Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Tumors
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
Intraspinal Tumor, Juxtamedullary Tumor
Multicenter Trial on Surgical Outcome and Quality of Life in Juxta-medullary Tumors
Primary objectives: Primary objectives are to assess and define benchmarks of the surgical outcome in the form of extent of resection, functionality, and quality of life after resection of juxta medullary tumors Secondary…
- Trial name
- EURJMT (NCT07056023)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Brain Metastases
Perfexion Brain Metastasis
Brain metastases occur in 20% to 40% of all patients with cancer , with an incidence 10 times higher than that of primary malignant brain tumors.
- Trial name
- HF-SRT (NCT00805103)
- Testing
- Hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Brain Cancer
Phase I/II Cabazitaxel for Recurrent Malignant Glioma
The goal of Part 1 of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of cabazitaxel that can be given to patients with glioblastoma.
- Trial name
- NCT01740570
- Testing
- Cabazitaxel
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain Tumor Recurrent
Infusion of 5-Azacytidine (5-AZA) Into the Fourth Ventricle in Children With Recurrent Posterior Fossa Ependymoma
The goal of this clinical research study is to establish the safety of direct administration of 5-Azacytidine into the fourth ventricle of the brain or resection cavity in patients with recurrent posterior fossa ependymoma.
- Trial name
- 5-AZA (NCT02940483)
- Testing
- 5-Azacytidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Cancer Pain, Refractory Pain
Radiosurgery for Severe Refractory Cancer Pain: A Sham-Controlled Pilot Trial
This pilot randomized trial assessed whether a sham-controlled comparison of triple-target stereotactic radiosurgery is feasible in adults with advanced (stage IV) cancer and severe mixed pain refractory to optimized…
- Trial name
- NCT07871123
- Testing
- Triple-target stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- El Salvador
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Internacional del Cáncer
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tipifarnib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Tipifarnib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of tipifarnib in treating patients who have recurrent or…
- Trial name
- NCT00005859
- Testing
- tipifarnib
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Benign Neoplasms, Vascular Malformations, Brain
Normal Saline Vrs Balanced i.v. Fluids in Neurosurgery
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the balanced fluids therapy change plasma osmolality in neurosurgical procedures due to brain tumors, meningeomas and arterio-venous malformation.
- Trial name
- NCT03429127
- Testing
- Normal saline, Balanced fluid
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb
Pituitary Adenoma
Long-term Follow up for Retinal Vascular Changes After Endoscopic Endonasal Pituitary Surgery.
This study investigates the retinal vascular features, using optical coherence tomography angiography, in patients during one year's follow up after the endoscopic endonasal surgery to remove an intra-suprasellar pituitary…
- Trial name
- NCT04546386
- Testing
- Endoscopic endonasal pituitary surgery
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Anaplastic Ependymoma, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
Chemotherapy and Donor Stem Transplant for the Treatment of Patients With High Grade Brain Cancer
This phase I trial investigates the side effects and effectiveness of chemotherapy followed by a donor (allogeneic) stem cell transplant when given to patients with high grade brain cancer.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Ependymoma, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04521946
- Testing
- Etoposide, Fludarabine Phosphate, Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Neurofibromatosis 1, Plexiform Neurofibromas
HL-085 in Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas
This is a Multi-center, Open-label, Single-arm Phase II Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of HL-085 in the treatment of Adult Participants with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas(PN)
- Trial name
- NCT05331105
- Testing
- HL-085
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Kechow Pharma, Inc.
Glioma, Glioma (Diagnosis)
AI-driven Processing and Analysis of Glioma Imaging Data
GLIOMAID is a scientific research project focused on improving how brain tumors, specifically gliomas, are diagnosed and managed. It uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze MRI brain scans and patient data.
- Trial name
- GLIOMAID (NCT07703761)
- Testing
- AI-driven analysis of brain MRI data for early, non-invasive detection, segmentation, and histological characterization of gliomas using retrospective clinical and imaging records.
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi di Trento
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cyst
The Pancreas Interception Center (PIC) for Early Detection, Prevention, and Novel Therapeutics
The long-term goal of our PIC is to develop effective strategies that can be applied clinically at the point-of-care to prevent, intercept, or detect PDAC at an early stage, thereby reducing PDAC burden and saving lives.
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cyst, Chronic Pancreatitis, Fatty Pancreas
- Trial name
- NCT05692596
- Testing
- Data collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 317 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Erlotinib and Sorafenib in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
This phase II trial is studying how well giving erlotinib together with sorafenib works in treating patients with progressive or recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00445588
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride, sorafenib tosylate, pharmacological study
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Brain Metastases
Gefitinib With or Without Chemotherapy in Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
This is a multi-center phase III randomized controlled study to assess the efficacy of Gefitinib alone and Gefitinib combination with Pemetrexed/platinum on patients with brain metastasis from non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)…
- Conditions
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Brain Metastases, EGFR Mutation
- Trial name
- NCT01951469
- Testing
- Gefitinib and Pemetrexed/platinum, Gefitinib mono-therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiation Therapy and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Young Patients With Metastatic Medulloblastoma Who Have Undergone Surgery
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as lomustine, vincristine, and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the…
- Trial name
- NCT00276666
- Testing
- cisplatin, lomustine, vincristine sulfate
- Where
- 22 sites in Ireland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Metastatic Lesions in Vertebral Bodies
Evaluation of t-RFA and RF-TVA Prior to/Following Radiation Therapy to Treat Painful Metastatic Vertebral Body Tumor(s)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate treating painful metastatic lesions in vertebral bodies with pathologic fractures with targeted radiofrequency ablation (t-RFA) and vertebral augmentation (VA) prior to or following…
- Trial name
- STARRT (NCT02225223)
- Testing
- STAR™ Tumor Ablation System, StabiliT® Vertebral Augmentation System
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Cancer
Evaluation of a Self-compassion App in People With Cancer: Feasibility, Acceptability and Changes in Well-being
To support patients with cancer with managing psychological distress due to their illness and treatment, a self-help digital Compassionate Mind Training (i.e., Compas-Y App) was developed in co-creation with people with cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT07415629
- Testing
- A digital self-help self-compassion app intervention
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Nelfinavir Mesylate, Radiation Therapy, and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Nelfinavir mesylate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00915694
- Testing
- nelfinavir mesylate, temozolomide, adjuvant therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Radiation Therapy Combined With Either Gefitinib or Temozolomide in Pats With NSCLC and Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00238251
- Testing
- gefitinib, temozolomide, radiation therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Cancer Institute
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