Clinical trials: Giant Cell Glioblastoma
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Internal Radiation Therapy Plus Carmustine Implants in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Internal radiation uses high-energy radiation to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00003876
- Testing
- polifeprosan 20 with carmustine implant, surgical procedure, iodine I 125
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Barrett Cancer Center
Glioblastoma, Small Cell Glioblastoma
A Study of Rindopepimut/GM-CSF in Patients With Relapsed EGFRvIII-Positive Glioblastoma
The purpose of this research study is to find out whether adding an experimental vaccine called rindopepimut (also known as CDX-110) to the commonly used drug bevacizumab can improve progression free survival (slowing the growth…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Small Cell Glioblastoma, Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- ReACT (NCT01498328)
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Rindopepimut (CDX-110) with GM-CSF, KLH
- Where
- 45 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Celldex Therapeutics
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Irinotecan Plus Radiation Therapy Followed By Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in 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
- NCT00027612
- Testing
- carmustine, irinotecan hydrochloride, radiation therapy
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
Changes in Semen or Sperm Caused by Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Progressive, or Recurrent Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Learning whether temozolomide changes semen or sperm in patients with brain tumors may help doctors learn about the long-term effects of treatment and plan the best treatment.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Infertility
- Trial name
- NCT00499798
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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)
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Radiation Therapy and Gadolinium Texaphyrin in Treating Patients With Supratentorial Glioblastoma Multiforme
Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of radiation therapy and gadolinium texaphyrin in treating patients who have supratentorial glioblastoma multiforme. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00004262
- Testing
- conventional surgery, 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
SarCNU 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 II trial to study the effectiveness of sarCNU in treating patients who have recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00036660
- Testing
- SarCNU
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Irinotecan Plus Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Primary Malignant Glioma
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
- NCT00005951
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride, temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Dasatinib or Placebo, Radiation Therapy, and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It may also make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00869401
- Testing
- dasatinib, temozolomide, radiation therapy
- Where
- 207 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Cancer
E-MOSAIC Electronic Tool to Monitor Symptoms
RATIONALE: A hand held electronic tool used to monitor symptoms and assess quality of life may improve communication between patients and their doctors and improve the ability to plan treatment for patients with advanced cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT00477919
- Where
- 7 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Cancer Institute
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Genetically Modified Neural Stem Cells, Flucytosine, and Leucovorin for Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and determines the best dose of genetically modified neural stem cells and flucytosine when given together with leucovorin for treating patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02015819
- Testing
- E. coli CD-expressing genetically modified neural stem cells, flucytosine, leucovorin calcium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
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)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Boron Phenylalanine With or Without Mannitol in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Giving boron phenylalanine in different ways and measuring it in tissue in patients with glioblastoma multiforme may help in planning better radiation therapy, such as boron neutron capture therapy, for patients in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01233492
- Testing
- boron phenylalanine, mannitol, biologic sample preservation procedure
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Cancer Research UK
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Enzastaurin and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Primary Gliomas
RATIONALE: Enzastaurin 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
- NCT00516607
- Testing
- enzastaurin hydrochloride, temozolomide, pharmacological study
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Temozolomide, Thalidomide, and Celecoxib Following Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Thalidomide and celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor cells by stopping blood flow to the tumor and may…
- Trial name
- NCT00047294
- Testing
- celecoxib, temozolomide, thalidomide
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive CNS Tumors
RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as gefitinib may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of CNS tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00025675
- Testing
- gefitinib
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Gliomas
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and either kill them or deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00002753
- Testing
- iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 81C6
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Oxaliplatin in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of oxaliplatin in treating patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00005856
- Testing
- oxaliplatin, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic (Malignant) Meningioma
RO4929097, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097 (RO4929097) when given together with temozolomide and radiation therapy in treating patients with newly…
- Conditions
- Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic (Malignant) Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01119599
- Testing
- 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor RO4929097, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma Multiforme/Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Temozolomide and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme or Anaplastic Astrocytoma
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
- NCT00841555
- Testing
- temozolomide, Hypofractionated radiation therapy, Intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center