Clinical trials: Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Diffuse Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Pediatric Long-Term Follow-up and Rollover Study
A roll-over study to assess long-term effect in pediatric patients treated with dabrafenib and/or trametinib.
- Conditions
- Diffuse Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Childhood
- Trial name
- NCT03975829
- Testing
- dabrafenib, trametinib
- Where
- 54 sites in United States, Argentina and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 163 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cancer
BCX-1777 in Treating Patients With Refractory Cancer
RATIONALE: BCX-1777 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of BCX-1777 in treating patients who have refractory cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00073944
- Testing
- forodesine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Methylphenidate to Improve Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Methylphenidate may decrease side effects of radiation therapy. It is not yet known if methylphenidate is effective in improving quality of life in patients with primary or metastatic brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Depression, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT00031798
- Testing
- methylphenidate hydrochloride, quality-of-life assessment, radiation therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Glioma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Evaluation of Hippocampal-Avoidance Using Proton Therapy in Low-Grade Glioma
Low-grade gliomas (LGGs) are the most common brain tumors in children, and a subset of these tumors are treated definitively with focal radiation therapy (RT).
- Conditions
- Glioma, Pilocytic Astrocytoma, Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma, Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT04065776
- Testing
- Hippocampal-avoidance proton therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Efficacy of 68Ga-DOTATOC Positron Emission Tomography (PET) CT in Children and Young Adults With Brain Tumors
This pilot clinical trial studies gallium Ga 68-edotreotide (68Ga-DOTATOC) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) in finding brain tumors in younger patients.
- Conditions
- Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma
- Trial name
- NCT02194452
- Testing
- gallium Ga 68-edotreotide, positron emission tomography, computed tomography
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Sue O'Dorisio
Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytomas, Optic Pathway Gliomas
Pegylated Interferon ALFA-2b in Children With Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytomas and Optic Pathway Gliomas
This is a phase II study of the drug, pegylated interferon alfa-2b (PEG-Intron), used to treat brain tumors in a pediatric population.
- Trial name
- NCT02343224
- Testing
- Pegylated interferon alpha-2b
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Lonafarnib and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Primary Supratentorial Gliomas
RATIONALE: Lonafarnib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop…
- Trial name
- NCT00083096
- Testing
- lonafarnib, temozolomide
- Where
- 3 sites in France, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Tamoxifen, Carboplatin, and Topotecan in Treating Patients With CNS Metastases or Recurrent Brain or Spinal Cord Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as carboplatin and topotecan, 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, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00541138
- Testing
- carboplatin, tamoxifen citrate, topotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Acute Side Effects in Patients Who Are Undergoing Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors or Other Brain Disorders
RATIONALE: Learning about the side effects of stereotactic radiosurgery in patients with brain tumors or other brain disorders may help doctors plan treatment and help patients live more comfortably.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00255671
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive CNS Tumors
RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as gefitinib may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of CNS tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00025675
- Testing
- gefitinib
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Photodynamic Therapy With Porfimer Sodium in Treating Patients With Refractory Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses light and photosensitizing drugs to kill tumor cells and may be an effective treatment for refractory brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00002647
- Testing
- verteporfin, conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Recurrent Childhood Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Low-Dose or High-Dose Lenalidomide in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Refractory, or Progressive Pilocytic Astrocytoma or Optic Pathway Glioma
This randomized phase II trial studies how well low-dose lenalidomide works compared with high-dose lenalidomide in treating younger patients with juvenile pilocytic astrocytomas or optic nerve pathway gliomas that have come back…
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Recurrent Childhood Pilocytic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Visual Pathway Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT01553149
- Testing
- Lenalidomide, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 126 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Radiation Toxicity
Phase II Studies Of Donepezil And Ginkgo Biloba In Irradiated Brain Tumor
RATIONALE: Donepezil and EGb761 may be effective in improving neurocognitive function (such as thinking, attention, concentration, and memory) and may improve quality of life in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to…
- Trial name
- NCT00070161
- Testing
- EGb761, donepezil hydrochloride, cognitive assessment
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Childhood Brain Tumors
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Children With Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Current therapies for childhood brain tumors provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of childhood brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00003458
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute