Clinical trials: Cancer-Related Condition
Central Nervous System Tumors, Brain Tumors
A Study for Image-Guided Radiation Therapy in Pediatric Brain Tumors and Side Effects
The purpose of the study was to determine if treating a limited volume of normal tissue surrounding the tumor or tumor bed using conformal radiation therapy would achieve similar rates of disease control compared to standard…
- Trial name
- NCT00187226
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 361 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Melanoma
A Study to Compare Quality of Life and Compliance in Patients Receiving High-dose Interferon Versus Pegylated Interferon in Patients With Surgically Resected Melanoma
To evaluate the compliance with and perceptions of treatment, as well as health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in surgically resected melanoma patients undergoing HDI or PEG IFN therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01986712
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network, Pennsylvania
Chronic Pain, Opioid Induced Constipation
Naloxone SR Capsules in Patients With Opioid Induced Constipation
For many patients taking opioids for pain relief one of the most distressing side effects is constipation. Naloxone is effective in the reversal of the effects of opioids and is used following opioid overdose.
- Trial name
- NCT00984334
- Testing
- Naloxone SR 5 mg capsules, Naloxone SR 10 mg capsules, Naloxone SR 20mg capsules
- Where
- 8 sites in Germany, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- S.L.A. Pharma AG
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Musculoskeletal Complications
Testosterone Gel in Preventing Weakness Caused by Steroid Therapy in Men With Glioma
RATIONALE: Testosterone gel may be effective in preventing or lessening muscle weakness caused by steroid therapy in men receiving glucocorticoids for newly diagnosed high-grade glioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00631137
- Testing
- testosterone gel applied to skin, whey powder protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Cervical Adenocarcinoma, Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Ipilimumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Human Papilloma Virus-Related Cervical Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well ipilimumab works in treating patients with human papilloma virus (HPV)-related cervical cancer that has come back or that has spread to other areas of the body.
- Conditions
- Cervical Adenocarcinoma, Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Recurrent Cervical Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01693783
- Testing
- Ipilimumab, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neoplasm, Oral Mucosa
Topical Phenylephrine Solution in Preventing Oral Mucosa in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients Receiving Cyclophosphamide and Total Body Radiation Therapy
This phase I/II trial studies the safety of topical phenylephrine solution and to see how well it works in preventing oral mucosa (mouth sores) in bone marrow transplant patients receiving cyclophosphamide and total body…
- Conditions
- Neoplasm, Oral Mucosa, Transplant-Related Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02434146
- Testing
- Topical Phenylephrine Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Cancer-related Problem/Condition, Cognitive Impairment
Memory and Attention Adaptation Training-Geriatrics (MAAT-G)
Cancer-related cognitive dysfunction (CRCD) affects up to 75% of patients receiving chemotherapy and older adults are at greater risk of developing CRCD, which can negatively affect their functional independence and quality of…
- Trial name
- NCT04230941
- Testing
- MAAT-G
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Bone Metastases
Study of Denosumab vs. Zoledronic Acid to Treat Bone Metastases in Subjects With Advanced Cancer or Multiple Myeloma.
The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is non-inferior to zoledronic acid (Zometa®) in the treatment of bone metastases (lytic bone lesions from multiple myeloma) in subjects with advanced cancer and multiple…
- Trial name
- NCT00330759
- Testing
- Denosumab, Zoledronic Acid
- Volunteers
- 1,779 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Perfusion; Complications
The Effect of Nitroglycerin Ointment, Fluorescent Angiography, and Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Mastectomy Skin Flap Perfusion-Related Problems
This is a randomized study using a variety of techniques to compare and examine blood flow to the remaining skin after mastectomy. All treatments being used are considered standard of care and are not experimental.
- Trial name
- NCT03716050
- Testing
- Nitroglycerin, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy/ Wound VAC, Fluorescent Angiography with indocyanine-green (not to exceed 5mg/kg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Human Papillomavirus-Related Carcinoma, Oropharyngeal Cancer
HYHOPE: De-intensified Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for HPV-associated Oropharynx Cancer
This is a single arm Phase I study of de-intensified hypofractionated radiation therapy for favorable human papilloma virus-associated oropharynx cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT04580446
- Testing
- Hypofractionated intensity modulated radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Fatigue
The Effect of Reflexology on Radiation-related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients
Oncologic patients often report increased fatigue during and after radiation therapy. Reflexology treatment has been demonstrated to alleviate symptoms of fatigue, nausea, and anxiety in oncologic patients treated with…
- Trial name
- NCT00825682
- Testing
- Reflexology treatment.
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Tumor, Pain
A Study to Evaluate Tapentadol (CG5503) in the Treatment of Chronic Tumor-Related Pain Compared With Placebo and Morphine
The purpose of this study will be to determine whether tapentadol (CG5503) is effective and safe in the treatment of chronic tumor related pain compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT00472303
- Testing
- Tapentadol Extended Release, Morphine Sulphate Controlled Release
- Where
- 71 sites in Austria, Bulgaria and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 622 people
- Sponsor
- Grünenthal GmbH
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Arising From Previous Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Adult Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia
Tipifarnib in Treating Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
This randomized phase III trial studies tipifarnib in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in remission. Tipifarnib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth.
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia Arising From Previous Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Adult Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia, Adult Acute Monocytic Leukemia, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Trial name
- NCT00093470
- Testing
- Clinical Observation, Tipifarnib
- Where
- 341 sites in United States, Israel and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Pheochromocytoma, Paraganglioma
A Phase II Study of 131I- Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) for Treatment of Metastatic or Unresectable Pheochromocytoma and Related Tumors
This is an ongoing prospective Phase II clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of 131I-MIBG for the treatment of patients with metastatic or unresectable pheochromocytoma and related tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT01413503
- Testing
- 131I-MIBG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Primary Effusion Lymphoma, B-Cell Neoplasm
Lenalidomide Combined With Modified DA-EPOCH and Rituximab (EPOCH-R2) in Primary Effusion Lymphoma or KSHV-associated Large Cell Lymphoma
Background: Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare disease with no standard treatment. Researchers want to see if a drug called lenalidomide along with common chemotherapy drugs may be effective in treating PEL.
- Trial name
- NCT02911142
- Testing
- Lenalidomide, Rituximab, Prednisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
AIDS-Related Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Clinical Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8
Testing the Addition of an Experimental Medication MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) to Usual Anti-Retroviral Medications in Patients With HIV and Cancer
This phase I trial studies the side effects of pembrolizumab in treating patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and malignant neoplasms that have come back (relapsed), do not respond to treatment (refractory), or have…
- Conditions
- AIDS-Related Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Clinical Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02595866
- Testing
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Biopsy, Biospecimen Collection
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Sodium Thiosulfate in Preventing Hearing Loss in Young Patients Receiving Cisplatin for Newly Diagnosed Germ Cell Tumor, Hepatoblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Neuroblastoma, Osteosarcoma, or Other Malignancy
RATIONALE: Sodium thiosulfate may reduce or prevent hearing loss in young patients receiving cisplatin for cancer. It is not yet known whether sodium thiosulfate is more effective than no additional treatment in preventing…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00716976
- Testing
- sodium thiosulfate, examination
- Where
- 76 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Cardiotoxicity, Risk Factor, Cardiovascular
Risk-Guided Cardioprotection With Carvedilol in Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Doxorubicin and/or Trastuzumab
Investigators will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and feasibility of a risk-guided cardioprotective treatment strategy with carvedilol, as compared to usual care, in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment with…
- Conditions
- Cardiotoxicity, Risk Factor, Cardiovascular, Toxicity Due to Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- CCTGuide Pilot (NCT04023110)
- Testing
- Carvedilol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Sleep Disturbance
Developing and Testing a Spanish-Language Intervention to Reduce Cancer-Related Sleep Disturbance
The purpose of this study is to learn about how to provide treatment to cancer survivors who have difficulty sleeping.
- Trial name
- NCT04101526
- Testing
- Spanish-language Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) delivered via videoconference
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Due to Therapy, Acute Myeloid Leukemia With Myelodysplasia-Related Changes
CPX-351 and Glasdegib for Newly Diagnosed Acute Myelogenous Leukemia With MDS Related Changes or Therapy-related Acute Myeloid Leukemia
This is a phase 2 single-arm, open-label clinical trial determining efficacy of CPX-351 in combination with Glasdegib in subjects with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia with myelodysplastic syndrome related changes or therapy-related…
- Trial name
- NCT04231851
- Testing
- Glasdegib, CPX-351
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine