Clinical trials: Giant Cell Glioblastoma
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Grade III Glioma
A Pilot Feasibility Study of Oral 5-Fluorocytosine and Genetically-Modified Neural Stem Cells Expressing E.Coli Cytosine Deaminase for Treatment of Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
RATIONALE: Genetically-modified neural stem cells (NSCs) that convert 5-fluorocytosine (5-FC) into the chemotherapy agent 5-FU (fluorouracil) at sites of tumor in the brain may be an effective treatment for glioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Grade III Glioma, Recurrent Grade IV Glioma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT01172964
- Testing
- flucytosine, polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry staining method
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Vorinostat and Bortezomib in Treating Patients With Progressive, Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
This phase II trial is studying how well giving vorinostat together with bortezomib works in treating patients with progressive, recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00641706
- Testing
- vorinostat, therapeutic conventional surgery, bortezomib
- Where
- 214 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Bispecific Antibody Plus White Blood Cells in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Bispecific antibodies plus white blood cells may be able to locate tumor cells and either kill them or deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00005813
- Testing
- bispecific antibody MDX447, lymphokine-activated killer cells, conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma
Bevacizumab and Temozolomide in Treating Older Patients With Newly-Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Conditions
- Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT01149850
- Testing
- bevacizumab, temozolomide, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Bevacizumab With or Without Anti-Endoglin Monoclonal Antibody TRC105 in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
This partially randomized phase I/II trial studies the side effects and the best dose of anti-endoglin monoclonal antibody TRC105 when given together with bevacizumab and to see how well they work in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01648348
- Testing
- Anti-Endoglin Chimeric Monoclonal Antibody TRC105, Bevacizumab, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 308 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
High-Dose Vorinostat and Fractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioma
This study is being done to determine if an investigational cancer treatment called vorinostat combined with fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FSRT) is effective in treating recurrent high grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01378481
- Testing
- Vorinostat, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Malignant Neoplasms of Brain
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Vaccines may help the body build an effective immune response to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.
- Trial name
- ATTAC (NCT00639639)
- Testing
- tetanus toxoid, therapeutic autologous dendritic cells, therapeutic autologous lymphocytes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Gary Archer Ph.D.
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Prinomastat Plus Temozolomide Following Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Prinomastat may stop the growth of glioblastoma multiforme by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Drugs used in chemotherapy stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00004200
- Testing
- prinomastat, temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Motexafin Gadolinium in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme Who Are Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs such as motexafin gadolinium may make the tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00032097
- Testing
- motexafin gadolinium, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Imetelstat Sodium in Treating Young Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Imetelstat sodium may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase I clinical trial is studying the side effects and best dose of imetelstat sodium in…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Disorder, Small Intestine Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01273090
- Testing
- imetelstat sodium, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Malignant Neoplasms Brain
Basiliximab in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme Undergoing Targeted Immunotherapy and Temozolomide-Caused Lymphopenia
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as basiliximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- REGULATe (NCT00626483)
- Testing
- RNA-loaded dendritic cell vaccine, basiliximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Gary Archer Ph.D.
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Sirolimus in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Chemotherapy drugs such as sirolimus use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00047073
- Testing
- Rapamycin, Surgery, Supportive Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Tumors, Osteoporosis
Zoledronate in Preventing Osteoporosis in Patients With Primary Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Zoledronate may prevent bone loss in patients with primary malignant glioma. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well zoledronate works in preventing osteoporosis in patients with primary malignant glioma.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumors, Osteoporosis, Central Nervous System(CNS)Malignancies
- Trial name
- NCT00301873
- Testing
- IV Zometa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
A Study Assessing Pamiparib With Radiation and/or Temozolomide (TMZ) in Participants With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Glioblastoma
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and clinical activity of Pamiparib in combination with radiation therapy (RT) and/or temozolomide (TMZ) in participants with newly diagnosed or…
- Trial name
- NCT03150862
- Testing
- Pamiparib, TMZ, Radiation
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- BeiGene USA, Inc.
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Cediranib Maleate and Cilengitide in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Glioblastoma
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of cediranib maleate when given together with cilengitide in treating patients with progressive or recurrent glioblastoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00979862
- Testing
- Cediranib Maleate, Cilengitide, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Mibefradil Dihydrochloride and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioma
RATIONALE: Mibefradil dihydrochloride may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
- Trial name
- NCT01480050
- Testing
- temozolomide, 3'-deoxy-3'-[18F]fluorothymidine, pharmacological study
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tetra-O-Methyl Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as tetra-O-methyl nordihydroguaiaretic acid (EM-1421), work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00404248
- Testing
- terameprocol, pharmacological study
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Gene Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
RATIONALE: Inserting the gene for adenovirus p53 into a person's tumor may improve the body's ability to fight cancer. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of gene therapy in treating patients who have recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00004041
- Testing
- Ad5CMV-p53 gene, conventional surgery
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Cancer
Cyproheptadine in Preventing Weight Loss in Children Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may prevent weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine is more effective than a placebo in preventing weight loss in young patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01132547
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
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)