Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain and Nervous System
Recurrent Gliomas
A Phase I Trial of Enzastaurin (LY317615) in Combination With Carboplatin in Adults With Recurrent Gliomas
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Enzastaurin, an experimental drug that may prevent the growth of tumor vessels, in combination with Carboplatin, for patients who have a glioma, a type of brain tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT01445119
- Testing
- Enzastaurin (LY317615), Carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Primary
Research on the Safety and Efficacy of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy in Malignant Cerebral Tumor
According to the latest national cancer statistics released by the National Cancer Center in February 2022, intracranial tumors account for about 60%-70% of the more than 3.5 million cancer patients, and the morbidity and…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Primary, Brain Tumor - Metastatic
- Trial name
- NCT06929819
- Testing
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy in Malignant Cerebral Tumor
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Metabolic Tumor Volumes in Radiation Treatment of Primary Brain Tumors
Metabolic Tumor Volume (MTV), identified by Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging (MRSI) is different from the Clinical Target Volume (CTV) used for radiation dose delivery in the treatment of brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT02006563
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Breast Cancer, Brain Metastasis
Brain Metastasis Development Mechanism in BCBM Patients
This study is the experimental study for brain metastasis development mechanism in patients with breast cancer with brain metastasis
- Trial name
- NCT06330870
- Testing
- WGS/TME evaluation
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Prolactinoma, Macroprolactinoma
How Estrogen Fluctuations Before Diagnosis Affect the Size Prolactin-secreting Tumors
Prolactinomas are the most common pituitary adenomas, representing about two-thirds of clinically relevant cases. Their prevalence is around 50 per 100,000 individuals, with an incidence of 3-5 new cases per 100,000 per year and…
- Trial name
- OEMacroPrL (NCT07268183)
- Testing
- Standardized questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Tandutinib Plus Bevacizumab to Treat Recurrent Brain Tumors
Background: In order to survive, brain tumors must have a network of blood vessels to supply it with oxygen and nutrients. The tumors produce substances that enable new blood vessels to form.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00667394
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, MLN-518 (Tandutinib), Quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Genetically Modified Stem Cells and Irinotecan Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of genetically modified stem cells when given together with irinotecan hydrochloride in treating patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02055196
- Testing
- carboxylesterase-expressing allogeneic neural stem cells, irinotecan hydrochloride, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Autoimmune Diseases, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Nivolumab in Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Pre-existing Autoimmune Disease
The purpose of this study is to explore the safety, tolerability and activity of Nivolumab, a PD-1 inhibitor, in cohorts of patients with autoimmune disease.
- Conditions
- Autoimmune Diseases, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis
- Trial name
- NCT03656627
- Testing
- Nivolumab
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance Foundation Trials, LLC.
Brain Tumors, Central Nervous System Tumors
Low-Dose Radiation and Combination Chemotherapy Following Surgery in Children With Newly Diagnosed Medulloblastoma
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells, but also damages normal cells in the developing brains of children.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumors, Central Nervous System Tumors, Medulloblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00031590
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Etoposide
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Hyponatremia, Pituitary Adenoma
Post-Operative Water Load Following Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
Delayed post-operative hyponatremia occurs in 5-20% of patients following pituitary surgery and typically occurs on post-operative day 5-10.This decline in sodium can occur rapidly and have serious consequences such as altered…
- Trial name
- NCT02727686
- Testing
- Water Load (WL) Post-Operative Day 1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Dichloroacetate (DCA) in Glioblastoma and Other Recurrent Brain Tumors
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of oral Dichloroacetate (DCA) in the treatment of recurrent malignant brain tumors (RMBTs).
- Trial name
- NCT01111097
- Testing
- Dichloroacetate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Craniopharyngioma
A Phase II Trial of Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy for Incompletely Resected Craniopharyngioma and Observation for Craniopharyngioma After Radical Resection
Craniopharyngioma is a rare brain tumor that affects both children and adults. It arises in a region of the brain near the pituitary gland, visual pathways, and central blood vessels.
- Trial name
- NCT02792582
- Testing
- Proton Therapy, Surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Glioblastoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Super Selective Intra-arterial Repeated Infusion of Cetuximab (Erbitux) With Reirradiation for Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory GBM, AA, and AOA
Primary brain tumors are typically treated by surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, either individually or in combination.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02800486
- Testing
- Intra-arterial Cetuximab, Intra-arterial Mannitol, Hypofractionated re-irradiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
Vaccination With Dendritic Cells Loaded With Brain Tumor Stem Cells for Progressive Malignant Brain Tumor
This is a single center Phase I study to determine the safety and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of autologous dendritic cells (DCs) loaded with allogeneic brain tumor stem cells administered as a vaccination in children and adults…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01171469
- Testing
- Dendritic Cells, Imiquimod
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Imaging Procedure Using ALA in Finding Residual Tumor in Grade IV Malignant Astrocytoma
RATIONALE: Imaging procedures that use aminolevulinic acid (ALA) may help find and diagnose residual tumor in participants with grade IV malignant astrocytoma who are undergoing surgery to remove the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00752323
- Testing
- aminolevulinic acid, Surgical Resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Andrew Sloan, MD
Cerebral Tumor
The Effects of Gabapentin Premedication on Neurosurgery
The study is to observe the effects of gabapentin premedication on postoperative pain,vomiting and nausea in patients undergoing neurosurgery. 100 neurosurgical patients are randomized into groups gabapentin(GG) or placebo(GP).
- Trial name
- NCT02306278
- Testing
- gabapentin, vitamin capsules
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Capital Medical University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Study of GDC-0084 in Pediatric Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma or Diffuse Midline Gliomas
Pediatric high-grade gliomas are highly aggressive and treatment options are limited. The purpose of this first-in-pediatrics study is to examine the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of GDC-0084 and to estimate its…
- Trial name
- NCT03696355
- Testing
- GDC-0084, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Brain Tumors
Integrated Pulmonary Index and Opioid Based Patient Controlled Analgesia
An optimal analgesic therapy is very important for postoperative recovery. In recent years, several studies showed that the prevalence of the moderate to severe pain after craniotomy ranged from 69 to 87% of patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04313374
- Testing
- Morphine PCA 1 mg, Morphine PCA 0,5 mg
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Erlotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00738335
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride, immunoenzyme technique, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
Lithium Treatment to Prevent Cognitive Impairment After Brain Radiotherapy
Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, parallel group clinical trial to investigate if 6 months of oral lithium tablets (S-lithium 0,5-1,0 mmol/l) will prevent cognitive decline after brain radiotherapy in pediatric…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline, Radiotherapy Side Effect, Radiotherapy; Complications
- Trial name
- LiBRA (NCT06051240)
- Testing
- Lithium
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Region Stockholm
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