Clinical trials: Metastatic Malignant Germ Cell Tumor
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Carmustine Followed By Surgery in Treating Patients With Recurrent Supratentorial Malignant Glioma or Metastatic Brain Neoplasm
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of carmustine followed by surgery in treating patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00009854
- Testing
- carmustine in ethanol, conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Direct Therapeutics
Childhood Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone, Sarcoma
Glutamine in Preventing Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Sarcoma
RATIONALE: Glutamine may help prevent mucositis, or mouth sores, in patients receiving chemotherapy for sarcoma. It is not yet known whether glutamine is more effective than a placebo in preventing mucositis in patients receiving…
- Trial name
- NCT00334984
- Testing
- glutamine, chemoprotection, management of therapy complications
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
Detecting Malignant Brain Tumor Cells in the Bloodstream During Surgery to Remove the Tumor
Glioblastomas, the most frequent malignant brain tumor in adults, are widespread in the brain, despite their discrete appearance on computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Conditions
- Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT00001148
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Melanoma Stage III, Melanoma Stage IV
A Study of Combination with TBI-1401(HF10) and Ipilimumab in Japanese Patients with Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
The purpose of this study is to determine if TBI-1401(HF10) in combination with ipilimumab is effective in Japanese patients with stages IIIB, IIIC, or IV unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
- Trial name
- NCT03153085
- Testing
- TBI-1401(HF10), Ipilimumab
- Where
- 12 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Takara Bio Inc.
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- AMWELL-SL (NCT00828516)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and moxibustion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Functional Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor, Malignant Somatostatinoma
Veliparib, Capecitabine, and Temozolomide in Patients With Advanced, Metastatic, and Recurrent Neuroendocrine Tumor
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of veliparib when given together with capecitabine and temozolomide in treating patients with neuroendocrine tumor that has spread to other places in the body and usually…
- Conditions
- Functional Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor, Malignant Somatostatinoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02831179
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Temozolomide, Veliparib
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer
BI 2536 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: BI 2536 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well BI 2536 works in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Melanoma (Skin)
- Trial name
- NCT00526149
- Testing
- BI 2536, high performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Breast Cancer, Malignant Melanoma
Transfected Dendritic Cell Based Therapy for Patients With Breast Cancer or Malignant Melanoma
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the toxicity of the vaccine and the combination of the vaccine and Cyclophosphamide, and to evaluate the immune response induced by the vaccine.
- Trial name
- NCT00978913
- Testing
- DC vaccine
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Inge Marie Svane
Melanoma
Study of GSK2132231A Antigen-Specific Cancer Immunotherapeutic in Patients With Inoperable Metastatic Cutaneous Melanoma
The clinical objective of this clinical trial is to examine the clinical activity in terms of tumor response and time to treatment failure of the immunotherapeutic product GSK2132231A when given to patients with unresectable and…
- Trial name
- NCT00896480
- Testing
- Immunotherapeutic GSK2132231A
- Where
- 8 sites in Belgium, France
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
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
Cancer
Laboratory Assay in Determining Cancer Resistance in Patients With Metastatic Cancer and in Healthy Participants
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and tissue in the laboratory from patients with cancer and from healthy participants may help doctors learn more about cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00899496
- Testing
- immunological diagnostic method, physiologic testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
Supersaturated Calcium Phosphate Rinse in Preventing Oral Mucositis in Young Patients Undergoing Autologous or Donor Stem Cell Transplant
This randomized phase III trial is studying how well Caphosol rinse works in preventing mucositis in young patients undergoing autologous or donor stem cell transplant.
- Conditions
- Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission, Childhood Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Childhood Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT01305200
- Testing
- supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse, questionnaire administration, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 226 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Melanoma (Skin), Metastatic Cancer
Interleukin-2 With or Without Histamine Dihydrochloride in Treating Patients With Stage IV Melanoma Metastatic to the Liver
RATIONALE: Interleukin-2 may stimulate a person's white blood cells to kill tumor cells. Histamine dihydrochloride may help interleukin-2 kill more tumor cells by making tumor cells more sensitive to the drug.
- Trial name
- NCT00039234
- Testing
- aldesleukin, histamine dihydrochloride
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Sponsor
- Maxim Pharmaceuticals
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
Melanoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Spine
Adaptive Staged Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Spinal Metastases That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This pilot clinical trial studies adaptive staged stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in treating patients with spinal metastases that cannot be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Spine, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT02527304
- Testing
- Image-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Kidney Cancer
Light-Emitting Diode Therapy in Preventing Mucositis in Children Receiving Chemotherapy With or Without Radiation Therapy Before Bone Marrow Transplantation
RATIONALE: Light-emitting diode (LED) therapy may be able to prevent mucositis of the mouth. PURPOSE: Randomized phase II trial to determine the effectiveness of LED therapy in preventing mucositis of the mouth in children who…
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00036712
- Testing
- management of therapy complications, pain therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
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
Cancer
Methotrexate and Glucocorticoids in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease After Donor Stem Cell Transplant
RATIONALE: Methotrexate and glucocorticoid therapy, such as prednisone or methylprednisolone, may be an effective treatment for acute graft-versus-host disease caused by a donor stem cell transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT00357084
- Testing
- methotrexate, methylprednisolone, prednisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Malignant Melanoma
A Study of Vemurafenib and GDC-0973 (Cobimetinib) in Participants With BRAFV600E Mutation-Positive Metastatic Melanoma
This open-label, dose-escalation study of vemurafenib in combination with cobimetinib will evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics in participants with BRAFV600 mutation-positive metastatic melanoma.
- Trial name
- NCT01271803
- Testing
- Cobimetinib, vemurafenib
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Fanconi Anemia
Umbilical Cord Blood for Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Young Patients With Malignant or Nonmalignant Diseases
RATIONALE: Umbilical cord blood transplantation may be able to replace immune cells that were destroyed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Fanconi Anemia, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00084695
- Testing
- anti-thymocyte globulin, busulfan, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center