Clinical trials: for Brain Tumors
Brain Metastases, Primary Brain Tumors
Combination of Sorafenib and Radiation for Brain Metastases and Primary Brain Tumors
Sorafenib™ has the potential to inhibit tumor growth, tumor angiogenesis , and enhance radiation response. This study will test the combination of Sorafenib™ and radiation therapy with or without temozolomide to determine…
- Trial name
- NCT00639262
- Testing
- Sorafenib, Temozolomide, Radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Dementia, Dementia Alzheimers
Implementation of a Diagnostic Decision-aid for People With Memory Complaints and Their General Practitioners
In a mixed-methods design the investigators will study decision making processes and experiences regarding a diagnostic trajectory before and after the introduction of a patient decision aid for people with memory complaints…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Dementia Alzheimers, Dementia, Mild
- Trial name
- S-DeciDeD (NCT04531956)
- Testing
- Diagnostic decision aid s-decided
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to Brain
Neurocognitive Outcome of Conformal WBRT w/wo Hippocampal Avoidance for Brain Metastases
Brain metastases are the most common brain tumors in adults. It is estimated that around 10-30% of cancer patients would develop brain metastases during the course of their illness.
- Trial name
- NCT02393131
- Testing
- Hippocampal avoidance WBRT, Conformal WBRT
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Brain Tumor
Cognitive Training in the Virtual Reality Setting With Children Undergoing Radiotherapy for Brain Tumors
The objective of this study is to estimate the feasibility and acceptability of cognitive training in the virtual reality setting with children undergoing radiotherapy for brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT05947045
- Testing
- Cognitive training via iPad, Cognitive training via virtual reality
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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
Pineal Tumor, Brainstem Tumor
The Evolution of Neuroendoscopy Guided by Head-mounted Mixed Reality Technique Navigation System in Neurosurgery
The pineal region and brainstem tumors are located at the central position of the cranial cavity, surrounded by important neural structures and venous systems, leading to challenges in preoperative diagnosis, adding uncertainty…
- Conditions
- Pineal Tumor, Brainstem Tumor, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06516471
- Testing
- Conventinal Navigation System Group
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Glioma, Brain Tumor
Non-invasive Glioma Characterization Through Molecular Imaging
MRI-based sequences can provide non-invasive quantification of intratumoral 2-hydroxyglutarate (2HG) distribution and tumor cellularity in human gliomas and help guide the development of novel glioma therapies.
- Conditions
- Glioma, Brain Tumor, Primary Brain Tumor, Malignant Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT03684109
- Testing
- 3T MRI Scanner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Primary Brain Tumor, PBT
CBT for Insomnia in Primary Brain Tumor Patients
The purpose of this study is to pilot test an empirically supported psychotherapeutic intervention, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in primary brain tumor patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04919993
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Amblyopia, Myopia
Performance of a Photoscreener for Vision Screening in a Haitian Pediatric Population
Screening of haitian children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old for amblyogenic risk factors with the use of the Spot photoscreener. The photoscreener results will be compared to the complete ophthalmologic evaluation.
- Conditions
- Amblyopia, Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism
- Trial name
- POPH (NCT02655432)
- Testing
- Spot photoscreener, Ophthalmologic evaluation, Cyclopleged refraction
- Where
- 3 sites in Haiti
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Comparison of Standard Neuronavigation With Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the Neurosurgical Treatment of Malignant Brain Tumors
The treatment of a specific subtype of highly malignant brain tumor (called "glioblastoma" or "glioblastoma multiforme") consists of neurosurgical resection, followed by radiotherapy and mostly chemotherapy as well.
- Trial name
- RACING (NCT00943007)
- Testing
- Stealth Station, PoleStar N20
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Headache, Tumor
Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for Pediatric MRI Sedation
The purpose of this study is to compare the results of combining two anesthetic medications (dexmedetomidine and propofol) in low doses with a standard dose of a single drug that is commonly used to provide sedation/anesthesia…
- Conditions
- Headache, Tumor, Seizure Disorder, Neurofibromatoses
- Trial name
- NCT03513757
- Testing
- propofol, Dexmedetomidine, Glycopyrrolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Brain Metastases
Study to Establish Image Interpretation Criteria for 18F Fluciclovine PET in Detecting Recurrent Brain Metastases (PURSUE)
An Open-label, Single-arm, Single-dose, Prospective, Multicenter Phase 2b Study to Establish Image Interpretation Criteria for 18F-Fluciclovine Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in Detecting Recurrent Brain Metastases After…
- Trial name
- PURSUE (NCT04410367)
- Testing
- 18F fluciclovine
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Blue Earth Diagnostics
Pituitary Adenoma
Intraoperative Ultrasound in Patients Undergoing Transsphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Adenoma
Pituitary adenoma can be difficult to cure with approximately a third of patients in contemporary series' undergoing incomplete resection.
- Trial name
- NCT03284775
- Testing
- Intraoperative ultrasound
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
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
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Adult Patients With Brain Cancer
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
- NCT00003309
- Testing
- filgrastim, cisplatin, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Brain Metastasis
Evaluation of the Use of Trental and Vitamin E For Prophylaxis of Radiation Necrosis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of Trental and Vitamin E can help reduce the incidence of radiation necrosis (a lesion that usually occurs at the original tumor site) after radiosurgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01508221
- Testing
- Trental, Vitamin E
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Caregiver Burden
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Group Treatment for Caregivers of Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients
Caregivers of pediatric brain tumor survivors may develop high levels of psychological distress, mostly depression and anxiety, with effects comparable to those of a traumatic event.
- Trial name
- NCT06339814
- Testing
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol, Treatment As Usual
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Lung Cancer, Atrial Fibrillation
PREvention of Atrial Fibrillation in patientS Undergoing thorAcic surGEry for Lung Cancer
The aim of this study is to assess whether prophylactic treatment with metoprolol or losartan is able to reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients undergoing thoracic surgery for lung cancer, showing elevated…
- Trial name
- PRESAGE (NCT01281787)
- Testing
- Metoprolol, Losartan
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- European Institute of Oncology
Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer Metastatic
Fluorine-18-AlphaVBeta6-Binding Peptide Positron Emission Tomography in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This study investigates fluorine-18-AlphaVBeta6-BP ([18F]-αvβ6-BP) as a Positron Emission (PET) imaging agent in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) patients with brain metastases.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer Metastatic, Brain Metastases, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05452005
- Testing
- [18F]-αvβ6-BP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Brain Cancer
Phase I Trial of Arsenic Trioxide and Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Recurrent Malignant Glioma
To investigate the safety of delivering arsenic trioxide (ATO) in combination with stereotactic radiotherapy in recurrent malignant glioma by performing an open label, Phase I dose escalation trial.
- Trial name
- NCT00185861
- Testing
- Arsenic Trioxide, Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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