Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain and Nervous System
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Primary Brain Neoplasm
Ferumoxytol- and Gadolinium-Labeled MRI in Measuring Tumors Before or After Treatment in Patients With Primary or Metastatic Brain Tumors
This phase II trial studies how well magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using contrast imaging agent ferumoxytol works in comparison to standard imaging agent gadolinium in measuring tumors in patients undergoing treatment for…
- Trial name
- NCT00659126
- Testing
- 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Neural Stem Cell Based Virotherapy of Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma
Malignant gliomas have a very poor prognosis with median survival measured in months rather than years. It is a disease in great need of novel therapeutic approaches.
- Conditions
- Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT03072134
- Testing
- Neural stem cells loaded with an oncolytic adenovirus
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Leptomeningeal Metastases
Study of Proton Radiation to the Brain and Spinal Cord for Patients With Leptomeningeal Metastases
The purpose of this study is to find the safest and most effective dose for delivering proton beam to the space containing CSF, brain, and spinal cord, in treating leptomeningeal metastases.
- Trial name
- NCT03520504
- Testing
- Proton craniospinal irradiation (CSI)
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
High Grade Glioma (HGG) of the Brain With BRAF Aberration, High Grade Glioma (III or IV)
Study of Tovorafenib in High-Grade Glioma and Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)
The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of the study drugs tovorafenib to treat pediatric and young adult patients newly diagnosed with a high-grade glioma (HGG), including DIPG, that have genetic changes in pathways…
- Conditions
- High Grade Glioma (HGG) of the Brain With BRAF Aberration, High Grade Glioma (III or IV), Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, High Grade Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT07206849
- Testing
- Tovorafenib
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Brain Tumors, Radiotherapy
The Cognitive-Behavioral Dysfunctions and the Potential of Neuroplasticity in Brain Tumors Patients During Radiotherapy
Primary and secondary brain tumors are a constant challenge for the medicine. Tissue sensitivity to ionizing radiation differs and depends on numerous factors and the same dose of radiation may produce different effects in…
- Trial name
- REHABrain (NCT05192447)
- Testing
- Exercise treatment
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- The Greater Poland Cancer Centre
Recurrent Malignant Glioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain
Re-Administration of C134 in Patients With Recurrent GBM (C134-HSV-1)
The purpose of this study is to determine how safe and how well-tolerated the experimental study drug, C134 is when re-administered into the brain where the tumor is located.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Malignant Glioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain, Gliosarcoma of Brain, Anaplastic Astrocytoma of Brain
- Trial name
- NCT06193174
- Testing
- C134 Re-Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Brain Metastasis, Spinal Tumors
Study of SBRT Efficacy on Intra and Extra -Cranial Tumors or Metastasis in Pediatrics Population (SBRT Pediatrics)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of hypofractionated stereotactic radiation treatments (SBRT) on children, teenagers and young adults malignant tumors.
- Conditions
- Brain Metastasis, Spinal Tumors, Lung Tumors, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- SBRT (NCT02013297)
- Testing
- SBRT treatment
- Where
- 15 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Leon Berard
Epilepsy, Glioma
Blood Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Glioma and Epileptogenesis
Gliomas are the most common and deadliest primary brain tumours in children and adults. Many people with glioma also develop epilepsy, which can be difficult to treat.
- Trial name
- Bridge (NCT07909460)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
ALL, Childhood, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic
Effects of Methylphenidate on Attention Deficits in Childhood Cancer Survivors
While neurocognitive impairments in attention, memory and executive functioning are commonly reported sequelae of childhood leukemia and brain tumors, studies have only recently begun to examine the treatment of attention…
- Conditions
- ALL, Childhood, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Acute, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Acute, L1
- Trial name
- NCT01100658
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Brain Tumor, Brain Metastases
Dual Perfusion Imaging for Characterizing Vascular Architecture of Brain Lesions
The objectives of the study are (1) to evaluate the feasibility of using a combined spin- and gradient- echo (SAGE) sequence in dynamic susceptibility contrast magnetic resonance imaging (DSC MRI) and (2) to determine…
- Trial name
- NCT05358340
- Testing
- Dynamic susceptibility contrast magnetic resonance imaging (DSC MRI)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Temsirolimus and Valproic Acid in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed Neuroblastoma, Bone Sarcoma, or Soft Tissue Sarcoma
RATIONALE: Drugs such as temsirolimus and valproic acid may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT01204450
- Testing
- Temsirolimus, Valproic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Pediatric Brain Tumor, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Study of Ad-RTS-hIL-12 + Veledimex in Pediatric Subjects With Brain Tumors Including DIPG
This research study involves an investigational product: Ad-RTS-hIL-12 given with veledimex for production of human IL-12. IL-12 is a protein that can improve the body's natural response to disease by enhancing the ability of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03330197
- Testing
- Ad-RTS-hIL-12, Oral Veledimex - Arm 1 (Pediatric Brain Tumor), Oral Veledimex - Arm 2 (DIPG)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Alaunos Therapeutics
Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
Effects of Chemotherapy on the Brain in Women With Newly Diagnosed Early-Stage Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Gathering information over time from laboratory tests, imaging scans, and assessment tests may help doctors learn more about the side effects of chemotherapy and plan the best treatment.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT00755313
- Testing
- trastuzumab, aromatase inhibition therapy, carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Medulloblastoma, Brain Tumors
High Risk Primitive Neuroectodermal (PNET) Brain Tumors in Childhood
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the combination of surgery, conventional chemotherapy, sequential high-dose chemotherapy with peripheral blood stem cell transplantation and reduced dose radiation therapy…
- Conditions
- Medulloblastoma, Brain Tumors, Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive
- Trial name
- NCT00180791
- Testing
- Etoposide, carboplatin, melphalan, cisplatin, thiotepa
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
Brain Tumor
Disease Progression and Treatment-induced Alterations in Glioblastoma
Summary of scientific evidence and rationale of this project: Integrative molecular-genetic approaches have provided important insights in the biology of glioblastoma.
- Trial name
- NCT02152748
- Testing
- analyze systematically morphological and molecular changes associated with glioblastoma progression and therapy-resistance
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
All Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Diseases
Advice of Moderate Drinking Pattern Versus Advice on Abstention on Major Disease and Mortality
The goal of this clinical trial is to test two advices on alcohol drinking in more than 10.000 Spanish adult drinkers (men of 50 or more years and women of 55 or more years).
- Conditions
- All Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Diseases, Invasive Cancer, Liver Cirrhosis
- Trial name
- UNATI (NCT06338215)
- Testing
- Moderate Alcohol Drinking Pattern, Abstention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra
Primary Brain Neoplasms
The Effect of Education Brain Tumors
This study was designed to evaluate the impact of education programs for patients with primary brain tumors and their caregivers on quality of life and the burden of care experienced by caregivers.
- Trial name
- Education&BT (NCT07617168)
- Testing
- structured training based on the Life Model in Nursing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Lobradimil and Carboplatin in Treating Children With Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Lobradimil may increase the effectiveness of a chemotherapy drug by making tumor cells more sensitive to the…
- Trial name
- NCT00019422
- Testing
- carboplatin, lobradimil
- Where
- 236 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cavernous Angioma, Familial, Cerebral Cavernous Malformations
Permeability MRI in Cerebral Cavernous Malformations Type 1 in New Mexico: Effects of Statins
Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are clusters of abnormal blood vessels in the brain and spine. CCMs can bleed and cause strokes, seizures, and headaches. In some patients, CCMs affect the blood brain barrier (BBB).
- Conditions
- Cavernous Angioma, Familial, Cerebral Cavernous Malformations, Cerebral Cavernous Hemangioma
- Trial name
- NCT01764451
- Testing
- Simvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Sarcoma, Pediatric Brain Tumors
Pediatric Radiation Therapy Registry
The Johns Hopkins Pediatric Radiation Oncology Program is creating a registry that will capture the full 3D radiation dosimetry delivered to its pediatric patients to manage the quality of care provided, as well as to examine the…
- Trial name
- NCT07129317
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
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