Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors, Meningioma
Dosimetry-Guided, Peptide Receptor Radiotherapy (PRRT) With 90Y-DOTA- tyr3-Octreotide (90Y-DOTATOC)
This is a Phase 2 peptide receptor radionuclide therapy trial of 90Y-DOTATOC in patients with somatostatin receptor positive tumors.
- Conditions
- Neuroendocrine Tumors, Meningioma, Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT03273712
- Testing
- 90Y-DOTA tyr3-Octreotide, 68Ga-DOTATOC PET Positron Emission Tomography (PET) whole body scan, Amino Acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Cancer
PROspective Non-interventional Open laBEl Trial for TARGIN in Korean Patients With Cancer Pain
The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of TARGIN administration as an analgesic to Korean patients treated with opioid analgesics for moderate-to-severe cancer pain under conditions of daily practice.
- Trial name
- PROBE (NCT01719757)
- Testing
- Oxycodone/Naloxone
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 359 people
- Sponsor
- Mundipharma Korea Ltd
Glioblastoma
Phase 2 Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Aldoxorubicin in Subjects With Glioblastoma
This is a pilot study to determine the efficacy and safety of aldoxorubicin in subjects with glioblastoma who have progressed following surgery and prior treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT02014844
- Testing
- 250 mg/m2 aldoxorubicin, 350 mg/m2 aldoxorubicin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- ImmunityBio, Inc.
Brain Metastases, Adult
Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Brain Metastases
The purpose of this phase 2 study is to assess the feasibility and efficacy of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in patients with previously untreated, surgically-resectable, solid tumor brain metastases.
- Trial name
- NCT04434560
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Ipilimumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Sarah Sammons, MD
Cytomegalovirus Positive, Glioblastoma
Autologous CMV-Specific Cytotoxic T Cells and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of autologous cytomegalovirus (CMV)-specific cytotoxic T cells when given together with temozolomide and to see how well they work in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Cytomegalovirus Positive, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Malignant Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02661282
- Testing
- Autologous Cytomegalovirus-specific Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma
Proton Beam Radiotherapy for Medulloblastoma and Pineoblastoma
There are two types of external radiation treatments (proton beam and photon beam). As part of the participant's treatment, they will receive radiation to the entire central nervous system (CNS); this is known as craniospinal…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma, Pineoblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01063114
- Testing
- proton beam radiation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Erlotinib and Temsirolimus in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
Erlotinib and temsirolimus and may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of temsirolimus when given together with…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00112736
- Testing
- erlotinib, temsirolimus, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer
Stereotactic Radiation in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer and 1-10 Brain Metastases
This research study is studying stereotactic radiation (focused/pinpoint radiation that targets each individual tumor but not the surrounding brain) instead of whole-brain radiation (radiation targeting the entire brain) as a…
- Trial name
- NCT03391362
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Ravulizumab in Adult Participants With NMOSD
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ravulizumab for the treatment of adult participants with NMOSD.
- Trial name
- NCT04201262
- Testing
- Ravulizumab
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Ependymoblastoma
Palbociclib Isethionate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of palbociclib isethionate in treating younger patients with central nervous system tumors that have grown, come back, or not responded to treatment.
- Conditions
- Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Ependymoblastoma, Childhood Grade III Meningioma, Childhood High-grade Cerebellar Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02255461
- Testing
- palbociclib isethionate, pharmacological study, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Glioblastoma Multiforme, High-grade Astrocytoma Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
Phase I Study of APX005M in Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of APX005M in treating younger patients with primary malignant central nervous system tumor that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive), or newly diagnosed…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, High-grade Astrocytoma Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), CNS Primary Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), Ependymoma, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
- Trial name
- NCT03389802
- Testing
- APX005M treatment for recurrent or refractory primary malignant CNS tumor patients, APX005M treatment for newly diagnosed DIPG patients
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Spinal Tumor
A Prospective Study Using Implanted Fiducial Markers to Assess Treatment Accuracy and Esophageal Toxicity in Spinal Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
The goal of the first part of this clinical research study is to learn how to deliver more accurate radiation treatment of tumors in the spine.
- Trial name
- NCT01624220
- Testing
- Spinal SBRT (Standard Dose), Spinal SBRT (Higher Dose), Gold Seed Implantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Phase II Axitinib (AG-013736) in Elderly Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of an investigational medication, axitinib, to radiation therapy will improve the outcome of treatment in patients, above the age of 70.
- Trial name
- NCT01508117
- Testing
- Axitinib, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Infantile Myofibromatosis
A Study of Oral LOXO-292 (Selpercatinib) in Pediatric Participants With Advanced Solid or Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors
This is an open-label, multi-center Phase 1/2 study of oral LOXO-292 in pediatric participants with an activating rearranged during transfection (RET) alteration and an advanced solid or primary CNS tumor.
- Conditions
- Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Infantile Fibrosarcoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Trial name
- LIBRETTO-121 (NCT03899792)
- Testing
- Selpercatinib
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Lymphoma
Iodine I 131 Tositumomab or Yttrium Y 90 Ibritumomab Tiuxetan in Treating Patients With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies, such as iodine I 131 tositumomab and yttrium Y 90 ibritumomab tiuxetan, can find cancer cells and carry cancer-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00416312
- Testing
- Patient-specific dosimetry, conventional dosimetry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain Cancer
Assessing 11C-Choline (11C-CH) PET to Distinguish True Tumor Progression From Pseudoprogression in High-grade Gliomas
This is a pilot study. The purpose of this study is to test if an imaging tracer, not approved by the FDA, called 11C-Choline (11C-CH) is useful for evaluating your type of cancer. This tracer is used to perform PET scans.
- Trial name
- NCT02849171
- Testing
- PET scan, C-Choline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Wilms Tumor, Fibrosarcoma
Study of High-Dose Chemotherapy With Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplant for Rare Poor-Prognosis Cancers
The purpose of this study is to determine whether very high dosages of chemotherapy will improve the chance of surviving cancer.
- Conditions
- Wilms Tumor, Fibrosarcoma, Carcinoma, Round Cell, Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00141765
- Testing
- Myeloablative Chemotherapy, Stem Cell Rescue
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Depression
Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy in Individuals Diagnosed With a Primary Brain Tumor
Background: Psychological distress affects many people diagnosed with a primary central nervous system tumor (CNST). Distress can include negative feelings such as anger, fear, or sadness.
- Trial name
- NCT04852302
- Testing
- Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial, Diphtheria
Concomitant Use of Gardasil (V501, Human Papillomavirus [Types 6, 11, 16, 18] Recombinant Vaccine) With Combined Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Poliomyelitis Vaccine in Adolescents (V501-024)(COMPLETED)
Data from this study are expected to demonstrate that Gardasil (V501, Human Papillomavirus [Types 6, 11, 16, 18] Recombinant Vaccine), when administered concomitantly with a combined diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and…
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough
- Trial name
- NCT00337428
- Testing
- Comparator: Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant (qHPV) Vaccine from Current Manufacturing Facility (CMF), Comparator: Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant (qHPV) Vaccine from Future Manufacturing Facility (FMF), Comparator: REPEVAX™ (Concomitant)
- Volunteers
- 843 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Sarcoma
Vatalanib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Meningioma
RATIONALE: Vatalanib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor and by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00348790
- Testing
- vatalanib
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University