Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Cancer
Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor With Rhabdoid Features, Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified
Adavosertib and Irinotecan Hydrochloride in Treating Younger Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of adavosertib and irinotecan hydrochloride in treating younger patients with solid tumors that have come back (relapsed) or that have not responded to standard therapy…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor With Rhabdoid Features, Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified, Central Nervous System Ganglioneuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor With Multilayered Rosettes, C19MC-Altered
- Trial name
- NCT02095132
- Testing
- Adavosertib, Irinotecan Hydrochloride
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Gliosarcoma, Central Nervous System Sarcoma
Sunitinib in Sarcomas of the Central Nervous System
Background: A sarcoma is a rare cancer. It grows in the body's connective tissue. Sarcomas in the brain and central nervous system are especially rare.
- Trial name
- NCT03641326
- Testing
- Sunitinib, wGT3x-BT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Phase I / II Vorinostat, Erlotinib and Temozolomide for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
Phase I Objectives: -To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of vorinostat + erlotinib versus vorinostat + erlotinib + temozolomide in adult patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and anaplastic gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT01110876
- Testing
- Vorinostat, Erlotinib, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Anxiety
Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) at the Time of Clinical Evaluation to Improve Psychological Distress and Anxiety in Primary Brain Tumor (PBT) Patients
Background: Distress, anxiety, and other psychological disorders may be more common in people with primary brain tumors (PBTs). PBTs can affect their symptoms, quality of life, and their tolerance of cancer treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT04301089
- Testing
- Pico G2 4K Headset with Applied VR software, Patient Reported Questionnaires, Saliva sample collection (hormones)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Lymphoma
Combined Immunochemotherapy Followed By Reduced Dose Radiation Therapy (RT) for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
The purpose of this study is to find out if immunotherapy (rituximab) added to chemotherapy is a safe treatment for primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). PCNSL is a rare tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00594815
- Testing
- Cytarabine, Leucovorin, Methotrexate, Procarbazine, Rituximab, Vincristine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brain Neoplasms, Nausea
A Pilot Study of Dronabinol for Adult Patients With Primary Gliomas
This study seeks to define the tolerability and safety associated with the administration of Dronabinol in the treatment of adults with nausea, vomiting and appetite loss in patients with primary gliomas who are undergoing…
- Conditions
- Brain Neoplasms, Nausea, Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT00314808
- Testing
- Dronabinol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Gastric Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Akt/ERK Inhibitor ONC201 in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and the best dose of v-akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homolog (Akt)/mitogen-activated protein kinase 1(ERK) inhibitor ONC201 and to see how well it works in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Gastric Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Recurrent Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Recurrent Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT02420795
- Testing
- Akt/ERK Inhibitor ONC201, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Pain, Cancer
Long-term Safety Study of Sublingual Fentanyl Tablets in Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of EN3267 in treating breakthrough pain episodes in opioid cancer patients who are using stable doses of opioid medication.
- Trial name
- NCT00263575
- Testing
- EN3267
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.
High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Phase I/II Study of Ribociclib,a CDK4/6 Inhibitor, Following Radiation Therapy
In this research study the investigators want to learn more about the effects, both good and bad, when the study drug Ribociclib is given after radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Bithalamic High Grade Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02607124
- Testing
- Ribociclib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Astrocytoma, Grades II, III and IV, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Protein Phosphatase 2A Inhibitor, in Recurrent Glioblastoma
Background: The brain is separated from the rest of the blood stream by the blood-brain barrier. This is like a filter that protects the brain. But is also a challenge when medicines need to get into the brain.
- Conditions
- Astrocytoma, Grades II, III and IV, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT03027388
- Testing
- LB-100
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Celecoxib in Patients With Newly Diagnosed GBM Who Are Receiving Anticonvulsant Drugs and Undergoing RT
RATIONALE: Celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. It is not yet known whether the effectiveness of celecoxib in treating glioblastoma multiforme is decreased in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00068770
- Testing
- radiation therapy, Celecoxib
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Blepharoptosis, Ptosis, Eyelid
Clinical Trial to Improve the Magnetic Levator Prosthesis
Blepharoptosis (incomplete opening of the eyelids) occurs because of a disruption in the normal agonist-antagonist neuro-muscular complex balance. An external device could restore eyelid movement.
- Conditions
- Blepharoptosis, Ptosis, Eyelid, Myasthenia Gravis, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03818204
- Testing
- Magnetic Levator Prosthesis (MLP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Brain Tumor
Feasibility and Clinically Application of Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting
This study will look at the feasibility of using magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) in children, adolescents and young adults (AYA) with and without brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Brain Tumor, Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02387840
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Everolimus, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Everolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking some of the blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00553150
- Testing
- everolimus, temozolomide, radiation
- Where
- 178 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Dasatinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
This phase II trial studies how well dasatinib works in treating patients with glioblastoma multiforme or gliosarcoma that has come back.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00423735
- Testing
- Dasatinib, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 188 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Lymphoma
Rituximab and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some find cancer cells and kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them.
- Trial name
- NCT00335140
- Testing
- Rituximab, Cytarabine, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 68 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Pituitary Adenomas, Prolactinomas
Targeted Therapy With Lapatinib in Patients With Recurrent Pituitary Tumors Resistant to Standard Therapy
This study focuses on new therapies for a challenging disease in pituitary medicine, that of aggressive pituitary tumors which have limited therapeutic options beyond standard surgical, radiotherapy, and select medical therapies…
- Trial name
- NCT00939523
- Testing
- Lapatinib
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Pembrolizumab Plus Bevacizumab for Treatment of Brain Metastases in Metastatic Melanoma or Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
The purpose of this phase 2 trial is to study the activity of pembrolizumab in combination with bevacizumab in patients with untreated brain metastases from melanoma or NSCLC to determine activity and safety of the drug…
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Brain Metastasis
- Trial name
- NCT02681549
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab plus Bevacizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Childhood Brain Tumors
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Children With Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Current therapies for childhood brain tumors provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of childhood brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00003458
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute