Clinical trials: Giant Cell Glioblastoma
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Chemotherapy Followed by Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00019071
- Testing
- chemotherapy, cladribine, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Cediranib, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of cediranib to see how well it works when given together with temozolomide and radiation therapy in treating patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00662506
- Testing
- Cediranib Maleate, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Diffusion Weighted Imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tipifarnib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Tipifarnib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of tipifarnib in treating patients who have recurrent or…
- Trial name
- NCT00005859
- Testing
- tipifarnib
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor RO4929097 and Cediranib Maleate in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
This phase I clinical trial is studying the side effects and best dose of giving gamma-secretase inhibitor RO4929097 and cediranib maleate together in treating patients with advanced solid tumors.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01131234
- Testing
- Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor RO4929097, Cediranib Maleate, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Bortezomib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioma
Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of bortezomib in treating patients who have recurrent glioma. Bortezomib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00006773
- Testing
- bortezomib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Ritonavir and Lopinavir in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Ritonavir and lopinavir may stop the growth of gliomas by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT01095094
- Testing
- ritonavir, lopinavir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 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, 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
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Cytotoxic T Cells and Interleukin-2 in Treating Adult Patients With Recurrent Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Biological therapy uses different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop cancer cells from growing. Cytotoxic T cells combined with interleukin-2 may be an effective treatment for recurrent brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00002572
- Testing
- aldesleukin, muromonab-CD3, therapeutic tumor infiltrating lymphocytes
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Acridine Carboxamide 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. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of acridine carboxamide in treating patients who have…
- Trial name
- NCT00004937
- Testing
- acridine carboxamide
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Arsenic Trioxide Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of arsenic trioxide and radiation therapy in treating patients with newly diagnosed malignant glioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00045565
- Testing
- arsenic trioxide, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
ATN-161 and Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: ATN-161 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or…
- Trial name
- NCT00352313
- Testing
- ATN-161, carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
RO4929097and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Malignant Glioma
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and the best dose of RO4929097 to see how well it works when given together with bevacizumab compared to bevacizumab alone in treating patients with progressive or recurrent…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01189240
- Testing
- gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097, bevacizumab, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
18F-FDOPA PET/CT or PET/MRI in Measuring Tumors in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed or Recurrent Gliomas
To evaluate 18F-FDOPA PET obtained from PET/CT or PET/MRI imaging in patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02175745
- Testing
- 18F-fluoro-dihydroxyphenylalanine, Positron emission tomography (PET), Computed tomography (CT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Erik Mittra
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
NovoTTF-100A With Bevacizumab (Avastin) in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
NovoTTF-100A is a device and Bevacizumab is a study drug that have both been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for use as monotherapy in treating glioblastoma multiforme.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01894061
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, NovoTTF-l00A, Quality of Life Assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma or Meningioma
RATIONALE: Imatinib mesylate may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and may be an effective treatment for recurrent glioma and meningioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00010049
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Phosphorus 32 in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Radioactive drugs such as phosphorus 32 may be able to kill tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of phosphorus 32 in treating patients with glioblastoma multiforme.
- Trial name
- NCT00004129
- Testing
- brachytherapy, phosphorus P32
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Center for Molecular Medicine
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Positron Emission Tomography Using Fluorine F 18 EF5 to Find Oxygen in Tumor Cells of Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgery or Biopsy for Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects of fluorine F18 EF5 when given during positron emission tomography to find oxygen in tumor cells of patients who are undergoing surgery or biopsy for newly diagnosed brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT00110032
- Testing
- EF5, conventional surgery, positron emission tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Penicillamine, Low Copper Diet, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Penicillamine may stop the growth of glioblastomas by stopping blood flow to the tumor. A diet low in copper may interfere with the growth of brain tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003751
- Testing
- penicillamine, radiation therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy 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
- NCT00014105
- Testing
- carboplatin, temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Atlantic Health System