Clinical trials: Neoplasm, Brain
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Primary Brain Neoplasm
18F-FLT PET/CT in Measuring Cell Proliferation in Patients With Brain Tumors
This pilot clinical trial studies fluorine F 18 fluorothymidine (FLT) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) in measuring cell proliferation in patients with brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Primary Brain Neoplasm, Recurrent Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT02167204
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Fluorothymidine F-18, Positron Emission Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiation Therapy Followed by Bleomycin in Treating Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Supratentorial Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00006916
- Testing
- bleomycin, Ommaya reservoir, radiation therapy
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
Efficacy and Safety of AP 12009 in Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Anaplastic Astrocytoma or Secondary Glioblastoma
In this multinational Phase III study the efficacy and safety of 10 µM AP 12009 is compared to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide or BCNU or CCNU) in adult patients with confirmed recurrent or refractory anaplastic astrocytoma…
- Trial name
- SAPPHIRE (NCT00761280)
- Testing
- trabedersen, temozolomide, Drug delivery system for administration of AP 12009
- Where
- 68 sites in United States, Argentina and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Isarna Therapeutics GmbH
Glioblastoma, Recurrent Glioblastoma
Hyperpolarized Carbon-13 (13C) Pyruvate Imaging in Patients With Glioblastoma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether new metabolic imaging will be useful to physicians and patients with glioblastoma for making treatment decisions and seeing how well various types of treatment work.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Recurrent Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Trial name
- NCT04019002
- Testing
- Hyperpolarized Pyruvate (13C), Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging (MRSI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Susan Chang
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Metastatic Melanoma
Pembrolizumab and Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Melanoma or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Brain Metastases
This pilot trial studies the side effects of giving pembrolizumab together with stereotactic radiosurgery to treat patients with melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Metastatic Melanoma, Mucosal Melanoma, Ocular Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT02858869
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Brain Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer
Stereotactic Radiation in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer and 1-10 Brain Metastases
This research study is studying stereotactic radiation (focused/pinpoint radiation that targets each individual tumor but not the surrounding brain) instead of whole-brain radiation (radiation targeting the entire brain) as a…
- Trial name
- NCT03391362
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Non-functioning Pituitary Adenomas, Prolactinomas
Response to Cabergoline and Pasireotide in Non-functioning Pituitary Adenomas and Resistant Prolactinomas
There are no available medical treatment options for patients with non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) or with resistant prolactinomas to dopamine agonists (DA) who are not cured by surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01620138
- Testing
- Pasireotide, cabergoline
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
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
c-MET Inhibitor; PI3K Inhibitor, PTEN Mutations, Homozygous Del. of PTEN or PTEN Neg. by IHC, c-Met Ampli. by FISH, INC280, BKM120, Buparlisib; Recurrent GBM
Safety and Efficacy of INC280 and Buparlisib (BKM120) in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
The study assessed the safety and the dose of the combination of INC280 and buparlisib (BKM120), as well as the anti-tumor activity of the combination, in patients with recurrent glioblastoma with PTEN mutations, homozygous…
- Trial name
- NCT01870726
- Testing
- INC280, Buparlisib
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Breast Cancer
Brain Mets - Capecitabine Plus Sunitinib and WBRT
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of concurrent whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) and capecitabine followed by combination capecitabine and sunitinib in treating patients with CNS metastases from breast…
- Trial name
- NCT00570908
- Testing
- sunitinib, capecitabine, WBRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Breast Care Center
Cancer
Advanced MRI Sequences for Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning
The purpose of this study is to determine if it would be helpful to use advanced MRI imaging techniques to take additional views of the tumor target for radiation treatment planning or treatment follow-up MRI.
- Trial name
- NCT02340715
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Biological Therapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as poly-ICLC use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop tumor cells from growing. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- Poly-ICLC (NCT00052715)
- Testing
- poly ICLC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain Cancer
A Phase II Study of Dacomitinib in Progressive Brain Metastases
The purpose of this study is to determine the disease response, survival, and side effects of an experimental drug called dacomitinib in progressive brain metastases.
- Trial name
- NCT02047747
- Testing
- Dacomitinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- David Piccioni, M.D., Ph.D
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Bevacizumab in Reducing CNS Side Effects in Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy to the Brain for Primary Brain Tumor, Meningioma, or Head and Neck Cancer
Bevacizumab may reduce CNS side effects caused by radiation therapy. This randomized phase II trial is studying how well bevacizumab works in reducing CNS side effects in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to the brain…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00492089
- Testing
- bevacizumab, magnetic resonance imaging, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Oral Pazopanib Plus Oral Topotecan Metronomic Antiangiogenic Therapy for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (A) Without Prior Bevacizumab Exposure and (B) After Failing Prior Bevacizumab
Background: Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive type of malignant brain tumor. The drug pazopanib is used to treat people with a type of kidney cancer. Topotecan is used to treat lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Gliosarcoma, Brain Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT01931098
- Testing
- topotecan, pazopanib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Recurrent Melanoma, Stage IV Melanoma
Phase I Study of Ipilimumab Combined With Whole Brain Radiation Therapy or Radiosurgery for Melanoma
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of ipilimumab when given together with whole brain radiation therapy or stereotactic radiosurgery in treating patients with melanoma with brain metastases.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Melanoma, Stage IV Melanoma, Tumors Metastatic to Brain
- Trial name
- NCT01703507
- Testing
- Ipilimumab, Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy (WBRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Glioblastoma
Aspirin Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Glioblastoma
Primary objective: To determine whether aspirin (ASA) can lower the incidence of Venous Thromboembolism(VTE) in patients with Glioblastoma (GBM).
- Trial name
- NCT00790452
- Testing
- Aspirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Glioblastoma
Feasibility Study of Modified Atkins Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma
The purpose of this research study is to see if people can produce ketones in their blood with the modified Atkins diet. Modified Atkins diet is a diet that produces ketones in your blood by restricting carbohydrates to <20 grams…
- Trial name
- NCT03278249
- Testing
- Modified Atkins Ketogenic Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Solid Tumors, Brain Tumors
High Dose Chemotherapy With Amifostine and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for High Risk Relapsed Pediatric Solid Tumors and Brain Tumors
This is a study of amifostine to determine how effective it is in the reduction of infection in a high dose chemotherapy regimen with autologous stem cell rescue in children with high risk, relapsed or refractory pediatric solid…
- Trial name
- NCT05167370
- Testing
- Amifostine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Genetically Modified Neural Stem Cells, Flucytosine, and Leucovorin for Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and determines the best dose of genetically modified neural stem cells and flucytosine when given together with leucovorin for treating patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02015819
- Testing
- E. coli CD-expressing genetically modified neural stem cells, flucytosine, leucovorin calcium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center