Clinical trials: Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors
Brain Tumor
Phenylbutyrate to Treat Children With Progressive or Recurrent Brain Tumors
This study will examine the safety and effectiveness of treating brain tumors in children with a continuous infusion of phenylbutyrate.
- Trial name
- NCT00006450
- Testing
- Phenylbutyrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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)
Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Somatic Mosaicism in Twins Discordant for Childhood Cancer
Somatic mosaicism in cancer associated genes is one potential explanation for discordance in childhood cancer that has not been fully explored to date.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor, Discordant Twin, Somatic Mutation
- Trial name
- NCT06054295
- Testing
- Biospecimen collection, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain Tumor, Pediatric
Intensity Modulated PrOton Therapy in Pediatric BRain Tumors (IMPORT)
Children diagnosed with benign or low-grade brain tumors often require radiation therapy to control their disease. While radiation can be effective, traditional techniques using X-rays (photon-based radiotherapy) expose healthy…
- Trial name
- IMPORT (NCT07338526)
- Testing
- Intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), Photon-based intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Tata Memorial Centre
Retinoblastoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma
Simvastatin With Topotecan and Cyclophosphamide in Relapsed and/or Refractory Pediatric Solid and CNS Tumors
This is a Phase I trial with new experimental drugs such as simvastatin in combination with topotecan and cyclophosphamide in the hopes of finding a drug that may work against tumors that have come back or that have not responded…
- Conditions
- Retinoblastoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Rhabdoid Tumor
- Trial name
- AflacST1402 (NCT02390843)
- Testing
- Simvastatin, Cyclophosphamide, Topotecan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Neurofibromatosis 1, Plexiform Neurofibroma
Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, PK Characteristics and Anti-tumor Activity of FCN-159 in Adult and Pediatric Participants With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
FCN-159 is a highly active MEK1/2 inhibitor that was designed, synthesized and screened on the basis of the structure of trametinib.
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis 1, Plexiform Neurofibroma, NF1
- Trial name
- NCT04954001
- Testing
- FCN-159
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, China and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co. Ltd.
Recurrent Diffuse Pontine Gliomas
Phase 2 Study of Nimotuzumab in Pediatric Recurrent Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
This is a phase 2, single-arm, multi-center study, with a safety review component, designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nimotuzumab in approximately 44 patients with recurrent diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG)…
- Trial name
- NCT00600054
- Testing
- nimotuzumab (anti EGFR humanized monoclonal antibody)
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- YM BioSciences
Spine Cancer, Anesthesia
Dexmedetomidine Infusion on Intraoperative Propofol,Fentanyl Requirements in Spine Surgery for Pediatric Cancer Patients
The purpose of this trial is to investigate whether the effect of a low-dose dexmedetomidine infusion will decrease propofol consumption or not through a double blinded randomized controlled trial done in children cancer hospital…
- Trial name
- NCT05493228
- Testing
- Precedex Injectable Product, Saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt 57357
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Leukemia
Chemotherapy in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Meningeal Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of liposomal cytarabine in treating young patients who have…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00003073
- Testing
- liposomal cytarabine
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Brain Tumours
Evaluating the Efficacy of a Group Social Skills Intervention
Tumours affecting the brain are a very heterogeneous group of diseases. Accordingly, treatment strategies vary widely depending on child's age, tumour location, its resectability and histology.
- Trial name
- NCT02677142
- Testing
- Structured social skills training program, SSIP, CG - social skills activities
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Cancer, Pediatric Cancer
Study of Zanzalintinib in Children and Adolescents With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors
The primary purpose of this study is to determine the pediatric maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), and to evaluate the safety and tolerability of zanzalintinib.
- Trial name
- NCT07773454
- Testing
- Zanzalintinib
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Exelixis
Neuroblastoma, Brain Tumor
Efficacy of Prophylactic Itraconazole in High-Dose Chemotherapy and Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the prophylactic use of itraconazole is a better option than empirical use of itraconazole in the management (prevention and treatment) of fungal infection associated with…
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, Brain Tumor, Retinoblastoma, Wilms Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00336531
- Testing
- itraconazole
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Solid Tumor, Unspecified, Child, Relapsed Solid Neoplasm
A Study of Avapritinib in Pediatric Patients With Solid Tumors Dependent on KIT or PDGFRA Signaling
This is a Phase 1/2, multicenter, open-label trial of avapritinib in participants 2 to < 18 years of age with advanced relapsed/refractory (R/R) solid tumors, including central nervous system (CNS) tumors, that harbor a PDGFRA…
- Conditions
- Solid Tumor, Unspecified, Child, Relapsed Solid Neoplasm, CNS Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT04773782
- Testing
- avapritinib
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Blueprint Medicines Corporation
Solid Tumors
Study of EZN-2208 Pediatric Patients With Solid Tumors
The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of EZN-2208 that can be given to pediatric patients with Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT01295697
- Testing
- EZN-2208
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Recurrent Lymphoma, Refractory Lymphoma
Vinblastine and Temsirolimus in Pediatrics With Recurrent or Refractory Lymphoma or Solid Tumours Including CNS Tumours
The purpose of this study is to determine the best dose of vinblastine that can be given with a new drug, temsirolimus.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Lymphoma, Refractory Lymphoma, Solid Tumours, Central Nervous System
- Trial name
- NCT02343718
- Testing
- Vinblastine, Temsirolimus
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Epilepsy, Focal Cortical Dysplasia
Use of a Tonometer to Identify Epileptogenic Lesions During Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
Refractory epilepsy, meaning epilepsy that no longer responds to medication, is a common neurosurgical indication in children. In such cases, surgery is the treatment of choice.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Focal Cortical Dysplasia, Tuberous Sclerosis, Hemimegalencephaly
- Trial name
- NCT04344626
- Testing
- Intra-operative brain tonometry
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Tethered Spinal Cord, Brain Tumor
Dexmedetomidine on Intraoperative Somatosensory and Motor Evoked Potential Monitoring During Neurosurgery in Pediatric Patients
The investigators want to know if using the study drug dexmedetomidine will improve nerve wave readings during neurosurgery. These readings are done many times during surgery while the patient is asleep.
- Conditions
- Tethered Spinal Cord, Brain Tumor, Cranio Cervical Compression
- Trial name
- NCT01512147
- Testing
- Isoflurane, Propofol, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Study of Panobinostat in Combination With Everolimus for Children and Young Adults With Gliomas
This phase 2 trial will evaluate the activity of Panobinostat in combination with Everolimus for children with gliomas harboring H3.1 or H3.3K27M mutation, including newly diagnosed high-grade glioma or DIPG (diffuse intrinsic…
- Trial name
- NCT03632317
- Testing
- Panobinostat, Everolimus
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Amblyopia, Myopia
Performance of a Photoscreener for Vision Screening in a Haitian Pediatric Population
Screening of haitian children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old for amblyogenic risk factors with the use of the Spot photoscreener. The photoscreener results will be compared to the complete ophthalmologic evaluation.
- Conditions
- Amblyopia, Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism
- Trial name
- POPH (NCT02655432)
- Testing
- Spot photoscreener, Ophthalmologic evaluation, Cyclopleged refraction
- Where
- 3 sites in Haiti
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Study of GDC-0084 in Pediatric Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma or Diffuse Midline Gliomas
Pediatric high-grade gliomas are highly aggressive and treatment options are limited. The purpose of this first-in-pediatrics study is to examine the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of GDC-0084 and to estimate its…
- Trial name
- NCT03696355
- Testing
- GDC-0084, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital