Clinical trials: Nervous System Neoplasms
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
An Open Label Extension Trial of Eculizumab in Relapsing NMO Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether eculizumab long-term use is safe and effective in patients with relapsing NMO.
- Trial name
- NCT02003144
- Testing
- eculizumab
- Where
- 69 sites in United States, Argentina and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Fatigue
Methylphenidate HCl or Modafinil in Treating Young Patients With Excessive Daytime Sleepiness After Cancer Therapy
RATIONALE: Methylphenidate hydrochloride or modafinil may help reduce daytime sleepiness and improve the quality of life of patients with excessive daytime sleepiness after cancer therapy.
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Fatigue, Specific Disorders of Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT01348607
- Testing
- methylphenidate hydrochloride, modafinil
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma
Molecular-Guided Therapy for Relapsed and Refractory Childhood Cancer
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility (ability to be done) of experimental technologies to determine a tumor's molecular makeup (gene expression profile) and mutations.
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Brain Tumors, Rare Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT01802567
- Testing
- Guided Therapy- Pediatric Gene Analysis Platform
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Giselle Sholler
Cancer, Pain
Efficacy of Caffeine Injection as an Adjuvant to Opioid Therapy in Cancer Pain
Pain is a most common symptom and it has a high impact on quality of life in cancer patients. Many cancer patients have received opioid therapy, but also many of them have suffered from side effects of opioids.
- Trial name
- NCT00879775
- Testing
- Caffeine, Normal saline
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Korea Research Foundation
CNS Tumor, Adult
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as 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
- NCT00313729
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Prostate Cancer, Prostatic Neoplasms
Safety and Efficacy Studies of Panobinostat and Bicalutamide in Patients With Recurrent Prostate Cancer After Castration
This trial is designed to investigate the safety, dosing schedule, and efficacy of the combination treatment of Panobinostat (a histone deacetylase inhibitor) and hormone therapy for recurrent prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00878436
- Testing
- Panobinostat, Bicalutamide
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
Phase I-II Everolimus and Sorafenib in Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
The goal of Phase 1 of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose and best schedule of the combination of everolimus and sorafenib that can be given to patients with malignant glioma.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Anaplastic Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01434602
- Testing
- everolimus, sorafenib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
Combination Chemotherapy and Pegfilgrastim in Treating Patients With Previously Untreated Germ Cell Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, ifosfamide, and paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Teratoma
- Trial name
- NCT00470366
- Testing
- pegfilgrastim, cisplatin, ifosfamide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Insomnia, Insomnia Due to Medical Condition
Sleep Treatment Education Program for Young Adult Cancer Survivors (STEP-YA)
The purpose of the study is to learn if a single online education session, with or without individualized coaching sessions, can help improve young adult cancer survivors' (YACS) sleep.
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Insomnia Due to Medical Condition, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05358951
- Testing
- STEP-YA with Coaching, STEP-YA without Coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Dysgeusia
Effect of Chemotherapy With Paclitaxel/Cisplatin on Development Dysgeusia in Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
One of the most widely used treatments for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the combination of paclitaxel-cisplatin. These drugs may contribute to taste alterations like dysgeusia.
- Conditions
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Dysgeusia, Taste Disorders, Lung Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT01540045
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico
Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms
Stepped-Care Telehealth for Distress in Cancer Survivors
Mental health issues in post-treatment adult cancer survivors are associated with multiple adverse outcomes and may represent a cancer health disparity for rural survivors.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms, Sleep Disturbance, Recurrent Disease
- Trial name
- Telehealth (NCT03060096)
- Testing
- Severe Anxiety/depression: High Intensity Stepped Care, Moderate Anxiety/depression: Low Intensity Stepped care, Enhanced Usual Care Control
- Where
- 166 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Mucositis, Head and Neck Cancer
Analgesic Effects of Topical Ketamine Mouthwash in Patients Receiving Chemoradiation or Radiotherapy for Head & Neck Cancer
The primary objective is to determine the reduction in pain score by ketamine mouthwash compared to placebo in head and neck cancer patients with refractory mucositis.
- Trial name
- NCT01653327
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Dysphagia, Pain
Dexamethasone in Reducing Oral Pain and Dry Mouth After Surgery in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies dexamethasone in reducing oral pain and dry mouth after surgery in patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Dexamethasone may help lower pain and dry mouth caused by surgery.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Pain, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01748942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Glioblastoma Multiforme, High-grade Astrocytoma Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
Phase I Study of APX005M in Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of APX005M in treating younger patients with primary malignant central nervous system tumor that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive), or newly diagnosed…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, High-grade Astrocytoma Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), CNS Primary Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), Ependymoma, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
- Trial name
- NCT03389802
- Testing
- APX005M treatment for recurrent or refractory primary malignant CNS tumor patients, APX005M treatment for newly diagnosed DIPG patients
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Breast Cancer
TPI 287 in Breast Cancer Metastatic to the Brain
The goal of the first part of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of TPI-287 in patients with breast cancer that has spread to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT01332630
- Testing
- TPI 287, Dexamethasone, Benadryl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer Survivor, Fatigue
Home-Based Programs for Improving Sleep in Cancer Survivors
RATIONALE: Following a program that uses written materials and pre-recorded mp3 devices may help improve the sleep of cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivor, Fatigue, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment, Sleep Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00993928
- Testing
- Home-based sleep intervention
- Where
- 193 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Pain
Safety and Tolerability of Zipsor® in Pediatric Subjects (Ages 12-17 Years) With Mild to Moderate Acute
As part of the PREA(Pediatric Research Equity Act) commitment, the objective of the study is to confirm safety and tolerability of 25 mg of Zipsor® in clinical pediatric subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01982539
- Testing
- Zipsor®
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Depomed
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Ublituximab for Acute Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Relapses
Ublituximab (also known as LFB-R603) is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to the trans-membrane antigen CD20. The binding induces immune response that causes lysis of B cells.
- Trial name
- NCT02276963
- Testing
- Ublituximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Neuropathy
Therapeutic Interventions For Pain Induced By Vincristine Treatment For Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Neuropathic pain / peripheral neuropathy (NP/PN) is a known painful complication of vincristine (VCR) therapy; evidence supporting the best treatment plan for pediatric patients is limited.
- Conditions
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Neuropathy, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- TINALL (NCT01506453)
- Testing
- gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Observation or Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Grade I, Grade II, or Grade III Meningioma
RATIONALE: Sometimes a tumor may not need treatment until it progresses. In this case, observation may be sufficient. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor, such as…
- Trial name
- NCT00895622
- Testing
- 54 Gy radiotherapy, 60 Gy radiotherapy
- Where
- 78 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group