Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Cancer
Breast Cancer, CNS Disease
ZK219477 (Sagopilone) in Patients With Breast Cancer and Brain Metastases
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effects (good and bad) of ZK219477(sagopilone) on participants and their cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00496379
- Testing
- ZK219477
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Nancy Lin, MD
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
Efficacy and Safety of AP 12009 in Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Anaplastic Astrocytoma or Secondary Glioblastoma
In this multinational Phase III study the efficacy and safety of 10 µM AP 12009 is compared to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide or BCNU or CCNU) in adult patients with confirmed recurrent or refractory anaplastic astrocytoma…
- Trial name
- SAPPHIRE (NCT00761280)
- Testing
- trabedersen, temozolomide, Drug delivery system for administration of AP 12009
- Where
- 68 sites in United States, Argentina and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Isarna Therapeutics GmbH
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
A Study Assessing Pamiparib With Radiation and/or Temozolomide (TMZ) in Participants With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Glioblastoma
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and clinical activity of Pamiparib in combination with radiation therapy (RT) and/or temozolomide (TMZ) in participants with newly diagnosed or…
- Trial name
- NCT03150862
- Testing
- Pamiparib, TMZ, Radiation
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- BeiGene USA, Inc.
Central Nervous System Nongerminomatous Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Germinoma
Chemotherapy Followed by Radiation Therapy in Treating Younger Patients With Newly Diagnosed Localized Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors
This phase II trial studies how well chemotherapy followed by radiation therapy work in treating younger patients with newly diagnosed central nervous system germ cell tumors that have not spread to other parts of the brain…
- Trial name
- NCT01602666
- Testing
- 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Carboplatin, Etoposide
- Where
- 167 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 262 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain Tumor
Pilot Study Effect of Sulfasalazine on Glutamate Levels by(Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy)MRS in Patients With Glioma
The main purpose of this part of the study is to determine the Central Nervous System bioavailability of sulfasalazine.
- Trial name
- NCT01577966
- Testing
- Sulfasalazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Avoiding the Hippocampus During Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well avoiding the hippocampus during whole-brain radiation therapy works in treating patients with brain…
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT01227954
- Testing
- intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 63 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Leukemia, Lymphoid Malignancies
Intrathecal Rituximab in Lymphoid Malignancies Involving Central Nervous System
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the safety and effectiveness of rituximab given by spinal tap in patients with lymphoid malignancies involving the central nervous system.
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Lymphoid Malignancies, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to the Leptomeninges
- Trial name
- NCT01596127
- Testing
- Intrathecal Rituximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (REGAIN Study)
The purpose of this study is to determine if eculizumab is safe and effective for the treatment of refractory generalized Myasthenia Gravis.
- Trial name
- NCT01997229
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 114 sites in United States, Argentina and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Low-Grade Gliomas, Malignant Neoplasms, Brain
Study of MEK162 for Children With Low-Grade Gliomas
The goal of this clinical trial is to study the drug MEK162 in children with a brain tumor call low-grade glioma, as well as in children with other tumors in which a specific growth signal is abnormally turned on.
- Conditions
- Low-Grade Gliomas, Malignant Neoplasms, Brain, Soft Tissue Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT02285439
- Testing
- MEK162
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Brain Neoplasms, Brain Cancer
1 Week Versus 6 Weeks of Levetiracetam in Surgical Brain Tumor Patients
The purpose of this study is to see if there are any differences in patient reported neurotoxicity between patients who receive Levetiracetam tablets for one week after surgery to remove a brain tumor versus those who receive…
- Conditions
- Brain Neoplasms, Brain Cancer, Brain Tumors, Cancer of the Brain
- Trial name
- NCT02334722
- Testing
- Levetiracetam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Dasatinib or Placebo, Radiation Therapy, and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It may also make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00869401
- Testing
- dasatinib, temozolomide, radiation therapy
- Where
- 207 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Breast Cancer, Brain Tumor - Metastatic
Cabozantinib +/- Trastuzumab In Breast Cancer Patients w/ Brain Metastases
This research study is evaluating the effectiveness of the drug called cabozantinib (alone or in combination with trastuzumab) as a possible treatment for advanced breast cancer in which the cancer has spread to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT02260531
- Testing
- Cabozantinib, Trastuzumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Ph II Bev + Either Temozolomide/Etoposide for GBM Pts Who Have Failed Bev + Irinotecan
Primary objective To estimate 6-month progression free survival probability of pts w recurrent GBM treated w bev + either daily temozolomide/etoposide following progression on bev + irinotecan Secondary Objectives To evaluate…
- Trial name
- NCT00613028
- Testing
- Temo + Avastin, VP-16 + Avastin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Breast Cancer
Phase II Trial of SAHA & Tamoxifen for Patients With Breast Cancer
Phase II trial to explore the efficacy of vorinostat and tamoxifen combined.
- Trial name
- NCT00365599
- Testing
- suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA, Vorinostat), tamoxifen citrate (Tamoxifen)
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
Ph. 2 Sorafenib + Protracted Temozolomide in Recurrent GBM
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: Primary Objective To evaluate the activity of Sorafenib plus protracted, daily temozolomide in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) as measured by 6-month PFS.
- Trial name
- NCT00597493
- Testing
- Sorafenib and Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain Cancer, Gliomas
[18F] FACBC and [18F] FLT PET Imaging in Central Nervous System Tumors
The purpose of this study is to help us understand gliomas, one type of brain tumor. This research protocol makes pictures of gliomas. We will take pictures of the glioma before and after treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00832598
- Testing
- [18F]FACBC PET and [18F]FLT PET imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Stroke, Brain Injury
Use of the Passy Muir Swallowing Self Trainer
The purpose of this study is to develop appropriate training methods and gather participant feedback on their use of the Passy Muir Swallowing Self-Training Device (PMSST).
- Conditions
- Stroke, Brain Injury, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02848664
- Testing
- Dysphagia retraining with device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- James Madison University
Glial Cell Tumors, Malignant Gliomas
Valproic Acid, Radiation, and Bevacizumab in Children With High Grade Gliomas or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Currently, there are few effective treatments for the following aggressive brain tumors: glioblastoma multiforme, anaplastic astrocytoma, gliomatosis cerebri, gliosarcoma, or brainstem glioma.
- Conditions
- Glial Cell Tumors, Malignant Gliomas, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00879437
- Testing
- Valproic acid, Bevacizumab, Radiation therapy
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiation Therapy Followed by Bleomycin in Treating Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Supratentorial Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00006916
- Testing
- bleomycin, Ommaya reservoir, radiation therapy
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain, Anaplastic Astrocytoma of Brain
Trial of C134 in Patients With Recurrent GBM
The purpose of this project is to obtain safety information in small groups of individuals, scheduled to receive escalating doses of C134, a cancer killing virus (HSV-1) that has been genetically engineered to safely replicate…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain, Anaplastic Astrocytoma of Brain, Gliosarcoma of Brain
- Trial name
- C134-HSV-1 (NCT03657576)
- Testing
- C134
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham