandutinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking…
- Conditions
- Adult Brain Tumor, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00379080
- Testing
- conventional surgery, tandutinib, pharmacological study
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Malignant Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Phase 1b Study PVSRIPO for Recurrent Malignant Glioma in Children
The purpose of the study is to confirm the safety of the selected dose and potential toxicity of oncolytic poliovirus (PV) immunotherapy with PVSRIPO for pediatric patients with recurrent WHO grade III or IV malignant glioma, but…
- Conditions
- Malignant Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT03043391
- Testing
- Polio/Rhinovirus Recombinant (PVSRIPO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Istari Oncology, Inc.