Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Neoplasm
Metastatic Melanoma
A Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Cobimetinib Plus Atezolizumab in BRAFV600 Wild-type Melanoma With Central Nervous System Metastases and Cobimetinib Plus Atezolizumab and Vemurafenib in BRAFV600 Mutation-positive Melanoma With Central Nervous System Metastases
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of cobimetinib plus atezolizumab in participants with BRAFV600 wild-type melanoma with central nervous system (CNS) metastases and of cobimetinib plus atezolizumab and vemurafenib…
- Trial name
- NCT03625141
- Testing
- Cobimetinib, Atezolizumab, Vemurafenib
- Where
- 22 sites in Brazil, France and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Hyponatremia, Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH) Secretion
An Observational Study to Describe the Adherence to the SEOM Algorithm for the Treatment of Hyponatraemia in Spain
In 2014, the Spanish Sociedad Española de Oncología Médica (SEOM) algorithm for the treatment of hyponatraemia secondary to to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) in oncology patients was developed.
- Trial name
- ALGA (NCT02548845)
- Where
- 4 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe Ltd
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
A Study of ABT-414 in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma (GBM) With Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Amplification
This study seeks to determine whether the addition of ABT-414 to concomitant radiotherapy and temozolomide (TMZ) followed by combination of ABT-414 with adjuvant TMZ prolongs overall survival (OS) among participants with newly…
- Trial name
- Intellance1 (NCT02573324)
- Testing
- Temozolomide, Depatuxizumab mafodotin, Radiation
- Where
- 212 sites in United States, Argentina and 26 more
- Volunteers
- 691 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiation therapy may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT00983359
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Edema, Brain Tumor
XERECEPT® (hCRF) for Patients Requiring Dexamethasone to Treat Edema Associated With Brain Tumors
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of XERECEPT® to dexamethasone (Decadron) a common treatment for symptoms of brain swelling (edema).
- Trial name
- NCT00088166
- Testing
- hCRF
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Celtic Pharma Development Services
Glioblastoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
Sorafenib, Valproic Acid, and Sildenafil in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of the combination of three drugs, sorafenib (Nexavar®), valproic acid (Depakote®), and sildenafil (Viagra®), when used to treat high-grade…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm, Malignant Glioma, WHO Grade III Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01817751
- Testing
- sorafenib tosylate, valproic acid, sildenafil citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Hydroxychloroquine, Radiation, and Temozolomide Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as hydroxychloroquine and temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00486603
- Testing
- hydroxychloroquine, temozolomide, pharmacological study
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Myasthenia Gravis, Myasthenia Gravis, Juvenile Form
A Phase 3 Open-Label Study of Eculizumab in Pediatric Participants With Refractory Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of eculizumab in the treatment of pediatric refractory gMG based on change from Baseline in the Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis…
- Conditions
- Myasthenia Gravis, Myasthenia Gravis, Juvenile Form, Myasthenia Gravis, Generalized
- Trial name
- NCT03759366
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Japan
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
High-Grade Gliomas
Bevacizumab and Irinotecan to Treat Brain Tumors
Background: Bevacizumab is a genetically engineered antibody that blocks the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. It has shown activity against human brain tumors in laboratory tests and human clinical trials.
- Trial name
- NCT00393094
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Facial Angiofibroma, Tuberous Sclerosis
Dose-Ranging Efficacy and Safety Study of Topical Rapamycin Cream for Facial Angiofibroma Associated With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
The study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of two different strengths of Rapamycin cream, topical and placebo over 26 weeks in the treatment of facial angiofibroma (FA) associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC).
- Trial name
- NCT03826628
- Testing
- rapamycin
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Dermatology Specialties Limited Partnership
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Eculizumab in AQP4 Antibody-positive Participants With NMO (PREVENT Study)
The objectives of this time-to-event study were to assess the efficacy and safety of eculizumab as compared with placebo in participants with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who were anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4)…
- Trial name
- NCT01892345
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 70 sites in United States, Argentina and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Brain Metastases
Preoperative SRS/SRT vs Postoperative SRS/SRT for Brain Metastases
This pilot study is a randomized, open-label, 2-arm active-controlled phase II clinical trial conducted at a single study site (UAMS).
- Trial name
- NCT04422639
- Testing
- SRS/SRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Refractory Brain Tumors
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Current therapies for adults with persistent or recurrent brain tumors provide very limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the…
- Trial name
- NCT00003457
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Solid Tumors, Brain Tumors
High Dose Chemotherapy With Amifostine and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for High Risk Relapsed Pediatric Solid Tumors and Brain Tumors
This is a study of amifostine to determine how effective it is in the reduction of infection in a high dose chemotherapy regimen with autologous stem cell rescue in children with high risk, relapsed or refractory pediatric solid…
- Trial name
- NCT05167370
- Testing
- Amifostine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)
A Study to Evaluate the Potential Increased Risk of Seizures Among Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) Patients Treated With Enzalutamide
The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence of seizures and monitor the safety of enzalutamide treatment in participants with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) known to have risk factor(s) for…
- Trial name
- UPWARD (NCT01977651)
- Testing
- Enzalutamide
- Where
- 76 sites in United States, Argentina and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 424 people
- Sponsor
- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.
Malignant Neoplasm, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness - Pilot Study
This two-year pilot study will test whether a one-page "Jumpstart Form" will affect goals-of-care discussions in the hospital. This form will be provided to clinicians and will include patient-specific information about…
- Conditions
- Malignant Neoplasm, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell, Lung Disease Chronic, Congestive Heart Failure
- Trial name
- PICSI-P (NCT03746392)
- Testing
- Jumpstart Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
ALK-Positive Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Activated B-Cell Type
Nivolumab With or Without Varlilumab in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas
This phase II trial studies how well nivolumab with or without varlilumab works in treating patients with aggressive B-cell lymphomas that have come back (recurrent) or do not respond to treatment (refractory).
- Conditions
- ALK-Positive Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Activated B-Cell Type, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Associated With Chronic Inflammation, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Germinal Center B-Cell Type
- Trial name
- NCT03038672
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Varlilumab
- Where
- 33 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Pineoblastoma
Temozolomide and Irinotecan Hydrochloride With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Medulloblastoma or CNS Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
This randomized phase II trial studies how well giving temozolomide and irinotecan hydrochloride together with or without bevacizumab works in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory medulloblastoma or central…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Pineoblastoma, Recurrent Medulloblastoma, Recurrent Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01217437
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Irinotecan Hydrochloride, Temozolomide
- Where
- 158 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Recurrent Glioblastoma
A Phase 2 Study of PLX3397 in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
The objective of this study is to evaluate the response of subjects with recurrent glioblastoma to continuous therapy of PLX3397.
- Trial name
- NCT01349036
- Testing
- PLX3397
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo
Pain, Neuropathic, Epilepsy
Cancer in Patients With Gabapentin (GPRD)
High doses of gabapentin are associated with pancreatic acinar cell tumors in rats, but there has been no post marketing pancreatic carcinogenicity signal with gabapentin as reported by spontaneous reports in AERS or in the…
- Conditions
- Pain, Neuropathic, Epilepsy, Renal Pelvis Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01236053
- Testing
- Gabapentin prescriptions
- Volunteers
- 2,323,608 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline