Clinical trials: Cancer of Brain and Nervous System
Brain Neoplasm, Brain Cancer
A Pilot Study of 1H-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging in Pediatric Patients With Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors
Brain tumors represent the most common solid tumor of childhood. Treatment generally entails surgery and radiation, but local recurrence is frequent.
- Conditions
- Brain Neoplasm, Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Primary
- Trial name
- NCT00001574
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant
A Study of BXQ-350 in Children With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) or Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG)
This study will evaluate the safety of BXQ-350 and determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) in children with newly diagnosed DIPG or DMG. All patients will receive BXQ-350 by intravenous (IV) infusion and radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- KONQUER (NCT04771897)
- Testing
- BXQ-350 - Part 1 Dose Escalation: Safety and Tolerance, BXQ-350 - Part 2 BXQ-350 Tumor and Plasma Concentrations
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Bexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Carcinoma, Glioblastoma
MRinRT: Swansea University and SWWCC Collaboration Study.
The aim of this study is to learn whether using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans to plan radiotherapy is better than using CT (computed tomography) scans alone.
- Conditions
- Carcinoma, Glioblastoma, Radiotherapy, MRI
- Trial name
- MRinRT (NCT07365124)
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
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
Cerebellar Tumors, Brain Tumor
Perioperative Evaluation of Cerebellar Tumors
This is a prospective, cohort study to evaluate the impact of cerebellar functional topography on perioperative outcomes related to cognition and motor ataxia in patients with cerebellar tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT04463979
- Testing
- Impact of Cerebellar Functional Topography on Cognition and Motor Ataxia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain Metastases, Glioma of Brain
Precise DCE-MRI in Diagnosing Participants With Recurrent High Grade Glioma or Melanoma Brain Metastases
Dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a potentially powerful diagnostic tool for the management of brain cancer and other conditions in which the blood-brain barrier is compromised.
- Conditions
- Brain Metastases, Glioma of Brain, Brain Tumor, Metastatic Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT03698162
- Testing
- Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Bevacizumab Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis
Perception and Multisensory Integration in Neurological Patients Using fMRI
The main objective of the study is to explore and map brain areas involved in sensory perception and multisensory integration in patients with central or peripheral neurological damage.
- Conditions
- Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Stroke, Anosognosia
- Trial name
- NCT01469858
- Testing
- Siemens magnetom avanto1.5 Tesla, Siemens magnetom trio A Tim system 3 Tesla
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Supratentorial Tumors
Comparison of Systemic Opioid (Morphine) and Pre-Incision Bilateral Scalp Nerve Block for Pain Management in Craniotomy Patients
The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of systemic opioids versus pre-incision bilateral scalp nerve block in managing intraoperative noxious stimuli and postoperative pain in adult…
- Trial name
- NCT07425678
- Testing
- Scalp nerve block, Morphine, Lidocaine
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
NSCLC Stage IV, Brain Metastases, Adult
Sacituzumab Govitecan and Bevacizumab for NSCLC Brain Metastases
This study will evaluate whether the combination of sacituzumab govitecan (SG) and bevacizumab will result in shrinkage of brain metastases from patients with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with disease…
- Trial name
- NCT06401824
- Testing
- Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy 180 MG plus bevacizumab
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Pineal Tumor
Melatonin Replacement Therapy in Pinealectomized Patients
This is an open-label, single-arm, single-center, proof-of-concept study to assess the effects of melatonin on cardiac autonomic activity in melatonin non-proficient pinealectomized patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03885258
- Testing
- Melatonin Replacement Therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Hemodynamic Instability, Supratentorial Neoplasms
Dexmedetomidine Infusion Effect on Hemodynamic Variables During Craniotomy
There is no clear consensus among neuroanesthesiologists regarding which anesthetic regimen is optimal for craniotomy. Propofol and short-acting opioids (such as remifentanil, fentanyl, or sufentanil) are commonly used.
- Trial name
- NCT04607525
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, normal saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
CNS Tumor, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Self-administered Remote Neurological Examination Using Mobile Application in Patients With Brain Tumors
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of a self-administered remote neurological examination using the "Iskhaa" mobile application in patients with brain tumors aged above 5 years who…
- Conditions
- CNS Tumor, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Glioma, Digital Health
- Trial name
- NEMO (NCT07236840)
- Testing
- Neurological assessment
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Tata Memorial Centre
Male Breast Cancer, Stage IV Breast Cancer
Cediranib Maleate and Whole Brain Radiation Therapy in Patients With Brain Metastases From Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of cediranib maleate when given together with whole brain radiation therapy in treating patients with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Male Breast Cancer, Stage IV Breast Cancer, Stage IV Melanoma, Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00937482
- Testing
- cediranib maleate, whole-brain radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor, Brain Metastases
Carboplatin and Temozolomide (Temodar) for Recurrent and Symptomatic Residual Brain Metastases
Purpose: The primary objective of this study is to determine if chemotherapy with carboplatin and temozolomide significantly affects the response rates, or size of disease, in patients with brain metastases, originating from…
- Trial name
- NCT00362817
- Testing
- carboplatin, temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Temozolomide Plus Lomustine Followed by Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With High-Grade Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00006024
- Testing
- lomustine, temozolomide
- Where
- 235 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Intraventricular Neoplasm
Observational Pilot Study With TachoSil as a Ventricular Sealant
The working hypothesis in this study is that after entering the cerebral ventricular system the sealing with TachoSil is effective and safe.
- Trial name
- NCT05717335
- Testing
- TachoSil
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital
Fear, Anxiety
The Effect of 360° Virtual Reality Movies on Fear and Anxiety
To assess the effect of web-based 360° Virtual Reality movies on fear and anxiety, The investigators would like to assess the patient-perceived level of fear and anxiety quantitatively, making use of several questionnaires.
- Conditions
- Fear, Anxiety, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- ENGAGE (NCT06199050)
- Testing
- Questionnaire: SPIRIT, Questionnaire: HADS, Questionnaire: QSC-R23
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 292 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht Radiation Oncology
Brain Metastases
Dose Escalation Trial of Neoadjuvant Radiosurgery for the Treatment of Metastatic Brain Tumors
The purpose of this study is to study if giving radiation to a brain tumor (a procedure called radiosurgery) before neurosurgery (surgery to remove the tumor) will help to keep brain tissue healthy, while possibly eliminating the…
- Trial name
- NCT03163368
- Testing
- Neoadjuvant stereotactic radiosurgery, Neurosurgical resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cancer
Fentanyl Sublingual Spray in Treating Patients With Breakthrough Cancer Pain
This is a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of the clinical response to fentanyl sublingual spray as a treatment for breakthrough cancer pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00538850
- Testing
- Fentanyl sublingual spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- INSYS Therapeutics Inc
Malignant Brain Neoplasm
An Investigational Scan (18F-DOPA PET/CT) for Improving the Clinical Management of Brain Tumors
This phase II trial studies how well the addition of 18F-DOPA (amino acid) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) to standard of care (SOC) imaging can improve the clinical management of patients with brain…
- Trial name
- NCT06667726
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Fluorodopa F 18, Positron Emission Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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