Clinical trials: Neoplasm, Brain
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors, Cancer Brain
Study of Imatinib and Peginterferon α-2b in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Patients
Imatinib (IM) has dramatically improved survival of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). However, most patients become resistant to IM in less than two years.
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors, Cancer Brain, Solid Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT00585221
- Testing
- Peginterferon-alpha 2b (PegIFNa2b);, Imatinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell
Oral HYCAMTIN Plus Whole Brain Radiation Therapy In Treatment Of Brain Metastases Resulting From Non-Small Lung Cancer
The current prognosis for patients with metastatic brain cancer from NSCLC is very poor. The current standard treatment for this disease is radiation therapy to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT00390806
- Testing
- HYCAMTIN, oral capsules, Radiation
- Where
- 88 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 472 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Cerebral Blood Flow During Propofol Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia often reduces blood pressure whereby blood flow to the brain and other vital organs may become insufficient. Thus, medicine is often administered during anaesthesia to maintain blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT02951273
- Testing
- Study of cerebral blood flow
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Safety and Efficacy of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Binimetinib Alone or Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy With or Without Binimetinib in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC) Participants (MK-3475-651/KEYNOTE-651)
The purpose of this study is to determine safety and tolerability and to establish a preliminary recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) for the following combinations: pembrolizumab plus binimetinib (Cohort A), pembrolizumab plus…
- Trial name
- NCT03374254
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Binimetinib, Oxaliplatin
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Breast Cancer, Fatigue
Brain Function in Premenopausal Women Receiving Tamoxifen With or Without Ovarian Function Suppression for Early-Stage Breast Cancer on Clinical Trial IBCSG 24-02
RATIONALE: Learning about the long-term effects of adjuvant tamoxifen (T), adjuvant tamoxifen with ovarian function suppression (T+OFS), and exemestane with ovarian function suppression (E+ OFS) on brain function may help doctors…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Fatigue, Sleep Disorders
- Trial name
- Co-SOFT (NCT00659373)
- Testing
- Tamoxifen, triptorelin, Exemestane
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation
Malignant Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Phase 1b Study PVSRIPO for Recurrent Malignant Glioma in Children
The purpose of the study is to confirm the safety of the selected dose and potential toxicity of oncolytic poliovirus (PV) immunotherapy with PVSRIPO for pediatric patients with recurrent WHO grade III or IV malignant glioma, but…
- Conditions
- Malignant Glioma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT03043391
- Testing
- Polio/Rhinovirus Recombinant (PVSRIPO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Istari Oncology, Inc.
Glioblastoma
Cediranib Maleate With or Without Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Cediranib Maleate and gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT01310855
- Testing
- cediranib maleate, gefitinib
- Where
- 10 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Brain Edema, Brain Tumor
An Open-Labeled, Extended-Use of XERECEPT (hCRF) for Patients in Studies NTI 0302, 0303, or Other Designated Studies
The purpose of this study is to examine the long-term safety and tolerability of human corticotropin-releasing factor (hCRF), XERECEPT®, in patients requiring dexamethasone (Decadron) to treat peritumoral brain edema.
- Trial name
- NCT00226655
- Testing
- hCRF [XERECEPT (corticorelin acetate injection)]
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Celtic Pharma Development Services
Anxiety
Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) at the Time of Clinical Evaluation to Improve Psychological Distress and Anxiety in Primary Brain Tumor (PBT) Patients
Background: Distress, anxiety, and other psychological disorders may be more common in people with primary brain tumors (PBTs). PBTs can affect their symptoms, quality of life, and their tolerance of cancer treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT04301089
- Testing
- Pico G2 4K Headset with Applied VR software, Patient Reported Questionnaires, Saliva sample collection (hormones)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
RO4929097and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Malignant Glioma
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and the best dose of RO4929097 to see how well it works when given together with bevacizumab compared to bevacizumab alone in treating patients with progressive or recurrent…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01189240
- Testing
- gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097, bevacizumab, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Alzheimer's Disease
Rosiglitazone (Extended Release Tablets) As Monotherapy In Subjects With Mild To Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
Rosiglitazone (RSG) has been tested and is approved as a treatment for type II diabetes mellitus, a disease that occurs when the body ineffectively uses glucose.
- Trial name
- NCT00428090
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone
- Where
- 138 sites in United States, Austria and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 862 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Dasatinib, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in Treating Young Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Malignant Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs in chemotherapy, such as ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00788125
- Testing
- carboplatin, dasatinib, etoposide phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Neoplastic Meningitis
Depocyt® With Sorafenib in Neoplastic Meningitis
The purpose of this study is to determine the tolerability and side effects of oral sorafenib in combination with intrathecal DepoCyt.
- Trial name
- NCT00964743
- Testing
- DepoCyt, Sorafenib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Unresectable or Metastatic Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Solid Tumor, Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Colon Cancer
Study of PI3Kinase Inhibition (Copanlisib) and Anti-PD-1 Antibody Nivolumab in Relapsed/Refractory Solid Tumors With Expansions in Mismatch-repair Proficient (MSS) Colorectal Cancer
A phase I/II study of PI3Kinase inhibition (copanlisib) and anti-PD-1 antibody nivolumab in relapsed/refractory solid tumors with expansions in mismatch-repair proficient (MSS) colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03711058
- Testing
- Copanlisib, Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Carboplatin, Vincristine, and Temozolomide in Treating Children With Progressive and/or Symptomatic Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as carboplatin, vincristine, and temozolomide, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Giving more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00077207
- Testing
- carboplatin, temozolomide, vincristine sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Grade IV Glioma, Grade IV Astrocytoma
Study To Test the Safety and Efficacy of TVI-Brain-1 As A Treatment for Recurrent Grade IV Glioma
TVI-Brain-1 is an experimental treatment that takes advantage of the fact that your body can produce immune cells, called 'killer' white blood cells that have the ability to kill large numbers of the cancer cells that are present…
- Conditions
- Grade IV Glioma, Grade IV Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Trial name
- NCT01290692
- Testing
- TVI-Brain-1
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- TVAX Biomedical
Small-cell Lung Cancer, Brain Metastases
Chemotherapy and Atezolizumab for Patients With Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) With Untreated, Asymptomatic Brain Metastases
This is a single arm, multicenter phase II trial for 60 patients with untreated extensive stage (ES) small cell lung cancer (SCLC) with asymptomatic brain metastases.
- Trial name
- NCT04610684
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Etoposide, Atezolizumab
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Jeffrey Clarke
Brain Metastases, Breast Cancer
Study Assessing QBS72S For Treating Brain Metastases
This study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of QBS72S in participants with advanced, relapsed, metastatic cancer with CNS involvement
- Conditions
- Brain Metastases, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Leptomeningeal Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05305365
- Testing
- QBS72S
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Melanie Hayden Gephart
Diffuse Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Dabrafenib in Combination With Trametinib in Pediatric Patients With BRAF V600 Mutation Positive LGG or Relapsed or Refractory HGG Tumors
The purpose of this study was to investigate the activity of dabrafenib in combination with trametinib in children and adolescent patients with BRAF V600 mutation positive low grade glioma (LGG) or relapsed or refractory high…
- Conditions
- Diffuse Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Childhood
- Trial name
- NCT02684058
- Testing
- Dabrafenib, trametinib, Carboplatin
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Argentina and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Hypogonadal Men With Epilepsy With Testosterone and Either Anastrozole or Placebo
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment using a medication (anastrozole/Arimidex), which lowers estrogen levels in the blood is better than placebo, a tablet that does not contain any active medication, when…
- Conditions
- Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism, Erectile Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00179517
- Testing
- Anastrozole 1mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center