Clinical trials: Kaposi's Sarcoma
Sarcoma
Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With AIDS-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of paclitaxel in treating patients with AIDS-related…
- Trial name
- NCT00003008
- Testing
- indinavir sulfate, nelfinavir mesylate, paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Malignant Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Optical Biopsy of Human Skin in Conjunction With Laser Treatment
This study is to compare the ability of optical biopsy. Research can use light enters the skin, collected, analyzed by the computer, and a picture created for the pathologist to conventional histologic examination compare with…
- Conditions
- Malignant Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT00540566
- Testing
- Optical Biopsy imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Kaposi s Sarcoma (KS)
Studies of Human Herpesvirus 8 and Kaposi's Sarcoma in Sicily
A series of studies will be conducted in Sicily by a collaborative team from the U.S. National Cancer Institute and the University of Palermo to better understand the prevalence and risk factors for the newly discovered human…
- Trial name
- NCT00339937
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 4,622 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Alcoholism, HIV Infection
Genetic Factors and Interrelationships for Sexual Orientation, Susceptibility to HIV and Kaposi's Sarcoma, Alcoholism and Psychological Traits, and Histocompatibility Antigens
We propose to test, by DNA linkage analysis of family pedigree members, the following interrelated hypotheses: 1) that sexual orientation is genetically influenced; 2) that the development of Kaposi's sarcoma and other outcomes…
- Conditions
- Alcoholism, HIV Infection, Homosexuality, Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00001294
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sarcoma, Kaposi, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
A Study of Patients With AIDS Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to find out why cancers develop in HIV-positive patients. Cancer is a leading cause of death in AIDS patients.
- Conditions
- Sarcoma, Kaposi, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin, HIV Infections, Lymphoma, AIDS-Related
- Trial name
- NCT00001120
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
AIDS-related Kaposi Sarcoma, HIV Infection
A Phase II Trial of COL-3 in Patients With HIV Related Kaposi's Sarcoma
COL-3 may stop the growth of cancer by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Randomized phase II trial to compare the effectiveness of two different regimens of COL-3 in treating patients who have HIV-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00020683
- Testing
- incyclinide, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sarcoma
EMD 121974 in Treating Patients With HIV-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma
Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of EMD 121974 in treating patients who have HIV-related Kaposi's sarcoma. EMD 121974 may stop the growth of Kaposi's sarcoma by stopping blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00006222
- Testing
- cilengitide
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Kaposi´s Sarcoma
Intralesional Bevacizumab for Treating AIDS-associated Kaposi´s Sarcoma of the Larynx, Pharynx and Oral Cavity
Kaposi sarcoma remains the most common malignancy among persons with HIV. Lesions localized to the airway may cause bleeding, pain and dyspnea. New therapeutic approaches for local disease are needed.
- Trial name
- NCT01296815
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Centro de Investigación en. Enfermedades Infecciosas, Mexico
Sarcoma
Antiviral Therapy in Treating Patients With Kaposi's Sarcoma With or Without HIV Infection
RATIONALE: Herpesvirus is found in Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in most patients; it is therefore possible that the herpesvirus has a role in causing Kaposi's sarcoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00019240
- Testing
- cidofovir
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma, Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Positive
Evaluating Quality of Life in Patients With AIDS-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma Treated With Bleomycin and Vincristine
This pilot phase I trial studies how well treatment with vincristine and bleomycin affect quality of life in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-associated Kaposi sarcoma.
- Trial name
- NCT03596918
- Testing
- Bleomycin Sulfate, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- AIDS Malignancy Consortium
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV Infection
Twins Study of Gene Therapy for HIV Infection
This study will test the safety and effectiveness of genetically altered T lymphocytes (white blood cells of the immune system) in reducing viral load in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Conditions
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV Infection, Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00001535
- Testing
- Syngeneic Lymphocytes (CD4+) Cultured with OKT3 (Ortho) and Interleukin-2 (Chiro
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Skin Cancer, Mucosal Neoplasm of Oral Cavity
Alpha Radiation Emitters Device for the Treatment of Cutaneous, Mucosal and Superficial Soft Tissue Neoplasia (DaRT)
A unique approach for cancer treatment employing intratumoral diffusing alpha radiation emitter device for superficial cutaneous, mucosal or soft tissue neoplasia
- Conditions
- Skin Cancer, Mucosal Neoplasm of Oral Cavity, Soft Tissue Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT03886181
- Testing
- Device: Radiation: Diffusing Alpha Radiation Emitters Therapy (DaRT)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Alpha Tau Medical LTD.
Sarcoma, Kaposi, HIV Infections
A Study of Chemotherapy Plus Azidothymidine in the Treatment of Kaposi's Sarcoma in Patients With AIDS
To study the safety and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of combined chemotherapy when it is administered to patients with advanced Kaposi's sarcoma together with one of two different doses of zidovudine (AZT).
- Trial name
- NCT00000987
- Testing
- Bleomycin sulfate, Vincristine sulfate, Doxorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
AIDS-related Kaposi's Sarcoma
A Pilot Study Of the Effects of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on Kaposi's Sarcoma in Zimbabwe
Open-label study of a regimen of antiretrovirals for the treatment of AIDS-KS. This study will be conducted at a single site, the Parirenyatwa Hospital KS Clinic.
- Trial name
- NCT00834457
- Testing
- abacavir/3TC/zidovudine, abacavir /3TC plus ritonavir boosted lopinavir
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Parirenyatwa Hospital
Sarcoma, Kaposi, HIV Infections
A Study of Targretin Capsules in Patients With AIDS-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma
The purpose of this study is to see if it is safe and effective to give Targretin capsules to patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma (KS).
- Trial name
- NCT00002212
- Testing
- Bexarotene
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Kaposi's Sarcoma
Clinical, Laboratory and Epidemiologic Pilot Studies of Individuals at High Risk for Viral-Associated Cancers
This protocol presents the rationale, 25-year historical review, and methods for multidisciplinary, low-risk studies of individuals referred to the NCI Viral Epidemiology Branch (VEB).
- Conditions
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Kaposi's Sarcoma, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00001560
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Sarcoma, Kaposi, HIV Infections
Phase II Study of Zidovudine and Recombinant Alpha-2A Interferon in the Treatment of Patients With AIDS-Associated Kaposi's Sarcoma
To determine the safety and effectiveness of combining zidovudine (AZT) and interferon alfa-2a (IFN-A2a) in a treatment for Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) in patients who have AIDS.
- Trial name
- NCT00000687
- Testing
- Interferon alfa-2a, Zidovudine
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Sarcoma
SU5416 in Treating Patients With AIDS-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma
RATIONALE: SU5416 may stop the growth of Kaposi's sarcoma by stopping blood flow to the tumor. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of SU5416 in treating patients who have AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00005042
- Testing
- semaxanib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- AIDS Malignancy Consortium
Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy Plus Filgrastim in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Colony-stimulating factors such as filgrastim may increase the number of immune cells found in bone marrow or…
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Esophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00014456
- Testing
- filgrastim, docetaxel, gemcitabine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Skin Cancer, Mucosal Neoplasm of Oral Cavity
Alpha Radiation Emitters Device for the Treatment of Cutaneous, Mucosal or Superficial Soft Tissue Neoplasia (DaRT)
A unique approach for cancer treatment employing intratumoral diffusing alpha radiation emitter device for superficial cutaneous, mucosal or soft tissue neoplasia
- Conditions
- Skin Cancer, Mucosal Neoplasm of Oral Cavity, Soft Tissue Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT03737734
- Testing
- Radiation: Diffusing Alpha Radiation Emitters Therapy (DaRT)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Alpha Tau Medical LTD.