Clinical trials: Malignant Primary Brain Tumor
Peritumoral Brain Edema, PRIMARY MALIGNANT and METASTATIC BRAIN TUMORS
Imaging Study of XERECEPT® Treatment for Peritumoral Brain Edema (PBE)
This is a phase II, multicenter, open-label, imaging study of hCRF in the reduction of PBE in patients with primary malignant or metastatic brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00691522
- Testing
- Xerecept
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- PharmaNet
Recurrent Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma, H3 G34-Mutant, Recurrent Malignant Brain Neoplasm
Virus-Based Gene Therapy (AdV-HSV1-TK and AdV-Flt3L) in Combination With Valacyclovir for the Treatment of Pediatric and Young Adult Patients With Resectable, Recurrent Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of AdV-HSV1-TK and AdV-Flt3L in combination with valacyclovir for the treatment of patients with primary cancerous (malignant) brain tumors that can be removed by…
- Conditions
- Recurrent Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma, H3 G34-Mutant, Recurrent Malignant Brain Neoplasm, Resectable Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT06914479
- Testing
- Ad-hCMV-Flt3L, Ad-hCMV-TK, Biospecimen Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Brain Neoplasms, Primary Malignant
Topotecan by Intracerebral Clysis for Recurrent Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a chemotherapeutic drug (topotecan) as it is given directly into brain tumors by a delivery technique called convection-enhanced delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT00308165
- Testing
- Convection-Enhanced Delivery, Topotecan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), Glioblastoma Multiform (Grade IV Astrocytoma)
5G-RUBY: Avutometinib and Defactinib in Malignant Brain Tumours
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of avutometinib and defactinib and to determine the preliminary antitumour activity of avutometinib and defactinib administered at the recommended…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), Glioblastoma Multiform (Grade IV Astrocytoma), Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma, H3 G34-Mutant, Malignant Primary Gliomas
- Trial name
- 5G-RUBY (NCT06630260)
- Testing
- Avutometinib, Defactinib, Temozolomide
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
Brain Tumors, Osteoporosis
Zoledronate in Preventing Osteoporosis in Patients With Primary Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Zoledronate may prevent bone loss in patients with primary malignant glioma. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well zoledronate works in preventing osteoporosis in patients with primary malignant glioma.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumors, Osteoporosis, Central Nervous System(CNS)Malignancies
- Trial name
- NCT00301873
- Testing
- IV Zometa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cancer
MS-275 in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
RATIONALE: MS-275 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of MS-275 in treating patients with advanced solid…
- Trial name
- NCT00020579
- Testing
- entinostat
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Malignant Brain Tumors
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Current therapies for adults with primary malignant brain tumors that have not responded to standard therapy provide very limited benefit to the patient.
- Trial name
- NCT00003475
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Mucopolysaccharidosis I, Mucopolysaccharidosis VI
Human Placental-Derived Stem Cell Transplantation
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the safety of human placental-derived stem cells (HPDSC) given in conjunction with umbilical cord blood (UCB) stem cells in patients with various malignant or nonmalignant…
- Conditions
- Mucopolysaccharidosis I, Mucopolysaccharidosis VI, Adrenoleukodystrophy, Niemann-Pick Disease
- Trial name
- HPDSC (NCT01586455)
- Testing
- Human Placental Derived Stem Cell
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- New York Medical College
Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and doxorubicin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Estrogen can stimulate the growth of tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Head and Neck Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00002608
- Testing
- cisplatin, doxorubicin hydrochloride, tamoxifen citrate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre
Glioma, Brain Tumor
Non-invasive Glioma Characterization Through Molecular Imaging
MRI-based sequences can provide non-invasive quantification of intratumoral 2-hydroxyglutarate (2HG) distribution and tumor cellularity in human gliomas and help guide the development of novel glioma therapies.
- Conditions
- Glioma, Brain Tumor, Primary Brain Tumor, Malignant Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT03684109
- Testing
- 3T MRI Scanner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
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
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
Topotecan in Treating Young Patients With Neoplastic Meningitis Due to Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as topotecan, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00112619
- Testing
- topotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Primary Malignant Brain Tumors, Advanced Care Planning
Communication Training for Caregivers In Advanced Care Planning
The purpose of this research study is to develop and test a new communication training to help caregivers communicate more effectively with their loved ones and healthcare professionals about advanced care planning.
- Trial name
- NCT04171895
- Testing
- Questionnaires, Communication training Part 1 (no longer recruiting), Enhanced usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Leptomeningeal Neoplasm
Patient Perceptions Around Quality of Care Through Telemedicine in Neuro-Oncology
This study evaluates patient perceptions around quality of care through telemedicine in neuro-oncology. Studying questionnaires related to perceptions quality of care through telemedicine in patients with brain cancer may help…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Leptomeningeal Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Primary Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT04988009
- Testing
- Electronic Health Record Review, Survey Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
ALL, Childhood, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic
Effects of Methylphenidate on Attention Deficits in Childhood Cancer Survivors
While neurocognitive impairments in attention, memory and executive functioning are commonly reported sequelae of childhood leukemia and brain tumors, studies have only recently begun to examine the treatment of attention…
- Conditions
- ALL, Childhood, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Acute, Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Acute, L1
- Trial name
- NCT01100658
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary or Metastatic Brain Cancers
RATIONALE: Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and either kill them or deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00002752
- Testing
- iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 81C6
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Breast Cancer
Levofloxacin to Prevent Infection Following Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Giving antibiotics may be effective in preventing or controlling early infection in patients receiving chemotherapy for solid tumors or lymphoma.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Breast Cancer, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00005590
- Testing
- levofloxacin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Cancer Research Campaign Clinical Trials Centre
Breast Carcinoma, Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
Cancer Genetic Testing in Ethnic Populations
This clinical trial examines the integration of cancer genetic testing in various ethnic populations. Studying individuals and families at risk of cancer may help identify cancer genes and other persons at risk.
- Conditions
- Breast Carcinoma, Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Central Nervous System Carcinoma, Digestive System Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04475640
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Genetic Testing
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,800 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Biological Therapy Following Surgery and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary or Recurrent Astrocytoma or Oligodendroglioma
RATIONALE: Biological therapies use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop cancer cells from growing. Combining different types of biological therapies may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00004024
- Testing
- aldesleukin, autologous tumor cell vaccine, muromonab-CD3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma
Study of the IDO Pathway Inhibitor, Indoximod, and Temozolomide for Pediatric Patients With Progressive Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
This is a first-in-children phase 1 trial using indoximod, an inhibitor of the immune "checkpoint" pathway indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), in combination with temozolomide-based therapy to treat pediatric brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma, Gliosarcoma, Malignant Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT02502708
- Testing
- Indoximod, Temozolomide, Conformal Radiation
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- NewLink Genetics Corporation