Clinical trials: Chemotherapy Toxicity
Breast Cancer
Gut Microbiome & Gastrointestinal Toxicities as Determinants of Response to Neoadjuvant Chemo for Advanced Breast Cancer
The purpose of this research is to test whether bacteria that normally live in the intestines play a role in fighting cancer. It is believed that the development and behavior of these immune cells may be influenced by bacteria…
- Trial name
- NCT02696759
- Testing
- Blood & Fecal Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Pancreatic Cancer
A Randomized Phase 2/3 Multi-Center Study of SM-88 in Participants With Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
A prospective, open-label phase 2/3 trial in metastatic pancreatic cancer participants who have failed two lines of prior systemic therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03512756
- Testing
- SM-88 used with MPS (methoxsalen, phenytoin, sirolimus), Capecitabine, Gemcitabine, and 5-FU
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Tyme, Inc
Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
Busulfan, Cyclophosphamide, and Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Multiple Myeloma
RATIONALE: Giving high-dose chemotherapy before an autologous stem cell transplant stops the growth of cancer cells by stopping them from dividing or killing them.
- Trial name
- NCT00941720
- Testing
- busulfan, cyclophosphamide, autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Metastatic Melanoma, Metastatic Kidney Cancer
Natural Killer Cells Plus IL-2 Following Chemotherapy to Treat Advanced Melanoma or Kidney Cancer
Background: Natural killer (NK) cells are large lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) that are important in the immune response to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00328861
- Testing
- Natural Killer (NK) Lymphocytes, IL-2, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Stage IA Uterine Sarcoma, Stage IB Uterine Sarcoma
Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Docetaxel, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Uterine Sarcoma That Has Been Removed By Surgery
This pilot clinical trial studies gemcitabine hydrochloride, docetaxel, and radiation therapy in treating patients with uterine sarcoma that has been removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Stage IA Uterine Sarcoma, Stage IB Uterine Sarcoma, Stage IC Uterine Sarcoma, Stage IIA Uterine Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT01958580
- Testing
- Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Docetaxel, Internal Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Prospective Effect of Intravenous Ketorolac on Opioid Use, EBL and Complications Following Cesarean Delivery
In this randomized, double-blind control trial to evaluate the effect of ketorolac given at the time of cord clamp has on estimated blood loss and postcesarean pain control.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Opioid Use, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT02509312
- Testing
- Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Breast Cancer, Cardiac Toxicity
Lisinopril or Coreg CR® in Reducing Side Effects in Women With Breast Cancer Receiving Trastuzumab
RATIONALE: Lisinopril or Coreg CR®, may help reduce side effects caused by trastuzumab. It is not yet known whether lisinopril or Coreg CR® are more effective than a placebo in reducing side effects caused by trastuzumab.
- Trial name
- NCT01009918
- Testing
- Coreg CR®, lisinopril
- Where
- 174 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 468 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Esophageal, Toxicity
MnSOD (Esophageal Protectant) to Prevent Esophagitis During Radiation/Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
This is a Phase I-II study evaluating the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of swallowed MnSOD plasmid/liposome (PL) transgene given as protection against radiation-induced esophagitis during concurrent paclitaxel and carboplatin…
- Trial name
- MnSOD (NCT00618917)
- Testing
- Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Plasmid Liposome, carboplatin, paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Joel Greenberger
Cardiotoxicity, Toxicity Due to Chemotherapy
Pilot Study of an NTproBNP Guided Strategy of Cardioprotection
Investigators will evaluate the safety and feasibility of a biomarker-guided cardioprotection strategy using NTproBNP, as compared to usual care, in breast cancer and lymphoma patients treated with anthracyclines.
- Conditions
- Cardiotoxicity, Toxicity Due to Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NTproBNP-Guide (NCT04737265)
- Testing
- Biomarker Guided Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Cardiotoxicity, Risk Factor, Cardiovascular
Risk-Guided Cardioprotection With Carvedilol in Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Doxorubicin and/or Trastuzumab
Investigators will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and feasibility of a risk-guided cardioprotective treatment strategy with carvedilol, as compared to usual care, in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment with…
- Conditions
- Cardiotoxicity, Risk Factor, Cardiovascular, Toxicity Due to Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- CCTGuide Pilot (NCT04023110)
- Testing
- Carvedilol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Skin Rash
Skin Toxicity Treatment in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC) Patients Receiving Panitumumab + Irinotecan-based Therapy
A comparison of prophylactic treatment with reactive treatment for skin toxicity observed in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who are receiving second-line irinotecan-based chemotherapy concomitantly with…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Skin Rash, Skin Toxicities, Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- STEPP (NCT00332163)
- Testing
- Panitumumab, Irinotecan, FOLFIRI
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Lung Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
High-Dose or Standard-Dose Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy With or Without Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel, carboplatin work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by…
- Trial name
- NCT00533949
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Carboplatin, Paclitaxel
- Where
- 213 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 544 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Clofarabine and Ara-C for the Treatment of Relapsed AML and Untreated MDS
The purpose of this trial is to to determine the safety and effectiveness of therapeutic combination - Clofarabine and Cytarabine for the treatment of AML and MDS.
- Conditions
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00334074
- Testing
- Clofarabine and Cytarabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate in Preventing Peripheral Neuropathy Caused By Chemotherapy in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: L-carnitine L-tartrate may prevent peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying how well L-carnitine L-tartrate works in preventing peripheral neuropathy caused by…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00754767
- Testing
- L-carnitine L-tartrate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Breast Cancer, Hormone Changes
Triptorelin for Preserving Ovarian Function in Premenopausal Women Receiving Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Chemoprotective drugs, such as triptorelin, may protect normal ovarian cells from the side effects of…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Hormone Changes, Drug Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00090844
- Testing
- triptorelin
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Neutropenic Complications, Breast Neoplasms
Phase III Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of LA-EP2006 and Neulasta®
The study will assess the efficacy of LA-EP2006 compared to Neulasta® with respect to the mean duration of severe neutropenia during treatment with myelosuppressive chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
- Conditions
- Neutropenic Complications, Breast Neoplasms, Chemotherapy-induced Neutropenia, Chemotherapeutic Toxicity
- Trial name
- PROTECT-1 (NCT01735175)
- Testing
- LA-EP2006, Neulasta®
- Where
- 41 sites in Brazil, India and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Sandoz
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Radiotherapy Related Skin Toxicity: Mepitel® vs. Standard Care in Patients With Locally Advanced Head-and-Neck Cancer
The aim for the present study named RAREST (RAdiotherapy RElated Skin Toxicity) is to compare the new dressing with the standard skin care.
- Trial name
- RAREST-01 (NCT03047174)
- Testing
- Mepitel® Film, Standard Care
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
Nicotine Patches in Reducing Hand-Foot Syndrome in Patients Who Are Receiving Capecitabine For Metastatic Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Nicotine patches may reduce hand-foot syndrome in patients receiving capecitabine for metastatic breast cancer. It is not yet known which nicotine patch regimen may be more effective in reducing hand-foot syndrome.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Palmar-plantar Erythrodysesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT00751101
- Testing
- Nicotine patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Coagulation Defect; Postpartum
IV Ketorolac on Platelet Function Post-Cesarean Delivery
Cesarean delivery has become the most common surgical procedure in the US. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been shown to improve the quality of post-cesarean analgesia and markedly reduce opioid consumption.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical, Coagulation Defect; Postpartum, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity, Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- KetoPltAgg (NCT03805607)
- Testing
- Ketorolac Tromethamine 30 MG/ML
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Hematological Malignancies
Pasireotide in Prevention of GI Toxicity
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the drug, Pasireotide, is safe and effective in reducing the gastrointestinal side effects of the drugs received to prepare for allogeneic stem cell transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT02215070
- Testing
- Pasireotide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Anthony Sung, MD