Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Ropidoxuridine and Whole Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of ropidoxuridine when given together with whole brain radiation therapy in treating patients with cancer that has spread to the brain (brain metastases).
- Conditions
- Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
- Trial name
- NCT02993146
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor
Pilot Study Effect of Sulfasalazine on Glutamate Levels by(Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy)MRS in Patients With Glioma
The main purpose of this part of the study is to determine the Central Nervous System bioavailability of sulfasalazine.
- Trial name
- NCT01577966
- Testing
- Sulfasalazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Efficacy and Safety Study of Ammonul® in Patients With Grade 3 or 4 Hepatic Encephalopathy
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Ammonul® in subjects who become hospitalized with Grade 3 or 4 hepatic encephalopathy (HE).
- Trial name
- NCT00597909
- Testing
- sodium phenylacetate and sodium benzoate injection 10% / 10%
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma
Study of IDO Inhibitor and Temozolomide for Adult Patients With Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
In this study, investigators will conduct a phase I/II trial in recurrent (temozolomide resistant) glioma patients. The overall goal of this study is to provide a foundation for future studies with indoximod tested in newly…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma, Gliosarcoma, Malignant Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT02052648
- Testing
- Indoximod, Temozolomide, Bevacizumab
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- NewLink Genetics Corporation
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Avoiding the Hippocampus During Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well avoiding the hippocampus during whole-brain radiation therapy works in treating patients with brain…
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT01227954
- Testing
- intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 63 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Metastatic Lung Neuroendocrine Neoplasm, Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Testing the Safety of M6620 (VX-970) When Given With Standard Whole Brain Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, or Neuroendocrine Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of berzosertib (M6620 [VX-970]) when given together with whole brain radiation therapy in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, or…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Lung Neuroendocrine Neoplasm, Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
- Trial name
- NCT02589522
- Testing
- Berzosertib, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Therapeutic Conventional Surgery
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumor
Study of Tozuleristide and the Canvas Imaging System in Pediatric Subjects With CNS Tumors Undergoing Surgery
Many types of cancer are primarily treated with surgery and patient survival is directly related to the extent to which the tumor is able to be removed.
- Trial name
- NCT03579602
- Testing
- tozuleristide, Canvas System
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Blaze Bioscience Inc.
Brain Tumor
PPX, Temozolomide, and Concurrent Radiation for Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumors
The purpose of this study is to determine the antitumor activity of PPX in combination with temozolomide and radiation for patients with newly diagnosed brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00763750
- Testing
- PPX +TMZ+XRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- howard safran
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
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Bendamustine Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Anaplastic Glioma
This phase II trial studies how well bendamustine hydrochloride works in treating patients with anaplastic glioma or glioblastoma that has come back (recurrent) or growing, spreading or getting worse (progressive).
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00823797
- Testing
- Bendamustine Hydrochloride, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Phase II Imatinib + Hydroxyurea in Treatment of Patients With Recurrent/Progressive Grade II Low-Grade Glioma (LGG)
Primary objective: To evaluate activity of imatinib mesylate and hydroxyurea among patients with progressive/recurrent grade II low-grade glioma (LGG) as measured by 12-month progression free survival Secondary objectives: To…
- Trial name
- NCT00615927
- Testing
- Imatinib Mesylate & Hydroxyurea
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
Brain Tumor, Low Grade Glioma
Proton Radiotherapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors Requiring Partial Brain Irradiation
Some patients with brain tumors receive standard radiation to help prevent tumor growth. Although standard radiation kills tumor cells, it can also damage normal tissue in the process and lead to more side effects.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Low Grade Glioma, Astrocytoma, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01288235
- Testing
- Proton radiotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
FR901228 in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of FR901228 and to see how well it works in treating patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00085540
- Testing
- depsipeptide
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 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
MRI Scans in Evaluating the Effects of Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme or Anaplastic Glioma
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as MRI, may help in learning how well radiation therapy and chemotherapy work in killing tumor cells and allow doctors to plan better treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00756106
- Testing
- temozolomide, Imaging biomarker analysis, Photon Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Pembrolizumab Plus Bevacizumab for Treatment of Brain Metastases in Metastatic Melanoma or Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
The purpose of this phase 2 trial is to study the activity of pembrolizumab in combination with bevacizumab in patients with untreated brain metastases from melanoma or NSCLC to determine activity and safety of the drug…
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Brain Metastasis
- Trial name
- NCT02681549
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab plus Bevacizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Metastasis, Breast Cancer
A Study of Etirinotecan Pegol (NKTR-102) Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice (TPC) in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Have Stable Brain Metastases and Have Been Previously Treated With an Anthracycline, a Taxane, and Capecitabine
This is an open-label, randomized, active comparator, multicenter, international Phase 3 study of NKTR-102 versus TPC in patients with metastatic breast cancer who have stable brain metastases and have been previously treated…
- Trial name
- ATTAIN (NCT02915744)
- Testing
- NKTR-102, Eribulin, Ixabepilone
- Where
- 56 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Nektar Therapeutics
Craniopharyngioma, Hypothalamic Obesity
Intranasal Oxytocin in Hypothalamic Obesity
This research study will test if oxytocin, delivered by nasal spray, will promote weight loss in children, adolescents, and adults with Hypothalamic Obesity as compared to a placebo. The study is divided into two parts.
- Trial name
- NCT02849743
- Testing
- Syntocinon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shana McCormack, MD
Glioma
Trial of Panobinostat in Children With Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of panobinostat in treating younger patients with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).
- Trial name
- PBTC-047 (NCT02717455)
- Testing
- LBH589
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium