Clinical trials: Malignant Brain Tumor
Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma
Ph I Dose Escalation Trial of Vandetanib in Combo w Etoposide for Malignant Gliomas
Primary Objective: To determine maximum tolerated dose \& dose limiting toxicity of vandetanib when combined with standard dosing of etoposide among patients with recurrent malignant glioma who are on \& not on enzyme-inducing…
- Trial name
- NCT00613223
- Testing
- Vandetanib and Etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Annick Desjardins
Central Nervous System Tumor, Brain Tumor
Medical Marijuana in the Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumor Population
This study proposes to do a prospective observational cohort study evaluating the quality of life (QOL) of children with Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors and their families who choose to self-medicate with marijuana-derived…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Tumor, Brain Tumor, Spinal Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03052738
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor
A Phase 2 and Pharmacodynamic Study of Sitagliptin in Patients With Progressive Grade 4 Gliomas
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether treating glioblastoma patients with sitagliptin can improve immune response against the tumor by targeting specific immune cells called myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs)…
- Trial name
- NCT07003542
- Testing
- Sitagliptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma
WP1066 in Children With Refractory and Progressive or Recurrent Malignant Brain Tumors
In this Phase I clinical study, the investigators plan to offer investigational treatment with the novel JAK2/STAT3 inhibitor WP1066 (Moleculin Biotech, Inc.) to pediatric patients with any progressive or recurrent malignant…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma, Brain Metastases
- Trial name
- NCT04334863
- Testing
- WP1066
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Brain Tumor
Effect of Breathing Circuits on Intraoperative Body Temperature
To evaluate differences in intraoperative body temperature between heated huimid breathing circuit and conventional breathing circuit
- Trial name
- BT (NCT01831843)
- Testing
- Group C, Group E, Group M
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8
18F-FMAU PET/CT and MRI for the Detection of Brain Tumors in Patients With Brain Cancer or Brain Metastases
This early phase I trial tests the use of a radioactive tracer (a drug that is visible during an imaging test) known as 18F-FMAU, for imaging with positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in patients with brain…
- Conditions
- Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8, Glioma, Malignant Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT04752267
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, 18F-FMAU, Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Brain Tumor
The Effects of Spiritual Needs on Spiritual Well-Being in Patients With Brain Tumors: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
The aim of this study is to describe a patient's Spiritual Needs and related factors that contribute to a patient's Spiritual Well-Being in the context of perioperative care.
- Trial name
- NCT05356507
- Testing
- Patient population
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Glioblastoma, Malignant Glioma
FPS-ZM1 With or Without Dexamethasone for Controlling Post Operative Cerebral Edema in Patients With Glioblastoma
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, best dose and how well FPS-ZM1 works for controlling post operative cerebral edema in patients with glioblastoma.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Malignant Glioma, Recurrent Glioblastoma, Recurrent Malignant Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT07791264
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Computed Tomography, Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Cancer Childhood, Brain Tumor
Musical Training: Promoting Brain Function in Children Who Have Survived Brain Tumours
This study aims to understand whether learning music can help improve brain function and quality of life in children who have recovered from brain tumours. A total of 236 children will join the study.
- Trial name
- NCT07769099
- Testing
- Musical Training Program
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Recurrent Childhood Medulloblastoma, Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma
Phase II Study of Intraventricular Methotrexate in Children With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Brain Tumors
The purpose of this research study is to test an experimental treatment method for recurrent or progressive brain tumors in children aged from 0-22 years.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Childhood Medulloblastoma, Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma, Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Embryonal Tumor With Abundant Neuropil and True Rosettes
- Trial name
- NCT02684071
- Testing
- Intra thecal methotrexate, topotecan, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital f/k/a Miami Children's Hospital
Hypothyroidism, Brain Tumor
Combined Levothyroxine/Liothyronine Supplementation in Hypothyroid Patients With Brain Tumors
Primary Objectives: 1. Assess whether combined treatment with Levothyroxine and Liothyronine improves learning and memory. 2. Explore the relationship between T3 treatment and other domains of cognitive function, quality of life…
- Trial name
- NCT00488644
- Testing
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
Changes in Semen or Sperm Caused by Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Progressive, or Recurrent Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Learning whether temozolomide changes semen or sperm in patients with brain tumors may help doctors learn about the long-term effects of treatment and plan the best treatment.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Infertility
- Trial name
- NCT00499798
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brain Neoplasms, Adult, Malignant
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Dose-Escalation Study for Brain Metastasis
SRS dose escalation for brain metastases in radiation-naïve patients will establish true tolerable doses, which may exceed the current standard doses.
- Trial name
- SRS (NCT02645487)
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Temozolomide and SCH66336 for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
This study will combine the chemotherapy agent temozolomide with the investigational drug SCH66336 (an agent which interferes with new cell growth).
- Trial name
- NCT00038493
- Testing
- Temozolomide and SCH66336
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
High Light and Low Light Dose PDT in Glioma
RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses a drug, such as porfimer sodium, that becomes active when it is exposed to a certain kind of light. When the drug is active, tumor cells are killed.
- Trial name
- NCT00118222
- Testing
- porfimer sodium, adjuvant therapy, conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Tumor, Brain Neoplasms
Brain Tumor Intraoperative Ultrasound Database
Predicting the survival of patients diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM) is essential to guide surgical strategy and subsequent adjuvant therapies.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Brain Neoplasms, Brain Cancer, Glioma
- Trial name
- BraTioUS-DB (NCT05062772)
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital del Rio Hortega
Glioma, Glioblastoma
Feasibility of Intra- and Post-operative Microdialysis During Neurosurgery for Central Nervous System Lesions
This clinical trial evaluates the use of microdialysis catheters during surgery to collect biomarkers, and studies the feasibility of intra- and post-operative microdialysis during neurosurgery for central nervous system…
- Conditions
- Glioma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
- Trial name
- NCT04047264
- Testing
- Microdialysis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Brain Tumor, Glioma
Gliogene: Brain Tumor Linkage Study
The goal of this research study is to investigate the role of genes that may point to a higher risk of developing a glioma. Researchers will use new gene mapping techniques to study how high-risk factors are passed on through a…
- Trial name
- NCT00418899
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Denmark and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 17,080 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Carmustine Implants and O(6)-Benzylguanine in Treating Children With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Chemotherapy placed into the surrounding tissue after surgery to remove the tumor may kill any remaining…
- Trial name
- NCT00045721
- Testing
- O6-benzylguanine, polifeprosan 20 with carmustine implant, adjuvant therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Ependymoma, Ewing Sarcoma
A Study of Bempegaldesleukin (BEMPEG: NKTR-214) in Combination With Nivolumab in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Recurrent or Treatment-resistant Cancer
The purpose of this study is to first, in Part A, assess the safety, tolerability and drug levels of Bempegaldesleukin (BEMPEG) in combination with nivolumab and then, in Part B, to estimate the preliminary efficacy in children…
- Conditions
- Ependymoma, Ewing Sarcoma, High-grade Glioma, Leukemia and Lymphoma
- Trial name
- PIVOT IO 020 (NCT04730349)
- Testing
- Nivolumab, NKTR-214
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb