Clinical trials: Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors
Brain Tumors
A Trial of Poly-ICLC in the Management of Recurrent Pediatric Low Grade Gliomas
This study is for patients up to 21 years of age who have a tumor called a low grade glioma of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The tumor has grown despite attempts to control it with chemotherapy or radiation.
- Trial name
- Poly-ICLC (NCT01188096)
- Testing
- Poly ICLC
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Neuroblastoma, CNS Metastases
131I-omburtamab Radioimmunotherapy for Neuroblastoma Central Nervous System/Leptomeningeal Metastases
Children with a neuroblastoma diagnose and central nervous system (CNS)/leptomeningeal metastases will be given up to 2 rounds of intracerebroventricular treatment with a radiolabelled monoclonal antibody, 131I-omburtamab to…
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, CNS Metastases, Leptomeningeal Metastases
- Trial name
- NCT03275402
- Testing
- 131I-omburtamab
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Denmark and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Y-mAbs Therapeutics
Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Ependymal Tumor
Ulixertinib in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, or Histiocytic Disorders With MAPK Pathway Mutations (A Pediatric MATCH Treatment Trial)
This phase II Pediatric MATCH trial studies how well ulixertinib works in treating patients with solid tumors that have spread to other places in the body (advanced), non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that have a…
- Conditions
- Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Ependymal Tumor, Recurrent Ewing Sarcoma, Recurrent Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT03698994
- Testing
- Pharmacokinetic Study, Ulixertinib
- Where
- 107 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Pediatrics, Solid Tumors
This is a Phase 1 Study of Eribulin Mesylate in Pediatric Participants With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors (Excluding [Central Nervous System] CNS), Including Lymphomas
This is a Phase 1 study of eribulin mesylate in pediatric participants with recurrent or refractory solid tumors (excluding CNS), including lymphomas.
- Trial name
- BOLD 113 (NCT02171260)
- Testing
- Eribulin Mesylate
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Lymphoma, Childhood Lymphoma
Study of Genistein in Pediatric Oncology Patients (UVA-Gen001)
Toxicities related to pediatric cancer treatment can lead to significant illness, organ damage, treatment delays, increased health care cost, and decrease in quality of life.
- Conditions
- Lymphoma, Childhood Lymphoma, Solid Tumor, Childhood Solid Tumor
- Trial name
- UVA-Gen001 (NCT02624388)
- Testing
- Genistein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Glioma of Brain, Craniopharyngioma
Memantine for Prevention of Cognitive Late Effects in Pediatric Patients Receiving Cranial Radiation Therapy for Localized Brain Tumors
Children with brain tumors who have had radiation therapy are at risk for problems with attention, memory, and problem solving. Such problems may cause difficulty in school and daily life.
- Conditions
- Glioma of Brain, Craniopharyngioma, Ependymoma, Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03194906
- Testing
- Memantine, Cognitive Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Pediatric Brain Tumor, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Study of Ad-RTS-hIL-12 + Veledimex in Pediatric Subjects With Brain Tumors Including DIPG
This research study involves an investigational product: Ad-RTS-hIL-12 given with veledimex for production of human IL-12. IL-12 is a protein that can improve the body's natural response to disease by enhancing the ability of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03330197
- Testing
- Ad-RTS-hIL-12, Oral Veledimex - Arm 1 (Pediatric Brain Tumor), Oral Veledimex - Arm 2 (DIPG)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Alaunos Therapeutics
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
Osteopenia
Study of Adults With Low Growth Hormone Who Survived Childhood Cancer Where Treatment Caused Low Bone Density
The purpose of this project is to evaluate the hypothesis that bisphosphonate treatment given to growth hormone deficient patients (regardless of current growth hormone replacement therapy status and without changing that status)…
- Trial name
- NCT00145704
- Testing
- bisphosphonate therapy (risedronate), Vitamin D supplement, Calcium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Brain Neoplasm, Recurrent Brain Neoplasm
Computer Training Program for Younger Patients With a Brain Tumor Who Underwent Radiation Therapy
This randomized clinical trial studies how well an adaptive computerized cognitive training program works compared to a non-adaptive computerized cognitive training program in treating younger patients with brain tumor who…
- Trial name
- NCT01503086
- Testing
- Cognitive Assessment, Computer-Assisted Cognitive Training, Psychosocial Assessment and Care
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Observation or Radiation Therapy and/or Chemotherapy and Second Surgery in Treating Children Who Have Undergone Surgery for Ependymoma
RATIONALE: Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT00027846
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 165 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 378 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain Tumor, Low Grade Glioma
Proton Radiotherapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors Requiring Partial Brain Irradiation
Some patients with brain tumors receive standard radiation to help prevent tumor growth. Although standard radiation kills tumor cells, it can also damage normal tissue in the process and lead to more side effects.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Low Grade Glioma, Astrocytoma, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01288235
- Testing
- Proton radiotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Arsenic Trioxide in Treating Patients With Advanced Neuroblastoma or Other Childhood Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of arsenic trioxide in treating children who have advanced…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00024258
- Testing
- arsenic trioxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Gliomas, Medulloblastoma
Phase I/II: Decitabine/Vaccine Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory Pediatric High Grade Gliomas/Medulloblastomas/CNS PNETs
The main purpose of this study is to determine the safety of using the combination of decitabine and a cancer vaccine plus Hiltonol.
- Conditions
- Gliomas, Medulloblastoma, Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive
- Trial name
- NCT02332889
- Testing
- Vaccine (autologous dendritic cells), Decitabine and Hiltonol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
High Grade Glioma, Ependymoma
HUMC 1612: Optune NovoTTF-200A System
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Optune NovoTTF-200A device can be safely used in combination with chemotherapy in pediatric patients with recurrent high-grade glioma and ependemoma.
- Trial name
- NCT03128047
- Testing
- Optune NovoTTF-200A System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Hackensack Meridian Health
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
Brain Stem Neoplasm, Pineal Region Neoplasm
Entinostat in Treating Pediatric Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of entinostat in treating pediatric patients with solid tumors that have come back or have not responded to treatment.
- Conditions
- Brain Stem Neoplasm, Pineal Region Neoplasm, Recurrent Lymphoma, Recurrent Malignant Solid Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT02780804
- Testing
- Entinostat, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Solid Tumors, Brain Tumors
High Dose Chemotherapy With Amifostine and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for High Risk Relapsed Pediatric Solid Tumors and Brain Tumors
This is a study of amifostine to determine how effective it is in the reduction of infection in a high dose chemotherapy regimen with autologous stem cell rescue in children with high risk, relapsed or refractory pediatric solid…
- Trial name
- NCT05167370
- Testing
- Amifostine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Central Nervous System Tumors
Study of Lenalidomide With Vorinostat in Pediatric Patients With High Grade or Progressive CNS Tumors
Independently, both lenalidomide and vorinostat have shown promising activity in pediatric central nervous system (CNS) tumors. These are both agents that are not typically part of first-line studies, although both agents are of…
- Trial name
- NCT03050450
- Testing
- 25 mg/m2 Lenalidomide (Revlimid®) and 180 mg/m2 Vorinostat (Zolinza®), 50 mg/m2 Lenalidomide (Revlimid®) and 180 mg/m2 Vorinostat (Zolinza®), 100 mg/m2 Lenalidomide (Revlimid®) and 180 mg/m2 Vorinostat (Zolinza®)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital