Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain and Nervous System
The Optimal Sequence of Radiotherapy and Systematic Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Treating Brain Metastases
Sequence of Radiation and Targeted Therapy in Brain Metastases
The investigators conducted a single institutional, retrospective cohort study to demonstrate the appropriate treatment strategy of upfront intracranial radiotherapy or upfront targeted therapy in patients with brain metastases…
- Trial name
- NCT04832672
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 570 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
CNS Tumors, Meningioma
68-Ga DOTATATE PET/MRI in the Diagnosis and Management of Somatostatin Receptor Positive CNS Tumors.
The study population consists of patients who undergo resection for somatostatin receptor-positive (SSTR-positive) CNS tumors, focusing on meningioma, and including esthesioneuroblastoma, hemangioblastoma, medulloblastoma…
- Conditions
- CNS Tumors, Meningioma, Esthesioneuroblastoma, Hemangioblastoma
- Trial name
- DOMINO-START (NCT04081701)
- Testing
- Ga68-DOTATATE-PET/MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric
Genetic Study of Brain Tumors in Young Children
RATIONALE: Genetic studies may help in understanding the genetic processes involved in the development of some types of cancer. PURPOSE: Genetic study to understand how genes may be involved in the development of brain tumors in…
- Trial name
- NCT00010101
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Pediatric Brain Tumors, Glioma
AI-Assisted MRI Molecular Subtyping in Pediatric Brain Tumors
This multicenter observational cohort study aims to develop and validate an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted diagnostic system for preoperative molecular subtyping of pediatric brain tumors using routine magnetic resonance…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Brain Tumors, Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT07703605
- Volunteers
- 1,400 people
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Recurrent Melanoma, Stage IV Melanoma
Phase I Study of Ipilimumab Combined With Whole Brain Radiation Therapy or Radiosurgery for Melanoma
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of ipilimumab when given together with whole brain radiation therapy or stereotactic radiosurgery in treating patients with melanoma with brain metastases.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Melanoma, Stage IV Melanoma, Tumors Metastatic to Brain
- Trial name
- NCT01703507
- Testing
- Ipilimumab, Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy (WBRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Colorectal Neoplasms
Yield and Safety of Colonoscopy in Patients Older Than 80 Years
The aim of the study is to study the risk of colorectal cancer and polyps in people older than 80 years compared to the younger age group.
- Trial name
- NCT00590434
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Midwest Biomedical Research
DIPG, Brain Tumor, Pediatric, Recurrent
HRQL and Symptom Assessment for Patients With DIPG or Recurrent and Re-irradiated Brain Tumours and Their Caregivers
Although many children with brain tumours are successfully cured of their disease, a substantial proportion of patients suffer disease recurrence and require further treatment.
- Conditions
- DIPG, Brain Tumor, Pediatric, Recurrent, Brain Tumor, DIPG, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT04670016
- Testing
- This study does not include an intervention.
- Where
- 13 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Breast Cancer, Brain Metastases
Palbociclib, Trastuzumab,Pyrotinib and Fulvestrant Treatment in Patients With Brain Metastasis From ER/PR Positive, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer: A Multi-center, Prospective Study in China
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of combination of palbociclib, trastuzumab and pyrotinib with fulvestrant in ER/PR positive and HER2-positive breast cancer patients with brain metastasis.
- Trial name
- NCT04334330
- Testing
- Palbociclib, Trastuzumab, Pyrotinib and Fulvestrant
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source, Ischemic Stroke
Biomarkers, Hemodynamic and Echocardiographic Predictors of Ischemic Strokes and Their Influence on the Course and Prognosis
A stroke is the second cause of deaths after heart attack, one of the most important causes of malfunction as far as adults are concerned and the second as for the frequency cause of dementia.
- Conditions
- Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source, Ischemic Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- NCT03377465
- Testing
- ADMA (asymmetric dimethylarginine) , NTproBNP (N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide), IL-6 (Interleukin 6), Adiponectina, Leptine, Syndecan, Resistin
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Lodz
Breast Cancer, Brain Metastases, Adult
Stereotactic Radiosurgery vs Whole Brain Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer With Brain Oligometastasis
This trial aims to assess the impact of SRS on overall survival, PFS, radiation toxicity and quality of life as compared to WBRT in oligometastatic brain disease in breast cancer patients.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Brain Metastases, Adult, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Whole Brain Radiotherapy
- Trial name
- SRSvsWBRT (NCT05144867)
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Malignant Glioma, Anxiety
Psychological Intervention For Brain Tumor Caregivers
This study is testing a supportive psychosocial intervention for caregivers of people who have malignant brain tumors such as gliomas or other high-grade primary brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Malignant Glioma, Anxiety, Caregiver Burden, Malignant Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT04109209
- Testing
- Psychosocial Intervention Group, Usual Care Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Glioblastoma
Feasibility Study of Modified Atkins Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma
The purpose of this research study is to see if people can produce ketones in their blood with the modified Atkins diet. Modified Atkins diet is a diet that produces ketones in your blood by restricting carbohydrates to <20 grams…
- Trial name
- NCT03278249
- Testing
- Modified Atkins Ketogenic Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Diffuse Brainstem Glioma
Testing Cerebrospinal Fluid for Cell-free Tumor DNA in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Brain Tumors
Recent advances in technology have allowed for the detection of cell-free DNA (cfDNA). cfDNA is tumor DNA that can be found in the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord (called cerebrospinal fluid or CSF) and in the…
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Diffuse Brainstem Glioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme, High-grade Astrocytoma NOS
- Trial name
- NCT05934630
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Brain Tumor, Metabolic Disturbance
Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Brain Homeostasis and Neurocognitive Outcome
Brain tumor surgery is commonly associated with different degrees of preoperative intracranial hypertension and surrounding tumor edema, elicited by tumor underlying pathophysiology.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Metabolic Disturbance, Inflammatory Response, Oxygen Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04266665
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Normal saline
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Georgia Tsaousi
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
PTC299 in Treating Young Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Primary Central Nervous System Tumors
RATIONALE: PTC299 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and the best dose of PTC299 in treating young patients with recurrent or…
- Trial name
- NCT01158300
- Testing
- VEGF inhibitor PTC299
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
Ispinesib in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of ispinesib in treating young patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors or lymphoma.
- Conditions
- Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Craniopharyngioma
- Trial name
- NCT00363272
- Testing
- ispinesib, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Early Detection of CNS Metastases in Women With Stage IV Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may help doctors find CNS metastases and plan treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00398437
- Testing
- trastuzumab, chemotherapy, magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Jules Bordet Institute
Visual Field Defect, Stroke
Home-based Vision Rehabilitation Guided by Brain Imaging
The BRIGHT (Behavioral Rehabilitation Through Image-Guided Home-based Training) study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of image-guided, home-based perceptual training at improving visual performance in individuals with visual…
- Conditions
- Visual Field Defect, Stroke, Hemianopia Homonymous, Quadrantanopia
- Trial name
- BRIGHT (NCT07635329)
- Testing
- High-level perceptual learning-based training, Low-level perceptual learning-based training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Primary Brain Tumors or Metastatic Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00547131
- Testing
- temozolomide, laboratory biomarker analysis, liquid chromatography
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Panhypopituitarism, Gigantism/Acromegaly
An Investigation of Pituitary Tumors and Related Hypothalmic Disorders
There is a variety of tumors affecting the pituitary gland in childhood; some of these tumors (eg craniopharyngioma) are included among the most common central nervous system tumors in childhood.
- Conditions
- Panhypopituitarism, Gigantism/Acromegaly, Prolactinoma, Cushing Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00001595
- Testing
- Tissue specimen collection, MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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