Clinical trials: Genetic Cancer Syndromes
Lynch Syndrome
Multi-Organ Screening Recommendations in Patients With Lynch Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to examine how people with a family history of colon cancer and other related cancers respond to recommendations for cancer screening after genetic counseling.
- Trial name
- NCT00582296
- Testing
- questionnaires, telephone interview, optional blood drawn, questionnaires, telephone interview and optional blood drawn
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,530 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Kidney Cancer
DNA Variations in the Gene in Young Patients With Wilms' Tumor
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that may occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00088803
- Testing
- molecular genetic technique, polymerase chain reaction, polymorphism analysis
- Where
- 232 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 471 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Cold Snare Polypectomy for Duodenal Adenomas in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
The purpose of this study is to collect prospective observational data regarding patients with diagnosed Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) undergoing cold snare polypectomy for duodenal adenomas
- Trial name
- COPDA (NCT03471403)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Western Sydney Local Health District
Epilepsy, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
A Pilot Study To Evaluate The Effects of Everolimus on Brain mTOR Activity and Cortical Hyperexcitability in TSC and FCD
The purpose of this study is to measure if the drug called Everolimus effects mTOR signaling (an electrical activity signal in the brain) in patients with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) and Focal Cortical Dysplasia (FCD) with…
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Focal Cortical Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT02451696
- Testing
- Everolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Neurofibromatosis 1
The Clinical Study of the Treatment of Patients With Type I Neurofibromatosis With Smetinib Hydrosulfate Capsule
This study focused on patients with type I neurofibromatosis undergoing surgical treatment, who currently lack effective drug therapy and have a high recurrence rate after surgical resection.
- Trial name
- NCT06621082
- Testing
- Selumetinib
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Pituitary Tumor, Endocrine Neoplasia
Epidemiology of Pituitary Tumours: Prevalence of Associated Neoplasia
The study aims to update current knowledge about the epidemiology of pituitary tumours (PiT), based on the wide body of scientific literature on new familial and/or syndromic forms.
- Conditions
- Pituitary Tumor, Endocrine Neoplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Solid Tumor
- Trial name
- EpidemioPIT (NCT03973450)
- Testing
- Registration of familial forms and associated neoplasia
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Neuromed IRCCS
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Kidney Cancer
Early Enteral Tube Feedings in Children Receiving Chemo for AML/MDS & High Risk Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Tubefeeding may help maintain good nutrition and lessen weight loss in younger patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00624962
- Testing
- nutritional intervention, therapeutic nutritional supplementation
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Cancer
Ribavirin With or Without Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients Who Develop RSV Pneumonia Following Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation
RATIONALE: Antivirals such as ribavirin are used to treat infections caused by viruses. It is not yet known if ribavirin is more effective with or without monoclonal antibody therapy in treating patients who develop RSV pneumonia…
- Trial name
- NCT00014391
- Testing
- palivizumab, ribavirin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma
Palbociclib in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Rb Positive Advanced Solid Tumors, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, or Histiocytic Disorders With Activating Alterations in Cell Cycle Genes (A Pediatric MATCH Treatment Trial)
This phase II Pediatric MATCH trial studies how well palbociclib works in treating patients with Rb positive solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders with activating alterations (mutations) in cell cycle genes…
- Conditions
- Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma, Recurrent Ewing Sarcoma, Recurrent Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT03526250
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Palbociclib, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 117 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
Increasing Uptake of Cascade Testing in Families With Familial Cancer Syndromes: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Registry-aided Model.
The purpose of this study is to compare the uptake rates of a patient-initiated model of cascade testing with a registry-aided model amongst relatives of patients identified to have a particular cancer predisposition gene.
- Trial name
- NCT07626814
- Testing
- Proband-dependent approach, Combination of the proband-dependent approach with additional registry-aided testing reminders
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 545 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Genetic Predisposition
Enhancing Information Management for Young Adults After Genetic Cancer Risk Testing
This research is being done to develop the electronic platform Nest for young adults (ages 18-39) who have had prior cancer genetic testing.
- Trial name
- NCT05759143
- Testing
- Nest Platform
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Neurofibromatosis Type 2, Vestibular Schwannoma
WES of NF2-associated in Comparison to Sporadic Vestibular Schwannomas - Correlation With Clinical Data
Whole exome sequencing (WES) of 50 sporadic and 50 Neurofibromatosis Type2 (NF2)-associated vestibularis schwannomas (VS) in children and young adults.
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2, Vestibular Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma
- Trial name
- NF2 (NCT03210285)
- Testing
- Whole exome sequencing
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Neurofibromatoses, Neurofibromatosis 1
Resiliency Training for Adults With Neurofibromatosis Via Live Videoconferencing
The aims of this study are to compare the effect and durability of two stress and symptom management programs tailored for patients with neurofibromatosis on quality of life and psychosocial functioning.
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatoses, Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibromatosis 2, Schwannomatosis
- Trial name
- NCT03406208
- Testing
- Stress and Symptom Management Program 1, Stress and Symptom Management Program 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 228 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Ixabepilone in Treating Young Patients With Solid Tumors or Leukemia That Haven't Responded to Therapy
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of ixabepilone in treating young…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00030108
- Testing
- ixabepilone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Prevalence of Constitutional Mismatch-repair Deficiency Among Suspected Neurofibromatosis Type 1/Legius Syndrome Children Without a Malignancy and Without a NF1 or SPRED1 Mutation
Frequency of constitutional mismatch-repair deficiency among suspected neurofibromatosis type 1 patients without a NF1 mutation Constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD) is a rare inherited condition.
- Trial name
- CMMRD in NF1 (NCT03757247)
- Volunteers
- 670 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University Innsbruck
Inclusion Body Myositis, Myotonic Dystrophy
Development and Validation of the FBIndex to Determine the Risk of Falls for Patients With Neuromuscular Disorders
Currently, there are no standardised fall risk scores or guidelines on when to use appropriate assistive gait devices (AGDs) for people with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs).
- Conditions
- Inclusion Body Myositis, Myotonic Dystrophy, Limb-girdle and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophies, Pompe Disease
- Trial name
- FBIndex (NCT06605612)
- Testing
- FBIndex
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- LMU Klinikum
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Pediatric Brain Tumor
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Brain Tumor Genetic Risk
This study will analyze DNA samples to determine associations between maternal and offspring genetic factors and pediatric brain tumor development in children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01707836
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Study of Safety and Efficacy of Brolucizumab 6 mg Dosed Every 4 Weeks Compared to Aflibercept 2 mg Dosed Every 4 Weeks in Patients With Retinal Fluid Despite Frequent Anti-VEGF Injections
This clinical study was designed to compare the safety and efficacy of brolucizumab 6 mg dosed every 4 weeks to aflibercept 2 mg dosed every 4 weeks in those neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) patients with…
- Trial name
- MERLIN (NCT03710564)
- Testing
- Brolucizumab, Aflibercept
- Where
- 61 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 535 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Adenocarcinoma, Prostate Neoplasms
Use of Tracking Devices to Locate Abnormalities During Invasive Procedures
This study will evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of an experimental tracking device for locating abnormalities during invasive procedures, such as biopsy or ablation, that cannot easily be visualized by usual imaging…
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma, Prostate Neoplasms, Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT00102544
- Testing
- EM Tracking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,894 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Study and Follow-up of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type I (MEN1) or Wermer syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease that predisposes patients to the development of endocrine tumours, principally parathyroid, pituitary or duodenal-pancreatic tumours.
- Trial name
- GENEM (NCT03348501)
- Testing
- survey for long-term follow-up of the disease
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon