Clinical trials: Glioma
Brain Cancer, Glioma
Image-Guided Stereotactic Biopsy of High Grade Gliomas
The purpose of this study is to evaluate high and low areas of growth, or proliferation, within the tumor. An imaging technique using a very small amount of a radioactive tracer called 18Ffluoro-deoxy-L-thymidine (18F-FLT) can…
- Trial name
- NCT00979810
- Testing
- 18F-FLT PET Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Brain Metastases
PET/CT Evaluation of Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors With a Novel Radioiodinated Phospholipid Ether Analogue I-NM404
The purpose of this study is to evaluate diagnostic imaging techniques using 124I-NM404 PET/CT in human brain tumors. This goal will be accomplished by quantifying tumor uptake and determining the optimal PET/CT protocol…
- Trial name
- NCT01540513
- Testing
- NM404
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Diffuse Pontine and Thalamic Gliomas
Non-Invasive Focused Ultrasound (FUS) With Oral Panobinostat in Children With Progressive Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG)
The blood brain barrier (BBB) prevents some drugs from successfully reaching the target tumor. Focused Ultrasound (FUS) using microbubbles and neuro-navigator-controlled sonication is a non-invasive method of temporarily opening…
- Conditions
- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Diffuse Pontine and Thalamic Gliomas, Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant
- Trial name
- NCT04804709
- Testing
- Panobinostat 15 MG, Focused Ultrasound with neuro-navigator-controlled sonication
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Neurofibromatosis 2, Vestibular Schwannoma
Trial of Selumetinib in Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type II Related Tumors
In this research study the researchers want to learn more about the effects (both good and bad) the study drug selumetinib has on participants with neurofibromatosis type II (NF2) related tumor.
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis 2, Vestibular Schwannoma, Meningioma, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- SEL-TH-1601 (NCT03095248)
- Testing
- Selumetinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00253448
- Testing
- radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas, Malignant Gliomas
Bevacizumab for Recurrent Malignant Glioma
Background: Bevacizumab is a genetically engineered antibody that blocks the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. Inhibiting the formation of these blood vessels may slow or stop disease progression by diminishing the supply of…
- Trial name
- NCT00271609
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma, Adult
Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of Paxalisib (GDC-0084) in Newly-diagnosed Glioblastoma
This protocol has a 2-part design: This phase 2 study is an open-label, multicenter, dose-escalation and expansion study to assess the safety, tolerability, recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), pharmacokinetics (PK) and clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT03522298
- Testing
- Paxalisib (GDC-0084)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Kazia Therapeutics Limited
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
Malignant Glioma
A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of Armodafinil (Nuvigil) for Fatigue in Patients With Malignant Gliomas
The purpose of this research study is to determine if armodafinil is safe and effective in treating fatigue in patients with malignant gliomas undergoing treatment with radiotherapy plus temodar.
- Trial name
- NCT00766467
- Testing
- Armodafinil
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Eudocia Quant Lee, MD
Grade IV Glioma, Grade IV Astrocytoma
Study To Test the Safety and Efficacy of TVI-Brain-1 As A Treatment for Recurrent Grade IV Glioma
TVI-Brain-1 is an experimental treatment that takes advantage of the fact that your body can produce immune cells, called 'killer' white blood cells that have the ability to kill large numbers of the cancer cells that are present…
- Conditions
- Grade IV Glioma, Grade IV Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Trial name
- NCT01290692
- Testing
- TVI-Brain-1
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- TVAX Biomedical
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Aminolevulinic Acid in Visualizing a Tumor During Surgery in Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and performance of an investigational agent, known as 5-ALA or Gliolan (aminolevulinic acid), that many be useful to a surgeon for visualizing a tumor during surgery.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01575275
- Testing
- aminolevulinic acid, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Vogelbaum, MD, PhD
Glioblastoma, Recurrent Glioblastoma
VB-111 in Surgically Accessible Recurrent/Progressive GBM
This research study is studying a new viral cancer therapy, ofranergene obadenovec (VB-111), for recurrent or progressive glioblastoma (GBM), a brain tumor that is growing or progressing despite earlier treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04406272
- Testing
- VB11, Surgery, Bevacizumab
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma
A Study of Intraventricular Liposomal Encapsulated Ara-C (DepoCyt) in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
Current treatments for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), the most common and malignant primary brain tumor are inadequate and as such, the median survival for most patients with GBM is on the order of months, even after…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01044966
- Testing
- ITV DepoCyt + Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Arsenic Trioxide in Treating Patients With Advanced Neuroblastoma or Other Childhood Solid Tumors
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 arsenic trioxide in treating children who have advanced…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00024258
- Testing
- arsenic trioxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Pembrolizumab and Standard Therapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma
This phase II trial studies the side effects and how well pembrolizumab works in combination with standard therapy in treating patients with glioblastoma.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Supratentorial Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT03197506
- Testing
- External Beam Radiation Therapy, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Glioblastoma
Phase II Study of BKM120 for Subjects With Recurrent Glioblastoma
BKM120 is a newly discovered drug that has been used in other research studies. Information from those other research studies suggests that BKM120 may help to slow or stop the growth of malignant gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT01339052
- Testing
- BKM120, Surgery
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- L. Nicolas Gonzalez Castro, MD, PhD
Glioblastoma
Cilengitide, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma and Unmethylated Gene Promoter Status
CORE is a Phase 2 clinical trial in newly diagnosed glioblastoma in subjects with an unmethylated O6-methylguanine-deoxyribonucleic acid methyltransferase (MGMT) gene promoter in the tumor tissue.
- Trial name
- CORE (NCT00813943)
- Testing
- Cilengitide (2-times weekly), cilengitide (5-times weekly), Temozolomide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono
Intractable Epilepsy, Malignant Glioma
Perampanel for the Reduction of Seizure Frequency in Patients With High-grade Glioma and Focal Epilepsy
This phase IV trial studies the side effects and how well perampanel works in reducing seizure frequency in patients with high-grade glioma and focal epilepsy. Perampanel is a drug used to treat seizures.
- Conditions
- Intractable Epilepsy, Malignant Glioma, Seizure Disorder, WHO Grade 2 Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT04650204
- Testing
- Anticonvulsant Agent, Perampanel, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Glioma
Study of Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptor (PDGFR) in Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
The purpose of this study is to determine the survival, disease response, and side effects of Tasigna® (nilotinib) in patients who have malignant gliomas and are positive for Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptor (PDGFR)…
- Trial name
- NCT01140568
- Testing
- nilotinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- David Piccioni, M.D., Ph.D
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Bevacizumab With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
This randomized phase II trial studies how well bevacizumab with or without radiation therapy works in treating patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01730950
- Testing
- bevacizumab, radiation therapy
- Where
- 31 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group