Clinical trials: Skull Base Tumors
Chronic Sinusitis, Frontal Sinusitis
Improvement of Outcomes in Draf III/Endoscopic Modified Lothrop Procedure
We propose a randomized, single-blinded, prospective trial in order to evaluate the efficacy of the Cook Biodesign ENT Repair graft in improving outcomes after the Draf III or Endoscopic Modified Lothrop procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT02981017
- Testing
- Porcine Intestinal submucosal xenograft
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Sellar Tumor, Endonasal Surgery
Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Absorbable and Moldable Skull Base Support Plates in Extended Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study
Primary objective: To evaluate the effect of absorbable and moldable skull base support plates used in extended endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery on the incidence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea within 1 month…
- Conditions
- Sellar Tumor, Endonasal Surgery, Csf Leakage
- Trial name
- EEEA-AMSBP (NCT07539792)
- Testing
- Absorbable and moldable skull base support plate
- Where
- 8 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma
Long-Term Longitudinal QoL in Patients Undergoing EEA
This is a prospective longitudinal study to access postoperative 2-year quality of life in patients who undergo endonasal endoscopic approach surgeries of the skull base.
- Conditions
- Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Rathke Cleft Cysts, Chordoma
- Trial name
- NCT04087902
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Radiation of Neurocranial Region
Enhancement of Neurocognitive Functions by Hippocampal Sparing Radiotherapy
This randomized trial examines possible enhancements in live quality and neurocognitive functions in patients after radiotherapy of the neurocranial area with hippocampal sparing.
- Trial name
- HIPPO-SPARE 01 (NCT01849484)
- Testing
- Radiation according to indication with hippocampal sparing, Radiation according to indication without hippocampal protection
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Adenoid Hypertrophy, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Full-wrap Versus Conventional Suspension for Reducing Soft Palate Injury Rate in Transoral Surgery
This study aims to evaluate whether the use of full-wrap suspension, compared with the traditional double-strap suspension, can effectively reduce the risk of intraoperative and postoperative soft palate injury in…
- Conditions
- Adenoid Hypertrophy, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Nasopharyngeal Diseases, Nasopharyngeal Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT07552545
- Testing
- Intraoperative soft palate suspension using the double-strap method., Intraoperative soft palate suspension using the full-wrap method.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer (SCC), Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy
CT and Endoscopic Biopsy Image-Based Deep Learning for Predicting Left Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Lymph Node Metastasis in Esophageal Cancer
The goal of this observational study is to develop a predictive model for left recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) lymph node metastasis using deep learning algorithms.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer (SCC), Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy, Deep Learning, Postoperative Complication
- Trial name
- NCT07074535
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University
Pituitary Adenoma
Semi-sitting Versus Supine Position in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
This study is to prospectively compare the standard supine (control group) and the semi-sitting position (head elevation of 30°; intervention group) in endoscopic endonasal pituitary surgery.
- Trial name
- PosESS (NCT04584866)
- Testing
- Endonasal endoscopic pituitary surgery in semi-sitting position, Endonasal endoscopic pituitary surgery in supine position
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Herpesvirus 4, Human
Deep Learning-based sbORN Diagnostic Model
Skull-base osteonecrosis (sbORN) is a severe long-term complication of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) post radiotherapy, which significantly diminish the quality of life, increase the risk of internal carotid artery rupture, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06463392
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 312 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Chordoma, Chondrosarcoma
Charged Particle RT for Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas of the Base of Skull or Cervical Spine
The primary purpose of this study is to determine if the administration of a higher dose would decrease the chance of tumor recurrence, compared to the risk of tumor recurrence with a lower dose.
- Trial name
- NCT00592748
- Testing
- Charged Particle Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 381 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Brain Tumor, Head and Neck Tumor
In-Room PET in Proton Radiation Therapy
The investigational part of this study is using a mobile PET/CT scanner to take images of the participants tumor immediately after they are treated with proton radiation.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Head and Neck Tumor, Skull Base Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01228448
- Testing
- PET scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Brain Metastases, Adult, Brain Tumor - Metastatic
Stereotactic Radiation for Growing/Changing Brain Metastases With Same-Day Radiation Planning and Treatment With Margin Reduction
The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of same-day radiation planning and treatment. The study will shorten the time interval between radiation planning (radiation mapping) and radiation…
- Conditions
- Brain Metastases, Adult, Brain Tumor - Metastatic, Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Brain Metastases From Extra-cranial Solid Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT07132190
- Testing
- Linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiation for brain metastases using 0mm or 1mm PTV
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ayal A. Aizer, MD
Central Nervous System (CNS) Lesions, Brain Metastases
Phase 2 Ascending Dose Safety and Efficacy Study of RVP-001, a Manganese-based MRI Contrast Agent
This Phase 2 clinical trial will study RVP-001, a new manganese-based MRI contrast agent, in people who are known to have gadolinium-enhancing central nervous system (CNS) lesions, for example brain tumors or multiple sclerosis.
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System (CNS) Lesions, Brain Metastases, Brain Neoplasms, Brain Neoplasms, Benign
- Trial name
- NCT06322342
- Testing
- RVP-001
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Reveal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Skull Base Neoplasms
Surgical Outcomes of Extended Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Skull Base Lesions.
Aim of this study is to evaluate the surgical and functional outcomes of the extended endoscopic endonasal approach (EEEA) in the management of skull base lesions, including extent of resection, postoperative complications, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07788300
- Testing
- Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Skull Base Lesions.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Nasal Neoplasm, Nasal Neoplasm Benign
Prospective Study of Sinonasal and Skull-base Tumours Management
This observational prospective clinical study aims to describe the epidemiology, management and outcome of patients with sinonasal and skull-base pathology (tumours and diseases with malignant clinical characteristics) in a…
- Conditions
- Nasal Neoplasm, Nasal Neoplasm Benign, Skull Base Neoplasms, Skull Base Osteomyelitis
- Trial name
- Sinonasal_Tu (NCT05607888)
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformations
Neurosurgical Outcome Network
The evaluation of neurosurgical outcomes varies from center to center, and the predictive factors that determine these outcomes are not fully known or shared.
- Conditions
- Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformations, Cavernomas, Skull Base Tumors
- Trial name
- NEON (NCT06724029)
- Where
- 27 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 4,500 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Vestibular Schwannoma
Secondary Endolymphatic Hydrops and Vestibular Schwannomas on 3 Tesla MRI
Endolymphatic hydrops is well known of the lay public in its primary form that is Ménière disease. Nowadays, the best w ay to approach it in vivo, is to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Trial name
- NCT03593577
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Chordoma, Tumor
Trial of Proton Versus Carbon Ion Radiation Therapy in Patients With Chordoma of the Skull Base
This study is a prospective randomised clinical phase III trial. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate, if the innovative therapy (carbon ion irradiation) in chordomas is superior to the standard proton treatment…
- Conditions
- Chordoma, Tumor, Treatment
- Trial name
- HIT-1 (NCT01182779)
- Testing
- Carbon ion, Protons
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
Brain Tumor
Comparing Cosmetic Outcomes: Endoscopic vs. Conventional Craniotomy for Frontal Skull Base Lesions
This research study will compare the cosmetic outcomes, specifically scar assessment and complications, between two surgical approaches for treating frontal skull base lesions: the endoscopic supraorbital eyebrow craniotomy and…
- Trial name
- NCT06417658
- Testing
- Endoscopic Supraorbital Eyebrow Craniotomy, Conventional Frontal Craniotomy
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
Esophageal Neoplasm, Anastomotic Leak
Prediction of Anastomotic Complications and Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury Based on Postoperative Early Endoscopic Evaluation
Analyze the correlation between the conformity of the anatomy (based on endoscopic examination) and postoperative anastomotic fistula and anastomotic stenosis; establish an anastomotic classification; and construct a predictive…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Neoplasm, Anastomotic Leak, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries, Anastomotic Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT06348381
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Chest Hospital
Chondrosarcoma
Proton Beam Therapy for Chondrosarcoma
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if proton beam therapy, with or without photon beam radiation therapy, is effective in the treatment of skull base chondrosarcoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00496522
- Testing
- Proton Beam Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center