Clinical trials: Nervous System Cancer
Epidermal Nevus Syndrome
A Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of KRN23 in Epidermal Nevus Syndrome (ENS)
KRN23 is a fully human immunoglobulin monoclonal antibody (mAb) that binds to and inhibits the activity of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), leading to an increase in serum phosphorus levels.
- Trial name
- ENS (NCT04320316)
- Testing
- Crysvita (burosumab-twza) Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy and Pemetrexed in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases From Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Pemetrexed may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
- Trial name
- NRR (NCT00280748)
- Testing
- pemetrexed disodium, radiation therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Metastatic Brain Tumors, Progression
Laser Ablation After Stereotactic Radiosurgery
The need for new technologies and devices in the field of neurosurgery is well established. In April 2013, FDA cleared NeuroBlate™ System, minimally invasive robotic laser thermotherapy tool.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Brain Tumors, Progression, Radiation Necrosis, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- LAASR (NCT01651078)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Monteris Medical
Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid (SAHA), Bevacizumab, Daily Temozolomide for Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
This is a Phase I/II open-label, single-arm study among recurrent malignant glioma patients. Patients will be treated with Vorinostat in combination with Bevacizumab (BV) (10 mg/kg) and Temozolomide (T) (50 mg/m2/day) BV is…
- Trial name
- NCT00939991
- Testing
- Vorinostst/Bevacizumab/Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Katy Peters
Hypertension, Heart Failure
LSFG-SKIN, Laser Speckle Flowgraphy
The purpose of this project is to quantify normal and abnormal skin blood flow regionally in different areas of the body(face, extremities, over burns and wounds) at baseline and over time in response to treatment or…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Heart Failure, Vascular Ischemia, Burns
- Trial name
- NCT03660618
- Testing
- laser speckle flowgraphy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Randy Kardon
Brain Neoplasms, Central Nervous System Neoplasms
Phase I/II Bevacizumab Versus Bevacizumab Plus TPI 287 for Recurrent Glioblastoma
The goal of Part I of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of TPI 287 that can be given with bevacizumab to patients with glioblastoma.
- Trial name
- NCT01582152
- Testing
- TPI287, Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Everolimus, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Everolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking some of the blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00553150
- Testing
- everolimus, temozolomide, radiation
- Where
- 178 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Recurrent Glioblastoma
Standard Chemotherapy vs. Chemotherapy Guided by Cancer Stem Cell Test in Recurrent Glioblastoma
The purpose of this clinical study is to confirm the utility of chemosensitivity tumor testing on cancer stem cells (ChemoID) as a predictor of clinical response in poor prognosis malignant brain tumors such as recurrent…
- Trial name
- CSCRGBM (NCT03632135)
- Testing
- ChemoID assay, Chemotherapy
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Cordgenics, LLC
Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibroma, Plexiform
Medication Adherence in Children, Adolescents and Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 1(NF1) on Clinical Treatment Trials
Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder. It has a broad variety of effects on the body. Up to half of people with NF1 get plexiform neurofibromas (PNs). These are benign tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT03531814
- Testing
- Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS^TM), Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma
A Study of Abemaciclib in Recurrent Glioblastoma
This research study is studying a targeted therapy as a possible treatment for recurrent glioblastoma (GBM). The following intervention will be used in this study: -Abemaciclib
- Trial name
- NCT02981940
- Testing
- Abemaciclib, Surgery
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Alzheimer's Disease
Rosiglitazone (Extended Release Tablets) As Adjunctive Therapy In Subjects With Mild To Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
Rosiglitazone (RSG) has been tested in clinical studies and is approved by the FDA as a treatment for type II diabetes mellitus, a disease that occurs when the body is unable to effectively use glucose.
- Trial name
- REFLECT-3 (NCT00348140)
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone Extended Release 2mg, Rosiglitazone Extended Release 8mg
- Where
- 194 sites in United States, Australia and 20 more
- Volunteers
- 1,468 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Brain Metastasis
Evaluation of the Use of Trental and Vitamin E For Prophylaxis of Radiation Necrosis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of Trental and Vitamin E can help reduce the incidence of radiation necrosis (a lesion that usually occurs at the original tumor site) after radiosurgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01508221
- Testing
- Trental, Vitamin E
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Breast Cancer, Joint Pain
Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Aromatase Inhibitor Induced Joint Symptoms in Women With Breast Cancer
Investigators are hoping to learn if glucosamine with chondroitin can help relieve joint pain/stiffness associated with aromatase inhibitors.
- Trial name
- NCT00691678
- Testing
- Chondroitin, Glucosamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Dawn L. Hershman
Myasthenia Gravis
A Study of RVT-1401 in Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Patients
The purpose of the current study is to assess safety/tolerability and key pharmacodynamic (PD) effects that are considered to be associated with clinical benefit (reduction of total IgG and anti-AChR-IgG) in Myasthenia Gravis…
- Trial name
- NCT03863080
- Testing
- RVT-1401
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Immunovant Sciences GmbH
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Fibrillary Astrocytoma of Brain
Intraarterial Infusion Of Erbitux and Bevacizumab For Relapsed/Refractory Intracranial Glioma In Patients Under 22
Central nervous system (CNS) malignancies are the second most common malignancy and the most common solid tumor of childhood, including adolescence.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Fibrillary Astrocytoma of Brain, Glioma of Brainstem, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT01884740
- Testing
- SIACI of Erbitux and Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Novel Cognitive Treatment Targets for Epidiolex in Sturge- Weber Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to better understand the utility of cannabidiol (CBD/ Epidiolex) for improving the treatment of cognitive impairments in Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS).
- Trial name
- NCT04447846
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Anne Comi, MD
Thyroid Cancer, Neck Pain
The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Posterior Neck Pain After Thyroidectomy
The purpose of tihs study is to determine whether transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) during thyroidectomy is effective in the reduction of posterior neck pain after thyroidectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02012686
- Testing
- TENS
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Trametinib in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
This phase II trial studies how well trametinib works in treating patients with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia that has come back (relapsed) or does not respond to treatment (refractory).
- Trial name
- NCT03190915
- Testing
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy, Trametinib
- Where
- 57 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Feasibility of [11C]Acetate-PET in LAM and TSC
This study aims to assess [11C]acetate positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) as a biomarker for renal angiomyolipomas and pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) and an early biomarker of response to…
- Trial name
- NCT05467397
- Testing
- [11C]acetate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Combination Chemotherapy, Monoclonal Antibody, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy such as methotrexate and temozolomide use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00068250
- Testing
- rituximab, methotrexate, temozolomide 100 mg/m^2
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group