Clinical trials: Cancer of Unknown Origin
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Dasatinib as Therapy for Myeloproliferative Disorders (MPDs)
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if dasatinib can help to control myeloproliferative disorders. The safety and tolerability of dasatinib will also be studied.
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia, Myelofibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00255346
- Testing
- Dasatinib (BMS-354825)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Neoplasm, Unknown Primary
Paclitaxel/Carboplatin Plus Bevacizumab/Erlotinib in the First Line Treatment of Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Site
We will evaluate the feasibility, toxicity, and effectiveness of combination chemotherapy (paclitaxel/carboplatin)plus combination targeted therapy (bevacizumab/erlotinib)in the first line treatment of patients with carcinoma of…
- Trial name
- NCT00360360
- Testing
- paclitaxel, carboplatin, bevacizumab
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Head and Neck Basaloid Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Ficlatuzumab w/wo Cetuximab in Patients w/Cetuximab-Resistant, Recurrent or Metastatic Head/Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This randomized phase II trial studies how well ficlatuzumab with or without cetuximab works in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back or spread to other places in the body and resistant…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Basaloid Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
- Trial name
- NCT03422536
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Ficlatuzumab
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Asthma, Mastocytosis
Mast Cell Activation Test in Allergic Disease
Activation of mast cells in the immune system is known to cause allergic reactions sometimes with severe systemic symptoms. The investigators have recently developed a blood-based mast cell activation diagnostic test in which…
- Conditions
- Asthma, Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Food Allergy
- Trial name
- NCT03406325
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
Leukemia, Lymphoma
Donor Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant in Treating Patients With Advanced Hematological Cancer or Other Disease
RATIONALE: Giving low doses of chemotherapy and total-body irradiation before a donor umbilical cord blood transplant helps stop the growth of cancer or abnormal cells.
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT00719849
- Testing
- anti-thymocyte globulin, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia
Combination Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Post Transplant Cyclophosphamide for Hematologic Cancer
RATIONALE: Giving chemotherapy before a donor bone marrow transplant helps stop the growth of cancer and abnormal cells and helps stop the patient's immune system from rejecting the donor's stem cells.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00134017
- Testing
- Busulfan, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Neoplasms, Unknown Primary
Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine in the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Site
In this phase II trial, we will evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of the oxaliplatin/capecitabine combination in patients who have had one previous chemotherapy regimen for the treatment of carcinoma of unknown primary site.
- Trial name
- NCT00193609
- Testing
- Oxaliplatin, Capecitabine
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
Gemcitabine and Irinotecan in Treating Patients With Cancer of Unknown Primary
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy such as gemcitabine and irinotecan use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00066781
- Testing
- gemcitabine hydrochloride, irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Cancer
Aprepitant in Preventing Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Who Are Undergoing a Stem Cell Transplant
RATIONALE: Antiemetic drugs, such as aprepitant, ondansetron, and dexamethasone, may help lessen or prevent nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing a stem cell transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT00248547
- Testing
- aprepitant, dexamethasone, ondansetron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Unknown Primary Carcinoma
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Cancer of Unknown Primary Origin
Current therapies for Cancer of Unknown Primary Origin provide very limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of Cancer of Unknown…
- Trial name
- NCT00003526
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Testing the Addition of M6620 (VX-970, Berzosertib) to Usual Chemotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of berzosertib (M6620) when given together with cisplatin and radiation therapy in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has spread from where…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage III Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7, Stage III Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7
- Trial name
- NCT02567422
- Testing
- Berzosertib, Cisplatin, Computed Tomography
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Carcinoma
Treatment Based on Molecular Profiling Diagnosis Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Site
This is a non-randomized Phase II study. Patients determined at initial diagnosis to have a carcinoma of unknown primary site (CUP) will have their treatment selected with the use of a molecular profiling assay.
- Trial name
- NCT00737243
- Testing
- Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, Bevacizumab
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 289 people
- Sponsor
- SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia
Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB) Transplant, Fludarabine, Melphalan, and Anti-thymocyte Globulin (ATG) in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancer
RATIONALE: Giving low doses of chemotherapy before a donor umbilical cord blood transplant helps stop the growth of cancer cells. It may also stop the patient's immune system from rejecting the donor's stem cells.
- Conditions
- Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00827099
- Testing
- anti-thymocyte globulin, fludarabine phosphate, Melphalan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Northside Hospital, Inc.
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Myelofibrosis
RATIONALE: Imatinib mesylate may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects of imatinib mesylate and how well it works in…
- Trial name
- NCT00245128
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Radiation Therapy With Durvalumab or Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Who Cannot Take Cisplatin
This phase II/III trial studies how well radiation therapy works with durvalumab or cetuximab in treating patients with head and neck cancer that has spread to a local and/or regional area of the body who cannot take cisplatin.
- Conditions
- Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03258554
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Durvalumab, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 256 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Tolinapant and Radiation for Cisplatin-Ineligible, Previously Untreated, Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
This early-phase trial tests the safety and side effects of a tolinapant given together with radiation therapy in treating patients with head and neck cancer for which the patient has not received treatment in the past…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Advanced Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Advanced Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT05245682
- Testing
- Tolinapant, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Neoplasms, Unknown Primary
Gemcitabine/Irinotecan/ZD1839 vs Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Etoposide/ZD1839 in Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Site
In this randomized trial, we will investigate the activity and toxicity of two active regimens, gemcitabine/irinotecan and paclitaxel/carboplatin/Etoposide (both followed by ZD1839) in the first-line treatment of patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT00193596
- Testing
- Etoposide, Gemcitabine, Irinotecan
- Where
- 31 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
End of Life, Advanced Cancer
Engagement of Patients With Advanced Cancer
The Engagement of Patients with Advanced Cancer is an intervention that utilizes well-trained lay health coaches to engage patients and their families in goals of care and shared decision-making after a diagnosis of advanced…
- Conditions
- End of Life, Advanced Cancer, Lung Neoplasm, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- EPAC (NCT02966509)
- Testing
- EPAC
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Blastic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Etanercept in Treating Young Patients With Idiopathic Pneumonia Syndrome After Undergoing a Donor Stem Cell Transplant
This phase II trial is studying how well etanercept works in treating young patients with idiopathic pneumonia syndrome after undergoing a donor stem cell transplant.
- Conditions
- Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Blastic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Trial name
- NCT00309907
- Testing
- etanercept, methylprednisolone
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica
Safety and Efficacy of Sustained Release Dalfampridine in Transverse Myelitis (Re-Launch)
Transverse myelitis (TM) is an inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord that leads to disabilities of gait. Dalfampridine, a sustained-release potassium inhibitor has been shown to be effective in improving gait and other…
- Conditions
- Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis, Myelitis NOS
- Trial name
- NCT02166346
- Testing
- Dalfampridine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University