Clinical trials: Chemo-brain
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
Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
Phase I-II Everolimus and Sorafenib in Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
The goal of Phase 1 of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose and best schedule of the combination of everolimus and sorafenib that can be given to patients with malignant glioma.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Anaplastic Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01434602
- Testing
- everolimus, sorafenib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Brain Neoplasms
A Phase 1 / 2 Dose Escalation Study of Locally-Administered OncoGel™ in Subjects With Recurrent Glioma
OncoGel™ is a new, experimental drug delivery system that allows the slow continuous release of paclitaxel (an approved intravenous anticancer drug), from a gel (ReGel™) over a long period of time.
- Trial name
- NCT00479765
- Testing
- OncoGel (ReGel/Paclitaxel)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Brain Cancer
TPI 287 in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if TPI 287 can help to control glioblastoma. The safety of this drug will also be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT01113463
- Testing
- TPI 287
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Intrathecal Radioimmunotherapy, Radiation Therapy, and Chemotherapy After Surgery in Treating Patients With Medulloblastoma
RATIONALE: Radioimmunotherapy uses radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies to locate tumor cells and deliver radioactive tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00058370
- Testing
- cisplatin, lomustine, vincristine sulfate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Chronic Pain, Chronic Lower Back Pain
Project Relief: Developing Brain Stimulation as a Treatment for Chronic Pain
Effective control of chronic pain is a top priority in the United States, as approximately 10% of adults have severe chronic pain most of which is chronic lower back pain (CLBP).
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Chronic Lower Back Pain, Back Pain, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT04156802
- Testing
- Real TBS to the mPFC, Real TBS to the MC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
AIDS-Related-Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chemotherapy and HAART to Treat AIDS-related Primary Brain Lymphoma
This study will investigate the use of chemotherapy plus highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-related primary brain lymphoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00267865
- Testing
- Methotrexate, Rituximab, Leucovorin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioma
Tamoxifen and Bortezomib to Treat Recurrent Brain Tumors
This study will determine whether the drugs tamoxifen and bortezomib can delay tumor growth in patients with recurrent glioma (malignant brain tumor).
- Trial name
- NCT00108069
- Testing
- Tamoxifen citrate, Bortezomib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer
A Phase II Safety and Tolerability Study of Bevacizumab When Added to Single-agent Chemotherapy to Treat Patient With Breast Cancer Metastatic to Brain
Our hypothesis is that this study design, in which bevacizumab is added to one of six single agent chemotherapies with proven activity in metastatic breast cancer, will result in regression or stabilization of this disease in a…
- Trial name
- NCT00476827
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Docetaxel, CPT-11
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cognitive Decline, Chemo-brain
Memantine for Prevention of Cognitive Decline in Patients With Breast Cancer
Purpose: To conduct a one-arm phase II trial to: (1) compare changes in pre- to post-chemotherapy cognitive function in a cohort of patients with breast cancer receiving memantine to historical controls; (2) examine how…
- Trial name
- NCT04033419
- Testing
- Memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer
Cyproheptadine in Preventing Weight Loss in Children Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may prevent weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine is more effective than a placebo in preventing weight loss in young patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01132547
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
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
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
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Combination Chemotherapy, Monoclonal Antibody, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy such as methotrexate and temozolomide use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00068250
- Testing
- rituximab, methotrexate, temozolomide 100 mg/m^2
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Safety and Efficacy of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Binimetinib Alone or Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy With or Without Binimetinib in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC) Participants (MK-3475-651/KEYNOTE-651)
The purpose of this study is to determine safety and tolerability and to establish a preliminary recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) for the following combinations: pembrolizumab plus binimetinib (Cohort A), pembrolizumab plus…
- Trial name
- NCT03374254
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Binimetinib, Oxaliplatin
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
PET-Adjusted Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage II-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well intensity modulated radiation therapy adjusted by positron emission tomography (PET) scanning together with combination chemotherapy works in treating patients with stage II-IV non-small cell…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Stage IIA Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Stage IIB Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
- Trial name
- PAINT (NCT02073968)
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Computed Tomography, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Entinostat, to the Usual Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Treatment (Atezolizumab, Carboplatin and Etoposide) for Previously Untreated Aggressive Lung Cancer That Has Spread
This phase I trial seeks to find out the best dose, possible benefits and/or side effects of entinostat in combination with atezolizumab, carboplatin and etoposide for the treatment of previously untreated aggressive lung cancer…
- Conditions
- Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
- Trial name
- NCT04631029
- Testing
- Atezolizumab, Carboplatin, Entinostat
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Acupressure in Controlling Nausea in Young Patients Receiving Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Acupressure wristbands may prevent or reduce nausea and caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether standard care is more effective with or without acupressure wristbands in controlling acute and delayed…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- SCUSF1202 (NCT01346267)
- Testing
- Real Acupressure Band
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Brain Cancer, Choroid Plexus Tumors
Intercontinental Multidisciplinary Registry and Treatment Optimization Study for Choroid Plexus Tumors
This is a "tissue banking and data review" research study that also has a "clinical" research part: The goal of the tissue banking part of this study is to store tissue in a research tissue bank by the International Society for…
- Trial name
- NCT01014767
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center