Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Cancer
Frozen Sections, Indocyanine Green (ICG)
A PROSPECTIVE, SINGLE-CENTERED, ASSESSOR-BLINDED STUDY TO EVALUATE THE CLINICAL EFFICACY OF THE PROPOSED CELL/TISSUE HISTOPATHOLOGY PROCESSOR CCELL (CONFOCAL FLUORESCENCE ENDOMICROSCOPY) FOR INTRAOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS IN BRAIN TUMORS
The primary objective of this single-center study is to demonstrate the performance of cCeLL, used in real time, compared to frozen section analysis.
- Conditions
- Frozen Sections, Indocyanine Green (ICG), Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT07254845
- Testing
- cCeLL In vivo, Indocyanine Green
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- VPIX Medical
AL Amyloidosis
The PRONTO Study, a Global Phase 2b Study of NEOD001 in Previously Treated Subjects With Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis
This is a global, multicenter, Phase 2b, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-arm, parallel-group efficacy and safety study of NEOD001 as a single agent administered intravenously in adults with AL amyloidosis who…
- Trial name
- PRONTO (NCT02632786)
- Testing
- NEOD001
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Prothena Biosciences Ltd.
Brain Tumor, Brain Metastases
Re-craniotomy and Complications After Elective Neurosurgery
This study is a prospective cohort study to find the incidence of re-craniotomy and predictive factors. The secondary outcomes are to find the incidence of major non-neurological complications and predictive factors.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Brain Metastases, Brain Cancer, Brain Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT03910556
- Testing
- Propofol
- Volunteers
- 439 people
- Sponsor
- Chiang Mai University
Mood, Cancer Brain
Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully
The purpose of this study is to pilot test an empirically supported psychotherapeutic intervention, Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM).
- Trial name
- CALM (NCT04646213)
- Testing
- Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Neoplastic Meningitis
DepoCyt Plus Temozolomide in Patients With Neoplastic Meningitis
Objectives: To determine the safety, tolerability and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of oral temozolomide using a 7 days on and 7 days off regimen combined with intrathecal liposomal cytarabine (DepoCyt) in patients with neoplastic…
- Trial name
- NCT00515788
- Testing
- DepoCyt, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Ewing Sarcoma, Solid Tumors
Study Of Palbociclib Combined With Chemotherapy In Pediatric Patients With Recurrent/Refractory Solid Tumors
A study to learn about safety and find out maximum tolerable dose of palbociclib given in combination with chemotherapy (temozolomide with irinotecan or topotecan with cyclophosphamide) in children, adolescents and young adults…
- Conditions
- Ewing Sarcoma, Solid Tumors, Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT03709680
- Testing
- Palbociclib, Temozolomide, Irinotecan
- Where
- 84 sites in United States, Brazil and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Ritonavir and Lopinavir in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Ritonavir and lopinavir may stop the growth of gliomas by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT01095094
- Testing
- ritonavir, lopinavir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), Glioblastoma
Oral Capecitabine and Temozolomide (CAPTEM) for Newly Diagnosed GBM
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of administering the medication capecitabine along with temozolomide when you start your monthly regimen of oral temozolomide for the treatment of your newly…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), Glioblastoma, Glioma of Brain, Glioblastoma, Adult
- Trial name
- CAPTEM (NCT03213002)
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Refractory/Recurrent Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cord Blood-derived CAR-NK Cells Targeting CD19 for Refractory/Relapsed Central Nervous System Lymphoma
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of cord blood-derived CAR-NK019 in the treatment of refractory/relapsed central nervous system lymphoma.
- Trial name
- NCT06827782
- Testing
- anti-CD19 CAR-NK cells
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Efficacy Study of TLN-4601 in Patients With Recurring Glioblastoma Multiforme
The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of TLN-4601 used to treat patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme(GBM) that recur/progress after receiving first line systemic therapy post surgery/radiotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00730262
- Testing
- TLN-4601
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Thallion Pharmaceuticals
High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Targeted Pediatric High-Grade Glioma Therapy
The goal of this study is to perform genetic sequencing on brain tumors from children, adolescents, and young adult patients who have been newly diagnosed with a high-grade glioma.
- Conditions
- High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT05839379
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Head Neck Cancer, Radiation Neuropathy
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Gabapentin to Reduce the Need for Strong Opioid Use in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
A multi-centre, double-blind, randomized-controlled trial to study the efficacy and safety of gabapentin to reduce the need for strong opioid use in the treatment of radiation-induced pain in head and neck cancer (HNCA) patients…
- Conditions
- Head Neck Cancer, Radiation Neuropathy, Pain, Neuropathic
- Trial name
- stREnGTH (NCT03747562)
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer
68Ga-RM26-RGD PET/CT Imaging in the GRPR and αvβ3 Positive Tumor Patients
Based on the high expression of specific receptors on the surface of diseased tissues and neovascularization, noninvasive targeted molecular imaging can be used to visualize lesions in vitro by combining specific ligands labeled…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Brain Tumor, PET/CT Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT05549024
- Testing
- 68Ga-RM26-RGD, 18F-FDG, 68Ga-RM26
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Melanoma, Brain Metastases
Concurrent Dabrafenib + Trametinib With Sterotactic Radiation in BRAF Mutation-Positive Malignant Melanoma and Brain Metastases
Dabrafenib and trametinib are drugs that are usually given for the treatment of melanoma. Combinations of dabrafenib and trametinib have also been studied and when used together have shown to increase tumour shrinkage in animals…
- Trial name
- NCT02974803
- Testing
- Dabrafenib, Trametinib
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Central Nervous System Tumor
Tissue Collection for Drug Screening and Bioanalysis
The purpose of this study is to improve upon the knowledge currently available about central nervous system (CNS) tumors. We will study the different characteristics of these tumors using tissue samples collected during surgery…
- Trial name
- NCT04852354
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lymphoma
Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With HIV-Related Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining radiation therapy with chemotherapy may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003261
- Testing
- methotrexate, zidovudine, neoadjuvant therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano
Stage IV Lung Cancer, Malignant Brain Tumor
A Computer-Based Intervention for Distance Caregivers of Parents With Advanced Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies the feasibility and effectiveness of a new computer-based communication intervention in supporting distance caregivers of patients with advanced lung or brain cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02128373
- Testing
- Usual care, computer-assisted intervention, Distress Thermometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Metastases
MeDex: No Perioperative Dexamethasone in Brain Metastases
Perioperative treatment of newly diagnosed cancer patients with brain metastasis without dexamethasone (Dex).
- Trial name
- NCT07044557
- Testing
- Withholding perioperative Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from peptides and a person's dendritic cells may help the body build an effective immune response to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00612001
- Testing
- glioma-associated antigen peptide-pulsed autologous dendritic cell vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Neoplasms, Glioma
Improving Ultrasound Images in Brain Tumour Surgery With the Use of an Acoustic Coupling Fluid Mimicking Brain Tissue.
Tools for improving brain tumor surgery, in particular for gliomas, are increasing. There seems to be an agreement that achieving extensive resections, when done safely without jeopardizing neurological function, improves…
- Trial name
- NCT03181581
- Testing
- acoustic coupling fluid, Ringer's acetate
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- St. Olavs Hospital