Clinical trials: Primary Brain Tumor
Brain Cancer
Aloxi for Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Malignant Glioma Patients Receiving Irinotecan With Bevacizumab
1. Primary Objective: To determine the efficacy and tolerability of palonosetron and dexamethasone in preventing acute CINV in brain tumor patients during the first 24 hours of receiving Irinotecan /Bevacizumab regimens. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00636805
- Testing
- Palonosetron (Aloxi) and Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain Tumor
Abemaciclib (LY2835219) in Patients With Recurrent Primary Brain Tumors
The purpose of this study is to test any good and bad effects of a study drug called abemaciclib (LY2835219) in patients with recurrent brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT03220646
- Testing
- abemaciclib
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Asthma, Atrial Fibrillation
The Living With a Long-Term Condition Study
Psychological distress (anxiety and depression) is common in and experienced differently by people living with long-term health conditions (LTCs).
- Conditions
- Asthma, Atrial Fibrillation, Cancer, Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Trial name
- LTC (NCT06072287)
- Testing
- Living with LTC Questionnaire
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
A Feasibility, Dose-Escalation Study Using Intracerebral Microdialysis to Assess the Neuropharmacodynamics of Temsirolimus in Patients With Primary or Metastatic Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Temsirolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Studying samples of blood and tumor tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more…
- Trial name
- NCT00784914
- Testing
- temsirolimus, pharmacological study, cytokine levels
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cells or Gliadel Wafer in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme That Can Be Removed by Surgery
RATIONALE: Biological therapies, such as lymphokine-activated killer cells, may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing.
- Trial name
- NCT00814593
- Testing
- lymphokine-activated killer cells, polifeprosan 20 with carmustine implant
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Lisata Therapeutics, Inc.
Ataxia Telangiectasia, Leukemia
Treatment of Leukemia and Lymphoma in Children With Ataxia Telangiectasia
Ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) is a multisystem disease with diverse manifestations, including progressive neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency, respiratory disease, and genomic instability.
- Conditions
- Ataxia Telangiectasia, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT04037189
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Rabin Medical Center
Primary Brain Tumor
Serum DNA Analysis: Potential Application for Diagnosis and Prognosis in Brain Cancer.
Numerous studies document the ability of tumors to shed DNA into the blood stream. Circulating DNA can thus be recovered for analyses, representing a surrogate tumor material to test for potential applications in disease…
- Trial name
- NCT00265174
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy After Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and deliver tumor-killing substances, such as radioactive iodine, to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003484
- Testing
- carmustine, irinotecan hydrochloride, surgical procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Darell D. Bigner, MD, PhD
Brain Tumor, Primary, Brain Tumor - Metastatic
Characterization of Circulating and Tumor-infiltrating Immune Cells in Malignant Brain Tumors
The goal of this observational study is to characterize the circulating leukocyte profile and the immune T cells distribution within the tumor in patients with malignant brain tumors and to correlate these findings with the…
- Trial name
- NCT05831631
- Testing
- Circulating leukocytes immunophenotype, Tumor sampling
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Pietro Mortini, MD, Prof.
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Metastatic Melanoma
Pembrolizumab and Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Melanoma or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Brain Metastases
This pilot trial studies the side effects of giving pembrolizumab together with stereotactic radiosurgery to treat patients with melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Metastatic Melanoma, Mucosal Melanoma, Ocular Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT02858869
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
3'-Deoxy-3'-[18F] Fluorothymidine PET Imaging in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as 3'-deoxy-3'-[18F] fluorothymidine (FLT) PET imaging, may help find and diagnose cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00935090
- Testing
- 3'-deoxy-3'-[18F]fluorothymidine
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Intrathecal Rituximab in Treating Patients With Recurrent CNS Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some block the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00416923
- Testing
- rituximab
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cushing's Syndrome, Pituitary Adenoma
Defining the Genetic Basis for the Development of Primary Pigmented Nodular Adrenocortical Disease (PPNAD) and the Carney Complex
Lentiginosis refers to groups of diseases marked by the presence of pigmented spots on the skin. These conditions are most commonly associated with multiple tumors and changes in hormone producing glands.
- Conditions
- Cushing's Syndrome, Pituitary Adenoma, Carney Complex, Primary Pigmented Nodular Adrenocortical Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00001452
- Testing
- oCRH
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,387 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Brain Neoplasm, Neoplasm Metastasis
Gene Therapy for the Treatment of Brain Tumors
Malignant brain tumors are responsible for a significant amount of deaths in children and adults. Even with advances in surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, many patients diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor survive…
- Trial name
- NCT00001328
- Testing
- Cytovene (Ganciclovir Sodium), G1TKSVNa.53 Producer Cell Line
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Glioma, Brain Tumor
Non-invasive Glioma Characterization Through Molecular Imaging
MRI-based sequences can provide non-invasive quantification of intratumoral 2-hydroxyglutarate (2HG) distribution and tumor cellularity in human gliomas and help guide the development of novel glioma therapies.
- Conditions
- Glioma, Brain Tumor, Primary Brain Tumor, Malignant Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT03684109
- Testing
- 3T MRI Scanner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Tractography
Diffusion-tensor Imaging in Brain Tumors Evaluation
Primary and secondary brain tumors are challenging pathologies regarding diagnosis and treatment. MRI is widely used in the imaging evaluation and surgical planning, due to its spatial resolution and ability of tissular…
- Conditions
- Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Tractography, MRI
- Trial name
- NCT05261724
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Targu Mures
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Early Hospital Discharge or Standard Inpatient Care in Cancer Patients Receiving Antibiotics for Febrile Neutropenia
RATIONALE: Finishing an antibiotic regimen at home may be as effective as receiving it in the hospital. It is not yet known whether early hospital discharge is as effective as standard inpatient care in cancer patients receiving…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma, Neutropenia, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT00445497
- Testing
- amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium, ciprofloxacin, psychosocial assessment and care
- Where
- 10 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology
High Grade Glioma, BRAF V600E
Study of Binimetinib With Encorafenib in Adults With Recurrent BRAF V600-Mutated HGG
The goal of this study is to estimate the efficacy of encorafenib and binimetinib as measured by radiographic response in recurrent high-grade primary brain tumors.
- Conditions
- High Grade Glioma, BRAF V600E, BRAF V600K, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- BRAF (NCT03973918)
- Testing
- Encorafenib, Binimetinib, Research Bloods
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain Tumor
PPX, Temozolomide, and Concurrent Radiation for Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumors
The purpose of this study is to determine the antitumor activity of PPX in combination with temozolomide and radiation for patients with newly diagnosed brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00763750
- Testing
- PPX +TMZ+XRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- howard safran
Sleep Circadian Rhythms, Chronodisruption
Assessing Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Primary Brain Tumors Patients
Background: Sleep disturbances are among the most common and severe symptoms reported by people with primary brain tumors (PBT).
- Trial name
- NCT04669574
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)