Clinical trials: Induction Chemotherapy
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Phase II Trial of Sequential Consolidation With Pembrolizumab Followed by Nab-paclitaxel
The purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness of three treatment arms that are designed to improve survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02684461
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer
Avastin +/- Erlotinib Consolidation Chemotherapy After Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, and Avastin (CTA) Induction Therapy for Advanced Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, Primary Peritoneal Cancer & Papillary Serous or Clear Cell Mullerian Tumors
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate how patients with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal cancer and papillary serous or clear cell mullerian tumors respond to consolidation therapy…
- Conditions
- Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer, Papillary Serous Mullerian Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00520013
- Testing
- bevacizumab, erlotinib, paclitaxel
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brain Cancer
Aloxi for Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Malignant Glioma Patients Receiving Irinotecan With Bevacizumab
1. Primary Objective: To determine the efficacy and tolerability of palonosetron and dexamethasone in preventing acute CINV in brain tumor patients during the first 24 hours of receiving Irinotecan /Bevacizumab regimens. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00636805
- Testing
- Palonosetron (Aloxi) and Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Lymphoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Apixaban in Preventing Blood Clots in Children With Leukemia Who Have a Central Venous Catheter and Are Treated With Asparaginase
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of a blood thinning drug called Apixaban versus no administration of a blood thinning drug, in preventing blood clots in children with leukemia or lymphoma.
- Trial name
- NCT02369653
- Testing
- Apixaban, No systemic anticoagulant prophylaxis
- Where
- 96 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 512 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Leukemia
Procrit Versus No Procrit in Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, or Burkitt's Undergoing Induction/Consolidation Chemotherapy
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if Procrit (epoetin alfa) will decrease the need for blood transfusions in patients with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (LL), or Burkitt's who are…
- Trial name
- NCT01099202
- Testing
- Procrit (epoetin alfa)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Cannabinoids for Taxane Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy (TIPN) affects a significant number of women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Some patients may need to shorten their course of treatment, and do not receive the full benefit of…
- Trial name
- NCT03782402
- Testing
- Cannabinoids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases, Pain Management
Self-Guided Online Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of this pilot randomized wait-list controlled trial is to test the efficacy of an online cognitive behavioral pain management website called Proactive Self-Management Program for Effects of Cancer Treatment (PROPSECT)…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases, Pain Management, Self Management
- Trial name
- SONICS (NCT02760654)
- Testing
- Proactive Self Management Program for Effects of Cancer Treatment
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Invasive Fungal Disease
Prevention of Invasive Fungal Infections (IFIs) in Subjects Receiving Chemotherapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The study aims to investigate whether prophylaxis with liposomal amphotericin B (AmBisome®) can reduce the incidence of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) in patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) who are undergoing…
- Trial name
- AmBiGuard (NCT01259713)
- Testing
- Liposomal amphotericin B
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 355 people
- Sponsor
- Gilead Sciences
Multiple Myeloma
A Study of Bortezomib, Cyclophosphamide, and Dexamethasone in Patients With Untreated Multiple Myeloma and Planned for a High Dose Chemotherapy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of bortezomib in combination with a standard regimen of cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone.
- Trial name
- NCT00833560
- Testing
- Cyclophosphamide, Bortezomib, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 34 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 401 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag G.m.b.H
HPV-Related Squamous Cell Carcinoma, HNSCC
Chemotherapy and Locoregional Therapy Trial (Surgery or Radiation) for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Carboplatin, nab-paclitaxel, and nivolumab combination will be administered for three cycles of three weeks duration each. TORS or RT/CRT will be performed after induction chemotherapy (i.e. day 64 of therapy).
- Trial name
- OPTIMA-II (NCT03107182)
- Testing
- nab-paclitaxel, Carboplatin, Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
A Phase I/II Study Afatinib/Carboplatin/Paclitaxel Induction Chemotherapy In HPV-Negative HNSCC.
