Clinical trials: completed, sponsored by Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ocular Melanoma, Choroidal Melanoma
Combined PET/CT Imaging for the Early Detection of Ocular Melanoma Metastasis Compared to CT Scanning Alone
Patients diagnosed with ocular melanoma consent to participate in the study. Combined PET/CT scans of the whole body are performed at baseline, three months later, and six months after that for a total of three combined scans in…
- Conditions
- Ocular Melanoma, Choroidal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT00351728
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Fatigue
Improving Fatigue: A Pilot Study of Acupuncture and Patient Education for Breast Cancer Survivors
Based on the investigators clinical experience in patients with chronic disease (Hui, Hui, and Johnston, 2006; Hays et al 2005), a review of the literature (Johnston, Xiao and Hui 2007), and inspired by Vickers and colleagues…
- Trial name
- NCT00646633
- Testing
- Acupuncture and patient education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Gliomas, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Cellular Immunotherapy Study for Brain Cancer
The purpose of this research study to determine if treating recurrent malignant gliomas with another person's (donor) immune system cells known as aCTL cells, will be safe.
- Conditions
- Gliomas, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Anaplastic Mixed Glioma
- Trial name
- alloCTL (NCT01144247)
- Testing
- alloreactive CTL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Dentures and Dental Implants in Treating Patients Undergoing Surgery for Mouth Cancer
RATIONALE: The use of dentures and dental implants may help maintain chewing and speaking ability following surgery to remove tumors in the mouth.
- Trial name
- NCT00006341
- Testing
- Implant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer
Diet and Estrogen Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women
RATIONALE: The amount of dietary fat or fiber may affect estrogen metabolism in postmenopausal women, and this may affect the risk of developing cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00003098
- Testing
- fat reduction with increased fiber, fat reduction without increased fiber
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from peptides and a person's dendritic cells may help the body build an effective immune response to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00612001
- Testing
- glioma-associated antigen peptide-pulsed autologous dendritic cell vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lung Cancer
Celecoxib in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It may also stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing.
- Trial name
- NCT00104767
- Testing
- celecoxib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer
Cognitive Rehabilitation Group Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors
There are over 2 million breast cancer survivors in the US today. Along with extended survival, many women experience short and long-term after effects of treatment, which may decrease their quality of life and contribute to…
- Trial name
- NCT01540955
- Testing
- Improving Cognition with group intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Younger Breast Cancer Survivors
A Mindfulness Meditation-Based Intervention for Younger Breast Cancer Survivors
Younger women with breast cancer experience substantially greater distress and depressive symptoms than older women. These symptoms can hamper recovery and healthy behaviors that can reduce the risk of recurrence and/or other…
- Trial name
- NCT01558258
- Testing
- Mindful Awareness practices (MAPs)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Topotecan and Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer or Other Advanced Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00004979
- Testing
- paclitaxel, topotecan hydrochloride
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Fallopian Tube Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
CP-547,632 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Persistent Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer, or Fallopian Tube Cancer
RATIONALE: CP-547,632 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth and by stopping blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Fallopian Tube Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00096239
- Testing
- CP-547,632
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lymphoma
Biological Therapy Plus Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies such as rituximab can locate cancer cells and either kill them or deliver cancer-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00040950
- Testing
- rituximab, agatolimod sodium
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Melanoma (Skin)
ABI-007 in Treating Patients With Inoperable Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Melanoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as ABI-007, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00081042
- Testing
- paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Melanoma (Skin)
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Unresected Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from a person's white blood cells and a donor's tumor cells may help the body build an effective immune response to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00107159
- Testing
- autologous dendritic cell-allogeneic melanoma tumor cell lysate vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Prostate Cancer
Low-Fat, High-Fiber Diet Compared to a Standard Diet in Treating Patients With Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: A low-fat, high-fiber diet may slow the growth of prostate cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized phase II trial to compare the effectiveness of a low-fat, high-fiber diet with that of a standard diet in treating patients who…
- Trial name
- NCT00020995
- Testing
- therapeutic dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lung Cancer
Celecoxib and Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Celecoxib may stop the growth of cancer by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Erlotinib and celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00072072
- Testing
- celecoxib, erlotinib hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Anemia, Breast Cancer
Epoetin Alfa in Treating Chemotherapy-Related Anemia in Women With Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Epoetin alfa may stimulate red blood cell production to treat patients who have anemia following chemotherapy. PURPOSE: Phase IV trial to study the effectiveness of epoetin alfa in treating chemotherapy-related anemia…
- Conditions
- Anemia, Breast Cancer, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT00022386
- Testing
- epoetin alfa, quality-of-life assessment
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Gimatecan in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Primary Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gimatecan, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00087061
- Testing
- gimatecan
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Anemia, Lung Cancer
Ro 50-3821 in Treating Anemia in Patients Receiving Antineoplastic Therapy for Stage IIIB or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Ro 50-3821 may stimulate red blood cell production and treat anemia in patients who are receiving antineoplastic therapy for non-small cell lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00072059
- Testing
- methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Exatecan Mesylate in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors and Kidney Dysfunction
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of exatecan mesylate in treating patients who have advanced…
- Trial name
- NCT00045318
- Testing
- exatecan mesylate
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center