Clinical trials: Radiation
Esophageal, Toxicity
MnSOD (Esophageal Protectant) to Prevent Esophagitis During Radiation/Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
This is a Phase I-II study evaluating the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of swallowed MnSOD plasmid/liposome (PL) transgene given as protection against radiation-induced esophagitis during concurrent paclitaxel and carboplatin…
- Trial name
- MnSOD (NCT00618917)
- Testing
- Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Plasmid Liposome, carboplatin, paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Joel Greenberger
Brain Tumors, Metastatic Disease
Donepezil in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Donepezil may help lessen confusion and fatigue and improve mood and quality of life in patients who have undergone radiation therapy for brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00369785
- Testing
- donepezil hydrochloride
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Male Erectile Disorder, Prostate Cancer
L-Arginine Supplementation With or Without Enzyme Inhibitors Treating Erectile Function of Prostate Cancer Survivors
RATIONALE: L-arginine supplements may improve the quality of life and erectile function in men who are prostate cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Male Erectile Disorder, Prostate Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01105130
- Testing
- Oral L-Arginine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis
A Study of the Effects of GC4419 on Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis in Patients With Head/Neck Cancer
The purpose of the phase 2, GT-201 clinical study is to determine if GC4419 administered prior to intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) reduces the incidence, duration, and severity of radiation induced oral mucositis in…
- Trial name
- NCT02508389
- Testing
- Low Dose GC4419: 30mg/day, High Dose GC4419: 90mg/day, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 64 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- Galera Therapeutics, Inc.
Radiation Dermatitis
KeraStat(R) Cream for Radiation Dermatitis
The primary objectives of the proposed research are to evaluate patient use of KeraStat Cream and collect data to inform a larger future trial.
- Trial name
- NCT03559218
- Testing
- KeraStat(R) Cream, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- KeraNetics, LLC
Peanut Allergy
ARTEMIS Peanut Allergy In Children
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of AR101 through oral immunotherapy (OIT) in peanut-allergic children.
- Trial name
- ARTEMIS (NCT03201003)
- Testing
- AR101 powder provided in capsules & sachets
- Where
- 18 sites in France, Germany and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis Oral
GM-CSF Mouthwash for Preventing and Treating Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
GM-CSF may protect normal cells from the side effects, such as mucositis, of radiation therapy and may help damaged tissue heal faster after radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis Oral, Radiation Toxicity, Tongue Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00293462
- Testing
- sargramostim, oral salt and soda mouthwash
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Marilyn Dodd
Radiation Necrosis
The Role of Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Radiation Necrosis in Children With Central Nervous System Tumors
This study is being done to learn about the safety of the study drug bevacizumab(Avastin®), when used to treat radiation necrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01201850
- Testing
- Bevacizumab (Avastin®)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Radiation Retinopathy
Study of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Intravitreal Injections of Ranibizumab Compared to Intravitreal Injections of Ranibizumab Combined With Targeted Retinal Photocoagulation to Treat Radiation Retinopathy.
The purpose of this study is to assess the tolerability and efficacy of ranibizumab treatment administered in subjects with radiation retinopathy
- Trial name
- RRR (NCT02222610)
- Testing
- 0.5 mg ranibizumab, Targeted Retinal Photocoagulation (TRP)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Greater Houston Retina Research
Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm, Mucositis
Gabapentin Compared to Standard of Care in Preventing Mucositis in Patients With Stage III-IV Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Primary or Adjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy
This randomized phase III trial studies how well gabapentin plus standard of care work compares to standard of care without Gabapentin in preventing inflammation of the mucous membranes (mucositis) in patients with stage III-IV…
- Conditions
- Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm, Mucositis, Radiation-Induced Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02480114
- Testing
- Educational Intervention, Gabapentin, Pain Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Prostate Cancer, Interstitial Radiation
CT-validation of Ultrasound Based Planning for High Dose Rate (HDR) Prostate Brachytherapy Using Vitesse
High Dose Rate (HDR) temporary prostate brachytherapy offers a precise form of dose escalation for prostate cancer. Needles are placed, the position is confirmed and treatment is delivered.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Interstitial Radiation, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, Ultrasound-based Planning Compared to CT-based Planning
- Trial name
- Vitesse (NCT01248741)
- Testing
- HDR prostate brachytherapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- British Columbia Cancer Agency
Radiation Exposure, Enteral Nutrition
Metoclopramide Versus Placebo for GJ Placement
The goal of this study is to determine whether use of promotility agents to stimulate gastric peristalsis can reduce fluoroscopy time and procedure time during gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tubes placement in interventional radiology…
- Trial name
- NCT03331965
- Testing
- Metoclopramide 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Radiation Safety, Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
Focused Field of View Calcium Scoring Prior to Coronary CT Angiography
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is a frequently performed test for the diagnosis and/or exclusion of coronary artery disease (CAD) in appropriately selected patients.
- Conditions
- Radiation Safety, Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- FOCUS-CCTA (NCT02972242)
- Testing
- Field of View
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Radiation-Induced Pneumonitis
Nintedanib Compared With Placebo in Treating Against Radiation-Induced Pneumonitis in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery and Are Undergoing Chemoradiation Therapy
This trial studies the side effects and how well nintedanib works compared to a placebo in treating against radiation-induced pneumonitis (inflammation of the lungs) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be…
- Conditions
- Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Radiation-Induced Pneumonitis, Stage II Lung Non-Small Cell Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IIA Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT02452463
- Testing
- Durvalumab, Nintedanib, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Breast Cancer, Radiation Dermatitis
MediHoney for Radiation Dermatitis
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Medihoney and Hydrophor on radiation dermatitis reactions in a group of women undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02234479
- Testing
- Hydrophor (Group A), MediHoney (Group B)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Mesothelioma, Malignant
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Amatuximab in Combination With Pemetrexed and Cisplatin in Subjects With Unresectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)
This study was originally designed as a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, parallel-group study, using a placebo control or amatuximab 5 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg), administered weekly, designed to evaluate the safety…
- Trial name
- ARTEMIS (NCT02357147)
- Testing
- Amatuximab, Pemetrexed, Cisplatin
- Where
- 49 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Morphotek
Radiation Exposure
Novel Use of an Enhanced Fluoroscopic Imaging Device to Reduce Radiation Exposure and Operative Time During Intramedullary Nailing of Hip Fractures
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel digital image enhancement (DIE) technology in reducing the radiation exposure to both the patient and surgical staff during standard intramedullary nail…
- Trial name
- NCT02856828
- Testing
- DIE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Epilepsy
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of USL261 (Intranasal Midazolam) in Patients With Seizure Clusters
The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and effectiveness of USL261 for the outpatient treatment of seizure clusters.
- Trial name
- ARTEMIS1 (NCT01390220)
- Testing
- USL261
- Where
- 90 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 292 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Biopharma S.P.R.L.
Lung Cancer, Radiation Pneumonitis
Mitigation of Radiation Pneumonitis and Fibrosis
This project will test the effect of enalapril to mitigate the lung damage that can occur as a side effect of radiation therapy for lung cancer or other intrathoracic cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT01754909
- Testing
- Enalapril
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Macular Edema, Cystoid Macular Edema
Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant for Treatment of Macular Edema After Plaque Radiotherapy of Uveal Melanoma
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex) and compare it with safety and efficacy of intravitreal bevacizumab in eyes with macular edema after plaque radiotherapy of uveal melanoma.
- Conditions
- Macular Edema, Cystoid Macular Edema, Uveal Melanoma, Radiation Maculopathy
- Trial name
- NCT01471054
- Testing
- Ozurdex, Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Arman Mashayekhi