Clinical trials: Malignant Brain Glioma
Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Gefitinib and Radiation Therapy in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Gliomas
Biological therapies such as gefitinib may interfere with the growth of the tumor cells and may make the tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Untreated Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Untreated Childhood Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00042991
- Testing
- gefitinib, radiation therapy, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Neural Stem Cell Based Virotherapy of Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma
Malignant gliomas have a very poor prognosis with median survival measured in months rather than years. It is a disease in great need of novel therapeutic approaches.
- Conditions
- Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT03072134
- Testing
- Neural stem cells loaded with an oncolytic adenovirus
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Cancer
Fentanyl Sublingual Spray in Treating Patients With Breakthrough Cancer Pain
This is a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of the clinical response to fentanyl sublingual spray as a treatment for breakthrough cancer pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00538850
- Testing
- Fentanyl sublingual spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- INSYS Therapeutics Inc
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Donepezil may decrease the side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well donepezil works in treating young patients with primary brain tumors previously…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00452868
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Ph II Bevacizumab + Etoposide for Pts w Recurrent MG
Primary Objective to estimate 6-month progression free survival probability of patients with recurrent malignant glioma treated with Etoposide + Bevacizumab.
- Trial name
- NCT00612430
- Testing
- Bevacizumab and Etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Imatinib Mesylate With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Glioma
Phase I/II trial to estimate the maximum tolerated dose of imatinib mesylate in newly diagnosed brain stem gliomas and recurrent high grade gliomas and to assess the effectiveness of imatinib mesylate in treating young patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00021229
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate, local irradiation therapy
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Malignant Glioma, Astrocytoma
Nivolumab With DC Vaccines for Recurrent Brain Tumors
Patients will be randomized to one of two treatment arms - Group I and Group II. Group I will receive nivolumab monotherapy until surgical resection, and Group II will receive nivolumab alone and with DC vaccine therapy until…
- Conditions
- Malignant Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- AVERT (NCT02529072)
- Testing
- nivolumab, DC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Gary Archer Ph.D.
Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Oligodendroglioma
Bevacizumab and Irinotecan in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma, or Low Grade Glioma
This phase II trial is studying how well giving bevacizumab together with irinotecan works in treating young patients with recurrent, progressive, or refractory glioma, medulloblastoma, ependymoma, or low grade glioma.
- Conditions
- Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Oligodendroglioma, Childhood Spinal Cord Neoplasm, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT00381797
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Fludeoxyglucose F-18, Irinotecan Hydrochloride
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer
Cyproheptadine in Preventing Weight Loss in Children Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may prevent weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine is more effective than a placebo in preventing weight loss in young patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01132547
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Brain Edema, Brain Tumor
An Open-Labeled, Extended-Use of XERECEPT (hCRF) for Patients in Studies NTI 0302, 0303, or Other Designated Studies
The purpose of this study is to examine the long-term safety and tolerability of human corticotropin-releasing factor (hCRF), XERECEPT®, in patients requiring dexamethasone (Decadron) to treat peritumoral brain edema.
- Trial name
- NCT00226655
- Testing
- hCRF [XERECEPT (corticorelin acetate injection)]
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Celtic Pharma Development Services
Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid (SAHA), Bevacizumab, Daily Temozolomide for Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
This is a Phase I/II open-label, single-arm study among recurrent malignant glioma patients. Patients will be treated with Vorinostat in combination with Bevacizumab (BV) (10 mg/kg) and Temozolomide (T) (50 mg/m2/day) BV is…
- Trial name
- NCT00939991
- Testing
- Vorinostst/Bevacizumab/Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Katy Peters
Brain Neoplasm, Malignant Glioma
Cetuximab-IRDye 800CW in Detecting Tumors in Patients With Malignant Glioma Undergoing Surgery
This study is a phase 1-2 trial that evaluates the best dose of cetuximab-IRDye 800CW and how well it works in detecting tumors in patients with malignant glioma who are undergoing surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02855086
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Cetuximab-IRDye 800CW, Tumor resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Eben Rosenthal
Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Malignant Glioma
Ferumoxytol in Improving MR Imaging in Patients With High-Grade Brain Tumors or Cerebral Metastases
This clinical trial studies magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using a contrast imaging agent ferumoxytol (ferumoxytol non-stoichiometric magnetite) in improving viewing tumors in patients with high-grade brain tumors or cancer…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Malignant Glioma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
- Trial name
- NCT00103038
- Testing
- 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Dasatinib, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in Treating Young Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Malignant Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs in chemotherapy, such as ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00788125
- Testing
- carboplatin, dasatinib, etoposide phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Relapsed Solid Tumor, Refractory Solid Tumor
A Study of Abemaciclib (LY2835219) in Combination With Other Anti-Cancer Treatments in Children and Young Adult Participants With Solid Tumors, Including Neuroblastoma
The study's purpose is to see if the drug, abemaciclib, is safe and effective when given with other drugs to kill cancer cells. The study is open to children and young adults with solid tumors, including neuroblastoma, that did…
- Trial name
- NCT04238819
- Testing
- Abemaciclib, Irinotecan, Temozolomide
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
GBM, Glioblastoma
PVSRIPO for Recurrent Glioblastoma (GBM)
Purpose of the Study: To determine the maximally tolerated dose (MTD) and the Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of PVSRIPO when delivered intracerebrally by convection-enhanced delivery (CED).
- Conditions
- GBM, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Malignant Glioma
- Trial name
- PVSRIPO (NCT01491893)
- Testing
- Recombinant nonpathogenic polio-rhinovirus chimera (PVSRIPO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Istari Oncology, Inc.
Childhood Brain Tumor
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Children With Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Current therapies for children with primary malignant brain tumors provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT00003476
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
Lapatinib in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I/II trial studies lapatinib to see how well it works in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory central nervous system (CNS) tumors.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma, Recurrent Childhood Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00095940
- Testing
- lapatinib ditosylate, therapeutic conventional surgery, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Bevacizumab in Reducing CNS Side Effects in Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy to the Brain for Primary Brain Tumor, Meningioma, or Head and Neck Cancer
Bevacizumab may reduce CNS side effects caused by radiation therapy. This randomized phase II trial is studying how well bevacizumab works in reducing CNS side effects in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to the brain…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00492089
- Testing
- bevacizumab, magnetic resonance imaging, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Gliosarcoma
Zactima With Temodar During Radiation Treatment for Newly Diagnosed Stage IV Brain Tumors
Phase I: The purpose of this research study is to determine the safety of the combination treatment of ZD6474 (Vandetanib) with the standard therapy for glioblastomas and gliosarcomas, temozolomide (Temodar) and radiation…
- Trial name
- Zactima (NCT00441142)
- Testing
- ZD6474, temozolomide, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Patrick Y. Wen, MD