Clinical trials: Chemo-brain
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Computer Planned Radiation Therapy Plus Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Computer systems that allow doctors to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor in order to plan treatment may result in more effective radiation…
- Trial name
- NCT00003417
- Testing
- carmustine, radiation therapy
- Where
- 237 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Glioblastoma
A Phase I Trial of Vorinostat in Combination With Bevacizumab & Irinotecan in Recurrent Glioblastoma
The purpose of the this study is to see if an investigations cancer treatment called vorinostat can be combined with the irinotecan/bevacizumab regimen safely.
- Trial name
- NCT00762255
- Testing
- Vorinostat, Bevacizumab, Irinotecan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
CNS Cancer, CNS BRAIN
Intensive Chemotherapy and Autotransplantation for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
The purpose of this study is to see how effective treatment of high doses of chemotherapy is for your tumor. We will also be looking at the side effects and risks of this treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00588523
- Testing
- temozolomide followed by high dose busulfan and thiotepa
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Neoadjuvant Radio-chemotherapy Safety Pilot Study in Patients With Glioblastoma
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy in the surgical resection of glioblastoma (GBM).
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype, Radiotherapy; Complications
- Trial name
- GLINERA (NCT06418113)
- Testing
- hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy, Stereotactic biopsy, resection
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital San Carlos, Madrid
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Younger Patients Who Are Undergoing an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Newly Diagnosed Gliomas
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, busulfan, and O6-benzylguanine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00253487
- Testing
- O6-benzylguanine, busulfan, temozolomide
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Cancer Related Cognitive Difficulties, Breast Cancer Female
Effects of Chemotherapy on Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer Patients & Non-Cancer Control Subjects With Optional Sub-Study Research Brain MRI
Study is enrolling newly diagnosed breast cancer patients about to start chemotherapy and age-matched control participants. The investigator is trying to better understand the prevalence of cognitive difficulties in cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT03137095
- Testing
- Cognitive testing, Research Brain MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Medulloblastoma or Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining chemotherapy and radiation therapy with peripheral stem cell transplantation may allow the doctor…
- Trial name
- NCT00003211
- Testing
- filgrastim, amifostine trihydrate, cisplatin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Phase 1 Study of Ibrutinib and Immuno-Chemotherapy Using Temozolomide, Etoposide, Doxil, Dexamethasone, Ibrutinib,Rituximab (TEDDI-R) in Primary CNS Lymphoma
BACKGROUND: Primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The outcome for patients with this diagnosis is significantly worse than for that of systemic DLBCL.
- Trial name
- NCT02203526
- Testing
- Isavuconazole, TEDDI, Rituximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Solid Tumor, Adult Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
Busulfan, Melphalan, Topotecan Hydrochloride, and a Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Relapsed Solid Tumor
RATIONALE: Giving high-dose chemotherapy before an autologous stem cell transplant stops the growth of tumor cells by stopping them from dividing or killing them.
- Conditions
- Solid Tumor, Adult Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Adult Rhabdomyosarcoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00638898
- Testing
- busulfan, melphalan, topotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma
Efficacy of Protracted Temozolomide in Patients With Progressive High Grade Glioma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of temozolomide on a protracted schedule, after standard 5-day temozolomide regimen in patients with recurrent or progressive high grade glioma.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Brain Tumor, Recurrent
- Trial name
- NCT00575887
- Testing
- Temozolomide
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
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
Breast Carcinoma
Evaluation of a Mindfulness Intervention to Prevent Chemo-brain in Women Preparing for Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
This clinical trial tests how well a mindfulness intervention helps the prevention of chemotherapy-brain (chemo-brain) in women preparing for chemotherapy for breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT06219434
- Testing
- Mindfulness Relaxation, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Biospecimen Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Malignant Glioma
Combination Chemotherapy With or Without Sodium Thiosulfate in Preventing Low Platelet Count While Treating Patients With Malignant Brain Tumors
This randomized phase II trial studies how well giving combination chemotherapy with or without sodium thiosulfate works in preventing low platelet count while treating patients with malignant brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00075387
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Etoposide Phosphate
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Hematological Neoplasms, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Bioequivalence & Food Effect Study in Patients With Solid Tumor or Hematologic Malignancies
This is a Phase 1, open-label, multicenter, randomized, 2-stage crossover study consisting of 2 phases: Stage I - Pharmacokinetics (Bioequivalence), with an Extension Stage II - Pharmacokinetics (Food Effect) with an Extension…
- Conditions
- Hematological Neoplasms, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT02223052
- Testing
- CC-486, Vidaza
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Breast Cancer, Brain Metastases
Bevacizumab, Etoposide and Cisplatin Followed by Whole Brain Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases
The primary objective of A-PLUS trial is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of induction BEEP (bevacizumab preconditioning followed by etoposide and cisplatin) followed by whole bran radiotherapy (WBRT) with WBRT alone in the…
- Trial name
- A-Plus (NCT02185352)
- Testing
- BEEP regimen
- Where
- 8 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Recurrent Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor
Phase I : Cediranib in Combination With Lomustine Chemotherapy in Recurrent Malignant Brain Tumour
This is a Phase I, open-label, multi-centre study designed to assess the safety and tolerability of Cediranib in combination with lomustine in patients with primary recurrent malignant brain tumour.
- Trial name
- NCT00503204
- Testing
- Cediranib, Lomustine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Small-cell Lung Cancer, Brain Metastases
Chemotherapy and Atezolizumab for Patients With Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) With Untreated, Asymptomatic Brain Metastases
This is a single arm, multicenter phase II trial for 60 patients with untreated extensive stage (ES) small cell lung cancer (SCLC) with asymptomatic brain metastases.
- Trial name
- NCT04610684
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Etoposide, Atezolizumab
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Jeffrey Clarke
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Radiation Therapy Compared With Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Germ Cell Tumor
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00085098
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cisplatin
- Where
- 107 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Epacadostat in Combination With Pembrolizumab and Azacitidine in Subjects With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Trial Design This is an open label, single-arm, phase IB/II trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability and anti-tumor efficacy of epacadostat (INCB024360) in combination with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) plus azacitidine in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT03182894
- Testing
- Epacadostat (INCB024360) in Combination with Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) and Azacitidine (VIDAZA)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- James J Lee
Brain Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
A Simple Walking Program to Enhance Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy Delivery
By utilizing fitness trackers, this study aims to demonstrate that a simple walking program improves patients' ability to tolerate curative concurrent chemoradiotherapy without treatment interruption.
- Conditions
- Brain Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03115398
- Testing
- Pedometer-based Walking Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center