Clinical trials: Supratentorial Brain Tumor
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Dalteparin and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Supratentorial Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Dalteparin may stop the growth of cancer by stopping blood flow to the tumor and by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00028678
- Testing
- dalteparin, radiation therapy
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Pituitary Tumor
PITUItary Carcinoma or Aggressive Tumors REgistry -Lyon
The purpose of this study is to observe predictors of pituitary tumor recurrence and markers of persistent disease activity through computerized collection of comprehensive demographic, therapeutic, pathologic and outcome…
- Trial name
- PITUICARE-Lyon (NCT02854228)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Pituitary Adenoma, Pituitary Diseases
Peri-Operative Steroid Management in Patients
During transsphenoidal resection of pituitary tumors and cysts, surgery is performed by a neurosurgeon and ear nose and throat surgeon.
- Trial name
- Steroid (NCT02084134)
- Testing
- hydrocortisone, dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Acupressure in Controlling Nausea in Young Patients Receiving Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Acupressure wristbands may prevent or reduce nausea and caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether standard care is more effective with or without acupressure wristbands in controlling acute and delayed…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- SCUSF1202 (NCT01346267)
- Testing
- Real Acupressure Band
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Adrenal Insufficiency, Pituitary Neoplasm
Evaluation of Patients With Endocrine-Related Conditions
This study will evaluate patients with a variety of endocrine disorders in order to 1) learn more about conditions that affect the endocrine glands (glands that secrete hormones) and 2) to train physicians in endocrinology.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Insufficiency, Pituitary Neoplasm, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT00005664
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,588 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Pituitary Diseases, Pituitary Neoplasms
Long Term Outcome Study in Patients With Pituitary Disorders
To determine the outcomes of patients with different pituitary disorders whether they are managed medically, surgically or expectantly.
- Trial name
- NCT03665064
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Positron Emission Tomography Using Fluorine F 18 EF5 to Find Oxygen in Tumor Cells of Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgery or Biopsy for Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumors
This phase I trial is studying the side effects of fluorine F18 EF5 when given during positron emission tomography to find oxygen in tumor cells of patients who are undergoing surgery or biopsy for newly diagnosed brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT00110032
- Testing
- EF5, conventional surgery, positron emission tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Seizure
Levetiracetam or Pregabalin in Treating Seizures in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy and/or Radiation Therapy For Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Levetiracetam and pregabalin are drugs that treat seizures. It is not yet known which drug is more effective in treating seizures caused by primary brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00629889
- Testing
- levetiracetam, pregabalin
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Andrea Rossetti
Pancreatic Neoplasm, Pituitary Neoplasm
Study of Pasireotide in Patients With Rare Tumors of Neuroendocrine Origin
This study will assess the effectiveness and safety of pasireotide long-acting release in patients who have rare tumors of neuroendocrine origin.
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Neoplasm, Pituitary Neoplasm, Nelson Syndrome, Ectopic ACTH Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00958841
- Testing
- pasireotide LAR
- Where
- 42 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cognition, Brain Tumor
Neurocognition After Radiotherapy in CNS- and Skull-base Tumors
The goal of this multicenter prospective longitudinal study is to study the long-term impact of multimodal treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery) in adult brain and base of skull tumors on neurocognitive functioning.
- Conditions
- Cognition, Brain Tumor, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Meningioma
- Trial name
- NARCiS (NCT05727605)
- Testing
- Neurocognitive tests: WAIS digit span, HVLT-R, COWAT, MOCA, WAIS digit symbol substitution, TMT A&B, Stroop Color Word Test, MRI, Questionnaires: EORTC QLQ C30 & BN20, STAI, CFQ, BDI-II, BRIEF-A, FACIT-F, PSQI
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Pituitary Adenoma
AI in Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery
This study focuses on bringing artificial intelligence into the operating room to assist with pituitary tumour surgeries performed through the nose.
- Trial name
- NCT07568366
- Testing
- Live intra-op AI analysis of endoscopic video feed, with output displayed on supplementary monitor
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Brain Tumour
Scalp Nerve Block and Opioid Consumption in Brain Surgery
Anterior scalp block with 0.5% plain Marcaine 20 ml. may reduce the intraoperative opioid consumption in neurosurgical patients who undergoing the supratentorial craniotomy compared to those who receive 0.9% normal saline…
- Trial name
- NCT02057367
- Testing
- Scalp block with 0.5% plain Marcaine, Scalp block with 0.9% normal saline
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chiang Mai 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
Pituitary Adenoma
Effects Exercise Training in Patients With Pituitary Adenoma
This study planned to investigate the effects of aerobic training combined with strengthening training and yoga on biochemical factors, physical performance and quality of life in people with pituitary adenoma.
- Trial name
- NCT04284605
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise combined with strength training, Yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic (Malignant) Meningioma
RO4929097, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097 (RO4929097) when given together with temozolomide and radiation therapy in treating patients with newly…
- Conditions
- Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic (Malignant) Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01119599
- Testing
- 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor RO4929097, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Pituitary Adenoma
Predictive OCTA Biomarkers After Endoscopic Endonasal Pituitary Surgery
This study evaluates the structural parameters, by spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT), retinal vessel density, using OCT angiography, and visual acuity in patients that received endoscopic endonasal approach for…
- Trial name
- NCT04840771
- Testing
- Endoscopic Endonasal Pituitary Surgery
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Supratentorial Neoplasms, Malignant, Malignant Glioma
HSV G207 Alone or With a Single Radiation Dose in Children With Progressive or Recurrent Supratentorial Brain Tumors
This study is a clinical trial to determine the safety of injecting G207 (a new experimental virus therapy) into a recurrent or progressive brain tumor.
- Conditions
- Supratentorial Neoplasms, Malignant, Malignant Glioma, Glioblastoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02457845
- Testing
- G207
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Gregory K. Friedman, MD
Brain Tumor, Tumor, Brain
Hypertonic Saline 75% vs Mannitol 20%
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of Hypertonic Saline 7.5% vs Mannitol 20% on brain bulk (using a 4 point scale), intracranial pressure (subdural catheter)and the changes on serum and urinary Na, K and…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Tumor, Brain, Brain Neoplasm, Neoplasm, Supratentorial
- Trial name
- NCT00199511
- Testing
- Administration of Hypertonic Solution 7.5% vs Mannitol 20%
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Pituitary Adenoma
Use of [18F] Fluoroethyl-L-tyrosine PET/MRI for Identifying Small Functional Pituitary Adenomas
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the diagnostic role and clinical efficacy of investigational FET-PET/MRI in detecting MRI-occult primary or residual/recurrent functional pituitary adenomas (PAs) and its influence on…
- Trial name
- NCT07456878
- Testing
- FET-PET/MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Docetaxel in Treating Children With Recurrent Solid Tumors
Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of docetaxel in treating children with recurrent solid tumors. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00002825
- Testing
- filgrastim, docetaxel
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)