Clinical trials: Craniopharyngiomas
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
SCH 66336 in Treating Children With Recurrent or Progressive Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: SCH 66336 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for cancer cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of SCH 66336 in treating children with…
- Trial name
- NCT00015899
- Testing
- lonafarnib
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Childhood Craniopharyngioma
Peginterferon Alfa-2b in Younger Patients With Craniopharyngioma That is Recurrent or Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
This phase II trial studies how well peginterferon alfa-2b works in treating younger patients with craniopharyngioma that is recurrent or cannot be removed by surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01964300
- Testing
- peginterferon alfa-2b, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Cystic Tumors of the Sellar/Parasellar Region
90Yttrium Colloid for the Treatment of Cystic Sellar/Parasellar Tumors
There is no consensus in the literature on the best way to treat cystic lesions of the pituitary area. Patients who are symptomatic from these tumours are rare.
- Trial name
- NCT02081768
- Testing
- 90yttrium colloid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- David Clarke
BRAF V600E Mutation Present, Papillary Craniopharyngioma
Vemurafenib and Cobimetinib in Treating Patients With BRAF V600E Mutation Positive Craniopharyngioma
This phase II trial studies how well vemurafenib and cobimetinib work in treating patients with BRAF V600E mutation positive craniopharyngioma.
- Trial name
- NCT03224767
- Testing
- Vemurafenib, Cobimetinib, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 106 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Perfusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Measuring the Growth of Blood Vessels in Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Perfusion magnetic resonance imaging may be an effective method of measuring the growth of blood vessels in brain tumors. These measurements may help doctors better diagnose and treat brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00005790
- Testing
- laboratory biomarker analysis, biopsy, magnetic resonance imaging
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Cancer
Thalidomide and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer
RATIONALE: Thalidomide may stop the growth of cancer by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00049296
- Testing
- docetaxel, thalidomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor
Irinotecan in Treating Children With Refractory Solid Tumors
This phase II trial is studying irinotecan to see how well it works in treating children with refractory solid tumors. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Conditions
- Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Craniopharyngioma, Childhood Grade I Meningioma
- Trial name
- NCT00004078
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Talabostat Combined With Temozolomide or Carboplatin in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Brain Tumors or Other Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Talabostat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00303940
- Testing
- carboplatin, talabostat mesylate, temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Leukemia
Decision Making About Participating in Pharmacokinetic Studies in Patients Enrolled in a Phase I Treatment Clinical Trial
RATIONALE: Gathering information about why patients or their guardians agree or decline to participate in the optional pharmacokinetic portion of a phase I treatment study may help doctors plan clinical trials in the future.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Leukemia, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00890435
- Testing
- questionnaire administration, psychosocial assessment and care
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Enzastaurin in Treating Young Patients With Refractory Primary CNS Tumors
RATIONALE: Enzastaurin may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00503724
- Testing
- enzastaurin hydrochloride
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Cancer
MS-275 in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
RATIONALE: MS-275 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of MS-275 in treating patients with advanced solid…
- Trial name
- NCT00020579
- Testing
- entinostat
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Glioma of Brain, Craniopharyngioma
Memantine for Prevention of Cognitive Late Effects in Pediatric Patients Receiving Cranial Radiation Therapy for Localized Brain Tumors
Children with brain tumors who have had radiation therapy are at risk for problems with attention, memory, and problem solving. Such problems may cause difficulty in school and daily life.
- Conditions
- Glioma of Brain, Craniopharyngioma, Ependymoma, Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03194906
- Testing
- Memantine, Cognitive Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Choriocarcinoma
Vorinostat and Bortezomib in Treating Young Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Solid Tumors, Including Central Nervous System Tumors and Lymphoma
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with bortezomib in treating young patients with refractory or recurrent solid tumors, including CNS tumors and lymphoma.
- Conditions
- Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Choriocarcinoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Germinoma
- Trial name
- NCT00994500
- Testing
- vorinostat, bortezomib, pharmacological study
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Craniopharyngiomas, Pituitary Macroadenoma
Randomized Controlled Clinical Study on the Prophylactic Intraoperative Use of Desmopressin in Complex Sellar Region Tumors
Craniopharyngiomas and giant invasive pituitary adenomas, with lesions originating from the pituitary stalk, are frequently associated with intraoperative and postoperative diabetes insipidus (DI).
- Conditions
- Craniopharyngiomas, Pituitary Macroadenoma, Sellar and Suprasellar Masses
- Trial name
- RCT-PIDST (NCT07712328)
- Testing
- Desmopressin (DDAVP), Control
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Zhaoyun Zhang
Obesity, Overweight
Weight Loss Study for Patients With Obesity Due to Craniopharyngioma or Other Brain Tumor
The purpose of this study is to determine whether exenatide can cause weight loss in patients with a history of craniopharyngioma or other brain lesion.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Craniopharyngioma
- Trial name
- NCT01484873
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Radiation Toxicity
Phase II Studies Of Donepezil And Ginkgo Biloba In Irradiated Brain Tumor
RATIONALE: Donepezil and EGb761 may be effective in improving neurocognitive function (such as thinking, attention, concentration, and memory) and may improve quality of life in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to…
- Trial name
- NCT00070161
- Testing
- EGb761, donepezil hydrochloride, cognitive assessment
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Calcitriol Plus Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Calcitriol may help solid tumor cells develop into normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00008086
- Testing
- calcitriol, carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Craniopharyngiomas, Hypothalamic Obesity
Efficacy and Safety of Exenatide in the Treatment of Hypothalamic Obesity After Craniopharyngioma Therapy
This hypothalamic obesity is associated with serious metabolic and psychosocial consequences. The purpose of the study is to compare the change of body weight after 6 months treatment with a lifestyle intervention + exenatide…
- Trial name
- CRANIOEXE (NCT02860923)
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- 11 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Craniopharyngioma, Child
SEMAFORCRANIO : Multicenter, Double-blind, Parallel, Randomized Controlled Trial of the Efficacy of Semaglutide in Hypothalamic Obesity Secondary to Craniopharyngioma in Children Aged 12 to 17 Years
Craniopharyngioma (CP) is a rare embryonic brain tumor of the sellar and parasellar region. Despite its benign histologic characteristics, it is locally aggressive and may cause severe morbidity from invasion into adjacent…
- Trial name
- SEMAFORCRANIO (NCT07845994)
- Testing
- Semaglutide (Wegovy) weekly injection
- Where
- 17 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Hypothalamic-pituitary Lesions, Craniopharyngiomas
Effect of Diazoxide on the Obesity Secondary to Hypothalamic-pituitary Lesions
In children treated for intracranial lesions, the 2 factors of the obesity are : the location of the lesion (hypothalamic-pituitary region) and craniopharyngiomas
- Trial name
- NCT00306683
- Testing
- DIAZOXIDE
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris