Clinical trials: Malignant Brain Tumor
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Radiation Therapy Compared With Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Germ Cell Tumor
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00085098
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cisplatin
- Where
- 107 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain Cancer, Neoplasm Metastasis
Study of Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery to Treat Large Brain Metastases
The maximum tolerated dose of 3-session (ie, treatment) stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to treat brain metastases greater than 4.2 cm³ in size will be determined.
- Conditions
- Brain Cancer, Neoplasm Metastasis, Cancer of Brain and Nervous System, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to Brain
- Trial name
- NCT00928226
- Testing
- Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Surgical resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Primary Brain Tumor
Efficacy Evaluation of Dotarem®-Enhanced MRI Compared to Gadovist®/Gadavist®-Enhanced MRI in the Diagnosis of Brain Tumors
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate non-inferiority of Dotarem®-enhanced MRI as compared to Gadovist®/ Gadavist®-enhanced MRI in the diagnosis of brain tumors in terms of overall lesion visualization and characterization…
- Trial name
- REMIND (NCT02034708)
- Testing
- Dotarem®, Gadovist®/Gadavist®
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Colombia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 279 people
- Sponsor
- Guerbet
Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain, Anaplastic Astrocytoma of Brain
Trial of C134 in Patients With Recurrent GBM
The purpose of this project is to obtain safety information in small groups of individuals, scheduled to receive escalating doses of C134, a cancer killing virus (HSV-1) that has been genetically engineered to safely replicate…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain, Anaplastic Astrocytoma of Brain, Gliosarcoma of Brain
- Trial name
- C134-HSV-1 (NCT03657576)
- Testing
- C134
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
A Study Assessing Pamiparib With Radiation and/or Temozolomide (TMZ) in Participants With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Glioblastoma
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and clinical activity of Pamiparib in combination with radiation therapy (RT) and/or temozolomide (TMZ) in participants with newly diagnosed or…
- Trial name
- NCT03150862
- Testing
- Pamiparib, TMZ, Radiation
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- BeiGene USA, Inc.
Depression
Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy in Individuals Diagnosed With a Primary Brain Tumor
Background: Psychological distress affects many people diagnosed with a primary central nervous system tumor (CNST). Distress can include negative feelings such as anger, fear, or sadness.
- Trial name
- NCT04852302
- Testing
- Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Malignant Gliomas, CNS
Clinical and Molecular-Metabolic Phase II Trial of Perifosine for Recurrent/Progressive Malignant Gliomas
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of perifosine in preventing further tumor growth using the established optimal dose of the drug.
- Conditions
- Malignant Gliomas, CNS, Brain Cancer, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00590954
- Testing
- Perifosine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Clinical Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8
Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Adavosertib, to Radiation Therapy for Patients With Incurable Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers
This phase I trial investigates the side effects and best dose of adavosertib and how well it works when given in combination with radiation therapy in treating patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer for…
- Conditions
- Clinical Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT04460937
- Testing
- Adavosertib, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Edema, Brain Tumor
XERECEPT® (hCRF) for Patients Requiring Dexamethasone to Treat Edema Associated With Brain Tumors
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of XERECEPT® to dexamethasone (Decadron) a common treatment for symptoms of brain swelling (edema).
- Trial name
- NCT00088166
- Testing
- hCRF
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Celtic Pharma Development Services
Malignant Glioma
Hypofractionated Stereotactic Irradiation (HFSRT) With Pembrolizumab and Bevacizumab for Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
The purpose of this study is to see if the addition of the investigation drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) to radiation therapy and bevacizumab (Avastin®) is safe and can help with controlling the growth of tumors, in…
- Trial name
- NCT02313272
- Testing
- Hypofractionated Stereotactic Irradiation (HFSRT), Pembrolizumab, Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Benign Brain Tumor, Malignant Brain Tumor
Evaluation of cCeLL-Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy for Real-time Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Intra-operative evaluation of residual brain tumor currently relies on frozen-section histopathology, which typically requires 20-30 minutes for tissue processing and interpretation, prolonging operative time and increasing…
- Trial name
- cCeLLExvivo (NCT06098248)
- Testing
- cCeLL - Ex vivo
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada, South Korea
- Volunteers
- 285 people
- Sponsor
- VPIX Medical
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Aminolevulinic Acid in Visualizing a Tumor During Surgery in Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and performance of an investigational agent, known as 5-ALA or Gliolan (aminolevulinic acid), that many be useful to a surgeon for visualizing a tumor during surgery.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01575275
- Testing
- aminolevulinic acid, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Vogelbaum, MD, PhD
Brain Cancer
Aloxi for Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Malignant Glioma Patients Receiving Irinotecan With Bevacizumab
1. Primary Objective: To determine the efficacy and tolerability of palonosetron and dexamethasone in preventing acute CINV in brain tumor patients during the first 24 hours of receiving Irinotecan /Bevacizumab regimens. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00636805
- Testing
- Palonosetron (Aloxi) and Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Astrocytoma, Glioma
Phase II Study of Irinotecan HCI for Recurrent Anaplastic Astrocytomas, Mixed Malignant Gliomas, and Oligodendrogliomas
Phase 2 trial to explore the efficacy and safety of irinotecan (CPT-11). Also administered at each cycle was zofran/Kytril/Anzemet, decadron, and IV atropine.
- Conditions
- Astrocytoma, Glioma, Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00360828
- Testing
- Irinotecan Hydrochloride (HCI) Treatment, Continued Irinotecan Hydrochloride (HCI) Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Ph II Bev + Either Temozolomide/Etoposide for GBM Pts Who Have Failed Bev + Irinotecan
Primary objective To estimate 6-month progression free survival probability of pts w recurrent GBM treated w bev + either daily temozolomide/etoposide following progression on bev + irinotecan Secondary Objectives To evaluate…
- Trial name
- NCT00613028
- Testing
- Temo + Avastin, VP-16 + Avastin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Metastatic BRCA Hereditary Breast Carcinoma, Metastatic Breast Carcinoma
Cisplatin With or Without Veliparib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Triple-Negative and/or BRCA Mutation-Associated Breast Cancer With or Without Brain Metastases
This randomized phase II trial studies how well cisplatin works with or without veliparib in treating patients with triple-negative breast cancer and/or BRCA mutation-associated breast cancer that has come back (recurrent) or has…
- Conditions
- Metastatic BRCA Hereditary Breast Carcinoma, Metastatic Breast Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02595905
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Veliparib
- Where
- 810 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 344 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor
Pilot Study Effect of Sulfasalazine on Glutamate Levels by(Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy)MRS in Patients With Glioma
The main purpose of this part of the study is to determine the Central Nervous System bioavailability of sulfasalazine.
- Trial name
- NCT01577966
- Testing
- Sulfasalazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Glioma
Low-dose Temozolomide for 2 Weeks on Brain Tumor Enzyme in Patients With Gliomas (P04602 AM1) (Completed)
The main purpose of this study is to assess the effect of a two-week pre-surgery treatment with low-dose temozolomide (TMZ) on brain tumor methylguanine-DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) methyltransferase (MGMT) activity in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00424554
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Malignant Neoplasms of Brain
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from a peptide may help the body build an effective immune response to kill tumor cells. Colony-stimulating factors, such as GM-CSF, increase the number of white blood cells and platelets found in bone…
- Trial name
- ACTIVATe (NCT00643097)
- Testing
- PEP-3 vaccine, sargramostim, Temozolomide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- John Sampson