Clinical trials: Malignant Brain Neoplasm
Glioma
Enhanced Detection in Glioma Excision
The purpose of this study is to determine whether use of an ultra-high sensitivity camera with enhanced imaging technology can be used during surgery to detect areas of brain tissue affected by diffuse glioma, a type of brain…
- Trial name
- EDGE (NCT04556929)
- Testing
- Intra-operative imaging of 5-ALA fluorescence using ultra-high sensitivity camera, Intra-operative imaging of 5-ALA fluorescence using in-built operative microscope camera, Biopsies
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
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 temozolomide in treating patients who have recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00004113
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Brain Tumors
SIMPLIFication of Care Pathways for Patients With Rare Brain Tumors Through Artificial Intelligence
This study focuses on rare brain tumors, which are heterogeneous entities with different morphological, biological, and clinical characteristics.
- Trial name
- SIMPLIF-AI (NCT06878469)
- Testing
- RehaCom
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Malignant Brain Tumors
(68^Ga)-GaPSMA-11 PET/MR-imaging of Malignant Intra-axial Brain Tumors
PSMA is a transmembrane protein specifically expressed in the vascular endothelium of malignant brain tumors, most notably glioblastoma and not in healthy brain parenchyma.
- Trial name
- NCT05798273
- Testing
- intra-arterial injection, synchronous PET/MRI scan, Radiopharmacon Contrast agent
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Glioma
Enzastaurin to Treat Recurrent Brain Tumor
This study will examine the safety of a twice-a-day dosing regimen of the experimental drug Enzastaurin in patients with malignant glioma (a cancerous brain tumor) who are and who are not taking certain anti-seizure medicines.
- Trial name
- NCT00108056
- Testing
- Enzastaurin (LY317615) monohydronchloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Primary Brain Tumors, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to Brain
Study of 4-Demethyl-4-cholesteryloxycarbonylpenclome (DM-CHOC-PEN) in Patients With Brain Tumors
DM-CHOC-PEN is a polychlorinated pyridine cholesteryl carbonate that has demonstrated antineoplastic activities in patients with advanced cancers - melanoma, lung, breast and glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) involving the CNS during…
- Trial name
- DM-CHOC-PEN (NCT02038218)
- Testing
- 4-Demethyl-4-cholestryloxycarbonylpenclomedine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- DEKK-TEC, Inc.
Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
Study of LBH589 (Panobinostat) to Treat Malignant Brain Tumors
The drug LBH589 (panobinostat) is an experimental (investigational) drug that is being tested for recurrent (returning) malignant gliomas. An investigational drug is one that has not been approved by the U.S.
- Trial name
- NCT00848523
- Testing
- Panobinostat
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Neurological Surgery, P.C.
Breast Carcinoma, Cancer Survivor
Memory and Thinking Skills Workshop to Improve Cognition in Gynecologic and Breast Cancer Survivors With Cognitive Symptoms
The purpose of this study is to examine thinking abilities, mood, and quality of life in cancer survivors before and after an 8-week group-based memory and thinking skills workshop.
- Conditions
- Breast Carcinoma, Cancer Survivor, Cognitive Side Effects of Cancer Therapy, Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT01641068
- Testing
- Cognitive Intervention, Educational Intervention, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Brain Injury, Brain Tumor Adult
Development and Implementation of an Intervention Enhancing Involvement of Relatives to Patients With Acquired Brain Injury or Malignant Brain Tumour
Caring for a loved one with a serious illness like acquired brain injury (ABI) or primary malignant brain tumors (PMBT) can be a challenging and burdensome experience, often affecting the well-being and quality of life of…
- Conditions
- Brain Injury, Brain Tumor Adult, Traumatic Brain Injury, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT06796335
- Testing
- RIGht
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease
Clinical Applicantion of Multi-Tracer PET/MR Imaging in Neurological Disorders/Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the application of domestic PET/MR in major brain diseases. The main questions it aims to answer are: Overcome the bottleneck of early accurate diagnosis and treatment in major…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease, Epilepsy, Malignant Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- CAMIND (NCT06092125)
- Testing
- PET/MR
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2,300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Localized Brain Neoplasm
Blood Brain Barrier Differences in Patients with Brain Tumors Undergoing Surgery
This pilot research trial studies blood brain barrier differences in patients with brain tumors undergoing surgery. Studying samples of tissue and blood from patients with brain tumors in the laboratory may help doctors to…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Localized Brain Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Recurrent Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT03071913
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Adult Glioblastoma, High Grade Glioma
A Study of RNA-lipid Particle (RNA-LP) Vaccines for Newly Diagnosed Pediatric High-Grade Gliomas (pHGG) and Adult Glioblastoma (GBM)
The primary objective will be to demonstrate the manufacturing feasibility and safety, and to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of RNA-LP vaccines in (Stratum 1) adult patients with newly diagnosed GBM (MGMT low level or…
- Conditions
- Adult Glioblastoma, High Grade Glioma, WHO Grade III or IV Malignant Glioma
- Trial name
- PNOC020 (NCT04573140)
- Testing
- Autologous total tumor mRNA and pp65 full length (fl) lysosomal associated membrane protein (LAMP) mRNA loaded DOTAP liposome vaccine administered intravenously (RNA loaded lipid particles, RNA-LPs)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
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
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)
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumors
Cyproheptadine and Megestrol in Preventing Weight Loss in Children With Cachexia Caused By Cancer or Cancer Treatment
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine and megestrol may improve appetite and help prevent weight loss in children with cancer. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well cyproheptadine and megestrol work in improving appetite and…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumors, Cachexia, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00066248
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride, megestrol acetate
- Where
- 43 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas, Brain Neoplasm
A Study of SRN-101 Administered Prior to Surgical Resection in Adults With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma.
SRN-101 is designed to destroys tumor cells while simultaneously activating the immune system to fight cancer. This is a first in human, single arm study to evaluate SRN-101 for the treatment of adults with recurrent high-grade…
- Conditions
- Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas, Brain Neoplasm, Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT07826949
- Testing
- SRN-101, Blood Specimen Collection, Surgical Resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Nicholas Butowski
Prostatic Neoplasms, Esophageal Neoplasms
Tumor Hypoxia With HX4 PET in Several Diseases
Regulation of tissue oxygen homeostasis is critical for cell function, proliferation and survival. Evidence for this continues to accumulate along with our understanding of the complex oxygen-sensing pathways present within…
- Conditions
- Prostatic Neoplasms, Esophageal Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastases, Brain, Rectal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- HX4 SD (NCT02584400)
- Testing
- Injection with the hypoxia tracer [18F]HX4,
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht Radiation Oncology
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Leukemia
Metabolic Syndrome in Childhood Cancer Survivors
RATIONALE: Gathering information about how often metabolic syndrome occurs in young survivors of childhood cancer may help doctors learn more about the disease.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00920738
- Testing
- metabolic assessment, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 512 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Medulloblastoma
Infusion of Panobinostat (MTX110) Into the Fourth Ventricle in Children and Adults with Recurrent Medulloblastoma
The purpose of this study is to establish the safety of infusions of panobinostat (MTX110) into the fourth ventricle of the brain or tumor resection cavity in patients with recurrent medulloblastoma and to assess the antitumor…
- Trial name
- NCT04315064
- Testing
- Treatment with MTX110
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston