Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain and Nervous System
Pituitary Adenoma
Comparison of Postoperative Recovery of Sevoflurane and Propofol After Transsphenoidal Surgery
Currently, total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) and inhaled anesthesia are both commonly used for transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection.
- Trial name
- NCT05822817
- Testing
- sevoflurane, propofol
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 252 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
LMB-7 Immunotoxin in Treating Patients With Leptomeningeal Metastases
RATIONALE: LMB-7 immunotoxin can locate tumor cells and kill them without harming normal cells. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of LMB-7 immunotoxin in treating patients who have leptomeningeal metastases…
- Trial name
- NCT00003020
- Testing
- LMB-7 immunotoxin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Tumor Benign
Comparison of Skin Closure Techniques in Oncological Neurosurgical Procedures: Intradermal Running Suture Versus Transdermal Interrupted Sutures
The purpose of this study is to compare two commonly used methods of closing the skin after surgery for an intracranial tumor. Skin closure is one of the most important steps in neurosurgical procedures, as it has a major…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Tumor Benign, Meningioma, Glioma
- Trial name
- NEURO-SUTURE (NCT07413796)
- Testing
- Absorbable running intradermal suture, Non-absorbable interrupted transdermal suture
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 382 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Infratentorial Neoplasms, Hyperventilation
The Effect of Different Ventilation Strategies on Cerebral Oxygenation Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in Pediatrics Undergoing Posterior Fossa Tumor Surgery
The aim of this study is to evaluate the changes of cerebral oxygen saturation during hyperventilation and normo-ventilation (using near-infrared spectroscopy) in pediatrics undergoing posterior fossa tumor resection.
- Conditions
- Infratentorial Neoplasms, Hyperventilation, Craniotomy
- Trial name
- NCT04232059
- Testing
- cerebral oximetry
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
Brain Tumor
Study of Letrozole in Recurrent Gliomas
The purpose of this study is to determine the ability of letrozole to penetrate the blood brain barrier and concentrate in gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT03122197
- Testing
- Letrozole Oral Tablet, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Neoplastic Meningitis, Solid Tumor
RTA 744 Injection in Patients With Leptomeningeal Disease
1. The primary objectives of this study are: 1. To determine the tolerability of RTA 744 Injection in patients with leptomeningeal disease (LMD) secondary to any type of primary tumor. 2.
- Conditions
- Neoplastic Meningitis, Solid Tumor, Lymphoma, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00512460
- Testing
- RTA 744
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Delirium, Brain Tumor
A Study for Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients With Intracranial Tumors
Postoperative delirium is a common acute central nervous system syndrome, which often occurs 1-5 days after surgery. Postoperative delirium can prolong the length of hospital stay, increase the mortality rate, and is also…
- Trial name
- NCT07797660
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
Melphalan in Patients With Neoplastic Meningitis
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of melphalan in patients with persistent or recurrent…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00002750
- Testing
- melphalan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
Breast Carcinoma, Digestive System Neoplasm
Pro-Active Genetic Testing in Patients With Solid Tumors, Inherit Study
This phase I trial collects blood samples to investigate the prevalence of changes in genes (genetic mutations) in solid tumor patient populations seeking care at Mayo Clinic Embedded Cancer Center at St. Vincent's Riverside.
- Conditions
- Breast Carcinoma, Digestive System Neoplasm, Malignant Brain Neoplasm, Malignant Central Nervous System Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT04456140
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
ZD 1839 in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme in First Relapse
RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as ZD 1839 may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of glioblastoma multiforme.
- Trial name
- NCT00016991
- Testing
- gefitinib
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe, Temporal Lobe
Light Scattering Spectroscopy to Determine Brain Tumors
This study will use light scattering spectroscopy (LSS) to analyze brain tissue removed from patients during brain surgery to determine if this new technology can be used to differentiate between normal and cancerous cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00067418
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Pituitary Tumors
Safety and Efficacy of FolateScan (Technetium Tc 99m EC20) in Subjects With Pituitary Tumors
Many types of cancers overexpress a receptor for the vitamin folate (Folate Receptor). This Phase 2 study will utilize a standard imaging radionuclide, technetium-99m, conjugated to a ligand (EC20) designed to bind to the folate…
- Trial name
- NCT01689727
- Testing
- Technetium Tc 99m EC20
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Endocyte
Metastatic Brain Tumor
Markers of Prognosis and Response to Therapy in Patients With Metastatic Brain Tumors Undergoing Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
This registry study will evaluate patients with metastatic brain tumors undergoing, or having undergone, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) at Swedish Medical Center.
- Trial name
- NCT01908179
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Swedish Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Thromboembolism
Risk Factors for Developing a Blood Clot in Patients Who Are Undergoing Cancer Treatment for Newly Diagnosed Gliomas
RATIONALE: Patients with gliomas may be at risk for developing blood clots. Learning about the risk factors for developing blood clots may help doctors plan better treatment for gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT00253669
- Testing
- laboratory biomarker analysis, physiologic testing, management of therapy complications
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
Measuring Non-Enhancing Glioblastoma Progression
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if magnetic resonance imaging with magnetic resonance spectroscopy ("MRI/MRS" scanning) can measure any extra growth in the tumor that does not show up on regular MRI images.
- Trial name
- NCT00777686
- Testing
- MRI/MRS Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy With or Without Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiation therapy can send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00377156
- Testing
- radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- 64 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Glioma, Blood Platelets
Platelets Activation in Brain Neoplasms
Platelets are primarily known for their central role in primary hemostasis. However, they are increasingly recognized for their participation in various non-hemostatic processes, such as cancer progression and clinical…
- Conditions
- Glioma, Blood Platelets, Inflammation, Brain Neoplasms
- Trial name
- Platon (NCT05049148)
- Testing
- Platelet count in excised tumors
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild
Acute Brain Injury
The NEUROlogically-impaired Extubation Timing Trial (NEURO-ETT)
This trial in brain-injured patients will test which of the following will lead to better patient outcomes: (1) an airway management pathway consisting of daily assessments and removal of the breathing tube as soon as patients…
- Trial name
- NCT04291235
- Testing
- Airway Management Pathway, Usual Care
- Where
- 14 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 332 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Neoplasm Metastasis
Proteome-based Immunotherapy of Lung Cancer Brain Metastases
Trial Hypothesis: Acute, progressing lethal neurooncological process can be transferred into chronic and non-lethal, the survival rates and life quality can be improved by of control of tumor cells (TCs) quantity and targeted…
- Trial name
- NCT01782287
- Testing
- Dendritic vaccine, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells, cytotoxic lymphocytes, Dendritic vaccine, autologous hematopoietic stem cells, cytotoxic lymphocytes
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroVita Clinic