Clinical trials: Intracranial Germ Cell Tumor
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Super-Selective Intraarterial Intracranial Infusion of Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Glioblastoma Multiforme
The high-grade malignant brain tumor glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) comprise the majority of all primary brain tumors in adults. This group of tumors also exhibits the most aggressive behavior, resulting in median overall survival…
- Trial name
- NCT02285959
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Global Neurosciences Institute
Intracranial Germ Cell Tumor, Intracranial Germ Cell CNS Tumor, Childhood
Surveillance of Association of Immune Status and Prognosis of CNS Germ Cell Tumor Survivors
Platinum-based chemotherapy, alternating at 21-days intervals with cycles of ifosfamide, cisplatin, and etoposide (ICE) and subsequently received radiotherapy were considered as standard treatment for intracranial germ cell…
- Conditions
- Intracranial Germ Cell Tumor, Intracranial Germ Cell CNS Tumor, Childhood, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04909307
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Chengcheng Guo
Recurrent Astrocytoma, IDH-Mutant, Grade 3, Recurrent Astrocytoma, IDH-Mutant, Grade 4
Intracranial Genetically Modified Immune Cells (TGFβR2KO/IL13Rα2 CAR T-Cells) for the Treatment of Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma or Grade 3 or 4 IDH-Mutant Astrocytoma
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of TGFβR2KO/IL13Rα2 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells given within the skull (intracranial) in treating patients with glioblastoma or IDH-mutant grade 3 or 4…
- Conditions
- Recurrent Astrocytoma, IDH-Mutant, Grade 3, Recurrent Astrocytoma, IDH-Mutant, Grade 4, Recurrent Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT06815029
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy, Echocardiography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Central Nervous System Sarcoma, Ependymoma
StrataXRT in Preventing Radiation Dermatitis in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Brain or Spinal Cord
This phase I trial studies the side effects of a silicone topical wound dressing (StrataXRT) and to see how well it works in preventing radiation dermatitis (skin burns and side effects caused by radiation) in pediatric patients…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Sarcoma, Ependymoma, Glioma, Malignant Intracranial Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03990597
- Testing
- Questionnaire Administration, Wound Dressing Material
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Beta-thalassemia, Glioma
Plasticizer Exposure and Its Consequences on Health
Plasticizers are chemicals commonly found in many everyday items, from food packaging to medical equipment. Although they are pervasive in our daily lives, researchers still don't have a clear picture of their long-term effects…
- Conditions
- Beta-thalassemia, Glioma, Healthy Controls, Transfusion-dependent Beta-Thalassemia
- Trial name
- PEACH (NCT06512298)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Quality of Life
Prospective Study on Quality of Life in Patients With Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors
The primary purpose of this study is to characterize the quality of life in patients with intracranial germ cell tumors. Those findings can contribute towards a better understanding of the impact of the current treatment strategy…
- Trial name
- NCT05124964
- Testing
- PedsQL 4.0 Scale, Short Form-36, Chinese Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Intracranial Neoplasm, Low Grade Glioma
Fluoroethyltyrosine for Evaluation of Intracranial Neoplasms
This phase II trial studies how well F-18 fluoroethyltyrosine (fluoroethyltyrosine) works in detecting tumors in participants with intracranial tumors that have come back.
- Conditions
- Intracranial Neoplasm, Low Grade Glioma, Recurrent Glioblastoma, Recurrent World Health Organization (WHO) Grade II Glioma
- Trial name
- UC-GlioFET (NCT04044937)
- Testing
- F-18 Fluoroethyltyrosine (FET), Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Hope
Malignant Intracranial Tumors, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Malignant Intracranial Tumors
Primary Objective: The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of malignant intracranial tumors.
- Conditions
- Malignant Intracranial Tumors, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytomas, Anaplastic Oligodendrogliomas
- Trial name
- NCT00243490
- Testing
- Photodynamic therapy using Photosan and LumaCare™ Lamp Model LC-122M
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Anaplastic Ependymoma, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
Chemotherapy and Donor Stem Transplant for the Treatment of Patients With High Grade Brain Cancer
This phase I trial investigates the side effects and effectiveness of chemotherapy followed by a donor (allogeneic) stem cell transplant when given to patients with high grade brain cancer.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Ependymoma, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04521946
- Testing
- Etoposide, Fludarabine Phosphate, Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Intracranial Glioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor
F-Tryptophan PET/CT in Human Cancers
Imaging procedures such as 1-(2-[18F]FLUOROETHYL)-L-Tryptophan PET/CT in patients with cancers may help doctors assess a patient's response to treatment and help plan the best treatment in the future.
- Conditions
- Intracranial Glioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT05556473
- Testing
- 1-(2-[18F]FLUOROETHYL)-L-Tryptophan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Benign Neoplasms, Brain, Brain Cancer
More Complete Removal of Malignant Brain Tumors by Fluorescence-Guided Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and utility of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) for identifying your tumor during surgery. 5-ALA is not FDA approved at this time.
- Conditions
- Benign Neoplasms, Brain, Brain Cancer, Brain Neoplasms, Benign, Brain Neoplasms, Malignant
- Trial name
- NCT01445691
- Testing
- 5-ALA (Gliolan)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Constantinos Hadjipanayis
Grade I Meningioma, Grade II Meningioma
Hypofractionated Proton Therapy for Benign Intracranial Brain Tumors, the HiPPI Study
This phase II trial studies how well hypofractionated proton or photon radiation therapy works in treating patients with brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Grade I Meningioma, Grade II Meningioma, Grade III Meningioma, Intracranial Neoplasm
- Trial name
- HiPPI (NCT04278118)
- Testing
- Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy, Photon Beam Radiation Therapy, Proton Beam Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Tumor Benign
Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage After Surgery for Intracranial Tumors
Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain. During surgery for brain tumors, neurosurgeons often need to open the covering of the brain (the dura) to reach the tumor.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor Adult, Brain Tumor Benign, CerebroSpinal Fluid (CSF) Leak, Craniotomy
- Trial name
- CSF-IMR (NCT07411690)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Super-Selective Intraarterial Intracranial Infusion of Avastin (Bevacizumab)
The high-grade malignant brain tumors, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and anaplastic astrocytoma (AA), comprise the majority of all primary brain tumors in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00968240
- Testing
- Super-Selective Intraarterial Intracranial Infusion of BEVACIZUMAB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Healthy Subject, Intracranial Neoplasm
[18F]DASA-23 and PET Scan in Evaluating Pyruvate Kinase M2 Expression in Patients With Intracranial Tumors or Recurrent Glioblastoma and Healthy Volunteers
This phase I trial studies how well [18F]DASA-23 and positron emission tomography (PET) scan work in evaluating pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) expression in patients with intracranial tumors or recurrent glioblastoma and healthy…
- Conditions
- Healthy Subject, Intracranial Neoplasm, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT03539731
- Testing
- Fluorine F 18 DASA-23, Positron Emission Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guido A. Davidzon, MD, SM
CNS Cancer, Meningioma
Phase II Trial of Sunitinib (SU011248) in Patients With Recurrent or Inoperable Meningioma
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects, good and/or bad, sunitinib has on patients and their tumors. At this time, no drugs are routinely used to treat meningioma, hemangioblastoma or hemangiopericytoma.
- Conditions
- CNS Cancer, Meningioma, Intracranial Hemangiopericytoma, Hemangioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00589784
- Testing
- Sunitinib
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Neoplasms, Nervous System Disease
Using Positron Emission Tomography to Predict Intracranial Tumor Growth in Neurofibromatosis Type II Patients
Background: Neurofibromatosis type II (NF2) is associated with tumors of the nerves, brain, and spinal cord. Most people with NF2 develop vestibular schwannomas, or tumors on the hearing and balance nerves.
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Nervous System Disease, Vestibular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01222728
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Recurrent Glioblastoma
A Clinical Trial on Combined (Neo-)Adjuvant Intravenous Plus Intracranial Administration of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Recurrent Glioblastoma
The goal of this phase I interventional study is to determine the safety and feasibility of the proposed investigational (neo-)adjuvant treatment regimen in patients with resectable reccurent glioblastoma.
- Trial name
- NEO-GLITIPNI (NCT06097975)
- Testing
- Neo-adjuvant nivolumab and ipililumab IV + adjuvant nivolumab and ipililumab IV, Neurosurgery and intracavitary injection nivolumab and ipililumab, Adjuvant nivolumab IV + nivolumab and ipililumab intracavitary
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Glioma
Sedatives' Effects on Neurological Function in Patients With Eloquent Area Glioma
Sedation in the operating room, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and the Intensive Care Unit is common and often necessary for patients with intracranial brain tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT02439164
- Testing
- Midazolam
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Glioma, Glioma Intracranial
A Study Using Brain Stimulation and Behavioral Therapy to Increase Extent of Resection in Low-Grade Gliomas
This study uses a cranial implant to deliver cortical stimulation that, when paired with physiotherapy, will remap the brain so that critical brain functions can be protected during brain tumor surgery.
- Conditions
- Glioma, Glioma Intracranial, Gliomas Benign, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT04745156
- Testing
- RNS System Implantation
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin