Clinical trials: Spinal Neoplasms
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Erlotinib and Radiation Therapy in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioma
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Erlotinib 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
- NCT00124657
- Testing
- Erlotinib hydrochloride
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Bladder Cancer
Comparison of Nerve Stimulating Approach and Interfascial Injection Approach During Sono-guided Obturator Nerve Block
Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURB) has been essential treatment for bladder tumours. Direct electrical stimulation of an obturator nerve during the TURB procedures can trigger an inadvertent adductor muscle spasm…
- Trial name
- NCT02452944
- Testing
- nerve stimulator (stimuplex HNS12), ultrasound
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Cord Compression
Pulsed Abraxane and Radiotherapy for Improving and Maintaining Ambulation After Cancer-Related Cord Compression
The purpose of this research study is to look at a combination treatment of radiation therapy and a drug called Abraxane to treat epidural spinal cord compression.
- Trial name
- NCT03655080
- Testing
- Radiation therapy, nab-Paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Degenerative Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Grade 1
AccuLIF® PROSPECTIVE PATIENT OUTCOMES STUDY
This is a post-market clinical study of the AccuLIF expandable transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) cage in patients requiring surgery for degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or…
- Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Grade 1, Retrolisthesis
- Trial name
- APROPOS (NCT02704689)
- Testing
- AccuLIF expandable TLIF cage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- VB Spine, LLC
Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis
Long Term Study of Avonex Therapy Following a First Attack of Multiple Sclerosis
The current study is a continuation of the 5 year extension study of the phase III CHAMPS study (see reference). This study was designed to determine if immediate initiation of therapy with Interferon Beta-1a (AVONEX) after a…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Acute Brainstem/Cerebellar Syndrome
- Trial name
- CHAMPIONS10 (NCT00179478)
- Testing
- interferon beta 1a 30 ug IM once weekly
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Eculizumab in AQP4 Antibody-positive Participants With NMO (PREVENT Study)
The objectives of this time-to-event study were to assess the efficacy and safety of eculizumab as compared with placebo in participants with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who were anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4)…
- Trial name
- NCT01892345
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 70 sites in United States, Argentina and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome, Renal Cell Carcinoma
Evaluation of Sunitinib Malate in Patients With Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (VHL) Who Have VHL Lesions to Follow
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if sunitinib malate (SU011248) can help to control VHL. The safety of this drug will also be studied.
- Conditions
- Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Hemangioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00330564
- Testing
- SU011248
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer
Apalutamide Plus Cetrelimab in Patients With Treatment-Emergent Small Cell Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer
Despite the low androgen receptor (AR) transcriptional activity of treatment-emergent small cell neuroendocrine prostate cancer, there is persistent AR expression observed in the majority of treatment-emergent small-cell…
- Conditions
- Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer, Small Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04926181
- Testing
- Apalutamide, Cetrelimab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Rahul Aggarwal
Spinal Metastases, Vertebral Metastases
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Spine Tumors
This study will evaluate the local control rate as well as acute and late toxicity rates of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for the treatment of spine metastases and benign spine tumors.
- Conditions
- Spinal Metastases, Vertebral Metastases, Benign Spinal Tumors, Chordoma
- Trial name
- NCT01347307
- Testing
- SBRT for Benign Extradural Spine Tumors, SBRT for Vertebral/Paraspinal Metastases
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Mercy Research
NSCLC, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, RCC, Renal Cell Cancer
A Phase 2 Study of NIR178 in Combination With PDR001 in Patients With Solid Tumors and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
The purpose of this phase 2 study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NIR178 in combination with PDR001 in multiple solid tumors and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and further explore schedule variations of NIR178 to…
- Conditions
- NSCLC, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, RCC, Renal Cell Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Urothelial Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03207867
- Testing
- NIR178, PDR001
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Argentina and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 315 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies
Denosumab Compared to Zoledronic Acid in the Treatment of Bone Disease in Patients With Multiple Myeloma
The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is non-inferior to zoledronic acid in the treatment of bone disease from multiple myeloma.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies, Multiple Myeloma, Oncology
- Trial name
- NCT01345019
- Testing
- Denosumab, Zoledronic acid, Denosumab (for the open-label treatment phase)
- Where
- 309 sites in United States, Australia and 27 more
- Volunteers
- 1,718 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Carboplatin, Vincristine, and Temozolomide in Treating Children With Progressive and/or Symptomatic Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as carboplatin, vincristine, and temozolomide, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Giving more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00077207
- Testing
- carboplatin, temozolomide, vincristine sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
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
Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Nivolumab in People With Recurrent Select Rare CNS Cancers
Background: More than 130 primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) have been identified. Most affect less than 1,000 people in the United States each year.
- Conditions
- Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma, Pineal Region Tumors, Choroid Plexus Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT03173950
- Testing
- Nivolumab, EKG, MRI Brain and/or spine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Degenerative Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Grade 1
Safety and Efficacy of the CarboClear Pedicle Screw System
The purpose of this trial is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the CarboClear Pedicle Screw System, for skeletally mature DDD patients undergoing one level spinal fusion in combination with interbody fusion device…
- Trial name
- NCT02626624
- Testing
- Implantation of the CarboClear Pedicle Screw System
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- CarboFix Orthopedics Ltd.
Neoplastic Meningitis
A Pilot Study of Bevacizumab for Neoplastic Meningitis
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if and how Avastin (bevacizumab) may affect cancer that has spread to the meninges of the brain or the spinal cord. The safety of this drug will also be studied. Objectives: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00924820
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Esophageal Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Evaluation of Arterial Pressure Based Cardiac Output for Goal-Directed Perioperative Therapy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the early identification and more precise intervention of operating room (OR) patient fluid administration optimization using arterial pressure-based cardiac output (APCO) yields…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Disorder of the Genitourinary System, Gynecologic Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00526331
- Testing
- Vigileo Monitor, FloTrac Sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Spinal Tumor
A Prospective Study Using Implanted Fiducial Markers to Assess Treatment Accuracy and Esophageal Toxicity in Spinal Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
The goal of the first part of this clinical research study is to learn how to deliver more accurate radiation treatment of tumors in the spine.
- Trial name
- NCT01624220
- Testing
- Spinal SBRT (Standard Dose), Spinal SBRT (Higher Dose), Gold Seed Implantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Arthritis, Psoriatic
Guselkumab in Active Psoriatic Arthritis Participants With Inadequate Response/Intolerance to One Prior Anti-TNF Alpha Agent
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of guselkumab treatment in participants with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and inadequate response (IR) and/or intolerance to a prior anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) by…
- Trial name
- SOLSTICE (NCT04936308)
- Testing
- Guselkumab
- Where
- 169 sites in United States, Argentina and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 453 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Hematologic Diseases, Neoplasms
A Dose Finding Study of Remifentanil and Propofol for Lumbar Punctures in Children
This study will examine whether the combination of two anaesthetic medications, propofol and remifentanil, is suitable for short duration surgical procedures, providing a shorter recovery time and fewer side effects than either…
- Trial name
- NCT00213239
- Testing
- Remifentanil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children