Clinical trials: Children With Cancer
Neuroblastoma
Therapy for Children With Advanced Stage Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in childhood, with nearly 50% of patients presenting with widespread metastatic disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01857934
- Testing
- cyclophosphamide, topotecan, hu14.18K322A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms, Carcinoma
Docetaxel in Combination With Cisplatin-5-fluorouracil for the Induction Treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Children and Adolescents
The primary objective is to estimate the Complete Response rate of docetaxel to the combination of cisplatin-5-fluorouracil (TCF) compared to cisplatin-5-fluorouracil (CF) in the Induction treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma…
- Trial name
- NCT00565448
- Testing
- docetaxel, cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil
- Where
- 26 sites in Algeria, Brazil and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
A Study of Sunitinib In Young Patients With Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Children and young adults with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) will be treated with sunitinib. The safety (including pharmacokinetics) and tolerability of sunitinib will be studied in these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01396148
- Testing
- sunitinib malate dose escalation, sunitinib malate
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Czechia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Recurrent Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Melanoma
Cabozantinib S-Malate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of cabozantinib S-malate in treating younger patients with solid tumors that have come back or no longer respond to treatment.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Melanoma, Recurrent Primary Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Recurrent Thyroid Gland Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01709435
- Testing
- Cabozantinib S-malate, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Donepezil may decrease the side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well donepezil works in treating young patients with primary brain tumors previously…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00452868
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cancer
Individualized High Dose Methotrexate to Treat Cancer in Children Who Have a Significant Risk for Side Effects to Methotrexate
Pediatric cancer patients are being asked to take part in this study who have a cancer that is treated with high doses of the drug methotrexate (MTX).
- Trial name
- NCT02076997
- Testing
- Methotrexate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdoid Tumor of the Kidney
Study of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Children and Young Adults With INI1-Negative Cancers
This clinical trial is studying two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) given together as a possible treatment for INI1-negative tumors.
- Conditions
- Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdoid Tumor of the Kidney, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Chordoma (Poorly Differentiated or De-differentiated)
- Trial name
- NCT04416568
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Ipilimumab
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Busulfan, Cyclophosphamide, and Melphalan or Busulfan and Fludarabine Phosphate Before Donor Hematopoietic Cell Transplant in Treating Younger Patients With Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
This randomized phase II trial studies how well giving busulfan, cyclophosphamide, and melphalan or busulfan and fludarabine phosphate before donor hematopoietic cell transplant works in treating younger patients with juvenile…
- Trial name
- NCT01824693
- Testing
- Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Busulfan, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
A Dose Confirmation and Pharmacokinetic Study of Pegcrisantaspase Administered as Intravenous (IV) Infusion in Children and Young Adults With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) /Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (LBL). Following Hypersensitivity to Pegaspargase (Oncaspar)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness,safety, and dosage of pegcrisantaspase in patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) / Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (LBL).
- Trial name
- NCT02257684
- Testing
- pegcrisantaspase
- Where
- 43 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Adult Solid Neoplasm, Childhood Solid Neoplasm
Talazoparib and Temozolomide in Treating Younger Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Malignancies
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of talazoparib and temozolomide and to see how well they work in treating younger patients with tumors that have not responded to previous treatment (refractory) or…
- Conditions
- Adult Solid Neoplasm, Childhood Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Childhood Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Recurrent Ewing Sarcoma/Peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT02116777
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study, Talazoparib
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Stem Cell Transplant for Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML)
The investigators hypothesize that long-term disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with JMML can be achieved with a treatment of busulfan (BU), cyclophosphamide (CY) and melphalan (L-PAM) followed by hematopoietic cell…
- Trial name
- NCT00167219
- Testing
- Stem Cell Transplant, Preparative Regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Childhood Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma, Stage III Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma
Combination Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Hodgkin Lymphoma
This phase III trial is studying how well giving combination chemotherapy together with radiation therapy works in treating young patients with newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Conditions
- Childhood Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma, Stage III Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma, Stage IV Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT01026220
- Testing
- bleomycin sulfate, doxorubicin hydrochloride, liposomal vincristine sulfate
- Where
- 177 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Cancer
Study to Investigate Safety, Pharmacokinetic (PK), Pharmacodynamic (PD) and Clinical Activity of Trametinib in Subjects With Cancer or Plexiform Neurofibromas and Trametinib in Combination With Dabrafenib in Subjects With Cancers Harboring V600 Mutations
This was a 4-part (Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D), Phase I/IIa, multi-center, open label, study in pediatric subjects with refractory or recurrent tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT02124772
- Testing
- Trametinib, Dabrafenib
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
A Study of Clofarabine in Combination With Etoposide and Cyclophosphamide in Children With Acute Leukemias.
Clofarabine (injection) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who have had at least 2 prior…
- Conditions
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Relapsed Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00315705
- Testing
- clofarabine, Etoposide, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Gefitinib and Radiation Therapy in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Gliomas
Biological therapies such as gefitinib may interfere with the growth of the tumor cells and may make the tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Untreated Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Untreated Childhood Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00042991
- Testing
- gefitinib, radiation therapy, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Rhabdoid Neoplasm of CNS
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Children With Rhabdoid Tumor of the Central Nervous System
RATIONALE: Current therapies for childhood Rhabdoid tumors provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of childhood Rhabdoid…
- Trial name
- NCT00003469
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Central Nervous System Neoplasms, Medulloblastoma
A Study of Pomalidomide Monotherapy for Children and Young Adults With Recurrent or Progressive Primary Brain Tumors
This study will assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of pomalidomide in children and young adults aged 1 to < 21 years with recurrent or progressive primary brain tumors in one of four primary brain tumor types…
- Trial name
- NCT03257631
- Testing
- Pomalidomide
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
HLA-Nonidentical Stem Cell and Natural Killer Cell Transplantation for Children Less the Two Years of Age With Hematologic Malignancies
Recent studies of conventional chemotherapy for infants with high-risk hematologic malignancies show that the long-term disease-free survival is low.
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Myelodysplasia, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00145626
- Testing
- Chemotherapy and antibodies, Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS, Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Disseminated Neuroblastoma, Recurrent Neuroblastoma
ABT-751 in Treating Children With Neuroblastoma That Has Relapsed or Not Responded to Previous Treatment
This phase II trial is studying how well ABT-751 works in treating children with neuroblastoma that has relapsed or not responded to previous treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00436852
- Testing
- ABT-751, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibroma, Plexiform
Medication Adherence in Children, Adolescents and Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 1(NF1) on Clinical Treatment Trials
Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder. It has a broad variety of effects on the body. Up to half of people with NF1 get plexiform neurofibromas (PNs). These are benign tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT03531814
- Testing
- Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS^TM), Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)