Clinical trials: Supratentorial Brain Tumor
Pituitary Adenoma
Transsphenoidal Extent of Resection Study
The purpose of this research study is to compare the extent of resection (EOR) in patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas undergoing transsphenoidal surgery using a microsurgical technique to those patients who have…
- Trial name
- TRANSSPHER (NCT02357498)
- Testing
- transsphenoidal surgery
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
Brain Tumor, Recurrent
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) For Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
This study will be aimed at investigating the effectiveness of a treatment for brain tumors called Photodynamic Therapy, or PDT.
- Trial name
- NCT01966809
- Testing
- Photofrin photodynamic therapy.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Harry T Whelan, MD
Acromegaly Due to Pituitary Adenoma, Cushing's Disease
PRESTO: A Phase III Randomised Controlled Trial of Dose-escalated Proton Beam Therapy Versus Standard of Care Radiotherapy for Functioning Pituitary Tumours
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a higher dose of radiotherapy can lead to better outcomes for participants with functioning pituitary tumours.
- Conditions
- Acromegaly Due to Pituitary Adenoma, Cushing's Disease, Pituitary Adenoma
- Trial name
- PRESTO (NCT07813351)
- Testing
- Standard dose Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Standard dose Proton Beam Therapy (PBT), Escalated dose Proton Beam Therapy (PBT)
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Supratentorial Malignant Brain Tumor
Study of Immunotoxin, MR1-1
Purpose of the study: Primary Objective: Determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and dose limiting toxicity (DLT) of MR1-1KDEL when delivered intracerebrally by convection-enhanced delivery (CED) in patients with…
- Trial name
- MR1-1 (NCT01009866)
- Testing
- MR1-1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Darell D. Bigner, MD, PhD
Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Adenoma
Detection of PitNET Tissue During TSS Using Bevacizumab-800CW
There is a need for improved visualization of presence and extent of pituitary neuroendocrine tumor (PitNET) tissue during transsphenoidal surgery (TSS), especially in tumors invading the cavernous sinus (CS).
- Conditions
- Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Adenoma, Pituitary Macroadenoma
- Trial name
- DEPARTURE (NCT04212793)
- Testing
- Bevacizumab-IRDye800CW, Molecular Fluorescence Endoscopy platform
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Recurrent Pituitary Adenomas
Capecitabine and Temozolomide for Treatment of Recurrent Pituitary Adenomas
This is an open label study to assess the efficacy of capecitabine (CAP) and temozolomide (TMZ) in recurrent pituitary adenomas. There will be a safety run-in of at least three patients to establish any dose limiting toxicities.
- Trial name
- TMZ-Cap (NCT03930771)
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Cerebral Tumor
Effect of SPGB on ICP and Oxygenation of Cerebral Venous Outflow in Craniotomy for Cerebral Tumors.
This study aims to investigate the effect of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block on ICP and arterio- jugular venous oxygen difference (AJVDO2) and jugular bulb oxygen saturation (SjVO2).
- Trial name
- NCT04434651
- Testing
- SPGB
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00003846
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Ependymoblastoma
Palbociclib Isethionate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of palbociclib isethionate in treating younger patients with central nervous system tumors that have grown, come back, or not responded to treatment.
- Conditions
- Childhood Choroid Plexus Tumor, Childhood Ependymoblastoma, Childhood Grade III Meningioma, Childhood High-grade Cerebellar Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT02255461
- Testing
- palbociclib isethionate, pharmacological study, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Study of Tissue Samples From Patients With Glioma or Other Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Studying the genes expressed in samples of tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00967200
- Testing
- laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacogenomic studies
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Recurrent Childhood Cerebellar Astrocytoma
Flavopiridol in Treating Children With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors or Lymphomas
Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of flavopiridol in treating children who have relapsed or refractory solid…
- Conditions
- Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Recurrent Childhood Cerebellar Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Cerebral Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT00012181
- Testing
- alvocidib, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Gonadotroph Adenomas
Effect of Pasireotide Long Acting Release (LAR) on Gonadotroph Adenomas
The purpose of this study is to determine if administration of pasireotide LAR for one year to three patients with gonadotroph adenomas and elevated serum FSH concentrations will reduce the serum follicle-stimulating hormone…
- Trial name
- LAR (NCT00929669)
- Testing
- pasireotide LAR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiation Therapy and Tamoxifen in Treating Adults With Newly Diagnosed Supratentorial Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs such as tamoxifen may make the tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00006388
- Testing
- tamoxifen citrate, radiation therapy
- Where
- 257 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Acromegaly, Pituitary Neoplasm
Sandostatin LAR Depot vs. Surgery for Treating Acromegaly
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of Sandostatin LAR® (Registered Trademark) Depot to transsphenoidal surgery in previously untreated acromegalic patients with macroadenomas.
- Trial name
- NCT00001860
- Testing
- Sandostatin LAR Depot versus transsphenoidal surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Antibiotics, Pituitary Adenoma
Prophylactic Oral Antibiotics on Sinonasal Outcomes Following Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Lesions
To find out whether oral antibiotics given after transsphenoidal endoscopic surgery for pituitary adenoma improves sinus and nasal symptoms, reduces the incidence of infection (sinusitis), and helps mucosal healing in the nasal…
- Trial name
- POET (NCT03014687)
- Testing
- Oral Antibiotics cefdinir or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Vinorelbine in Treating Children With Recurrent or Refractory Cancers
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 vinorelbine in treating children with recurrent or…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00003234
- Testing
- vinorelbine tartrate
- Where
- 228 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Temozolomide Plus Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma or Recurrent CNS or Other Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining chemotherapy with peripheral stem cell transplantation may allow the doctor to give higher doses of…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Head and Neck Cancer, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00005952
- Testing
- filgrastim, temozolomide, peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiation Therapy Followed by Bleomycin in Treating Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Supratentorial Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00006916
- Testing
- bleomycin, Ommaya reservoir, radiation therapy
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Pituitary Tumor
Nasal Irrigation Apply in Patients After Transsphenoidal Pituitary Tumor Resection
Transsphenoidal pituitary tumor resection is currently recognized as an effective and safe surgical method,nowadays it is widely used in clinical practice .
- Trial name
- NCT03933241
- Testing
- nasal irrigation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 262 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Low-grade Glioma
Longitudinal MRI Assessment in Patients With Diffuse Low-grade Gliomas
Retrospective longitudinal follow-up in patients with diffuse low-grade glioma with multimodal MRI assessment
- Trial name
- SPECIFY (NCT04346472)
- Testing
- Repeated Measurements of the relative regional cerebral blood volume
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier