Clinical trials: Internal Radiation
Breast Cancer
Evaluation of Accelerated Partial Breast Brachytherapy
Over the past two decades, breast conserving therapy (BCT) has become a major treatment modality for Stage I and II breast carcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00593346
- Testing
- brachytherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Untreated Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
Motexafin Gadolinium and Radiation Therapy in Treating Young Patients With Pontine Glioma
This phase II trial is studying how well giving motexafin gadolinium together with radiation therapy works in treating young patients with pontine glioma. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00387790
- Testing
- motexafin gadolinium, 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Relapsed Solid Tumor, Refractory Solid Tumor
REGN2810 in Pediatric Patients With Relapsed, Refractory Solid, or Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors and Safety and Efficacy of REGN2810 in Combination With Radiotherapy in Pediatric Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Glioma
Phase 1: To confirm the safety and anticipated recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of REGN2810 (cemiplimab) for children with recurrent or refractory solid or Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors To characterize the pharmacokinetics…
- Conditions
- Relapsed Solid Tumor, Refractory Solid Tumor, Relapsed Central Nervous System Tumor, Refractory Central Nervous System Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03690869
- Testing
- cemiplimab (monotherapy), cemiplimab (maintenance), Conventional or hypofractionated
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Phase I/II Study of Ribociclib,a CDK4/6 Inhibitor, Following Radiation Therapy
In this research study the investigators want to learn more about the effects, both good and bad, when the study drug Ribociclib is given after radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Bithalamic High Grade Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02607124
- Testing
- Ribociclib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Prostate Cancer
Pilot Study Evaluating the Role of Histopathology Correlation in Treatment Planning
This clinical research study tests the Uronav system. Patients with prostate cancer will be asked to take part in this study. Uronav system is an investigational device that is used on this study to help place markers in the…
- Trial name
- NCT02681614
- Testing
- Uronav guided biopsy, Magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer of the PROSTATE
Vessel Sparing Prostate Radiation Therapy
Prostate cancer patients have a number of excellent treatment options to consider, and quality of life following treatment is often a consideration in treatment choice.
- Trial name
- NCT02958787
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Breast Cancer
Multi-catheter High Dose Rate (HDR) Breast Brachytherapy
Breast conservation therapy (BCT) is now widely accepted as a treatment option for most women with Stage I and II invasive breast cancer and most patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
- Trial name
- NCT00214149
- Testing
- brachytherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma
Vorinostat and Radiation Therapy Followed by Maintenance Therapy With Vorinostat in Treating Younger Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of vorinostat and to see how well it works when given together with radiation therapy followed by maintenance therapy with vorinostat in treating younger patients with…
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT01189266
- Testing
- 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 180 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Prostate Cancer, Interstitial Radiation
CT-validation of Ultrasound Based Planning for High Dose Rate (HDR) Prostate Brachytherapy Using Vitesse
High Dose Rate (HDR) temporary prostate brachytherapy offers a precise form of dose escalation for prostate cancer. Needles are placed, the position is confirmed and treatment is delivered.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Interstitial Radiation, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, Ultrasound-based Planning Compared to CT-based Planning
- Trial name
- Vitesse (NCT01248741)
- Testing
- HDR prostate brachytherapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- British Columbia Cancer Agency
Cervical Cancer
A Randomized Study to Compare a Hydrogel Packing System to Standard Packing During HDR Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer
In this study, a new, low cost packing system ("BrachyGel VHPS") is being tested as a packing option during brachytherapy along with standard options to make sure that it keeps the unrelated organs away from radiation at least as…
- Trial name
- NCT04499521
- Testing
- BrachyGel VHPS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Prostate Cancer - Recurrent
HDR Brachytherapy, EBRT and STAD for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of combining high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) to the pelvis and 6 months of hormonal therapy, otherwise known as short…
- Trial name
- BEACON (NCT03553602)
- Testing
- HDR Brachytherapy + EBRT + STAD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Untreated Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
Tipifarnib and Radiation Therapy in Treating Young Patients With Brainstem Glioma
Tipifarnib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00079339
- Testing
- radiation therapy, tipifarnib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer
Gynecologic Brachytherapy-Specific Educational Video
Brachytherapy is a highly technical and integral component of the definitive treatment of gynecologic cancers [1]. To enhance provider communication and patient engagement, our study investigates a video consent on impact of…
- Trial name
- NCT04363957
- Testing
- Brachytherapy video, Standard Brachytherapy Consent Process
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Glial Cell Tumors, Malignant Gliomas
Valproic Acid, Radiation, and Bevacizumab in Children With High Grade Gliomas or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Currently, there are few effective treatments for the following aggressive brain tumors: glioblastoma multiforme, anaplastic astrocytoma, gliomatosis cerebri, gliosarcoma, or brainstem glioma.
- Conditions
- Glial Cell Tumors, Malignant Gliomas, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00879437
- Testing
- Valproic acid, Bevacizumab, Radiation therapy
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Prostate Cancer
Radiation Therapy in Combination With Brachytherapy for Clinically Localized, Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and side effects "of "ultra-hypofractionated" radiation therapy when used after brachytherapy (radiation implants).
- Trial name
- NCT02280356
- Testing
- external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, questionnaires
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lung Cancer
Surgery With or Without Internal Radiation Therapy Compared With Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With High-Risk Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Surgery with or without internal radiation therapy may be an effective treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. Internal radiation uses radioactive material placed directly into or near a tumor to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT01336894
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, iodine I 125, stereotactic body radiation therapy
- Where
- 53 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Cervical Cancer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin in Patients With Stage I, Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IV Cervical Cancer
Rationale: Computer systems that allow doctors to create a 3 dimensional (3-D) picture of the tumor may help in planning radiation therapy and may result in more tumor cells being killed.
- Trial name
- NCT01016561
- Testing
- intracavitary balloon brachytherapy, external beam radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Breast Cancer
Partial Breast Irradiation Using Non Invasive Approach for Early Stage Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the rate of early and intermediate toxicity related to the AccuBoost System for delivery of APBI in women with resected, early stage breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01463007
- Testing
- Accelerated partial breast irradiation, Extended Follow up
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Jaroslaw Hepel
Breast Cancer, Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Phase IV Trial to Evaluate Breast Brachytherapy Using the Mammosite-Ml®
This study will evaluate the local control rate, cosmetic results, and complication rates of breast brachytherapy delivered using the MammoSite-ML® when used as the sole method of radiation therapy or as a boost technique for…
- Trial name
- Mammosite ML (NCT01448447)
- Testing
- Mammosite ML
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Mercy Research
Carcinoma of the Cervix, Carcinoma or Carcinosarcoma of the Uterus
Suitability of DCE-MRI for Detection of Vascular Changes After VBT
This is a pilot study of DCE MR imaging to detect vascular changes in the vagina during and after radiotherapy n patients receiving adjuvant brachytherapyfor cervical or endometrial cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01991808
- Testing
- Radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine