Clinical trials: Malignant Tumors
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Oral Tarceva Study for Recurrent/Residual Glioblastoma Multiforme and Anaplastic Astrocytoma
This study will offer a safe treatment for patients with relapsing recurring glioblastoma (GBM) or anaplastic astrocytoma (AA). The trial will test the hypothesis that Erlotinib (Tarceva, OSI-774) can be safely used up to a dose…
- Trial name
- NCT00301418
- Testing
- Erlotinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Cardiovascular Disorder, Coronary Artery Disease
A Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Reduction Intervention for Native American Men
This clinical trial develops and tests a culturally-appropriate educational program (Indigenous SIPin) for reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in men affiliated with Native American athletics communities.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disorder, Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT06029517
- Testing
- Education Intervention, Observation of Indigenous SIPin Interventon, Discussion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Brain Tumors
Learning Impairments Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Children surviving some types of cancer have a higher risk of developing learning problems after cancer treatment than do children who have not had cancer or its treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00576472
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 469 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm
Weight Loss Intervention for the Reduction of Cancer Risk and Health Disparities in Rural Ohio
This study determines the feasibility of a telephone-based weight lost intervention in reducing cancer risk and health disparities in rural Ohio.
- Trial name
- HERO (NCT05040152)
- Testing
- Dietary Counseling and Surveillance, Exercise Intervention, Informational Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Melanoma, Adolescents
Sun Protection and Tanning Awareness in Rural Schools
Drawing from prior school-based skin cancer prevention programs, we have adapted intervention materials to target rural high schoolers.
- Trial name
- STARS (NCT06694571)
- Testing
- Skin cancer prevention educational presentation and activities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Glioblastomas, Sarcoma
Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Children and Young Adults With High Grade or High-Risk Cancer and Their Caregivers
Background: People cope with cancer in different ways. Mindfulness means focusing on the present moment with an open mind. Researchers want to see if this can help children and young adults with a high-grade high-risk cancer with…
- Conditions
- Glioblastomas, Sarcoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03538587
- Testing
- Enhanced Mindfulness Intervention, Psychoeducation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Solid Tumors
To Assess the Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Selumetinib in Patients With Hepatic Impairment and Healthy Subjects
A study to assess the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of Selumetinib (AZD6244, ARRY-142886) in patients with hepatic impairment and healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02063230
- Testing
- Selumetinib 50mg, Selumetinib 25mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Medullary Thyroid Cancer
An Initial Study of Lithium in Patients With Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Primary objective is to evaluate the tumor response rate of patients with MTC treated with Lithium carbonate
- Trial name
- NCT00582712
- Testing
- Lithium carbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Phase II Imatinib + Hydroxyurea in Treatment of Patients With Recurrent/Progressive Grade II Low-Grade Glioma (LGG)
Primary objective: To evaluate activity of imatinib mesylate and hydroxyurea among patients with progressive/recurrent grade II low-grade glioma (LGG) as measured by 12-month progression free survival Secondary objectives: To…
- Trial name
- NCT00615927
- Testing
- Imatinib Mesylate & Hydroxyurea
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Melanoma, Young Adult
Risk Information and Skin-cancer Education for Undergraduate Prevention
The purpose of this study will be to provide undergraduate students information about skin cancer risk and prevention. The study will last between 2-3 months.
- Trial name
- RISE-UP (NCT03979872)
- Testing
- MC1R Genetic Testing, Skin Cancer Education, UV Photo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Oligodendroglioma, Adult
Abemaciclib in Patients With Oligodendroglioma
This is a phase II, single arm, open label study looking how well a drug called abemaciclib works in patients with recurrent oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT03969706
- Testing
- Abemaciclib 200 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stephen Bagley, MD, MSCE
Melanoma (Skin), Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Using MC1R Genotype to Impact Melanoma Risk Behavior
The purpose of this study is to examine how different messages about risk of melanoma can impact the way people protect themselves against developing these diseases.
- Conditions
- Melanoma (Skin), Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Cancer, Skin Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03509467
- Testing
- Personalized Information, Standard Information, DNA Extraction Determination of MC1R Genotypes
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 2,054 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Malignant Neoplasm of Large Intestine
Effectiveness of Direct-to-Patient Outreach on Colorectal Cancer Screening Within a Low Income and Diverse Population
The purpose of this study is to determine if the direct mailing of fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) kits to patients who are due for colorectal cancer screening is an effective way to improve colorectal cancer screening rates…
- Trial name
- NCT01385579
- Testing
- Care manager outreach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Skin Cancer
An Appearance-Based Intervention to Reduce Teen Skin Cancer Risk
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a skin cancer prevention website is effective at reduce female teenagers' desire to use indoor tanning and ultimately their use of indoor tanning over an 18 month period.
- Trial name
- iSTART (NCT01508013)
- Testing
- Appearance-Focused Website Intervention, Control Website
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 443 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Tennessee State University
Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, BCR-ABL1 Positive, Acute Biphenotypic Leukemia
Selective Depletion of CD45RA+ T Cells From Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Grafts From HLA-Matched Related and Unrelated Donors in Preventing GVHD
This phase II trial is for patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome or chronic myeloid leukemia who have been referred for a peripheral blood stem cell transplantation to treat…
- Conditions
- Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, BCR-ABL1 Positive, Acute Biphenotypic Leukemia, Acute Leukemia of Ambiguous Lineage, Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT02220985
- Testing
- Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine Phosphate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Glioma
Sedatives' Effects on Neurological Function in Patients With Eloquent Area Glioma
Sedation in the operating room, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and the Intensive Care Unit is common and often necessary for patients with intracranial brain tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT02439164
- Testing
- Midazolam
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Breast Cancer, Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Biodistribution and Safety of the PET Probes [18F]FPRGD2 and [18F]FPPRGD2
The purpose of the study was to conduct a pilot test of new tracers ([18F]FPRGD2 and [18F]FPPRGD2) to define normal tracer biodistribution (where the tracer goes), stability (how much metabolises), pharmacokinetics (how much…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer, Glioblastoma, Other Cancers
- Trial name
- NCT01383135
- Testing
- F18-FPPRGD2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Digestive System Carcinoma, Genitourinary System Carcinoma
Home Base Telemonitoring in Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, or Gynecologic Cancer Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
This phase III trial compares a home-based telemonitoring program that collects symptom and daily step information to surgeon only care in improving recovery and stopping complications within 30 days after surgery in patients…
- Conditions
- Digestive System Carcinoma, Genitourinary System Carcinoma, Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT04596384
- Testing
- Best Practice, Functional Assessment, Medical Device Usage and Evaluation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 398 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Cutaneous Melanoma
Enhancing Skin Cancer Early Detection and Treatment in Primary Care
Skin cancer screening may help find melanoma sooner, when it may be easier to treat. If found early melanoma and other types of skin cancer may be curable.
- Trial name
- NCT05675709
- Testing
- Training and Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Melanoma, Neoplasm Metastasis
Lymphocyte Re-infusion During Immune Suppression to Treat Metastatic Melanoma
This experiment will test the safety and effectiveness of a treatment for melanoma in which certain lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) are taken from the patient, grown in the laboratory, and returned after the patient's…
- Trial name
- NCT00001832
- Testing
- gp100:209-217 (210M), Montanide ISA-51, IL-2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)