Clinical trials: Primary Brain Tumour
Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Hypogonadal Men With Epilepsy With Testosterone and Either Anastrozole or Placebo
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment using a medication (anastrozole/Arimidex), which lowers estrogen levels in the blood is better than placebo, a tablet that does not contain any active medication, when…
- Conditions
- Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism, Erectile Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00179517
- Testing
- Anastrozole 1mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Donepezil may decrease the side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well donepezil works in treating young patients with primary brain tumors previously…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00452868
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Adult Solid Neoplasm, Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma
RO4929097 and Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy or Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases From Breast Cancer
This randomized phase I/II trial studies the side effects and the best dose of RO4929097 (gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097) when given together with whole-brain radiation therapy or stereotactic…
- Conditions
- Adult Solid Neoplasm, Extensive Stage Lung Small Cell Carcinoma, HER2/Neu Negative, HER2/Neu Positive
- Trial name
- NCT01217411
- Testing
- Cognitive Assessment, Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor RO4929097, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Central Nervous System Neoplasms, Medulloblastoma
A Study of Pomalidomide Monotherapy for Children and Young Adults With Recurrent or Progressive Primary Brain Tumors
This study will assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of pomalidomide in children and young adults aged 1 to < 21 years with recurrent or progressive primary brain tumors in one of four primary brain tumor types…
- Trial name
- NCT03257631
- Testing
- Pomalidomide
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Hypertension, Heart Failure
LSFG-SKIN, Laser Speckle Flowgraphy
The purpose of this project is to quantify normal and abnormal skin blood flow regionally in different areas of the body(face, extremities, over burns and wounds) at baseline and over time in response to treatment or…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Heart Failure, Vascular Ischemia, Burns
- Trial name
- NCT03660618
- Testing
- laser speckle flowgraphy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Randy Kardon
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Lymphoma
Combination Chemotherapy, Monoclonal Antibody, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy such as methotrexate and temozolomide use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00068250
- Testing
- rituximab, methotrexate, temozolomide 100 mg/m^2
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Epilepsy, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
A Pilot Study To Evaluate The Effects of Everolimus on Brain mTOR Activity and Cortical Hyperexcitability in TSC and FCD
The purpose of this study is to measure if the drug called Everolimus effects mTOR signaling (an electrical activity signal in the brain) in patients with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) and Focal Cortical Dysplasia (FCD) with…
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Focal Cortical Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT02451696
- Testing
- Everolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Cancer, Brain Tumors
[F-18] Fluorothymidine (FLT) Imaging on Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
Despite significant advances in the understanding of brain tumor biology and genetics as well as improvements in surgical techniques, radiotherapy administration, and chemotherapy methods, many primary brain tumors remain…
- Trial name
- NCT00707343
- Testing
- FLT-PET Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cancer
Advanced MRI Sequences for Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning
The purpose of this study is to determine if it would be helpful to use advanced MRI imaging techniques to take additional views of the tumor target for radiation treatment planning or treatment follow-up MRI.
- Trial name
- NCT02340715
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Brain Tumors, Osteoporosis
Zoledronate in Preventing Osteoporosis in Patients With Primary Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Zoledronate may prevent bone loss in patients with primary malignant glioma. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well zoledronate works in preventing osteoporosis in patients with primary malignant glioma.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumors, Osteoporosis, Central Nervous System(CNS)Malignancies
- Trial name
- NCT00301873
- Testing
- IV Zometa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Mood, Cancer Brain
Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully
The purpose of this study is to pilot test an empirically supported psychotherapeutic intervention, Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM).
- Trial name
- CALM (NCT04646213)
- Testing
- Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Depression
Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy in Individuals Diagnosed With a Primary Brain Tumor
Background: Psychological distress affects many people diagnosed with a primary central nervous system tumor (CNST). Distress can include negative feelings such as anger, fear, or sadness.
- Trial name
- NCT04852302
- Testing
- Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
CNS Lymphoma, CNS Brain Cancer
Rituximab, Methotrexate, Procarbazine and Vincristine Followed by High-dose Chemotherapy With Autologous Stem-cell Rescue in Newly-diagnosed Primary CNS Lymphoma
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of this new treatment offered in this study. PCNSL can be cured in less than half of patients with standard treatment, a combination of chemotherapy and brain radiation.
- Conditions
- CNS Lymphoma, CNS Brain Cancer, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Trial name
- PCNSL (NCT00596154)
- Testing
- Rituximab, Methotrexate, Vincristine, Procarbazine, PBPCs collection, Busulfan, Thiotepa, and Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma
Study of IDO Inhibitor and Temozolomide for Adult Patients With Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
In this study, investigators will conduct a phase I/II trial in recurrent (temozolomide resistant) glioma patients. The overall goal of this study is to provide a foundation for future studies with indoximod tested in newly…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma, Gliosarcoma, Malignant Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT02052648
- Testing
- Indoximod, Temozolomide, Bevacizumab
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- NewLink Genetics Corporation
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
Brain Cancer, Brain Neoplasm, Primary
IDH1 Peptide Vaccine for Recurrent Grade II Glioma
Potential subjects with progressive Grade II primary brain tumor that have IDH1 positive testing from the primary tumor (initial diagnosis) will be offered this treatment study in order to test the safety of the PEPIDH1M vaccine…
- Conditions
- Brain Cancer, Brain Neoplasm, Primary, Brain Neoplasms, Recurrent, Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- RESIST (NCT02193347)
- Testing
- PEPIDH1M vaccine, Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoid (Td), Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Katy Peters, MD, PhD
Amyloidosis
Bortezomib and Dexamethasone Followed by High-Dose Melphalan and Stem Cell Transplantation for Primary (AL) Amyloidosis
The drugs dexamethasone and bortezomib are both FDA-approved for the treatment of multiple myeloma, a disease very similar to amyloidosis. However, they are currently investigational for the treatment of amyloidosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01083316
- Testing
- Bortezomib, Dexamethasone, Melphalan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Primary Brain Tumour
Intraoperative MRI-guidance in Frameless Stereotactic Biopsies
Background: The aim of the study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of stereotactic brain tumour biopsy (STx biopsy) guided by low-field intraoperative MRI (iMRI) in comparison with its frameless classic analogue based on…
- Trial name
- NCT01779219
- Testing
- iMRI-guided brain tumour biopsy, Stereotactic frameless brain tumour biopsy
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw Medical University
Glioma
Comparative Study of Intraoperative MRI-guided vs. Conventional Glioma Surgery
Excision to the maximum possible extent marks the first step of glioma surgery. Depending on tumour histology, adjuvant treatment consists of radio- and/or chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01394692
- Testing
- intraoperative MRI-guided tumor resection, standard microsurgery
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Goethe University