Clinical trials: Primary Malignant Brain Tumor
Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Brain Tumor
Registry of Patients With Brain Tumors Treated With STaRT (GammaTiles)
The objectives of this registry study are to evaluate real-world clinical outcomes and patient reported outcomes that measure the effectiveness and safety of STaRT.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Recurrent, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Primary, Brain Tumor - Metastatic
- Trial name
- NCT04427384
- Testing
- GammaTile
- Where
- 54 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- GT Medical Technologies, Inc.
Malignant Brain Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
Low Dose Versus Standard Dose Dexamethasone for Reduction of Swelling in Patients with Primary or Metastatic Brain Tumors
This phase II trial studies whether low dose dexamethasone works as well as standard dose dexamethasone to reduce brain swelling after brain surgery in patients with primary brain tumors or cancer that has spread from other…
- Conditions
- Malignant Brain Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Recurrent Malignant Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT05139043
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Brain Tumor, Primary
Glutamate Excitotoxicity and Its Role in Glioblastoma Biology
Gliomas are the most frequent type of primary brain tumors in adults; among them glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most malignant, being associated with the worst prognosis.
- Trial name
- NCT05775458
- Testing
- Blood, CSF and tumor samples
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele
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
Positron Emission Tomography Using Fluorothymidine F 18 in Finding Recurrent Disease in Patients With Gliomas
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as positron emission tomography using fluorothymidine F 18, may be effective in finding recurrent disease in patients with gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT00276770
- Testing
- fluorine F 18 fluorothymidine, positron emission tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma
Study of the IDO Pathway Inhibitor, Indoximod, and Temozolomide for Pediatric Patients With Progressive Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
This is a first-in-children phase 1 trial using indoximod, an inhibitor of the immune "checkpoint" pathway indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), in combination with temozolomide-based therapy to treat pediatric brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioma, Gliosarcoma, Malignant Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT02502708
- Testing
- Indoximod, Temozolomide, Conformal Radiation
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- NewLink Genetics Corporation
Malignant Primary Brain Tumors, Brain Metastases, Adult
Safety Study of Pritumumab in Brain Cancer
Pritumumab is a human IgG1 kappa antibody that binds to a malignant tumor associated antigen, ecto domain-vimentin (EDV) which is expressed in a variety of tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT04396717
- Testing
- Pritumumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Nascent Biotech
Brain Tumor, Primary
A Pilot Study to Evaluate Neurocognitive Injury and Longitudinal Changes in White Matter During Radiation Therapy in Children With Primary Brain Tumors
This is a pilot study to assess the changes in white matter, in the brain, in response to radiation therapy and correlate these changes with later declines in cognitive function.
- Trial name
- NCT02006407
- Testing
- Cranial Radiotherapy, MRI with Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Neuro-cognitive Testing (CogState)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Collecting and Storing Blood Samples From Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Collecting and storing samples of blood from patients with cancer to test in the laboratory may help the study of cancer in the future.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00900120
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Malignant Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Malignant Skull Base Neoplasm
Brain Imaging Changes Following Proton Therapy for Pediatric Primary Central Nervous System and Base of Skull Tumors
This trial gathers information from patients with primary central nervous system or base of skull tumors that receive proton beam therapy and see if certain imaging techniques can help detect radiation-related changes over time.
- Trial name
- NCT04296617
- Testing
- Medical Chart Review
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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
Primary Brain Tumor
Impact of the Development of Pediatric Palliative Care
Despite medical advances, cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease in children. Brain tumors are the second most common cause of cancer in children after leukemia, representing 25% of pediatric cancers.
- Trial name
- PTB (NCT05660499)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Brain Cancer
Assessment of Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumor Hypoxia With Fluoromisonidazole, FDG and Water
Purpose of Study This exploratory clinical study will investigate FMISO (fluoromisonidazole) in patients with (1) newly diagnosed primary malignant brain tumors (WHO [World Health Organization] Grade III or IV glial-based tumors)…
- Trial name
- NCT01246869
- Testing
- [18F]fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG), 1H-1-(3-[18F]-fluoro-2-hydroxy-propyl)-2-nitro-imidazole [18F]-fluoromisonidazole, [15O]water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primary Brain Tumor
Laser Ablation of Abnormal Neurological Tissue Using Robotic NeuroBlate System
The NeuroBlate® System (NBS) is a minimally invasive robotic laser thermotherapy tool that is being manufactured by Monteris Medical.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primary Brain Tumor, Epileptic/Seizure Foci, Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- LAANTERN (NCT02392078)
- Testing
- NeuroBlate System
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,153 people
- Sponsor
- Monteris Medical
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Gefitinib Plus Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Malignant Primary Glioma
RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as gefitinib may interfere with the growth of cancer cells and slow the growth of the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00027625
- Testing
- gefitinib, temozolomide
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Glioblastoma
Tumor Lysate Pulsed Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy for Patients With Brain Tumors
This research is being determine whether vaccinations with your own immune cells called " dendritic cells " can activate your immune system to fight your brain tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00576537
- Testing
- Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Primary Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma
Temozolomide in Elderly Patients With KPS < 70
The management of glioblastoma in elderly patients with poor performance status (KPS<70) is unsettled. This single arm phase 2 trial trial was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of temozolomide alone in this population
- Trial name
- TAG (NCT01242566)
- Testing
- Temozolomide
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor
Cilengitide in Treating Children With Refractory Primary Brain Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of cilengitide in treating children with recurrent, progressive, or refractory primary CNS tumors.
- Conditions
- Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Craniopharyngioma, Childhood Ependymoblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00063973
- Testing
- cilengitide, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Radiation Therapy Compared With Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Germ Cell Tumor
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00085098
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cisplatin
- Where
- 107 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain Neoplasms
Intravenous Anesthesia Versus Anesthesia With Volatile Agents in Elective Craniotomy for Tumors
If the anesthetic regimen can influence the serum level of inflammatory cytokines and if the levels of cytokines are related to the incidence of post operative complications, these complications may be a function of the…
- Trial name
- TIVA (NCT00555984)
- Testing
- Propofol + Remifentanil, Sevoflurane + Remifentanil
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic