Clinical trials: Incurable Disease
Head and Neck Cancer
Rosiglitazone in Treating Patients With Locoregionally Extensive or Metastatic Thyroid Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs such as rosiglitazone may make tumor cells more sensitive to radioactive iodine. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well rosiglitazone works in treating patients with locoregionally extensive or…
- Trial name
- NCT00098852
- Testing
- rosiglitazone maleate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Advanced and Incurable Solid Tumors, Malignant Lymphomas
Open Label, Dose Escalation Trial of Oral Eg5 Kinesin-spindle Inhibitor 4SC-205 in Patients With Advanced Malignancies
The purpose of the study is to investigate safety and tolerability of repeated ascending oral doses of 4SC-205 in patients with advanced and incurable solid tumors or malignant lymphomas.
- Trial name
- AEGIS (NCT01065025)
- Testing
- 4SC-205
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- 4SC AG
Lung Carcinoma, Metastatic Lung Carcinoma
Novel INPUT Screening Tool to Improve Illness Understanding in Patients With Metastatic or Incurable Lung Cancer
This clinical trial compares the use of a new screening tool designed to evaluate patients' information needs, preferences, and illness understanding to the usual care to improve illness understanding in patients with lung cancer…
- Conditions
- Lung Carcinoma, Metastatic Lung Carcinoma, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT06743308
- Testing
- Best Practice, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Aurora Kinase Inhibitor AT9283 in Treating Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Aurora kinase inhibitor AT9283 (AT9283) may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00443976
- Testing
- Aurora kinase inhibitor AT9283
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group
Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer
AZD2171 + Chemotherapy in Advanced NSCLC, Colorectal Cancer, or Other Cancer Suitable for Treatment With Capecitabine (Non-Small Lung Cancer Patients Closed to Enrollment as 8/9/07)
RATIONALE: AZD2171 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.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00107250
- Testing
- capecitabine, carboplatin, cediranib maleate
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group
Hematologic Cancer
An Open Label Navigational Investigation of Molecular Profile-Related Evidence Determining Individualized Cancer Therapy for Patients With Incurable Hematologic Malignancies (I-PREDICT Heme)
The purpose of this study is to perform a prospective study that is histology-independent personalized navigation approach to cancer therapy based upon tumor molecular profile as determined by Clinical Laboratory Improvement…
- Trial name
- I-PREDICT Heme (NCT03955276)
- Testing
- Molecularly targeted treatment matched to genomic/immunophenotypic tumor profile (chosen by treating physician)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Metastatic Liver Cancer, Secondary Liver Cancer
Study Comparing Radio Frequency Ablation Plus Chemotherapy and Chemotherapy Alone in Patients With Secondary Liver Metastases
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients treated with Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in conjunction with chemotherapy have a better overall survival rate than patients treated with chemotherapy alone.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Liver Cancer, Secondary Liver Cancer, Liver Neoplasm
- Trial name
- Prometheus (NCT00510627)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), Chemotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Solid Tumors, Metastatic Disease
CPCT-05 Biopsy Protocol Patient Selection
Our knowledge on the genetic mutations in cancer is rapidly expanding and we are increasingly testing drugs in mainly metastatic cancer patient populations with rare mutations.
- Trial name
- NCT01904916
- Testing
- Histological biopsy procedure
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- P.O. Witteveen
Lung Cancer
Hydroxyurea Plus Combination Chemotherapy in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
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 is a way to kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00002887
- Testing
- cisplatin, etoposide, hydroxyurea
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre
Incurable Disease
Generating Novel Therapeutic Strategies Based on Evolutionary Tumor Board
This study will evaluate the ability of a multidisciplinary group, the Evolutionary Tumor Board (ETB), to develop therapeutic strategies in patients without curative options.
- Trial name
- NCT04343365
- Testing
- Evolutionary Tumor Board (ETB)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Liver Diseases, Liver Cirrhosis
Palliative Care for Non-Malignant Diseases (COMPASS Trial)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate, through a randomized controlled trial, the impact of integrated comprehensive palliative care services on time to first hospital readmission and other hospital utilization outcomes…
- Conditions
- Liver Diseases, Liver Cirrhosis, NASH (Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis)
- Trial name
- COMPASS (NCT03022630)
- Testing
- Comprehensive Palliative Care services, Usual hepatic care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Incurable Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma, Incurable Progressive, Recurrent or Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Phase 1 and 2 Study of PX-866 and Cetuximab
The purpose of this Phase 1/2 open-label study is to determine the safety and efficacy of a cetuximab and PX-866 combination treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01252628
- Testing
- PX-866 (SCCHN), Cetuximab (SCCHN), PX-866 (CRC)
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Cascadian Therapeutics Inc.
Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and doxorubicin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Estrogen can stimulate the growth of tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Head and Neck Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00002608
- Testing
- cisplatin, doxorubicin hydrochloride, tamoxifen citrate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre
Germ Cell Neoplasms, Testicular Neoplasms
Pembrolizumab in Subjects With Incurable Platinum-Refractory Germ Cell Tumors
This is an open label, multi-institutional, single arm phase II trial of pembrolizumab in patients with incurable platinum refractory germ cell tumors. No randomization or blinding is involved.
- Conditions
- Germ Cell Neoplasms, Testicular Neoplasms, Non Seminomatous Germ Cell Tumors, Mediastinal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT02499952
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Nasser Hanna, M.D.
Clinical Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8
Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Adavosertib, to Radiation Therapy for Patients With Incurable Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers
This phase I trial investigates the side effects and best dose of adavosertib and how well it works when given in combination with radiation therapy in treating patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer for…
- Conditions
- Clinical Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT04460937
- Testing
- Adavosertib, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Safety and Efficacy of Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Combination With Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) in Participants With Incurable/Non-metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma (MK-7902-012/E7080-G000-318/LEAP-012)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lenvatinib and pembrolizumab in combination with TACE versus TACE plus oral and intravenous (IV) placebos in participants with incurable, non-metastatic…
- Trial name
- NCT04246177
- Testing
- Lenvatinib, Pembrolizumab, TACE
- Where
- 205 sites in United States, Australia and 25 more
- Volunteers
- 480 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Neoplasms, Terminal Illness
Parenteral Nutrition Therapy in Patients With Incurable Cancer
Parenteral nutrition (PN) treatment in patients with incurable cancer is understudied and the level of evidence for clinical meaningful effects is weak.
- Trial name
- PATNIC (NCT04456647)
- Testing
- Parenteral nutrition
- Where
- 4 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 507 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Breast Cancer, Advanced Breast Cancer
Hypo-Fractionated Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer
This is a prospective interventional phase I/II study which will be done at Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata. Total 30 eligible female patients, ≥18 years of age, with locally advance invasive carcinoma of breast, not amenable to…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Advanced Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- HYPORT-B (NCT03669497)
- Testing
- Hypo fractionated whole breast radiotherapy
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Tata Medical Center
Metastatic or Incurable Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Relapsed, Refractory Melanoma
RTA 408 in the Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors (NSCLC & Melanoma) - DISCOVER
This proposed first-in-human study (408-C-1303) is designed to assess the safety, maximum tolerated dose, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of omaveloxolone (RTA 408) in patients with advanced solid tumors that are…
- Trial name
- DISCOVER (NCT02029729)
- Testing
- omaveloxolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Colorectal Cancer
Panitumumab and RAS, Diagnostically-useful Gene Mutation for mCRC
The purpose of this study is to verify the efficacy of mFOLFOX6 + panitumumab combination therapy and mFOLFOX6 + bevacizumab combination therapy in first-line treatment of chemotherapy-naive patients with KRAS/NRAS wild-type…
- Trial name
- PARADIGM (NCT02394795)
- Testing
- oxaliplatin (OXA), levofolinate calcium (l-LV), 5-FU, panitumumab, oxaliplatin (OXA), levofolinate calcium (l-LV), 5-FU, bevacizumab
- Where
- 155 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 823 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda