Clinical trials: Optic Glioma
Astrocytoma, Ependymoma
Proton Therapy Research Infrastructure- ProTRAIT- Neuro-oncology
The first proton therapy treatments in the Netherlands have taken place in 2018. Due to the physical properties of protons, proton therapy has tremendous potential to reduce the radiation dose to the healthy, tumour-surrounding…
- Conditions
- Astrocytoma, Ependymoma, Ganglioglioma, Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT04648462
- Testing
- ProTRAIT
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht Radiation Oncology
Pleural Mesothelioma Malignant Advanced, Peritoneal Mesothelioma Malignant Advanced
Ph 1 Study in Subjects With Tumors Requiring Arginine to Assess ADI-PEG 20 With Pemetrexed and Cisplatin
A study of ADI-PEG 20 (pegylated arginine deiminase), an arginine degrading enzyme in patients with histologically proven advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), advanced peritoneal mesothelioma (in dose escalation cohort…
- Conditions
- Pleural Mesothelioma Malignant Advanced, Peritoneal Mesothelioma Malignant Advanced, Non-squamous Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Uveal Melanoma
- Trial name
- TRAP (NCT02029690)
- Testing
- ADI-PEG 20
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Polaris Group
Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
Oxaliplatin and Irinotecan in Treating Young Patients With Refractory Solid Tumors or Lymphomas
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of oxaliplatin when given together with irinotecan in treating young patients with refractory solid tumors or lymphomas.
- Conditions
- Childhood Burkitt Lymphoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma, Childhood Grade III Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis
- Trial name
- NCT00101270
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride, oxaliplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
18F-FDOPA PET/CT or PET/MRI in Measuring Tumors in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed or Recurrent Gliomas
To evaluate 18F-FDOPA PET obtained from PET/CT or PET/MRI imaging in patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02175745
- Testing
- 18F-fluoro-dihydroxyphenylalanine, Positron emission tomography (PET), Computed tomography (CT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Erik Mittra
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
DX-8951f in Treating Children With Advanced Solid Tumors or Lymphomas
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of DX-8951f in treating children who have advanced solid…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00004212
- Testing
- filgrastim, exatecan mesylate
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo
Blastic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
FR901228 in Treating Children With Refractory or Recurrent Solid Tumors or Leukemia
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of FR901228 in treating children with refractory or recurrent solid tumors or leukemia.
- Conditions
- Blastic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00053963
- Testing
- romidepsin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Low-grade Glioma, Meningioma
FG001 in Subjects with Meningiomas or Presumed Low-Grade Gliomas Scheduled for Neurosurgery
In neurosurgery both the diffusely infiltrated gliomas of the brain as well as the border towards healthy tissue in the meninges is a challenge.
- Conditions
- Low-grade Glioma, Meningioma, Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT06684795
- Testing
- FG001 prior to surgery
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Neurofibromatosis-1, Optic Glioma
PET/MRI in CNS and Extra-CNS Tumors of Patients With Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1)
This prospective pilot study is designed to provide preliminary data on the use of Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FDG-PET-MRI) in patients with neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1) associated…
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis-1, Optic Glioma, Plexiform Neurofibroma
- Trial name
- NCT01800032
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Carcinoid, Neuroendocrine
Safety Study of Seneca Valley Virus in Patients With Solid Tumors With Neuroendocrine Features
The primary purpose of the study is to determine if Seneca Valley Virus may be administered safely to patients with certain types of advanced cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00314925
- Testing
- Seneca Valley Virus (biological agent)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Neotropix
Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
Oxaliplatin in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent Solid Tumors That Have Not Responded to Previous Treatment
This phase II trial is studying how well oxaliplatin works in treating young patients with recurrent solid tumors that have not responded to previous treatment.
- Conditions
- Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Hepatoblastoma, Childhood Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT00091182
- Testing
- oxaliplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Talabostat Combined With Temozolomide or Carboplatin in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Brain Tumors or Other Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Talabostat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00303940
- Testing
- carboplatin, talabostat mesylate, temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
High-Grade Glioma (WHO III-IV)
FG001 Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging During Tumor Resection in Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Glioma
This clinical trial aims to determine if FG001 can assist surgeons in identifying the difference between tumor and healthy tissue during surgery in participants with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma.
- Trial name
- NCT07609472
- Testing
- FG001
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- FluoGuide A/S
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Leukemia
Decision Making About Participating in Pharmacokinetic Studies in Patients Enrolled in a Phase I Treatment Clinical Trial
RATIONALE: Gathering information about why patients or their guardians agree or decline to participate in the optional pharmacokinetic portion of a phase I treatment study may help doctors plan clinical trials in the future.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Leukemia, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00890435
- Testing
- questionnaire administration, psychosocial assessment and care
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Glioblastoma, Optic Neuropathy
Optic Neuropathy in 10 Patients With Glioblastoma Receiving Bevacizumab
Does treatment with bevacizumab (Avastin) in combination with prior or current radiotherapy lead to optic neuropathy?
- Trial name
- NCT01331616
- Testing
- Bevacizumab (Avastin)
- Sponsor
- West Penn Allegheny Health System
Cerebral Tumors
Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy (CLE) During Medically Induced Neurosurgery in Craniobasal and Glioma Tumours
Purpose of the study is to answer the question whether confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE, also named 'optical biopsy') might improve the results of medically necessary neurosurgery to prove practicability, safety and…
- Trial name
- Cleopatra (NCT02491827)
- Testing
- Cellvizio mini laser probe
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Charalampaki, Cleopatra, M.D.
Neuroblastoma, Ewing's Sarcoma
Use of Racotumomab in Patients With Pediatric Tumors Expressing N-glycolylated Gangliosides
This study will be carried out in children with diagnosis of cancer with tumors known to express N-glycolylated gangliosides. The disease must be resistant to conventional therapy.
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, Ewing's Sarcoma, Wilm's Tumor, Retinoblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01598454
- Testing
- racotumomab
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Laboratorio Elea Phoenix S.A.
Brain Tumor, Recurrent
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Recurrent Pediatric Brain Tumors
The goal of this proposal is to evaluate a new Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) modification which could revolutionize the treatment of brain tumors in children and adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01682746
- Testing
- Photofrin (porfimer sodium) & photodynamic therapy.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Harry T Whelan, MD
Bone Marrow Suppression, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Acetylcysteine, Mannitol, Combination Chemotherapy, and Sodium Thiosulfate in Treating Children With Malignant Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cyclophosphamide, etoposide phosphate, and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Bone Marrow Suppression, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children
- Trial name
- NCT00238173
- Testing
- filgrastim, acetylcysteine, carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Cutaneous Neurofibroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Selumetinib in Treating Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Cutaneous Neurofibroma
This pilot phase II trial studies how well selumetinib works in treating patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and cutaneous neurofibromas.
- Conditions
- Cutaneous Neurofibroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Optic Nerve Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02839720
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Selumetinib Sulfate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)