Clinical trials: Tumor, Supratentorial
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
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Invasive Pituitary 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
- NCT00601289
- Testing
- temozolomide, DNA methylation analysis, microarray analysis
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Recurrent Brain Tumors, Supratentorial PNETs
Therapy Optimization Trial for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Brain Tumors in Children
The purpose of this study is to improve overall survival while maintaining a good quality of life in pediatric patients with refractory or recurrent brain tumors (medulloblastomas, supratentorial PNETs, ependymomas WHO grade II…
- Conditions
- Recurrent Brain Tumors, Supratentorial PNETs, Medulloblastomas, Ependymomas
- Trial name
- HIT-REZ-2005 (NCT00749723)
- Testing
- carboplatin, etoposide, temozolomide
- Where
- 54 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bonn
Pituitary Adenoma Invasive, Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Obstruction Compared by Rhinomanometry and Nasal Inspiratory Peak Flow After Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
The aim of the project is to determine whether nasal inspiratory peak flow is sufficient for preoperative and postoperative measurement of nasal patency compared to rhinomanometry.
- Trial name
- NCT05921396
- Testing
- Nasal patency - rhinomanometry, Nasal patency - nasal inspiratory peak flow
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Ostrava
Supratentorial Neoplasms, Anesthesia, General
Effect of PEEP on Subdural Pressure, Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter, Lung Compliance and Brain Perfusion Pressure
We aim to determine the level of intraoperative PEEP that optimizes lung compliance without causing a rise in subdural pressure and if we can utilize optic nerve sheath diameter measurement as an indicator for ICP while…
- Conditions
- Supratentorial Neoplasms, Anesthesia, General, Optic Nerve
- Trial name
- NCT04316208
- Testing
- PEEP variations
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Adult Anaplastic (Malignant) Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Gadobutrol Versus Gadopentetate Dimeglumine or Gadobenate Dimeglumine Before DCE-MRI in Diagnosing Patients With Multiple Sclerosis, Grade II-IV Glioma, or Brain Metastases
This pilot clinical trial compares gadobutrol with standard of care contrast agents, gadopentetate dimeglumine or gadobenate dimeglumine, before dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE)-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosing…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic (Malignant) Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT02967380
- Testing
- Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Gadobenate Dimeglumine, Gadobutrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Adenoma Pituitary, CSF Leakage
Bed Rest on the Effect of CSF Leakage Repair After Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is a well-known complication that might occur after transnasal transsphenoidal adenomectomy at an incidence of 0.5-15% according to different literature reports.
- Trial name
- NCT05682391
- Testing
- Bed rest
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
Photodynamic Therapy With Porfimer Sodium in Treating Patients With Refractory Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses light and photosensitizing drugs to kill tumor cells and may be an effective treatment for refractory brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00002647
- Testing
- verteporfin, conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Pituitary Adenoma
Comparison of The Effects of Sevoflurane, Desflurane and Total Intravenous Anaesthesia on Pulmonary Function Tests
This study will compare the effects of sevoflurane, desflurane and total intravenous anaesthesia on pulmonary function tests in patients undergoing endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery of pituitary gland.
- Trial name
- NCT02709863
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Desflurane, Propofol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy Followed by Radiation Therapy in Treating Children With Localized Ependymoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00004224
- Testing
- cyclophosphamide, etoposide, vincristine sulfate
- Where
- 7 sites in Argentina, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Societe Internationale d'Oncologie Pediatrique
Cancer
Fentanyl Sublingual Spray in Treating Patients With Breakthrough Cancer Pain
This is a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of the clinical response to fentanyl sublingual spray as a treatment for breakthrough cancer pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00538850
- Testing
- Fentanyl sublingual spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- INSYS Therapeutics Inc
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
Pituitary Tumor, Pain
Analgesia Regimens Following Trans-sphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Tumors
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention trial involving 100 treated subjects undergoing endonasal trans-sphenoidal (ENTS) resection of pituitary lesion.
- Trial name
- NCT02351700
- Testing
- IV Caldolor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
Pituitary Tumor
Differential Study of Invasive Pituitary Adenomas in the Sellar and Cavernous Sinus Regions
This study involves collecting paired tumor samples from intrasellar and cavernous sinus regions of 20 invasive pituitary tumor patients, preserving them at -80°C for quality multi-omics analysis.
- Trial name
- NCT06705036
- Testing
- surgery
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
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
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
Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage
Using Polyglycolic Acid Mesh Prevents Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage
The papers propose a new method to prevent postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage. Doctors use the absorbable polyglycolic acid (PGA) and fibrin glue to repair in surgery, prevent cerebrospinal fluid leakage and reduce the…
- Trial name
- NCT06472505
- Testing
- polyglycolic acid(Neoveil)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Pituitary Neoplasms, Craniopharyngiomas
Effect of Perioperative Glucocorticoid Replacement on Prognosis of Surgical Patients With Sellar Lesions
The purpose of this four-arm randomized controlled study is to determine whether eliminating glucocorticoids (GC) replacement in perioperative period in surgical patients with sellar lesion could result in similar or better…
- Trial name
- NCT02190994
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone, Prednisone
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Pituitary Adenoma, MRI
Cabergoline in the Management of Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenoma
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Cabergoline (Dostinex), a dopamine agonist which has been widely used to treat hyperprolactinemia, prolactinoma for many years, works to treat nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma (NFPA)…
- Conditions
- Pituitary Adenoma, MRI, RCT
- Trial name
- NCT07034859
- Testing
- Cabergoline 0.5 MG
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Pituitary Adenoma
Standardized Patient Education in Pituitary Surgery
Protocols are being developed and implemented to ensure the best possible recovery process for patients undergoing transsphenoidal surgery, and their impact on patient outcomes is being evaluated.
- Trial name
- NCT07618949
- Testing
- Standardized Pituitary Training
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Uludag University