Clinical trials: Neoplasm, Brain
Atherosclerosis
Accelerated Atherosclerosis in High Risk Population Groups: An Assessment by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The goal of this study is to assess a slimy substance that settles/deposits along blood vessel wall. This slimy substance is called plaque. Plaque could be made up of fat, calcium or both. Plaque deposition narrows the vessels.
- Trial name
- NCT02114697
- Testing
- Statin therapy, Lifestyle modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Alisertib and Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of alisertib when combined with fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery in treating patients with high-grade gliomas that have returned after previous treatment with…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02186509
- Testing
- Hyperfractionated radiation therapy, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Alisertib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Cushing's Disease, Acromegaly
Study to Allow Access to Pasireotide for Patients Benefiting From Pasireotide Treatment in Novartis-sponsored Studies
The purpose of this study is to allow continued use of pasireotide in patients who are on pasireotide treatment in a Novartis-sponsored study and are benefiting from the treatment as judged by the investigator.
- Conditions
- Cushing's Disease, Acromegaly, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Pituitary Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT01794793
- Testing
- Pasireotide, Cabergoline, Pasireotide LAR
- Where
- 94 sites in United States, Argentina and 26 more
- Volunteers
- 337 people
- Sponsor
- RECORDATI GROUP
Primary Brain Tumour
Intraoperative MRI-guidance in Frameless Stereotactic Biopsies
Background: The aim of the study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of stereotactic brain tumour biopsy (STx biopsy) guided by low-field intraoperative MRI (iMRI) in comparison with its frameless classic analogue based on…
- Trial name
- NCT01779219
- Testing
- iMRI-guided brain tumour biopsy, Stereotactic frameless brain tumour biopsy
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw Medical University
Intracranial Pathology
Feasibility of Aromatherapy in an Awake Craniotomy Environment
Awake craniotomy for tumor surgery allows for mapping of speech, motor and sensory function during tumor resection. Awake craniotomy is increasingly utilized as it has several advantages over a traditional general anesthetic…
- Trial name
- NCT03328143
- Testing
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cancer
Cyproheptadine in Preventing Weight Loss in Children Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may prevent weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine is more effective than a placebo in preventing weight loss in young patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01132547
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
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
Breast Cancer, Coronary Artery Disease
Reducing Metabolic Dysregulation in Obese Latina Breast Cancer Survivors Using Physical Activity
This study is about testing whether exercise will improve fitness and lessen risk factors related to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity in Latina breast cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke, Type2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT04717050
- Testing
- Progressive combine training (PCT), Attention Control (AC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Gossypol in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
This phase II trial is studying how well gossypol works in treating patients with progressive or recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00540722
- Testing
- R-(-)-gossypol acetic acid, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
AIDS-Related-Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chemotherapy and HAART to Treat AIDS-related Primary Brain Lymphoma
This study will investigate the use of chemotherapy plus highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-related primary brain lymphoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00267865
- Testing
- Methotrexate, Rituximab, Leucovorin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer, Brain Tumor - Metastatic
Cabozantinib +/- Trastuzumab In Breast Cancer Patients w/ Brain Metastases
This research study is evaluating the effectiveness of the drug called cabozantinib (alone or in combination with trastuzumab) as a possible treatment for advanced breast cancer in which the cancer has spread to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT02260531
- Testing
- Cabozantinib, Trastuzumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor With Rhabdoid Features, Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified
Adavosertib and Irinotecan Hydrochloride in Treating Younger Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of adavosertib and irinotecan hydrochloride in treating younger patients with solid tumors that have come back (relapsed) or that have not responded to standard therapy…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor With Rhabdoid Features, Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified, Central Nervous System Ganglioneuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor With Multilayered Rosettes, C19MC-Altered
- Trial name
- NCT02095132
- Testing
- Adavosertib, Irinotecan Hydrochloride
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Gliosarcoma, Central Nervous System Sarcoma
Sunitinib in Sarcomas of the Central Nervous System
Background: A sarcoma is a rare cancer. It grows in the body's connective tissue. Sarcomas in the brain and central nervous system are especially rare.
- Trial name
- NCT03641326
- Testing
- Sunitinib, wGT3x-BT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Phase I / II Vorinostat, Erlotinib and Temozolomide for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
Phase I Objectives: -To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of vorinostat + erlotinib versus vorinostat + erlotinib + temozolomide in adult patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and anaplastic gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT01110876
- Testing
- Vorinostat, Erlotinib, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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)
Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome, Renal Cell Carcinoma
Evaluation of Sunitinib Malate in Patients With Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (VHL) Who Have VHL Lesions to Follow
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if sunitinib malate (SU011248) can help to control VHL. The safety of this drug will also be studied.
- Conditions
- Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Hemangioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00330564
- Testing
- SU011248
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain Neoplasms, Nausea
A Pilot Study of Dronabinol for Adult Patients With Primary Gliomas
This study seeks to define the tolerability and safety associated with the administration of Dronabinol in the treatment of adults with nausea, vomiting and appetite loss in patients with primary gliomas who are undergoing…
- Conditions
- Brain Neoplasms, Nausea, Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT00314808
- Testing
- Dronabinol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Phase I/II Study of Ribociclib,a CDK4/6 Inhibitor, Following Radiation Therapy
In this research study the investigators want to learn more about the effects, both good and bad, when the study drug Ribociclib is given after radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Bithalamic High Grade Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02607124
- Testing
- Ribociclib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Astrocytoma, Grades II, III and IV, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Protein Phosphatase 2A Inhibitor, in Recurrent Glioblastoma
Background: The brain is separated from the rest of the blood stream by the blood-brain barrier. This is like a filter that protects the brain. But is also a challenge when medicines need to get into the brain.
- Conditions
- Astrocytoma, Grades II, III and IV, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT03027388
- Testing
- LB-100
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor
Pilot Study Effect of Sulfasalazine on Glutamate Levels by(Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy)MRS in Patients With Glioma
The main purpose of this part of the study is to determine the Central Nervous System bioavailability of sulfasalazine.
- Trial name
- NCT01577966
- Testing
- Sulfasalazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham