Clinical trials: Gliosarcoma of Brain
Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
Bevacizumab and Irinotecan or Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
This randomized phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well giving bevacizumab together with irinotecan or temozolomide works in treating patients with recurrent or refractory glioblastoma multiforme or gliosarcoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00433381
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Irinotecan Hydrochloride, Temozolomide
- Where
- 93 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Gene Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Inserting the gene for herpes virus into a person's cells may improve the body's ability to fight cancer or make the cancer more sensitive to chemotherapy using antiviral drugs such as ganciclovir.
- Trial name
- NCT00002824
- Testing
- gene therapy, chemotherapy, ganciclovir
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Aminolevulinic Acid During Surgery in Treating Patients With Malignant Brain Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of aminolevulinic acid during surgery in treating patients with malignant brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01148966
- Testing
- aminolevulinic acid, laboratory biomarker analysis, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Phase (Ph) II Bevacizumab + Erlotinib for Patients (Pts) With Recurrent Malignant Glioma (MG)
Primary objective: To estimate 6-month progression free survival probability of pts w recurrent malignant gliomas treated w erlotinib + bevacizumab.
- Trial name
- NCT00671970
- Testing
- Bevacizumab and Erlotinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Recurrent Malignant Glioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain
Re-Administration of C134 in Patients With Recurrent GBM (C134-HSV-1)
The purpose of this study is to determine how safe and how well-tolerated the experimental study drug, C134 is when re-administered into the brain where the tumor is located.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Malignant Glioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain, Gliosarcoma of Brain, Anaplastic Astrocytoma of Brain
- Trial name
- NCT06193174
- Testing
- C134 Re-Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma
Adavosertib and Local Radiation Therapy in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and the best dose of adavosertib when given together with local radiation therapy in treating children with newly diagnosed diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant
- Trial name
- NCT01922076
- Testing
- Adavosertib, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
ZD 1839 in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme in First Relapse
RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as ZD 1839 may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of glioblastoma multiforme.
- Trial name
- NCT00016991
- Testing
- gefitinib
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Veliparib and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Veliparib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide.
- Trial name
- NCT01026493
- Testing
- temozolomide 60 mg x 21 days, temozolomide 75 mg x 21 days, ABT-888 20 mg x 21 days
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Biological Therapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as poly-ICLC use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop tumor cells from growing. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- Poly-ICLC (NCT00052715)
- Testing
- poly ICLC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Dose Escalation Study to Determine the Safety of IFN-Beta Gene Transfer in the Treatment of Grade III & Grade IV Gliomas
In this study an investigational replication-defective, recombinant adenovirus expressing the interferon-beta gene (BG00001) will be directly injected into tumors, in patients with recurrent Grade III and Grade IV Gliomas, in…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Oligoastrocytoma, Mixed, Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00031083
- Testing
- Interferon-beta
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma
A Phase I Study of Mebendazole for the Treatment of Pediatric Gliomas
This is a study to determine the safety and efficacy of the drug, mebendazole, when used in combination with standard chemotherapy drugs for the treatment of pediatric brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma, Glioma, Astrocytic, Optic Nerve Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01837862
- Testing
- Mebendazole, Vincristine, Carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Julie Krystal
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging in Evaluating Patients Who Are Undergoing Treatment for Gliomas
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI), (done before, during, and after treatment) may help doctors predict a patient's response to treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT00274755
- Testing
- chemotherapy, conventional surgery, magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Celecoxib in Patients With Newly Diagnosed GBM Who Are Receiving Anticonvulsant Drugs and Undergoing RT
RATIONALE: Celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. It is not yet known whether the effectiveness of celecoxib in treating glioblastoma multiforme is decreased in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00068770
- Testing
- radiation therapy, Celecoxib
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
ABT-888, Radiation Therapy, and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: ABT-888 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00770471
- Testing
- temozolomide, veliparib, DNA methylation analysis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
AEE788 and Everolimus in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Relapsed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: AEE788 and 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. Giving AEE788 together with everolimus may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00107237
- Testing
- AEE788, everolimus
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Thromboembolism
Risk Factors for Developing a Blood Clot in Patients Who Are Undergoing Cancer Treatment for Newly Diagnosed Gliomas
RATIONALE: Patients with gliomas may be at risk for developing blood clots. Learning about the risk factors for developing blood clots may help doctors plan better treatment for gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT00253669
- Testing
- laboratory biomarker analysis, physiologic testing, management of therapy complications
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Ph II Bevacizumab + Etoposide for Pts w Recurrent MG
Primary Objective to estimate 6-month progression free survival probability of patients with recurrent malignant glioma treated with Etoposide + Bevacizumab.
- Trial name
- NCT00612430
- Testing
- Bevacizumab and Etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
Study of LBH589 (Panobinostat) to Treat Malignant Brain Tumors
The drug LBH589 (panobinostat) is an experimental (investigational) drug that is being tested for recurrent (returning) malignant gliomas. An investigational drug is one that has not been approved by the U.S.
- Trial name
- NCT00848523
- Testing
- Panobinostat
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Neurological Surgery, P.C.