Clinical trials: Central Nervous System (CNS) Metastases
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Sunitinib Malate After Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Sunitinib malate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00910039
- Testing
- sunitinib malate, cognitive assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Brain Metastases
GRN1005 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients With Brain Metastases (GRABM-L)
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of GRN1005 in patients with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- GRABM-L (NCT01497665)
- Testing
- GRN1005
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Angiochem Inc
Melanoma and Brain Metastases
A Study of GSK2118436 in BRAF Mutant Metastatic Melanoma to the Brain
This study is designed to assess the efficacy, pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of an oral, twice daily dose of 150 mg GSK2118436 administered to subjects with BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive metastatic melanoma…
- Trial name
- Break MB (NCT01266967)
- Testing
- GSK2118436
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Brain Metastases
Study of Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Patients With Large Brain Metastases Treated With Neurosurgical Resection
The primary purpose of this study is to establish a maximum tolerated dose (MTD) through a dose-escalation trial using intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) following neurosurgical resection for large brain metastases, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT04040400
- Testing
- intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Breast Neoplasm, Brain Neoplasm
Temozolomide as a Prophylaxis Against Brain Recurrence in Participants With Metastatic Breast Cancer (P05225 AM2)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether temozolomide can be used as a prophylaxis against brain recurrence in participants with metastatic breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasm, Brain Neoplasm, Second Neoplasm
- Trial name
- STOP (NCT00638963)
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Post-Traumatic Headache
Treximet for Prevention of Post Traumatic Headache Associated With Cognitive Dysfunction
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of Treximet when taken for post traumatic headache by measuring any change in the number of headache days or any change in a subject's ability to think following treatment with study…
- Trial name
- NCT01053507
- Testing
- sumatriptan/naproxen sodium
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Cady, Roger, M.D.
Melanoma and Brain Metastases
Dabrafenib/Trametinib, BRAF or BRAF AND MEK Pre-op With BRAF and MEK Post-op, Phase IIB, Melanoma With Brain Mets,Biomarkers and Metabolites
This is a global, multi-centre, open-label, study of GSK2118436 conducted in up to 30 evaluable subjects with resectable, BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive metastatic melanoma to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT01978236
- Testing
- Dabrafenib 150 mg, Trametinib 2.0 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Metastatic Cancer
Temozolomide and Vinorelbine in Treating Patients With Recurrent Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of temozolomide and vinorelbine in treating patients who…
- Trial name
- NCT00026494
- Testing
- temozolomide, vinorelbine tartrate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Stroke, Secondary Stroke Prevention
The SUCCEED Trial of Secondary Stroke Prevention
The purpose of this study is to test a newly-developed outpatient clinic and community-based care intervention called SUCCEED (Secondary stroke prevention by Uniting Community and Chronic care model teams Early to End…
- Trial name
- SUCCEED (NCT01763203)
- Testing
- Care Management+Community Health Worker, Usual Care
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 487 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Malignant Melanoma, Brain Metastases
E6201 Plus Dabrafenib for the Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma Central Nervous System Metastases (CNS)
This is a Phase 1 study of E6201 plus dabrafenib for the treatment of CNS metastases in BRAF V600-mutated metastatic melanoma. A total of up to N=28-34 subjects with melanoma metastasized to the CNS will be included.
- Trial name
- NCT03332589
- Testing
- E6201, E6201 plus dabrafenib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Spirita Oncology, LLC
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
Transformed Migraine, Chronic Daily Headache
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Nerve Block vs. Elavil for Treatment of Transformed Migraines
This study will compare a local anesthetic technique that has been used to treat subjects suffering from transformed migraines (chronic migraines) versus medical management with traditional antidepressant Amitriptyline / Elavil.
- Trial name
- NCT02090998
- Testing
- SPG Block with 5% Lidocaine gel, Amitriptyline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Breast Cancer, Brain Metastasis
T-DM1 Alone Versus T-DM1 and Metronomic Temozolomide in Secondary Prevention of HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Brain Metastases Following Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Background: Sometimes breast cancer spreads (metastasizes) to the brain. Researchers want to study new treatments for brain metastases. The drug Temozolomide is approved to treat brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Brain Metastasis, Brain Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03190967
- Testing
- T-DM1, TMZ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Focal Epilepsy With and Without Secondary Generalization
Study Evaluating Changes in Total Drug Load and Seizure Frequency Using Vimpat® (Lacosamide) in Combination Therapy
This observational study aims to investigate how VIMPAT® is used as adjunctive therapy in clinical practice and will also evaluate the subsequent change in the drug load of patients after addition of VIMPAT® to their treatment…
- Trial name
- VICTOS (NCT01673282)
- Testing
- Lacosamide
- Where
- 42 sites in Austria, Germany
- Volunteers
- 315 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma GmbH
B-cell Lymphomas
High-dose Sequential Chemoimmunotherapy for B-cell Lymphomas With Central Nervous System Involvement
This prospective trial will assess the activity and feasibility of a new high-dose methotrexate-based high-dose sequential chemotherapy combination in patients with B-cell lymphomas and CNS involvement at diagnosis or relapse.
- Trial name
- SCNSL1 (NCT00801216)
- Testing
- High-dose sequential chemotherapy and autologous transplant
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Andrés José Maria Ferreri
Brain Neoplasms, Adult, Malignant
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Dose-Escalation Study for Brain Metastasis
SRS dose escalation for brain metastases in radiation-naïve patients will establish true tolerable doses, which may exceed the current standard doses.
- Trial name
- SRS (NCT02645487)
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Metastatic Breast Cancer, HER2+ Breast Cancer
Phase 1b/2 Study of BKM120 Plus Trastuzumab in Patients With HER2-positive Breast Cancer
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of BKM120 in combination with trastuzumab in patients with relapsing HER2 overexpressing breast cancer who have previously failed trastuzumab.
- Trial name
- NCT01132664
- Testing
- BKM120, Trastuzumab, Capecitabine
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Metastases to the Brain
Trial of Cabozantinib (XL184) in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Brain Metastases
This is an open-label phase II clinical trial designed to allow a preliminary assessment of the efficacy and safety of cabozantinib in unselected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) patients with metastases to the brain and in the…
- Trial name
- NCT02132598
- Testing
- cabozantinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Liza Villaruz, MD
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Protective Effects of Long-term Remote Limb Ischemic Preconditioning For Carotid Artery Stenting
Remote limb ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has neuro-protective and anti-inflammatory effects on ischemia- reperfusion injury. As the extent of its effect is unknown, the investigators will use clinical outcome, serum…
- Trial name
- NCT01654666
- Testing
- Remote ischemic preconditioning, Carotid Artery Stenting
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Ji Xunming
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Methadone, Morphine, or Oxycodone in Treating Pain in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Methadone, morphine, or oxycodone may help relieve pain caused by cancer. It is not yet known whether methadone is more effective than morphine or oxycodone in treating pain in patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00726830
- Testing
- methadone hydrochloride, morphine sulfate, oxycodone hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center