Clinical trials: Giant Cell Glioblastoma
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Epothilone ZK-219477 in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as epothilone ZK-219477, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00424060
- Testing
- sagopilone, fluorescence in situ hybridization, gene expression analysis
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
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
Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma
Oncolytic HSV-1716 in Treating Younger Patients With Refractory or Recurrent High Grade Glioma That Can Be Removed By Surgery
This phase I trial studies the side effects and the safety of injecting HSV1716 (a new experimental therapy) into or near the tumor resection cavity. The injection will be done at the time of surgery.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Recurrent Childhood Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02031965
- Testing
- oncolytic HSV-1716, dexamethasone, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
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)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Pemetrexed Disodium in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Gliomas, Primary CNS Lymphoma, or Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Pemetrexed disodium may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well pemetrexed disodium works in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma, Metastatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00276783
- Testing
- pemetrexed
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
18F-FPPRGD2 PET/CT or PET/MRI in Predicting Early Response in Patients With Cancer Receiving Anti-Angiogenesis Therapy
The purpose of the study is to conduct research of a new PET radiopharmaceutical in cancer patients. The uptake of the novel radiopharmaceutical 18F-FPPRGD2 will be assessed in study participants with glioblastoma multiforme…
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Male Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01806675
- Testing
- 18F-fludeoxyglucose (18F-FDG), 18F-FPPRGD2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Sanjiv Sam Gambhir
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Calcitriol Plus Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Calcitriol may help solid tumor cells develop into normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00008086
- Testing
- calcitriol, carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Gene Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Inserting the gene for p53 into a person's brain cells may improve the body's ability to fight cancer. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of p53 gene therapy with SCH-58500 in treating patients who have…
- Trial name
- NCT00004080
- Testing
- recombinant adenovirus-p53 SCH-58500, conventional surgery
- 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
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Cellular Adoptive Immunotherapy Using Genetically Modified T-Lymphocytes in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory High-Grade Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Cellular adoptive immunotherapy may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop cancer cells from growing.
- Trial name
- NCT00730613
- Testing
- therapeutic autologous lymphocytes, gene expression analysis, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Suramin Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Suramin may stop the growth of glioblastoma multiforme by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00004073
- Testing
- suramin, radiation therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00337207
- Testing
- bevacizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor
Temozolomide and O6-Benzylguanine in Treating Children With Recurrent Brain Tumors
Phase I trial to study the safety of combining O6-benzylguanine with temozolomide in treating children who have recurrent or refractory brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Craniopharyngioma, Childhood Ependymoblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00052780
- Testing
- O6-benzylguanine, temozolomide, filgrastim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
Lapatinib in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I/II trial studies lapatinib to see how well it works in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory central nervous system (CNS) tumors.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma, Recurrent Childhood Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00095940
- Testing
- lapatinib ditosylate, therapeutic conventional surgery, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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)
Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
Lenalidomide in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory CNS Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of lenalidomide in treating young patients with recurrent, progressive, or refractory CNS tumors.
- Conditions
- Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Craniopharyngioma
- Trial name
- NCT00100880
- Testing
- lenalidomide, perfusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Stage IV Melanoma
Sodium Stibogluconate and IFNa-2b Followed By CDDP, VLB and DTIC Treating Pts.With Advanced Melanoma or Other Cancers
RATIONALE: Sodium stibogluconate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Interferon alfa-2b may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of melanoma and other…
- Trial name
- NCT00498979
- Testing
- recombinant interferon alfa-2b, cisplatin, sodium stibogluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
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
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
Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Autologous Dendritic Cells Pulsed With Tumor Lysate Antigen Vaccine and Nivolumab in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
This phase II trial studies the side effects of autologous dendritic cells pulsed with tumor lysate antigen vaccine and nivolumab and to see how well they work in treating patients with glioblastoma that has come back.
- Conditions
- Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Oligodendroglioma, Recurrent Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT03014804
- Testing
- autologous dendritic cells pulsed with tumor lysate antigen Vaccine, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center