Clinical trials: Childhood Brain Tumor
Pediatric Brain Tumor
Integrated PET/MRI and Germline Variants to Differentiate Brain Tumopr Recurrence From Iatrogenicchanges in Children
Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMR) is used in pediatric brain tumors for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation of response to treatments, and monitoring of patients in follow-up.
- Trial name
- NCT06226519
- Testing
- 11C-MET-PET/RMN
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Intraocular Melanoma
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Leptomeningeal Cancer
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and either kill them or deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Intraocular Melanoma, Lung Cancer, Melanoma (Skin)
- Trial name
- NCT00003022
- Testing
- iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 3F8
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Cancer
Childhood Cancer and Plexiform Neurofibroma Tissue Microarray for Molecular Target Screening and Clinical Drug Development
This study will construct tissue microarrays (TMAs) pertaining to childhood cancer. TMA technology is a recently developed one that allows for evaluating hundreds of tissue samples simultaneously on the DNA, RNA, and protein…
- Trial name
- NCT00340522
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Ependymoma of Brain, Pediatric Solid Tumor
Multiomic Approach to Radioresistance of Ependymomas in Children and Adolescents
Treatment of childhood ependymoma, the second most frequent pediatric brain tumor, is based on surgery and radiation therapy. However, 50% relapse, mainly locally.
- Trial name
- EPENDYMOMICS (NCT05151718)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 370 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Claudius Regaud
Brain Tumors, Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Brain Stem Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003625
- Testing
- cyclosporine, etoposide, vincristine sulfate
- Where
- 74 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain Cancer, Malignant Brain Tumor
Magrolimab in Children and Adults With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Brain Tumors
Children and adults with recurrent or progressive malignant brain tumors have a dismal prognosis, and outcomes remain very poor.
- Conditions
- Brain Cancer, Malignant Brain Tumor, Recurrent Brain Tumor, Progressive Malignant Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- PNOC025 (NCT05169944)
- Testing
- Magrolimab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Brain Tumors, Central Nervous System Tumors
Chemotherapy Plus Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Infants With Malignant Brain or Spinal Cord Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining chemotherapy with peripheral stem cell transplantation may allow the doctors to give higher doses…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumors, Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00003141
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cisplatin
- Where
- 71 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Previously Treated Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Tumor
Erlotinib and Temozolomide in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of erlotinib when given with temozolomide in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors.
- Conditions
- Previously Treated Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Tumor, Recurrent Childhood Cerebellar Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Cerebral Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00077454
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride, temozolomide, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Primary Brain Tumor
Computerized Cognitive Training for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Specific Aim 1: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a home-based, computerized attention training program with survivors of central nervous system (CNS) impacting pediatric cancer (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT00629395
- Testing
- Captain's Log Computer Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
18F-FDOPA PET/CT or PET/MRI in Measuring Tumors in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed or Recurrent Gliomas
To evaluate 18F-FDOPA PET obtained from PET/CT or PET/MRI imaging in patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02175745
- Testing
- 18F-fluoro-dihydroxyphenylalanine, Positron emission tomography (PET), Computed tomography (CT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Erik Mittra
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Young Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from a person's white blood cells and tumor cells may help the body build an effective immune response to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00107185
- Testing
- therapeutic autologous dendritic cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy, Surgery or Radiation Therapy, and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Recurrent Medulloblastoma or Primitive Neuroectodermal and Pineal Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Giving a chemotherapy drug before surgery or radiation therapy may shrink the tumor so that it can be removed…
- Trial name
- NCT00025077
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 21 sites in Ireland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Brainstem Glioma
Molecular Analysis of Samples From Patients With Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma and Brainstem Glioma
The purpose of this study is to prospectively collect specimens from pediatric patients with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma or brainstem glioma, either during therapy or at autopsy, in order to characterize the molecular…
- Trial name
- NCT01106794
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tumor Tissue, Blood Samples, and Family History in Predicting Tumor Development and Response to Treatment in Young Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tumor tissue and blood in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00891722
- Testing
- biologic sample preservation procedure, laboratory biomarker analysis, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Vinblastine and Carboplatin in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as vinblastine and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00352495
- Testing
- carboplatin, vinblastine sulfate
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Cancer, Brain Tumor
Comparison of Educational Services and Outcomes for Patients Treated for Childhood Cancer
The purpose of the study is to evaluate some educational outcomes of children treated for childhood cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00178386
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Imetelstat Sodium in Treating Young Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Imetelstat sodium may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase I clinical trial is studying the side effects and best dose of imetelstat sodium in…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Disorder, Small Intestine Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01273090
- Testing
- imetelstat sodium, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Childhood Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Childhood Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Strengthening Teen Brain Resilience Using Music Intervention to Improve Radiation Induced Cognitive Decline for Adolescents Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Cancer Treatment
This clinical trial tests the feasibility and acceptability of the Strengthening Teen Brain Resilience Using Music (STRUM) intervention to improve radiation induced cognitive decline for adolescents undergoing radiation therapy…
- Trial name
- NCT07729384
- Testing
- Interview, Music Therapy, Survey Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
ALL, Childhood, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic
Effects of Methylphenidate on Attention Deficits in Childhood Cancer Survivors
While neurocognitive impairments in attention, memory and executive functioning are commonly reported sequelae of childhood leukemia and brain tumors, studies have only recently begun to examine the treatment of attention…
- Conditions
- ALL, Childhood, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Acute, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Acute, L1
- Trial name
- NCT01100658
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
RE-irradiation of Diffuse MIdline Glioma paTients
The REMIT (RE-irradiation of diffuse MIdline glioma paTients) study evaluates safety and the palliative efficacy of re-irradiation of patients with diffuse midline glioma (DMG).
- Conditions
- Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Diffuse Glioma, Pontine Tumors
- Trial name
- REMIT (NCT06093165)
- Testing
- Re-irradiation
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet