Clinical trials: Oligodendroglioma, Anaplastic
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Dasatinib, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in Treating Young Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Malignant Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs in chemotherapy, such as ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00788125
- Testing
- carboplatin, dasatinib, etoposide phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
Lapatinib in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I/II trial studies lapatinib to see how well it works in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory central nervous system (CNS) tumors.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma, Recurrent Childhood Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00095940
- Testing
- lapatinib ditosylate, therapeutic conventional surgery, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Bevacizumab in Reducing CNS Side Effects in Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy to the Brain for Primary Brain Tumor, Meningioma, or Head and Neck Cancer
Bevacizumab may reduce CNS side effects caused by radiation therapy. This randomized phase II trial is studying how well bevacizumab works in reducing CNS side effects in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to the brain…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00492089
- Testing
- bevacizumab, magnetic resonance imaging, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Malignant Glioma
Study of Capecitabine to Treat Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
The purpose of this study is to determine if capecitabine is effective in the treatment of high grade gliomas that have returned after completing treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00717197
- Testing
- Capecitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Ependymoblastoma
Palbociclib Isethionate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of palbociclib isethionate in treating younger patients with central nervous system tumors that have grown, come back, or not responded to treatment.
- Conditions
- Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Ependymoblastoma, Childhood Grade III Meningioma, Childhood High-grade Cerebellar Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02255461
- Testing
- palbociclib isethionate, pharmacological study, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma
Sunitinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
This phase II trial is studying how well sunitinib works in treating patients with recurrent malignant gliomas. Sunitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00499473
- Testing
- sunitinib malate, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Oligodendroglioma, Adult
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Oligodendroglioma
RATIONALE: Current therapies for adult recurrent/progressive oligodendrogliomas provide very limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the…
- Trial name
- NCT00003472
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Glioma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Using MRI-Guided Laser Heat Ablation to Induce Disruption of the Peritumoral Blood Brain Barrier to Enhance Delivery and Efficacy of Treatment of Pediatric Brain Tumors
By employing a combination of advanced MRI techniques and correlative serum biomarkers of blood brain barrier (BBB) disruption, the investigators plan to develop a powerful, first of its kind clinical algorithm in pediatrics…
- Conditions
- Glioma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02372409
- Testing
- MRI-guided laser ablation, Doxorubicin, Etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Anaplastic Astrocytomas, Anaplastic Oligodendrogliomas
Phase II NKTR-102 In Bevacizumab-Resistant High Grade Glioma
High Grade Gliomas, including anaplastic astrocytomas, anaplastic oligodendrogliomas and glioblastomas (GBM), are the most common and most aggressive primary brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytomas, Anaplastic Oligodendrogliomas, Glioblastomas (GBM)
- Trial name
- NCT01663012
- Testing
- Etirinotecan pegol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Lawrence Recht
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Erlotinib and Temsirolimus in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
Erlotinib and temsirolimus and may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of temsirolimus when given together with…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00112736
- Testing
- erlotinib, temsirolimus, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Erlotinib and Radiation Therapy in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioma
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Erlotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00124657
- Testing
- Erlotinib hydrochloride
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Tandutinib Plus Bevacizumab to Treat Recurrent Brain Tumors
Background: In order to survive, brain tumors must have a network of blood vessels to supply it with oxygen and nutrients. The tumors produce substances that enable new blood vessels to form.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00667394
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, MLN-518 (Tandutinib), Quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Temsirolimus and Perifosine in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Glioma
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of temsirolimus when given together with perifosine and to see how well it works in treating patients with recurrent or progressive malignant glioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01051557
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Perifosine, Temsirolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma
Imetelstat Sodium in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Brain Tumors
This molecular biology and phase II trial studies how well imetelstat sodium works in treating younger patients with recurrent or refractory brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma, Astrocytoma, Grade II, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01836549
- Testing
- imetelstat sodium
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Veliparib and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Veliparib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide.
- Trial name
- NCT01026493
- Testing
- temozolomide 60 mg x 21 days, temozolomide 75 mg x 21 days, ABT-888 20 mg x 21 days
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme or Other Malignant 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
- NCT00498927
- Testing
- temozolomide, protein expression analysis, reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Mixed Glioma
Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Recurrent Brain Tumor
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of imatinib mesylate and to see how well it works in treating patients with a recurrent brain tumor that has not responded to previous surgery and radiation…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Mixed Glioma, Adult Oligodendroglioma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00049127
- Testing
- Imatinib Mesylate, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 229 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
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
Brain Cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Phase I / II Vorinostat, Erlotinib and Temozolomide for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
Phase I Objectives: -To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of vorinostat + erlotinib versus vorinostat + erlotinib + temozolomide in adult patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and anaplastic gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT01110876
- Testing
- Vorinostat, Erlotinib, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
RO4929097and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Malignant Glioma
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and the best dose of RO4929097 to see how well it works when given together with bevacizumab compared to bevacizumab alone in treating patients with progressive or recurrent…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01189240
- Testing
- gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097, bevacizumab, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)