Clinical trials: Genetic Cancer Syndromes
Neoplastic Syndrome
Topical Tazarotene in Treating Patients With Basal Cell Skin Cancer and Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome on the Face
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as tazarotene, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00489086
- Testing
- tazarotene
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Colorectal Cancer, Hereditary Non-polyposis Colon Cancer
Educational CD-ROM Compared With Standard Informed Consent for Patients With Colorectal Cancer or a Family History of Colorectal Cancer
RATIONALE: The use of a CD-ROM may help patients with colorectal cancer or a family history of colorectal cancer make informed decisions about undergoing microsatellite instability (MSI) testing.
- Trial name
- NCT00450424
- Testing
- counseling intervention, CD-ROM intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 239 people
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
A Clinical Trial of COX and EGFR Inhibition in Familial Polyposis Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine in a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase II trial if the combination of sulindac and erlotinib causes a significant regression of duodenal and colorectal adenomas in familial…
- Trial name
- FAPEST (NCT01187901)
- Testing
- Erlotinib, Sulindac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Angiofibromas, Tuberous Sclerosis
Topical Rapamycin to Erase Angiofibromas in TSC
The study is a multi-center prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled evaluation of the safety and efficacy of a topically applied formulation of rapamycin to cutaneous angiofibromas in subjects with Tuberous…
- Trial name
- Treatment (NCT01526356)
- Testing
- Rapamycin
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A Study of LY2157299 in Participants With Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the study drug known as LY2157299 in participants with hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT02178358
- Testing
- LY2157299, Sorafenib
- Where
- 16 sites in China, Hong Kong and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Precancerous Condition
Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Positron Emission Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Perfusion Imaging in Patients With Neurofibromatosis 1 and Plexiform Neurofibroma
RATIONALE: New imaging procedures such as fludeoxyglucose F 18 positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) and magnetic resonance (MR) perfusion imaging may improve the ability to detect disease progression, help doctors predict a…
- Trial name
- NCT00060008
- Testing
- fludeoxyglucose F 18, gadopentetate dimeglumine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
XMEN
Magnesium Supplementation in People With XMEN Syndrome
Background: X-linked immunodeficiency with magnesium defect, Epstein-Barr virus infection, and neoplasia syndrome is called XMEN syndrome. In this genetic condition, the cells have less magnesium than normal.
- Trial name
- NCT02496676
- Testing
- Magnesium L-threonate, Intravenous (IV) magnesium sulfate (MgSO4)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Advanced Cancers, Sarcoma
Pilot Study of Hyperthermic Peritoneal Perfusion (HIPEC) for Adolescent and Young Adults With Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if heated intra-abdominal cisplatin can help to control abdominal tumors in patients having surgery to remove the tumors. The safety of this drug will also be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT01277744
- Testing
- Hyperthermic Peritoneal Perfusion (HIPEC), Cisplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Desmoplastic/Nodular Medulloblastoma, Medulloblastoma
Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Younger Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Non-metastatic Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma
This phase II trial studies how well combination chemotherapy works in treating younger patients with newly diagnosed, non-metastatic desmoplastic medulloblastoma.
- Conditions
- Desmoplastic/Nodular Medulloblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Medulloblastoma With Extensive Nodularity, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02017964
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Cognitive Assessment, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 173 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Neurofibromatosis Type 2, Progressive Vestibular Schwannomas
Phase 2 Study of Bevacizumab in Children and Young Adults With NF 2 and Progressive Vestibular Schwannomas
To determine the hearing response rate at 24 weeks after treatment with bevacizumab for symptomatic vestibular schwannomas (VS) in children and young adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF 2).
- Trial name
- NCT01767792
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Reading Disabilities
Neurobiology and Treatment of Reading Disability in NF-1
The goal of this trial is to determine if children with neurofibromatosis type 1 who have reading disabilities respond the same way-both behaviorally and neurobiologically-to specialized treatment programs as children with…
- Trial name
- NCT00624234
- Testing
- Tutoring Program I, Tutoring Program II
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Hyperglycemia, Hyperlipidemia
Healthy Volunteers Study of the Effects of Olanzapine and Ziprasidone
Primary Aim: To test the acute effects of olanzapine or ziprasidone administration, in comparison to placebo, on insulin sensitivity in antipsychotic-naïve healthy young men, measured as whole-body dextrose infusion rates…
- Trial name
- NCT00910988
- Testing
- Olanzapine, Ziprasidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Nonmalignant Neoplasm, Tuberous Sclerosis
RAPAMYCIN FOR KIDNEY ANGIOMYOLIPOMAS
This research study is evaluating a drug called rapamycin as a possible treatment for the lumps (or tumors) that form in the kidneys, called angiomyolipomas, in people who have either TSC or LAM.
- Conditions
- Nonmalignant Neoplasm, Tuberous Sclerosis, Lymphangioleimyomatosis, Kidney Angiomyolipoma
- Trial name
- NCT00126672
- Testing
- Rapamycin
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Healthy
Using Magnetic Resonance (MR) to Understand the Effect of Erythromycin on Bowel Motility
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has proven to be a valuable imaging technique for suspected small bowel disease. This technique depends, in part, on adequate distension of the small bowel.
- Trial name
- NCT01379183
- Testing
- Erythromycin, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Barium Sulfate Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
VHL Gene Mutation, VHL
MK-3795 (PT2385) for the Treatment of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease-Associated Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (MK-3795-003)
The primary objective of this study is to assess the overall response rate (ORR) of von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease-associated clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) tumors in VHL participants treated with MK-3795.
- Conditions
- VHL Gene Mutation, VHL, VHL Syndrome, VHL Gene Inactivation
- Trial name
- NCT03108066
- Testing
- MK-3795
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma
A Study of Patidegib Topical Gel, 2%, for the Reduction of Disease Burden of Persistently Developing Basal Cell Carcinomas in Patients With Non-Gorlin High Frequency BCC
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, stratified, vehicle-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of Patidegib Topical Gel, 2%, applied topically twice daily to the face of adult participants with non-Gorlin HF-BCC…
- Trial name
- NCT04155190
- Testing
- Patidegib Topical Gel, 2%, Patidegib Topical Gel, Vehicle
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Sol-Gel Technologies, Ltd.
CNS Cancer, Meningioma
Phase II Trial of Sunitinib (SU011248) in Patients With Recurrent or Inoperable Meningioma
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects, good and/or bad, sunitinib has on patients and their tumors. At this time, no drugs are routinely used to treat meningioma, hemangioblastoma or hemangiopericytoma.
- Conditions
- CNS Cancer, Meningioma, Intracranial Hemangiopericytoma, Hemangioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00589784
- Testing
- Sunitinib
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Seizures
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cannabidiol (GWP42003-P, CBD) for Seizures in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (GWPCARE6)
This trial consists of 2 parts: a double-blinded phase and an open-label extension phase. The blinded phase only will be described in this record. Participants will receive 1 of 2 doses of GWP42003-P or matching placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT02544763
- Testing
- GWP42003-P
- Where
- 44 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1, Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
Ziv-Aflibercept in Treating and Computed Tomography Perfusion Imaging in Predicting Response in Patients With Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors That Are Metastatic or Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This phase II trial studies ziv-aflibercept in treating and perfusion computed tomography perfusion imaging in predicting response in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that have spread to other parts of the body or…
- Trial name
- NCT02101918
- Testing
- Computed Tomography Perfusion Imaging, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Ziv-Aflibercept
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis 1
Evaluating Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a common genetic disease with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations in multiple organs of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT05912400
- Testing
- Blood draw, FACIT-F and Pain Scales
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas