Clinical trials: Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial
Opsoclonus-myoclonus Syndrome
Study of Cytokines in Children With Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine if cytokines, inflammatory mediators, are increased in spinal fluid and blood, correlate with disease activity, and could serve as biomarkers or therapeutic targets in children with…
- Trial name
- OMS (NCT00806182)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Pediatric Neuroinflammation Organization, Inc.
Healthy Volunteers, Recurrent Glioma
MeFAMP for Imaging System A Amino Acid Transport in Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors
This first-in-human study will establish the human safety and radiation dosimetry of the system A amino acid transport substrate, (R)-3-[F-18]fluoro-2-methyl-2-(methylamino)propanoic acid ([F-18]MeFAMP), for positron emission…
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Recurrent Glioma, Brain Metastases From Extra-cranial Solid Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT05676489
- Testing
- [F-18]MeFAMP PET
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Quality of Life, Cognitive Impairment
Long Term Implications of Rare Brain Tumours'
Patients diagnosed with oligodendroglioma with a specific molecular profile represent rare tumour groups (about 10% of adult gliomas) with relatively favourable prognosis (median survival between 8 and 12 years).
- Conditions
- Quality of Life, Cognitive Impairment, WHO Grade II Oligodendroglial Tumor, WHO Grade III Oligodendroglial Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT04708548
- Testing
- Health-related Quality of Life, Psychological Distress, Fatigue
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 267 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Galina Velikova
Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Cystic Nephroma
Elucidating the Genetic Basis of the Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB) Familial Cancer Syndrome
Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB) is a rare lung tumor which develops in childhood. The underlying genetic factors which contribute to the development and progression of PPB are not defined.
- Conditions
- Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Cystic Nephroma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor of Ovary, Medulloepithelioma
- Trial name
- PPB (NCT00565903)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,247 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ashley Hill
Central Nervous System Sarcoma, Ependymoma
StrataXRT in Preventing Radiation Dermatitis in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Brain or Spinal Cord
This phase I trial studies the side effects of a silicone topical wound dressing (StrataXRT) and to see how well it works in preventing radiation dermatitis (skin burns and side effects caused by radiation) in pediatric patients…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Sarcoma, Ependymoma, Glioma, Malignant Intracranial Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03990597
- Testing
- Questionnaire Administration, Wound Dressing Material
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Glioblastoma
NKG2D-based CAR T-cells Immunotherapy for Patient With r/r NKG2DL+ Solid Tumors
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and clinical activity of NKG2D-based CAR-T cells infusion in the treatment of relapsed/refractory NKG2DL+ solid tumors.
- Conditions
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Glioblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04270461
- Testing
- NKG2D-based CAR T-cells
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jiujiang University Affiliated Hospital
Beta-thalassemia, Glioma
Plasticizer Exposure and Its Consequences on Health
Plasticizers are chemicals commonly found in many everyday items, from food packaging to medical equipment. Although they are pervasive in our daily lives, researchers still don't have a clear picture of their long-term effects…
- Conditions
- Beta-thalassemia, Glioma, Healthy Controls, Transfusion-dependent Beta-Thalassemia
- Trial name
- PEACH (NCT06512298)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Oligodendroglioma, Adult
Abemaciclib in Patients With Oligodendroglioma
This is a phase II, single arm, open label study looking how well a drug called abemaciclib works in patients with recurrent oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT03969706
- Testing
- Abemaciclib 200 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stephen Bagley, MD, MSCE
Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer
The Clinical Application Value of SPECT Imaging Targeting LRRC15 in Malignant Tumors
Here's a polished version of the text: "This project involves patients with high-expression LRRC15 malignant tumors who are either clinically suspected of or diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT07651020
- Testing
- Specific SPECT imaging agents targeting LRRC15
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Malignant Glioma
Prognostic Awareness and Patient-Physician Communication in Malignant Glioma
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the understanding patients with brain tumors have of their disease and their communication with their physician.
- Trial name
- NCT02023346
- Testing
- surveys and cognitive tests
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Retinoblastoma, Cancer Survivor
Studying Health Outcomes After Treatment in Patients With Retinoblastoma
This trial studies health outcomes after treatment in patients with retinoblastoma. Gathering health information over time from patients and family members through vision assessments, samples of tissue and saliva, and…
- Conditions
- Retinoblastoma, Cancer Survivor, Biological Sibling, Intraocular Retinoblastoma
- Trial name
- RIVERBOAT (NCT03932786)
- Testing
- Biospecimen collection, Vision assessment, Questionnaire administration
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma
Pediatric Solid Tumor Metabolism [A Prospective Study Exploring Metabolism of Solid Tumors in Pediatrics]
To explore metabolic phenotypes of children with extra-cranial solid tumors and compare these with their histopathological and genetic alterations to discover potential novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets to improve outcomes…
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma, Pediatric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03686566
- Testing
- 13C-glucose, No glucose infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Glioma
Cereset for Caregivers
In this single arm, open label study, investigators will evaluate the feasibility of using the Cereset (formerly known as HIRREM - high-resolution relational, resonance-based electroencephalic mirroring) intervention for a…
- Trial name
- CERESET (NCT03935269)
- Testing
- Cereset Research Wearable, Stress management therapy, Questionnaire administration
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Glioblastoma
Tear Fluid for the Detection of Tumor-associated Extracellular Vesicles in Glioblastoma Patients
This clinical trial tests the impact of tear fluid in detecting tumor-associated extracellular vesicles (TEVs) in patients with glioblastoma.
- Trial name
- NCT07775534
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Electronic Health Record Review, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tumor Tissue, Blood Samples, and Family History in Predicting Tumor Development and Response to Treatment in Young Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tumor tissue and blood in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00891722
- Testing
- biologic sample preservation procedure, laboratory biomarker analysis, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Glioma, Fear of Cancer
FearLess in Cognitively Intact Patients With Glioma
This study will assess the preliminary feasibility and acceptability of FearLess, a newly-developed psychological intervention for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among cognitively-intact patients with glioma.
- Trial name
- FearLess (NCT05604365)
- Testing
- FearLess Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Glioblastoma, Low Grade Glioma
Mind-Body Intervention in Glioma Couples
This trial studies how well a couple-based mind body program works in improving spiritual, psychosocial, and physical quality of life in patients with high or low grade glioma or tumors that have spread to the brain and their…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Low Grade Glioma, Malignant Glioma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
- Trial name
- NCT03244995
- Testing
- Mind-Body Intervention Procedure, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Glioma
Simulation-Based Caregiving Skills Training for Family Members of High Grade Glioma Patients
Family caregivers of patients with a primary brain tumor experience a high caregiving load including assistance with activities of daily living without any formal training.
- Trial name
- NCT05511324
- Testing
- Questionnaires, Caregiver Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Localized Resectable Neuroblastoma, Localized Unresectable Neuroblastoma
Genetic Analysis Using Blood or Bone Marrow From Participants With Neuroblastoma or Noncancerous Conditions
This laboratory study is looking at genes in participants with neuroblastoma or noncancerous conditions. Identifying genes related to cancer may help in the study of cancer.
- Conditions
- Localized Resectable Neuroblastoma, Localized Unresectable Neuroblastoma, Recurrent Neuroblastoma, Regional Neuroblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00436696
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9,350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Adult-Onset Glioma
Genetic Epidemiology of Adult Onset Glioma
To establish a clinic based case control study for examination of potential risk factors for primary adult brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00283569
- Testing
- Mouth Swab, Toe Nail Clippings, Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kentuckiana Cancer Institute