Clinical trials: Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Avoiding the Hippocampus During Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well avoiding the hippocampus during whole-brain radiation therapy works in treating patients with brain…
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT01227954
- Testing
- intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 63 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Anemia, Leukemia
Epoetin Alfa or Darbepoetin Alfa in Treating Patients With Anemia Caused by Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa may cause the body to make more red blood cells. They are used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy in patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00416624
- Testing
- darbepoetin alfa, epoetin alfa, fatigue assessment and management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 239 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Fatigue, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Levocarnitine in Treating Fatigue in Cancer Patients
RATIONALE: Levocarnitine may help improve energy levels in cancer patients. PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying how well levocarnitine works compared to a placebo in treating fatigue in cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00091169
- Testing
- levocarnitine
- Where
- 116 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 376 people
- Sponsor
- ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Complications
Sulfasalazine in Preventing Acute Diarrhea in Patients With Cancer Who Are Undergoing Pelvic Radiation Therapy
RATIONALE: Sulfasalazine may relieve diarrhea in patients with cancer who are undergoing pelvic radiation therapy. PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying sulfasalazine to see how well it works in preventing acute…
- Conditions
- Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Complications, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT01198145
- Testing
- sulfasalazine
- Where
- 257 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Liver Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Radiofrequency Ablation in Treating Patients With Unresectable Primary or Metastatic Liver Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure that heats tumors to several degrees above body temperature and may kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Liver Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00019604
- Testing
- computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Metastatic Cancer, Pain
Morphine After Radiofrequency Ablation of Painful Bone Metastases in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Morphine may reduce pain in patients who have undergone radiofrequency ablation to remove bone metastases. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well morphine works after radiofrequency ablation of painful bone…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Cancer, Pain, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- MEDOR (NCT00712712)
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate, Questionnaire administration
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Breast Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
PET/CT or PET/MRI in Measuring Tumors in Patients Undergoing Clinical Imaging or With Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer
This clinical trial studies positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) or PET/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in measuring tumors in patients undergoing clinical imaging or with newly diagnosed breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01892540
- Testing
- positron emission tomography/computed tomography, PET/MRI, Position Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Stereotactic Radiosurgery After Surgery in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Giving stereotactic radiosurgery after surgery may kill any tumor cells that remain after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00814463
- Testing
- MMSE, QOL via FACT-Br, MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to Brain, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Large Brain Metastasis
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of hypofractionated radiosurgery in treating patients with large brain metastasis.
- Trial name
- NCT01705548
- Testing
- Hypofractionated Radiosurgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Kidney Cancer, Melanoma (Skin)
Gene-Modified Lymphocytes, High-Dose Aldesleukin, and Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Metastatic Cancer
RATIONALE: Gene-modified lymphocytes may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing. High-dose aldesleukin may stimulate lymphocytes to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Kidney Cancer, Melanoma (Skin), Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00704938
- Testing
- aldesleukin, anti-p53 T-cell receptor-transduced peripheral blood lymphocytes, autologous dendritic cell-adenovirus p53 vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Constipation, Impaction, and Bowel Obstruction, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
S1316, Surgery or Non-Surgical Management in Treating Patients With Intra-Abdominal Cancer and Bowel Obstruction
This partially randomized clinical trial studies surgery or non-surgical management in treating patients with intra-abdominal cancer and bowel obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT02270450
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, gastrointestinal complications management/prevention, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Neurotoxicity, Pain
Topical Amitriptyline and Ketamine Cream in Treating Peripheral Neuropathy Caused by Chemotherapy in Cancer Patients
RATIONALE: Topical cream containing amitriptyline and ketamine may help relieve pain, numbness, tingling, and other symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.
- Conditions
- Neurotoxicity, Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00471445
- Testing
- ketamine/amitriptyline NP-H cream
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 462 people
- Sponsor
- Gary Morrow
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer
Copper Cu 64 Anti-CEA Monoclonal Antibody M5A PET in Diagnosing Patients With CEA Positive Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies copper Cu 64 anti-carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) monoclonal antibody M5A positron emission tomography (PET) in diagnosing patients with CEA positive cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02293954
- Testing
- radionuclide imaging, positron emission tomography, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
PET Scan and CT Scan in Evaluating Response in Patients Undergoing Radiofrequency Ablation for Lung Metastases
RATIONALE: Radiofrequency ablation uses a high-frequency, electric current to kill tumor cells. Diagnostic procedures, such as PET scan and CT scan, may help doctors measure the patient's response to treatment.
- Trial name
- TEPARF (NCT00382252)
- Testing
- computed tomography, positron emission tomography, radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Fatigue
American Ginseng in Treating Patients With Fatigue Caused by Cancer
RATIONALE: American ginseng may reduce fatigue in patients with cancer. It is not yet known whether American ginseng is more effective than a placebo in treating cancer-related fatigue.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Fatigue, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00719563
- Testing
- American ginseng
- Where
- 326 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 364 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Stereotactic Radiosurgery or Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases That Have Been Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x rays to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01372774
- Testing
- stereotactic radiosurgery, whole-brain radiation therapy
- Where
- 37 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Breast Cancer, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ
Pyridoxine and Topical Urea/Lactic Acid-Based Cream in Preventing Hand-Foot Syndrome in Patients Receiving Capecitabine for Breast Cancer or Other Cancer
RATIONALE: Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and topical urea/lactic acid-based cream may prevent or lessen hand-foot syndrome caused by chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00296036
- Testing
- pyridoxine hydrochloride, urea/lactic acid-based topical cream
- Where
- 231 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Gastric Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Docetaxel, Oxaliplatin, and Fluorouracil in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Stomach Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, or Other Solid Tumor
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, oxaliplatin, and fluorouracil, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00711243
- Testing
- docetaxel, fluorouracil, oxaliplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Adult Rhabdomyosarcoma, Lung Metastases
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy in Treating Younger Patients With Lung Metastases
This pilot clinical trial studies intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in treating younger patients with lung metastases.
- Conditions
- Adult Rhabdomyosarcoma, Lung Metastases, Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma, Previously Treated Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT01586104
- Testing
- intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality and Reproductive Issues
L-Arginine Supplements in Treating Women Who Are Cancer Survivors
RATIONALE: L-arginine supplements may improve the quality of life and sexual function in women who are cancer survivors. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying an L-arginine supplement to see how well it works…
- Conditions
- Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality and Reproductive Issues, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00459134
- Testing
- ArginMax
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences