Clinical trials: Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
SarCNU in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of sarCNU in treating patients who have recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00036660
- Testing
- SarCNU
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group
Recurrent Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma, H3 G34-Mutant, Recurrent Malignant Brain Neoplasm
Virus-Based Gene Therapy (AdV-HSV1-TK and AdV-Flt3L) in Combination With Valacyclovir for the Treatment of Pediatric and Young Adult Patients With Resectable, Recurrent Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of AdV-HSV1-TK and AdV-Flt3L in combination with valacyclovir for the treatment of patients with primary cancerous (malignant) brain tumors that can be removed by…
- Conditions
- Recurrent Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma, H3 G34-Mutant, Recurrent Malignant Brain Neoplasm, Resectable Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT06914479
- Testing
- Ad-hCMV-Flt3L, Ad-hCMV-TK, Biospecimen Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Irinotecan Plus Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Primary Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00005951
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride, temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cancer
E-MOSAIC Electronic Tool to Monitor Symptoms
RATIONALE: A hand held electronic tool used to monitor symptoms and assess quality of life may improve communication between patients and their doctors and improve the ability to plan treatment for patients with advanced cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT00477919
- Where
- 7 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Cancer Institute
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Kidney Cancer
MT2004-30: Tomotherapy for Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: A peripheral blood stem cell transplant or bone marrow transplant using stem cells from the patient may be able to replace immune cells that were destroyed by chemotherapy and image-guided intensity-modulated radiation…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Kidney Cancer, Liver Cancer, Retinoblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00623077
- Testing
- filgrastim, busulfan, etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Adult Meningioma
S9811 Hydroxyurea in Treating Patients With Unresectable Benign Meningioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy such as hydroxyurea use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00003590
- Testing
- hydroxyurea
- Where
- 133 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Pemetrexed Disodium in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Patients With Leptomeningeal Metastases
RATIONALE: Pemetrexed disodium may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Studying samples of cerebrospinal fluid and blood from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00424242
- Testing
- Pemetrexed
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Genetically Modified Neural Stem Cells, Flucytosine, and Leucovorin for Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and determines the best dose of genetically modified neural stem cells and flucytosine when given together with leucovorin for treating patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02015819
- Testing
- E. coli CD-expressing genetically modified neural stem cells, flucytosine, leucovorin calcium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
High-Dose Vorinostat and Fractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioma
This study is being done to determine if an investigational cancer treatment called vorinostat combined with fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FSRT) is effective in treating recurrent high grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01378481
- Testing
- Vorinostat, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Enzastaurin and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Primary Gliomas
RATIONALE: Enzastaurin may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00516607
- Testing
- enzastaurin hydrochloride, temozolomide, pharmacological study
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
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
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Gliomas
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and either kill them or deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00002753
- Testing
- iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 81C6
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Astrocytoma, Oligoastrocytoma
HLA-A2-Restricted Glioma Antigen-Peptides Vaccinations With Poly-ICLC for Recurrent WHO Grade II Gliomas
This is a pilot vaccine study in adults with recurrent WHO Grade II gliomas. The purpose of this study is to test the safety and efficacy of an experimental tumor vaccine made from peptides in combination with the study drug…
- Conditions
- Astrocytoma, Oligoastrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00874861
- Testing
- Peptide vaccine + Poly-ICLC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Ian F. Pollack, M.D.
Malignant Glioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme
131-I-TM-601 Study in Adults With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
This drug is being developed to treat a type of brain cancer, glioma. This study was developed to evaluate the safety, time to disease progression and survival rates after treatment.
- Conditions
- Malignant Glioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme, GBM, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00114309
- Testing
- 131-I-TM-601, 131I-TM601
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- TransMolecular
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Primary Brain Tumors or Metastatic Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00547131
- Testing
- temozolomide, laboratory biomarker analysis, liquid chromatography
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Cancer
Caspofungin Acetate in Treating Aspergillosis in Patients With Hematologic Cancer or in Patients Who Have Undergone a Stem Cell Transplant
RATIONALE: Antifungals, such as caspofungin acetate, may be effective in treating fungal infections caused by chemotherapy or stem cell transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT00110045
- Testing
- caspofungin acetate
- Where
- 13 sites in Belgium, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
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
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Sorafenib Combined With Erlotinib, Tipifarnib, or Temsirolimus in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of erlotinib, tipifarnib, and temsirolimus when given together with sorafenib and to see how well they work in treating patients with recurrent glioblastoma…
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00335764
- Testing
- sorafenib tosylate, erlotinib hydrochloride, tipifarnib
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Glioblastoma, Brain Neoplasm
Bevacizumab With or Without Surgery for Adult Glioblastomas
Background: Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. Patients with GBM are usually treated with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Despite this treatment, most GBMs start growing again.
- Trial name
- NCT01413438
- Testing
- Craniotomy
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)