Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Avastin in Combination With Temozolomide for Unresectable or Multifocal GBMs and Gliosarcomas
Primary objective- To determine efficacy of Avastin, 10 mg/kg every other week, in combination with standard 5-day temozolomide in terms of response rate.
- Trial name
- NCT00612339
- Testing
- Avastin and Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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)
Brain Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer
Radiosurgery Plus NovoTTF-200A for Metastatic Small Cell Lung Cancer to the Brain
This study is a prospective single arm trial designed to study the safety and effectiveness of a medical device, NovoTTF-200A, used with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in subjects with brain metastases from small cell lung…
- Trial name
- RAD 1704 (NCT03488472)
- Testing
- NovoTTF-200A, Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Drexell Hunter Boggs
Breast Carcinoma Metastatic in the Brain, Estrogen Receptor Negative
Palbociclib in Treating Patients With Metastatic HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer With Brain Metastasis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the study drug palbociclib has anti-tumor activity against the breast cancer that has spread to the brain and also to determine the overall radiographic response rate in the CNS.
- Conditions
- Breast Carcinoma Metastatic in the Brain, Estrogen Receptor Negative, HER2/Neu Negative, HER2/Neu Positive
- Trial name
- NCT02774681
- Testing
- Cognitive Assessment, Palbociclib, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
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
Neoplasms
Afatinib (BIBW 2992) QTcF Trial in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumours
A phase II trial to assess the impact of afatinib (BIBW 2992) on the heart (QTcF) and the effectiveness of afatinib (BIBW 2992) in treating certain cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT00875433
- Testing
- BIBW 2992
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Histologically Proven Diagnosis of Glioblastoma or Gliosarcoma (WHO Grade IV)
Phase II Trial of Low-Dose Whole Brain Radiotherapy With Concurrent Temozolomide and Adjuvant Temozolomide in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
In the current proposed trial the role of the low-dose WBRT (0.15 Gy) would be to safely treat the microscopic distant GBM cells outside of the high dose RT region and sensitize the gross tumor, while the focal radiation dose…
- Trial name
- GCC 1224 (NCT01822275)
- Testing
- Chemotherapy with Temodar., Radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
Bevacizumab and Irinotecan or Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
This randomized phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well giving bevacizumab together with irinotecan or temozolomide works in treating patients with recurrent or refractory glioblastoma multiforme or gliosarcoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00433381
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Irinotecan Hydrochloride, Temozolomide
- Where
- 93 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis
Lux-Breast 3; Afatinib Alone or in Combination With Vinorelbine in Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Positive Breast Cancer Suffering From Brain Metastases
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of afatinib alone or in combination with vinorelbine, as treatment in patients with HER2-overexpressing metastatic breast cancer, who have progressive brain lesions…
- Trial name
- NCT01441596
- Testing
- Vinorelbine, Investigator's choice of treatment, afatinib
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Canada and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Phase I/II Study of Ribociclib,a CDK4/6 Inhibitor, Following Radiation Therapy
In this research study the investigators want to learn more about the effects, both good and bad, when the study drug Ribociclib is given after radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Bithalamic High Grade Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02607124
- Testing
- Ribociclib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Ependymoblastoma
Palbociclib Isethionate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of palbociclib isethionate in treating younger patients with central nervous system tumors that have grown, come back, or not responded to treatment.
- Conditions
- Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Ependymoblastoma, Childhood Grade III Meningioma, Childhood High-grade Cerebellar Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02255461
- Testing
- palbociclib isethionate, pharmacological study, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
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 Neoplasm, Recurrent Brain Neoplasm
Computer Training Program for Younger Patients With a Brain Tumor Who Underwent Radiation Therapy
This randomized clinical trial studies how well an adaptive computerized cognitive training program works compared to a non-adaptive computerized cognitive training program in treating younger patients with brain tumor who…
- Trial name
- NCT01503086
- Testing
- Cognitive Assessment, Computer-Assisted Cognitive Training, Psychosocial Assessment and Care
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Childhood Brain Neoplasm, Recurrent Childhood Brain Neoplasm
DSC-MRI With Ferumoxytol and DCE-MRI With Gadolinium in Imaging Vascular Properties in Younger Patients With Brain Tumors
This clinical trial studies dynamic susceptibility-weighted contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DSC-MRI) after administration of ferumoxytol and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) after administration of a…
- Trial name
- NCT00978562
- Testing
- Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ferumoxytol Non-Stoichiometric Magnetite
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Primary Brain Tumors, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to Brain
Study of 4-Demethyl-4-cholesteryloxycarbonylpenclome (DM-CHOC-PEN) in Patients With Brain Tumors
DM-CHOC-PEN is a polychlorinated pyridine cholesteryl carbonate that has demonstrated antineoplastic activities in patients with advanced cancers - melanoma, lung, breast and glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) involving the CNS during…
- Trial name
- DM-CHOC-PEN (NCT02038218)
- Testing
- 4-Demethyl-4-cholestryloxycarbonylpenclomedine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- DEKK-TEC, Inc.
Astrocytic Tumors
Multiple Doses and Regimens of Cabozantinib in Subjects With Grade IV Astrocytic Tumors in First or Second Relapse
This study was conducted in subjects with grade IV astrocytic tumors (a type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord) in first or second relapse.
- Trial name
- NCT01068782
- Testing
- Cabozantinib
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Exelixis
Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid (SAHA), Bevacizumab, Daily Temozolomide for Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
This is a Phase I/II open-label, single-arm study among recurrent malignant glioma patients. Patients will be treated with Vorinostat in combination with Bevacizumab (BV) (10 mg/kg) and Temozolomide (T) (50 mg/m2/day) BV is…
- Trial name
- NCT00939991
- Testing
- Vorinostst/Bevacizumab/Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Katy Peters
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Gliosarcoma
Gliadel, XRT, Temodar, Avastin Followed by Avastin, Temodar for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of Gliadel wafers at the time of surgery, followed by the combination of radiation, Temodar, and Avastin, and then the combination of Avastin and Temodar…
- Trial name
- NCT01186406
- Testing
- Gliadel, Radiation Therapy, Avastin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Everolimus, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Everolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking some of the blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00553150
- Testing
- everolimus, temozolomide, radiation
- Where
- 178 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Breast Cancer
A Study of Herceptin (Trastuzumab) in Combination With Whole Brain Radiotherapy in Patients With HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
This single-arm, multicenter, open-label study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Herceptin (trastuzumab) in combination with whole brain radiotherapy on brain metastases in patients with HER-2 positive breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01363986
- Testing
- trastuzumab [Herceptin]
- Where
- 16 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche