Clinical trials: sponsored by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cachexia, Pancreatic Cancer
Biological Markers in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Experiencing Weight Loss
RATIONALE: Learning about biological markers in patients with pancreatic cancer and cachexia may help doctors predict patient outcome and may help the study of cancer in the future.
- Trial name
- NCT00899158
- Testing
- immunologic technique, laboratory biomarker analysis, biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Non-melanomatous Skin Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
Studying a Tumor Marker for Testicular Cancer, Skin Cancer, Small Intestine Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tumor 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.
- Conditions
- Non-melanomatous Skin Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Intestine Cancer, Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00899132
- Testing
- in situ hybridization, protein expression analysis, immunologic technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Hot Flashes
Menopausal Symptoms in Women With Breast Cancer or At High Risk of Breast Cancer Treated on Another Clinical Trial
RATIONALE: Gathering information about the frequency and intensity of hot flashes in patients with breast cancer and in patients who have a high risk of developing breast cancer may help doctors learn more about menopausal…
- Trial name
- NCT00666913
- Testing
- informational intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer
Partial Breast Radiation Therapy in Treating Women Undergoing Breast-Conserving Therapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays and other types of radiation to kill tumor cells. Giving radiation therapy in different ways may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00527293
- Testing
- adjuvant therapy, 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, brachytherapy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Abnormal Breast Tissue
The Effects of Perioperative Music Therapy on Women Undergoing Breast Biopsy Surgery
The purpose of this research is to study the effect music has on women undergoing surgical breast biopsy. Through the facilitation of live and/or recorded music listening, we will examine the perception of patient anxiety, the…
- Trial name
- NCT01669733
- Testing
- Music, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adult Grade III Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, Adult Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma
Dose Monitoring of Busulfan and Combination Chemotherapy in Hodgkin or Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Undergoing Stem Cell Transplant
This clinical trial studies personalized dose monitoring of busulfan and combination chemotherapy in treating patients with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma undergoing stem cell transplant.
- Conditions
- Adult Grade III Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, Adult Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT01959477
- Testing
- busulfan, etoposide, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adult Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Methoxyamine and Fludarabine Phosphate in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Hematologic Malignancies
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of methoxyamine when given together with fludarabine phosphate in treating patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic malignancies.
- Conditions
- Adult Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT01658319
- Testing
- fludarabine phosphate, methoxyamine, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adult Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia (M7), Adult Acute Minimally Differentiated Myeloid Leukemia (M0)
Bortezomib, Mitoxantrone, Etoposide, and Cytarabine in Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
RATIONALE: Bortezomib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as mitoxantrone, etoposide, and cytarabine, work in different ways to stop the…
- Conditions
- Adult Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia (M7), Adult Acute Minimally Differentiated Myeloid Leukemia (M0), Adult Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (M5a), Adult Acute Monocytic Leukemia (M5b)
- Trial name
- NCT01127009
- Testing
- bortezomib, mitoxantrone hydrochloride, etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Sarcoma
Carboplatin, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Gynecological Cancer
The purpose of this phase I study is to determine the highest dose of carboplatin and gemcitabine (gemcitabine hydrochloride) that can be given safely to subjects with gynecologic cancer, in combination with stereotactic body…
- Conditions
- Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Sarcoma, Ovarian Stromal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
- Trial name
- NCT01652794
- Testing
- stereotactic body radiation therapy, carboplatin, gemcitabine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Any Cancer Diagnosis
A Cognitive- Behavioral Play Intervention for Siblings of Children Diagnosed With Cancer
The goal of this study is to determine whether a brief (three 20-30 minute session) cognitive-behavioral play intervention will improve coping skills and adjustment for siblings of children diagnosed with cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01704885
- Testing
- Play Intervention, Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Stage IA Pancreatic Cancer, Stage IB Pancreatic Cancer
Metformin Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Pancreatic Cancer That Can be Removed by Surgery
This randomized clinical trial studies metformin hydrochloride in treating patients with pancreatic cancer that can be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Stage IA Pancreatic Cancer, Stage IB Pancreatic Cancer, Stage IIA Pancreatic Cancer, Stage IIB Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01954732
- Testing
- metformin hydrochloride, pharmacological study
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Advanced (Stage IV) Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Biofeedback Training in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer - A Pilot Study
This is a pilot study to test the hypothesis that biofeedback-mediated stress management (BFSM) training can be used to reduce distress and enhance quality of life in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- NCT01685346
- Testing
- biofeedback-mediated stress management (BFSM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Radiation Toxicity, Recurrent Breast Cancer
Alkaline Water in Reducing Skin Toxicity in Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
This phase II trial is studying how well alkaline water works in reducing skin toxicity in women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Radiation Toxicity, Recurrent Breast Cancer, Stage I Breast Cancer, Stage II Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01487954
- Testing
- alkaline water, distilled water, external beam radiation therapy (EBRT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Bevacizumab, Docetaxel, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00281840
- Testing
- bevacizumab, docetaxel, conventional surgery
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Stage I Multiple Myeloma, Stage II Multiple Myeloma
Bortezomib, Dexamethasone, and Cyclophosphamide in Treating Older Patients With Multiple Myeloma
This phase II trial studies the side effects and how well lower doses of bortezomib, dexamethasone, and cyclophosphamide work in treating older patients with multiple myeloma.
- Conditions
- Stage I Multiple Myeloma, Stage II Multiple Myeloma, Stage III Multiple Myeloma
- Trial name
- NCT02082405
- Testing
- bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Positive Changes in Quality of Life of Older Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers
RATIONALE: Gathering information about the positive changes in quality of life of older patients with cancer and their care givers may help doctors learn more about the disease and plan better treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00769249
- Testing
- questionnaire administration, study of socioeconomic and demographic variables, psychosocial assessment and care
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Outpatient Health Care Program for Older Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer or Colon Cancer
RATIONALE: Gathering health information from older patients undergoing chemotherapy may help doctors plan better treatment and improve the quality of life for these patients.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Colorectal Cancer, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT00873600
- Testing
- chemotherapy, medical chart review, questionnaire administration
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cervical Cancer, Precancerous Condition
Knowledge and Perceptions About Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer Risk Among Young Adults
RATIONALE: Learning about young adults' knowledge and perceptions about risk factors for the human papilloma virus and cervical cancer may help doctors learn more about how to prevent human papilloma virus infection and cervical…
- Trial name
- NCT00736216
- Testing
- survey administration
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Stage IV Lung Cancer, Malignant Brain Tumor
A Computer-Based Intervention for Distance Caregivers of Parents With Advanced Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies the feasibility and effectiveness of a new computer-based communication intervention in supporting distance caregivers of patients with advanced lung or brain cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02128373
- Testing
- Usual care, computer-assisted intervention, Distress Thermometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Intraocular Melanoma
Study of Tumor Samples in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy or Surgery For Primary Melanoma of the Eye
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tumor 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
- NCT00952939
- Testing
- fluorescence in situ hybridization, laboratory biomarker analysis, fine-needle aspiration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center