Clinical trials: Neoplasm, Brain
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma or Recurrent or Progressive Meningioma
Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of erlotinib in treating patients who have recurrent malignant glioma or recurrent or progressive meningioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00045110
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Dovitinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma
This phase II trial studies how well dovitinib works in treating patients with recurrent or progressive glioblastoma. Dovitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01753713
- Testing
- dovitinib, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Manmeet Ahluwalia, MD
Metastatic Breast Cancer, HER2+ Breast Cancer
Phase 1b/2 Study of BKM120 Plus Trastuzumab in Patients With HER2-positive Breast Cancer
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of BKM120 in combination with trastuzumab in patients with relapsing HER2 overexpressing breast cancer who have previously failed trastuzumab.
- Trial name
- NCT01132664
- Testing
- BKM120, Trastuzumab, Capecitabine
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Brain Tumor
[18F]Fluciclovine and [18F]FLT PET/CT Assessment of Primary High-Grade Brain Tumors
The hypothesis of this exploratory clinical trial in patients with high-grade a primary brain tumor who receive chemoradiation is that the PET imaging agents [18F]Fluciclovine and/or [18F]FLT will be a better predictor of tumor…
- Trial name
- NCT03276676
- Testing
- [18F]FLT, [18F]Fluciclovine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cerebrovascular Disorders
Women's Health Study (WHS): A Randomized Trial of Low-dose Aspirin and Vitamin E in the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of low-dose aspirin and vitamin E in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer in apparently healthy women.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Coronary Disease, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- WHS (NCT00000479)
- Testing
- Aspirin, Vitamin E
- Volunteers
- 39,876 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Childhood Cerebellar Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Sunitinib Malate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Refractory, or Progressive Malignant Glioma or Ependymoma
This phase II trial studies how well sunitinib malate works in treating younger patients with recurrent, refractory, or progressive malignant glioma or ependymoma.
- Conditions
- Childhood Cerebellar Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Cerebral Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Childhood Cerebral Astrocytoma, Childhood Infratentorial Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01462695
- Testing
- Diagnostic Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study, Sunitinib Malate
- Where
- 96 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer
Study of Enzastaurin Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Patients With Brain Metastases of Lung Cancer, After Whole Brain Radiation Therapy
This study is a multinational study to compare enzastaurin versus placebo in the treatment of patients with brain metastases of lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00415363
- Testing
- enzastaurin
- Where
- 7 sites in Denmark, Norway and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiation Therapy Combined With Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Anaplastic Astrocytoma or Mixed Gliomas
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, carmustine, and lomustine, use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or…
- Trial name
- NCT00004259
- Testing
- BCNU 80mg/m2, TMZ 200mg/m2, radiation therapy
- Where
- 92 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Bevacizumab in Pats w/ Recurrent ST Brain Metas Who Have Failed Whole Brain Radiation Therapy
This is a study to evaluate a drug called bevacizumab in patients with cancer whose disease has spread to their brain. This study will not evaluate the effect of bevacizumab on the systemic solid tumor cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01898130
- Testing
- bevacizumab, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Prostate Cancer
Everolimus and Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Progressive Glioblastoma Multiforme or Progressive Metastatic Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Everolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00085566
- Testing
- everolimus, gefitinib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Spain
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
BIBF 1120 for Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
BIBF 1120 is a newly discovered compound that may stop cancer cells from growing abnormally. This drug is currently being used in treatment for other cancers in research studies and information from those other research studies…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT01380782
- Testing
- BIBF 1120
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Patrick Y. Wen, MD
Adult Brain Tumor, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
Tandutinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of tandutinib and to see how well it works in treating patients with recurrent or progressive glioblastoma.Tandutinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking…
- Conditions
- Adult Brain Tumor, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00379080
- Testing
- conventional surgery, tandutinib, pharmacological study
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
CNS Embryonal Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified, Malignant Glioma
Ribociclib and Everolimus in Treating Children With Recurrent or Refractory Malignant Brain Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of ribociclib and everolimus and to see how well they work in treating patients with malignant brain tumors that have come back or do not respond to treatment.
- Conditions
- CNS Embryonal Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified, Malignant Glioma, Recurrent Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT03387020
- Testing
- Everolimus, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Brain Cancer
Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) Proton vs. Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
The goal of this clinical research study is to compare IMRT with IMPT in patients with glioblastoma. Researchers want to learn about cognitive side effects (mental status changes) that may occur, such as memory loss and impaired…
- Trial name
- NCT01854554
- Testing
- IMPT, IMRT, Cognitive Tests
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Metastatic Brain Cancer
Exploratory Study, Evaluating the Treatment Effect of Surgery Plus GLIADEL® Wafer in Patients With Metastatic Brain Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the surgical intervention and insertion of GLIADEL wafers on the neurocognitive functioning in patients with metastatic brain cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00525590
- Testing
- GLIADEL
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Leptomeningeal Metastases
Phase 2 Study of Study of Tesevatinib in Subjects With NSCLC and Brain or Leptomeningeal Metastases
A study to assess the activity of tesevatinib in subjects with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and activating epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations who have disease progression with Brain Metastases (BM) or…
- Conditions
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Leptomeningeal Metastases, Brain Metastases
- Trial name
- NCT02616393
- Testing
- Tesevatinib
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Kadmon Corporation, LLC
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Hydroxychloroquine, Radiation, and Temozolomide Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as hydroxychloroquine and temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00486603
- Testing
- hydroxychloroquine, temozolomide, pharmacological study
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Gliosarcoma
Zactima With Temodar During Radiation Treatment for Newly Diagnosed Stage IV Brain Tumors
Phase I: The purpose of this research study is to determine the safety of the combination treatment of ZD6474 (Vandetanib) with the standard therapy for glioblastomas and gliosarcomas, temozolomide (Temodar) and radiation…
- Trial name
- Zactima (NCT00441142)
- Testing
- ZD6474, temozolomide, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Patrick Y. Wen, MD
Solid Tumors, ER/PR Positive Breast Cancer
MM-398 (Nanoliposomal Irinotecan, Nal-IRI) to Determine Tumor Drug Levels and to Evaluate the Feasibility of Ferumoxytol Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Measure Tumor Associated Macrophages and to Predict Patient Response to Treatment
This is a Phase I study to understand the biodistribution of MM-398 and to determine the feasibility of using Ferumoxytol as a tumor imaging agent.
- Conditions
- Solid Tumors, ER/PR Positive Breast Cancer, Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer With Active Brain Metastasis
- Trial name
- NCT01770353
- Testing
- Ferumoxytol, MM-398
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Phase I/II Trial of Alectinib and Bevacizumab in Patients With Advanced, Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK)-Positive, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This research study is evaluating two drugs, alectinib and bevacizumab, as possible treatments for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- NCT02521051
- Testing
- Alectinib, Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital