Clinical trials: Neoplasm, Brain
Epilepsy, Tumor
High-density EEG in Neurological Disorders
The purpose of the study is to use a new method of high-density electroencephalogram (HD-EEG) recording to map brain areas important for movement, sensation, language, emotion, and cognition.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Tumor, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT04266041
- Testing
- High-density electroencephalogram (HD-EEG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Temsirolimus and Perifosine in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Glioma
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of temsirolimus when given together with perifosine and to see how well it works in treating patients with recurrent or progressive malignant glioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01051557
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Perifosine, Temsirolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma, Cancer of Brain
Tumor Treating Fields With Chemoradiation in Newly Diagnosed GBM
The study is an open-label pilot study in newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients following surgery. Eligible patients will receive treatment with tumor treating fields therapy using the Optune device starting less than 2 weeks…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Cancer of Brain, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03705351
- Testing
- Tumor Treating Fields, Temozolomide, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Providence Health & Services
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
Metastatic Lung Neuroendocrine Neoplasm, Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
Testing the Safety of M6620 (VX-970) When Given With Standard Whole Brain Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, or Neuroendocrine Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of berzosertib (M6620 [VX-970]) when given together with whole brain radiation therapy in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, or…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Lung Neuroendocrine Neoplasm, Metastatic Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
- Trial name
- NCT02589522
- Testing
- Berzosertib, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Therapeutic Conventional Surgery
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy With or Without Hippocampal Avoidance in Limited Stage or Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
This randomized phase II/III trial studies how well whole-brain radiation therapy works and compares it with or without hippocampal avoidance in treating patients with small cell lung cancer that is found in one lung, the tissues…
- Trial name
- NCT02635009
- Testing
- Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 281 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 418 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
A Study Assessing Pamiparib With Radiation and/or Temozolomide (TMZ) in Participants With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Glioblastoma
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and clinical activity of Pamiparib in combination with radiation therapy (RT) and/or temozolomide (TMZ) in participants with newly diagnosed or…
- Trial name
- NCT03150862
- Testing
- Pamiparib, TMZ, Radiation
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- BeiGene USA, Inc.
Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Tumor-Treating Fields Therapy in Preventing Brain Tumors in Participants With Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
This trial studies how well tumor-treating fields therapy works in preventing brain tumors in participants with small cell lung cancer that has spread to other places in the body.
- Trial name
- NCT03607682
- Testing
- Tumor Treating Fields (TTF) Therapy, NovoTTF-200A Device, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Rosiglitazone in Treating Patients With Pituitary Tumors
RATIONALE: Rosiglitazone may help pituitary adenoma cells become more like normal cells, and grow and spread more slowly. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well rosiglitazone works in treating patients with newly…
- Trial name
- NCT00616642
- Testing
- rosiglitazone maleate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumors
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With or Without Second-Look Surgery Followed by Radiation Therapy With or Without Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Giving a chemotherapy drug before surgery may shrink the tumor so that it is no longer present by…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00047320
- Testing
- carboplatin, etoposide, ifosfamide
- Where
- 106 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
High Grade Glioma, Ependymoma
HUMC 1612: Optune NovoTTF-200A System
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Optune NovoTTF-200A device can be safely used in combination with chemotherapy in pediatric patients with recurrent high-grade glioma and ependemoma.
- Trial name
- NCT03128047
- Testing
- Optune NovoTTF-200A System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Hackensack Meridian Health
Melanoma and Brain Metastases
Study to Evaluate Treatment of Dabrafenib Plus Trametinib in Subjects With BRAF Mutation-Positive Melanoma That Has Metastasized to the Brain
This is a multi-cohort, open label, Phase II study with Dabrafenib (GSK2118436) and Trametinib (GSK1120212) combination therapy in subject with BRAF mutation-positive melanoma that has metastasized to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT02039947
- Testing
- Dabrafenib, Trametinib
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Acromegaly
A Pilot Study of Pre- and Post-operative Use of Somatuline Depot.
If someone is diagnosed with a pituitary tumor that causes acromegaly (too much growth hormone) the treatment is to have it surgically removed. This study has two phases.
- Trial name
- NCT01861717
- Testing
- lanreotide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Saint John's Cancer Institute
Cerebral Edema, Brain Metastases
Glyburide vs Placebo as Prophylaxis Against Cerebral Edema in Patients Receiving Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases (RAD 1502/UAB 1593)
Primary Objectives: Pilot Portion: To determine the feasibility and safety of administering oral glyburide to non-diabetic patients receiving stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for newly diagnosed brain metastases.
- Trial name
- NCT02460874
- Testing
- Glyburide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer
Neural Stem Cell Preserving Brain Radiation Therapy & Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Patients With 1-6 Brain Metastases
For patients with 1-6 intraparenchymal brain metastases from various primary histologies (except for melanoma), stereotactic radiosurgery (administered upfront or concurrently) or complete surgical resection with neural stem cell…
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00581113
- Testing
- Radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Phase II Axitinib (AG-013736) in Elderly Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of an investigational medication, axitinib, to radiation therapy will improve the outcome of treatment in patients, above the age of 70.
- Trial name
- NCT01508117
- Testing
- Axitinib, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
A Phase I/II Trial of BMS-247550 for Treatment of Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of ixabepilone and how well it works in treating…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00045708
- Testing
- ixabepilone, pharmacological study, Anticonvulsant
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor
Multi-Parametric Quantitative MR Imaging in Evaluation of Brain Tumors
The purpose of the research study is to test new methods that could improve diagnosis and assessment of brain tumors. One of these methods is a new MR (magnetic resonance) imaging technique called magnetic resonance…
- Trial name
- NCT02956291
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Brain Glioblastoma
Health Care Coach Support in Reducing Acute Care Use and Cost in Patients With Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies health care coach support in reducing acute care use and cost in patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Brain Glioblastoma, Estrogen Receptor Negative, Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03154190
- Testing
- Best Practice, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Supportive Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
High Tumor Mutation Burden, High TMB (Tumor Mutation Burden)
Study of MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With Microsatellite Unstable (MSI) Tumors (Cohort D)
This study will be looking at whether MK-3475 (pembrolizumab) is effective (anti-tumor activity) and safe in patients with MSI (Microsatellite Unstable) negative cancer with a mutator phenotype.
- Conditions
- High Tumor Mutation Burden, High TMB (Tumor Mutation Burden), MSS (Microsatellite Stable)
- Trial name
- NCT04098068
- Testing
- MK-3475
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins