Clinical trials: Giant Cell Glioblastoma
Central Nervous System Tumors
Bevacizumab in Recurrent Grade II and III Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- TAVAREC (NCT01164189)
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Temozolomide
- Where
- 39 sites in Austria, Belgium and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Radiosurgery Plus Bevacizumab in Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Radiosurgery can send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01086345
- Testing
- radiosurgery, bevacizumab, irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Vorinostat, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with temozolomide and radiation therapy and to see how well they work in treating patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma…
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00731731
- Testing
- 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Cognitive Assessment, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 110 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma, Small Cell Glioblastoma
Phase III Study of Rindopepimut/GM-CSF in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
This 2-arm, randomized, phase III study will investigate the efficacy and safety of the addition of rindopepimut (an experimental cancer vaccine that may act to promote anti-cancer effects in patients who have tumors that express…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Small Cell Glioblastoma, Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- ACT IV (NCT01480479)
- Testing
- Rindopepimut (CDX-110) with GM-CSF, Temozolomide, KLH
- Where
- 223 sites in United States, Australia and 22 more
- Volunteers
- 745 people
- Sponsor
- Celldex Therapeutics
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Cellular Adoptive Immunotherapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Biological therapies, such as cellular adoptive immunotherapy, may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing.
- Trial name
- NCT00331526
- Testing
- aldesleukin, therapeutic autologous lymphocytes, adjuvant therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Temozolomide + Everolimus in Newly Diagnosed, Recurrent, or Progressive Malignant Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00387400
- Testing
- everolimus, temozolomide, microarray analysis
- Where
- 9 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Yoga Therapy in Treating Patients With Malignant Brain Tumors
This clinical trial studies yoga therapy in treating patients with malignant brain tumors. Yoga therapy may improve the quality of life of patients with brain tumors
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT01234805
- Testing
- yoga therapy, questionnaire administration, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Gliomas
RATIONALE: Imatinib mesylate may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of the tumor. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of imatinib mesylate in treating patients who have gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT00039364
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate
- Where
- 10 sites in Austria, Belgium and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Study of Tissue Samples From Patients With Glioma or Other Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Studying the genes expressed in samples of tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00967200
- Testing
- laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacogenomic studies
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Tipifarnib, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of tipifarnib when given together with temozolomide and radiation therapy in treating patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme or gliosarcoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00049387
- Testing
- tipifarnib, temozolomide, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Vorinostat and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Malignant Gliomas
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with temozolomide in treating patients with malignant gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00268385
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study, Temozolomide
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
COL-3 in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: COL-3 may stop the growth of brain tumors by stopping blood flow to the tumor. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of COL-3 in treating patients who have progressive or recurrent brain tumors following…
- Trial name
- NCT00004147
- Testing
- incyclinide
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- New Approaches to Brain Tumor Therapy Consortium
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme or Anaplastic Astrocytoma
RATIONALE: Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells. This may be an effective treatment for some types of brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00004017
- Testing
- conventional surgery, iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody TNT-1/B
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Peregrine Pharmaceuticals
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Everolimus, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Everolimus 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
- RTOG 0913 (NCT01062399)
- Testing
- concurrent RAD001 10 mg/day, concurrent temozolomide, Radiation therapy
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 279 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Temozolomide Plus Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00021307
- Testing
- carboplatin, temozolomide
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Karenitecin in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of karenitecin in treating patients who have recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00014521
- Testing
- karenitecin
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Efficacy of 68Ga-DOTATOC Positron Emission Tomography (PET) CT in Children and Young Adults With Brain Tumors
This pilot clinical trial studies gallium Ga 68-edotreotide (68Ga-DOTATOC) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) in finding brain tumors in younger patients.
- Conditions
- Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma
- Trial name
- NCT02194452
- Testing
- gallium Ga 68-edotreotide, positron emission tomography, computed tomography
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Sue O'Dorisio
c-MET Inhibitor; PI3K Inhibitor, PTEN Mutations, Homozygous Del. of PTEN or PTEN Neg. by IHC, c-Met Ampli. by FISH, INC280, BKM120, Buparlisib; Recurrent GBM
Safety and Efficacy of INC280 and Buparlisib (BKM120) in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
The study assessed the safety and the dose of the combination of INC280 and buparlisib (BKM120), as well as the anti-tumor activity of the combination, in patients with recurrent glioblastoma with PTEN mutations, homozygous…
- Trial name
- NCT01870726
- Testing
- INC280, Buparlisib
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
SU5416 in Treating Patients With Recurrent Astrocytoma or Mixed Glioma That Has Not Responded to Radiation Therapy
RATIONALE: SU5416 may stop the growth of astrocytoma or glioma by stopping blood flow to the tumor. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of SU5416 in treating patients who have recurrent astrocytoma or mixed…
- Trial name
- NCT00004868
- Testing
- semaxanib
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Temsirolimus, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of temsirolimus when given together with temozolomide and radiation therapy in treating patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00316849
- Testing
- pharmacological study, adjuvant therapy, 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)