Trial Objectives: The objective is to investigate the efficacy and safety of afatinib with induction chemotherapy in primary unresected patients with locally advanced, HPV-negative, stage III or IVa/b HNSCC including oral cavity…
- Trial name
- NCT01732640
- Testing
- Afatinib, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Leukemia
Maintenance Azacitidine in Elderly Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in CR After Induction Chemotherapy
The purpose of this study is to find out if patients older than 60, with acute myeloid leukemia, who are in complete remission following initial chemotherapy, will live longer and have a lower rate of leukemia relapse when…
- Trial name
- NCT00387647
- Testing
- Azacitidine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Alcohol Dependence, Anxiety Disorder
Disulfiram Combined With Lorazepam for Alcohol Dependence and Anxiety Disorder
The proposed design is a single-group open-label trial. Qualified consenting participants with active alcohol dependence and primary or secondary anxiety disorder will receive monitored disulfiram and lorazepam, in the context of…
- Trial name
- NCT00721526
- Testing
- disulfiram plus lorazepam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Marijuana Smoking
Effects of Dronabinol (Oral THC) on Cannabis Use
Study participants received dronabinol (0, 120mg/day and 240mg/day) for 12 consecutive days in a randomized order. During each dronabinol maintenance period they were able to self-administer active or placebo cannabis using…
- Trial name
- NCT01394185
- Testing
- Dronabinol 120mg/day, Dronabinol 240mg/day
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Daunorubicin and Cytarabine With or Without Uproleselan in Treating Older Adult Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Receiving Intensive Induction Chemotherapy
This phase II/III trial studies how well daunorubicin and cytarabine with or without uproleselan works in treating older adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia receiving intensive induction chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03701308
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Bone Marrow Aspiration, Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Where
- 188 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 267 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Photobiomodulation Therapy Using the Realief Therapy System for the Treatment of Chemotherapy-associated Peripheral Neuropathy
This is a 2-armed, randomized, sham-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial of photobiomodulation therapy using the Realief Therapy system. The patients will be randomized in a 3:4 ratio to treatment or sham arms.
- Trial name
- NCT02000908
- Testing
- photobiomodulation, Physiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
A Safety Study of Intravenous Pro-Netupitant and Palonosetron Combination for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting
NEPA-15-18 is a clinical study assessing safety of pro-netupitant and palonosetron, two antiemetic drugs, given with oral dexamethasone.
- Trial name
- NCT02517021
- Testing
- Pro-netupitant/Palonosetron, Netupitant/Palonosetron, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 74 sites in United States, Austria and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 405 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinn Healthcare SA
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Pinometostat With Standard Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia and MLL Gene Rearrangement
This phase Ib/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of pinometostat and how well it works with standard chemotherapy in treating patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia and a type of genetic mutation called…
- Trial name
- NCT03724084
- Testing
- Cytarabine, Daunorubicin, Daunorubicin Hydrochloride
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Colorectal Cancer, Neurotoxicity
Calcium Gluconate and Magnesium Sulfate in Preventing Neurotoxicity Caused By Oxaliplatin in Patients Receiving Combination Chemotherapy for Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IV Colorectal Cancer That Has Been Completely Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Calcium gluconate and magnesium sulfate may prevent or lessen neurotoxicity caused by oxaliplatin. It is not yet known whether calcium gluconate and magnesium sulfate are more effective than a placebo in preventing…
- Trial name
- NCT00316914
- Testing
- calcium gluconate, magnesium sulfate
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Neoplasms, Anemia
A Study Comparing Two Different PROCRIT Doses to a Dose of ARANESP in Anemic Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
The purpose of this study is to compare hemoglobin response rates between two PROCRIT (epoetin alfa) doses and ARANESP (darbepoetin alfa) in anemic cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Anemia, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00386152
- Testing
- epoetin alfa, darbepoetin alfa
- Where
- 76 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 235 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.