Clinical trials: Nerve Sheath Tumors
Vestibular Schwannoma, Vestibular Disorder
Longitudinal Recovery of Laboratory, Clinical, and Community-Based Measures of Head and Trunk Control in People With Acquired Vestibulopathy
This study is designed to examine the true impact inner-ear dysfunction has on patient head movement kinematics, activity levels, and participation, and (2) to explore the efficacy of rehabilitation on laboratory, clinical, and…
- Trial name
- NCT04594057
- Testing
- Gaze and Postural Retraining Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Cutaneous Neurofibromas
Topical Imiquimod 5% Cream for Treatment of Cutaneous Neurofibromas in Adults With Neurofibromatosis 1
The purpose of this study is to determine if imiquimod cream can reverse the growth of neurofibromas. Imiquimod is a skin cream that works by stimulating the body's immune system to respond to tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00865644
- Testing
- Imiquimod 5% Cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1), Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN)
MEK 1/2 Inhibitor Selumetinib (AZD6244 Hydrogen Sulfate) in Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas
Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a disorder that can cause plexiform neurofibromas (PNs). These are tumors that grow along nerves. Some PNs cause serious health problems.
- Trial name
- NCT02407405
- Testing
- Selumetinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Leiomyosarcoma, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
Nivolumab and BO-112 Before Surgery for the Treatment of Resectable Soft Tissue Sarcoma
This phase I trial studies the side effects of BO-112 when given together with nivolumab before surgery in treating patients with soft tissue sarcoma that can be removed by surgery (resectable).
- Conditions
- Leiomyosarcoma, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Myxofibrosarcoma, Pleomorphic Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT04420975
- Testing
- Definitive Surgical Resection, Nanoplexed Poly I:C BO-112, Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Vestibular Schwannoma, Glioma, Astrocytic
USPIO Enhanced MR Imaging in CNS Tumours (UMIC)
The immune response or inflammation is known to be a key driver of progression and growth in many solid tumours. Inflammatory cells called macrophages are present in high numbers in many brain tumours and these tumour associated…
- Trial name
- UMIC (NCT06572475)
- Testing
- USPIO enhanced MRI
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Schwannoma
MRI Scan and Intra-labyrinthine Schwannoma
Evaluate the interest of gadolinium for the positive and topographic diagnosis of intra-labyrinthine schwannoma, comparing T1 sequence acquired after gadolinium injection to a sequence of fast imaging type employing steady state…
- Trial name
- NCT03580850
- Testing
- No intervention in this restrospective study
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Cutaneous Neurofibroma
DPCP to Treat Cutaneous Neurofibromas Associated With NF1
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is the most common genetic tumor predisposition syndrome, affecting up to 1 in 2500 individuals. Cutaneous neurofibromas are benign with self-limited growth; however, tumor burden may be excessive…
- Trial name
- NCT05438290
- Testing
- DPCP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Nicholas Gulati
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Plexiform Neurofibromas
US Selumetinib Registry
The purpose of this study is to understand treatment patterns and assess long-term effectiveness and safety outcomes associated with selumetinib treatment as well as to explore clinical and non-clinical factors affecting those…
- Trial name
- NCT05683678
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurofibromatosis 1
From Molecules to Cognition: Inhibitory Mechanisms in ASD and NF1
This study aims to investigate synaptic physiology and behavioral inhibition in patients with NF1 and ASD and to answer whether inhibitory deficits at these levels are modulated by lovastatin.
- Trial name
- ASD/NF1inhib (NCT03826940)
- Testing
- Lovastatin 60 MG
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra
Neurofibromatosis 2
Resiliency Training for Patients With NF2 Via Videoconferencing With Skype
The aim of this study is to determine, whether the 3RP is feasible, accepted and efficacious and durable when delivered via Skype to patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) who are deaf or have severe hearing loss using…
- Trial name
- NCT02811718
- Testing
- Stress Management Group 1, Stress Management Group 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Sarcoma
Randomised Trial of Volume of Post-operative Radiotherapy Given to Adult Patients With eXtremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Giving radiation therapy after surgery may kill any tumor cells that remain after surgery.
- Trial name
- VORTEX (NCT00423618)
- Testing
- radiotherapy
- Where
- 6 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of temozolomide in treating patients who have advanced…
- Conditions
- Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00003718
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
Bladder Cancer, Nerve Sheath Tumor
Imaging Study of [89Zr]DFO-YS5 for Cancer Detection
This is a single-center, pilot, PET-imaging study of the novel radiotracer 89Zirconium-89 DFO conjugated to the YS5 monoclonal antibody ([89Zr]DFO-YS5) in participants with nerve sheath tumor, bladder cancer, or advanced solid…
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Nerve Sheath Tumor, Nerve Sheath Tumors, Solid Tumor Malignancies
- Trial name
- NCT07664397
- Testing
- [89Zr]DFO-YS5, Positron Emission Tomography (PET)-Computerized tomography (CT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Robert Flavell, MD, PhD
Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Vestibular Schwannoma
Vegetative Monitoring During Brainstem-associated Surgery
Intraoperative Monitoring of Heart rate variability, Blood pressure variability, Baroreceptorsensivity etc.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Vestibular Schwannoma, Brainstem Neoplasm, Brainstem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT03666507
- Testing
- Intraoperative Monitoring during resection of brain tumor
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Neurofibromatosis 1
Mechanism of Action of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Intellectual impairment, particularly working memory deficits are a significant cause of morbidity in children with Neurofibromatosis type (NF1) with long-term implications on academic and occupational functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT04991428
- Testing
- Transcranial direct current stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manchester
Sarcoma
Doxorubicin With or Without Ifosfamide and Pegfilgrastim in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy such as doxorubicin and ifosfamide use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00061984
- Testing
- pegfilgrastim, doxorubicin hydrochloride, ifosfamide
- Where
- 41 sites in Austria, Belgium and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 455 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Cutaneous Neurofibroma, Neurofibromatosis 1
NFX-179 Topical Gel Treatment for Adults With Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and Cutaneous Neurofibromas (cNF)
This is a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, parallel group dose response study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of 2 concentrations of NFX-179 gel in participants with cNF.
- Trial name
- NCT05005845
- Testing
- NFX-179 gel, Vehicle gel
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- NFlection Therapeutics, Inc.
Vestibular Schwannoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2
Icotinib Study for Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) and NF2-Related Tumors
1)Preliminarily evaluate the treatment effect of Icotinib Hydrochloride Tablets on NF2; 2)Preliminarily evaluate the safety and the patient's tolerance of the treatment of Icotinib; 3)Provide an objective basis for an enlarged…
- Trial name
- Icotinib (NCT02934256)
- Testing
- Icotinib
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Li Peng
Sarcoma
S0330 Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
RATIONALE: Erlotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well erlotinib works in treating patients with unresectable or…
- Trial name
- NCT00068367
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride
- Where
- 101 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Neurofibromatosis 1 and 2 (NF1 and NF2)
A Single Center Pilot Study to Assess the Intra-observer Reliability of Measuring Muscle Strength Using a Hand Held Dynamometer in Children and Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Type 2 (NF2)
Patients with clinically confirmed neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) or a known neurofibromatosis (NF) mutation aged 5 years and above will be eligible to participate and will be recruited from the…
- Trial name
- NCT03672838
- Testing
- hand-held dynamometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health