Clinical trials: Children With Cancer
Neuroblastoma, Opsoclonus-myoclonus
Use of Rituximab in Opsoclonus-Myoclonus in Children With Neuroblastoma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of giving four weekly doses of Rituximab (anti-CD20 antibody) in the treatment of children with refractory neuroblastoma associated opsoclonus-myoclonus.
- Trial name
- NCT00202930
- Testing
- anti-CD20 (Rituximab)
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Jean M. Tersak, M.D.
Diffuse Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Dabrafenib in Combination With Trametinib in Pediatric Patients With BRAF V600 Mutation Positive LGG or Relapsed or Refractory HGG Tumors
The purpose of this study was to investigate the activity of dabrafenib in combination with trametinib in children and adolescent patients with BRAF V600 mutation positive low grade glioma (LGG) or relapsed or refractory high…
- Conditions
- Diffuse Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Childhood
- Trial name
- NCT02684058
- Testing
- Dabrafenib, trametinib, Carboplatin
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Argentina and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Neurofibromatosis 2, Progressive Vestibular Schwannoma (VS)
Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Crizotinib for Children and Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and Progressive Vestibular Schwannomas
Subjects with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) and progressive vestibular schwannoma (VS) will be treated with crizotinib administered orally.
- Trial name
- NF110 (NCT04283669)
- Testing
- Crizotinib
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
CAMPFIRE: A Study of Ramucirumab (LY3009806) in Children and Young Adults With Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
This study is being conducted to test the safety and efficacy of ramucirumab in combination with other chemotherapy in the treatment of relapsed, recurrent, or refractory desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) in children…
- Trial name
- NCT04145349
- Testing
- Ramucirumab, Cyclophosphamide, Vinorelbine
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Neurofibromatosis 1
Antioxidant Therapy With N-acetylcysteine for Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) commonly suffer from the effects of cognitive, behavioral, and motor impairments. At present, there is no specific treatment for this NF1 complication.
- Trial name
- DoDNAC (NCT04481048)
- Testing
- N-Acetyl cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Neurofibromatosis 1
Antioxidant Therapy With N-acetylcysteine for Learning and Motor Behavior in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) commonly suffer from the effects of cognitive, behavioral, and motor impairments. At present there is no specific treatment for this NF1 complication.
- Trial name
- NF1NAC (NCT04481035)
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Glioma
Trial of Panobinostat in Children With Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of panobinostat in treating younger patients with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).
- Trial name
- PBTC-047 (NCT02717455)
- Testing
- LBH589
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Adult Acute Monoblastic Leukemia
Caspofungin Versus Fluconazole in Preventing Invasive Fungal Infections (IFI) in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
This randomized phase III trial compares the effectiveness of caspofungin to fluconazole in preventing invasive fungal infections in patients receiving chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Adult Acute Monoblastic Leukemia, Adult Acute Monocytic Leukemia, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Trial name
- NCT01307579
- Testing
- Caspofungin Acetate, Fluconazole, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 179 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 517 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Molecularly Determined Treatment of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG)
Diagnosis of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) for decades has relied on imaging studies and clinical findings. Histologic confirmation has been absent with surgical biopsy of brainstem tumors not believed to have…
- Trial name
- NCT01182350
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Erlotinib, Temozolomide
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Karen D. Wright MD
Sleep Disorders
Efficacy and Safety of Circadin® in the Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in Children With Neurodevelopment Disabilities
The purpose of this study is to establish the efficacy and safety of Circadin in children with neurodevelopmental disorders and to determine the dose, this randomized, placebo-controlled study is planned to evaluate the efficacy…
- Trial name
- NCT01906866
- Testing
- Circadin 2/5/10 mg
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Finland and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Neurim Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Phase II Study of Pegylated Interferon Alfa 2b (PEG-Intron(Trademark)) in Children With Diffuse Pontine Gliomas
Diffuse pontine gliomas are tumors on the pons portion of the brainstem. Their peak incidence is in children between 5 and 10 years old. Their location makes surgical resection impossible.
- Trial name
- NCT00036569
- Testing
- adjuvant therapy, pegylated interferon alfa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic (ALL), Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute(AML)
Mismatched Family Member Donor Transplantation for Children and Young Adults With High Risk Hematological Malignancies
Blood and marrow stem cell transplant has improved the outcome for patients with high-risk hematologic malignancies. However, most patients do not have an appropriate HLA (immune type) matched sibling donor available and/or are…
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic (ALL), Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute(AML), Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic(CML), Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML)
- Trial name
- NCT00566696
- Testing
- CliniMACS, Stem cell transplantation, Fludarabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Liver Cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma
Interleukin-15 Armored Glypican 3-specific Chimeric Antigen Receptor Expressed in T Cells for Pediatric Solid Tumors
Patients may be considered if the cancer has come back, has not gone away after standard treatment or the patient cannot receive standard treatment.
- Conditions
- Liver Cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor, Liposarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT04377932
- Testing
- AGAR T cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Lymphoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Apixaban in Preventing Blood Clots in Children With Leukemia Who Have a Central Venous Catheter and Are Treated With Asparaginase
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of a blood thinning drug called Apixaban versus no administration of a blood thinning drug, in preventing blood clots in children with leukemia or lymphoma.
- Trial name
- NCT02369653
- Testing
- Apixaban, No systemic anticoagulant prophylaxis
- Where
- 96 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 512 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Glioma, Low-grade Glioma
Everolimus (RAD001) for Children With Chemotherapy-Refractory Progressive or Recurrent Low-Grade Gliomas
The purpose of this research study is to learn if the study drug RAD001 can shrink or slow the growth of low-grade gliomas. Additionally, the safety of RAD001 will be studied.
- Conditions
- Glioma, Low-grade Glioma, Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00782626
- Testing
- everolimus
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Efficacy of the Selumetinib Granule Formulation in Children Aged ≥1 to <7 Years With NF1-related Symptomatic, Inoperable PN
This study is designed to define a dosing regimen and assess the pharmacokinetics(PK) and safety of the granule formulation; the study will also include descriptive analyses of exploratory efficacy endpoints.
- Trial name
- SPRINKLE (NCT05309668)
- Testing
- Selumetinib granule formulation, Selumetinib capsule formulation
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Germany and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Foot Drop, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The Effects of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Gait Efficiency in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Foot Drop
This study is designed to see if children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who have developed foot drop during treatment for their leukemia consume less oxygen when walking with or without an ankle brace designed to support…
- Trial name
- NCT01001390
- Testing
- AFO Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Localized Resectable Neuroblastoma, Localized Unresectable Neuroblastoma
Cyclophosphamide and Prednisone With or Without Immunoglobulin in Treating Abnormal Muscle Movement in Children With Neuroblastoma
This randomized phase III trial is studying cyclophosphamide, prednisone, and immunoglobulin to see how well they work compared to cyclophosphamide and prednisone alone in treating patients with abnormal trunk muscle movements…
- Conditions
- Localized Resectable Neuroblastoma, Localized Unresectable Neuroblastoma, Regional Neuroblastoma, Stage 4 Neuroblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00033293
- Testing
- Clinical Observation, Cyclophosphamide, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 104 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Childhood Cancer, Central Venous Catheters
Identification and Treatment of Clinically Silent Catheter-Related Deep Vein Thrombosis in Children With Cancer
The primary hypothesis of this study is that occult catheter-related DVT in children with cancer is common and directly contributes to development of serious catheter complications, specifically bacteremia/fungemia and/or…
- Conditions
- Childhood Cancer, Central Venous Catheters, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Catheter-related Infection
- Trial name
- DVT (NCT00633061)
- Testing
- Enoxaparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Phase I/II Study of Ribociclib,a CDK4/6 Inhibitor, Following Radiation Therapy
In this research study the investigators want to learn more about the effects, both good and bad, when the study drug Ribociclib is given after radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Bithalamic High Grade Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02607124
- Testing
- Ribociclib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati