Clinical trials: Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial
Anaplastic Ependymoma, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
Chemotherapy and Donor Stem Transplant for the Treatment of Patients With High Grade Brain Cancer
This phase I trial investigates the side effects and effectiveness of chemotherapy followed by a donor (allogeneic) stem cell transplant when given to patients with high grade brain cancer.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Ependymoma, Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04521946
- Testing
- Etoposide, Fludarabine Phosphate, Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Glioma
Glioma Patients Registry Based on Radiological, Histopathological and Genetic Analysis
This prospective study aims to collect clinical, radiological, pathological, molecular and genetic data including detailed clinical parameters, MR and histopathology images, molecular pathology and genetic sequencing data.
- Trial name
- NCT04220424
- Testing
- MR and Histopathology images based prediction of molecular pathology and patient survival
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Neoantigen Vaccine Therapy Against H3.3-K27M Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPGs), which diffusely occupy the pons of brainstem, are the deadliest primary brain cancer in children.
- Trial name
- ENACTING (NCT04749641)
- Testing
- Histone H3.3-K27M Neoantigen Vaccine Therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yang Zhang
Glioblastomas, Sarcoma
Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Children and Young Adults With High Grade or High-Risk Cancer and Their Caregivers
Background: People cope with cancer in different ways. Mindfulness means focusing on the present moment with an open mind. Researchers want to see if this can help children and young adults with a high-grade high-risk cancer with…
- Conditions
- Glioblastomas, Sarcoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03538587
- Testing
- Enhanced Mindfulness Intervention, Psychoeducation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Ataxia, Medulloblastoma
Efficacy of Dual Task Training on Children With Ataxia After Medulloblastoma Resection
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of using a selected dual-task- training program to improve postural stability in children with ataxia after medulloblastoma resection.
- Trial name
- NCT05125666
- Testing
- Dual Task Training (Motor + Cognitive), Traditional Regular Exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Intracranial Glioma in Patients Under 22 Years of Age
This study assesses the safety and efficacy of repeat monthly dosing of super-selective intra-arterial cerebral infusion (SIACI) of cetuximab and bevacizumab in patients < 22 years of age.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Fibrillary Astrocytomas, Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT05956821
- Testing
- SIACI of cetuximab and bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Metabolomics and Genetic Diagnosing Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors in MEN1 Patients
Objectives: The aim of the present study is to assess the significance of metabolomics and genetics in diagnosing and survival evaluation for pNET in the periodic follow-up of MEN1 patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03048266
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 629 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Neuroblastoma
A Study of a Vaccine in Combination With β-glucan and GM-CSF in People With Neuroblastoma
The purpose of the study is to explore the combination of a bivalent vaccine, a sugar called beta-glucan (β-glucan), and a protein called granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) as an effective treatment for…
- Trial name
- NCT04936529
- Testing
- β-glucan, GM-CSF, OPT-821
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 286 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Opsoclonus-myoclonus Syndrome
Study of Cytokines in Children With Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine if cytokines, inflammatory mediators, are increased in spinal fluid and blood, correlate with disease activity, and could serve as biomarkers or therapeutic targets in children with…
- Trial name
- OMS (NCT00806182)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Pediatric Neuroinflammation Organization, Inc.
Healthy Volunteers, Recurrent Glioma
MeFAMP for Imaging System A Amino Acid Transport in Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors
This first-in-human study will establish the human safety and radiation dosimetry of the system A amino acid transport substrate, (R)-3-[F-18]fluoro-2-methyl-2-(methylamino)propanoic acid ([F-18]MeFAMP), for positron emission…
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Recurrent Glioma, Brain Metastases From Extra-cranial Solid Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT05676489
- Testing
- [F-18]MeFAMP PET
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Cystic Nephroma
Elucidating the Genetic Basis of the Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB) Familial Cancer Syndrome
Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB) is a rare lung tumor which develops in childhood. The underlying genetic factors which contribute to the development and progression of PPB are not defined.
- Conditions
- Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Cystic Nephroma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor of Ovary, Medulloepithelioma
- Trial name
- PPB (NCT00565903)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,247 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ashley Hill
Central Nervous System Sarcoma, Ependymoma
StrataXRT in Preventing Radiation Dermatitis in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Brain or Spinal Cord
This phase I trial studies the side effects of a silicone topical wound dressing (StrataXRT) and to see how well it works in preventing radiation dermatitis (skin burns and side effects caused by radiation) in pediatric patients…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Sarcoma, Ependymoma, Glioma, Malignant Intracranial Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03990597
- Testing
- Questionnaire Administration, Wound Dressing Material
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Retinoblastoma, Cancer Survivor
Studying Health Outcomes After Treatment in Patients With Retinoblastoma
This trial studies health outcomes after treatment in patients with retinoblastoma. Gathering health information over time from patients and family members through vision assessments, samples of tissue and saliva, and…
- Conditions
- Retinoblastoma, Cancer Survivor, Biological Sibling, Intraocular Retinoblastoma
- Trial name
- RIVERBOAT (NCT03932786)
- Testing
- Biospecimen collection, Vision assessment, Questionnaire administration
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma
Pediatric Solid Tumor Metabolism [A Prospective Study Exploring Metabolism of Solid Tumors in Pediatrics]
To explore metabolic phenotypes of children with extra-cranial solid tumors and compare these with their histopathological and genetic alterations to discover potential novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets to improve outcomes…
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, Sarcoma, Pediatric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03686566
- Testing
- 13C-glucose, No glucose infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tumor Tissue, Blood Samples, and Family History in Predicting Tumor Development and Response to Treatment in Young Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tumor tissue and blood in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00891722
- Testing
- biologic sample preservation procedure, laboratory biomarker analysis, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Localized Resectable Neuroblastoma, Localized Unresectable Neuroblastoma
Genetic Analysis Using Blood or Bone Marrow From Participants With Neuroblastoma or Noncancerous Conditions
This laboratory study is looking at genes in participants with neuroblastoma or noncancerous conditions. Identifying genes related to cancer may help in the study of cancer.
- Conditions
- Localized Resectable Neuroblastoma, Localized Unresectable Neuroblastoma, Recurrent Neuroblastoma, Regional Neuroblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00436696
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9,350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Neuroblastoma
A Pilot Study on ALK Gene Mutations in Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma (NB) originates from the sympathetic nervous system and is one of the most common cancers in infants and children.
- Trial name
- NCT01986595
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Retinoblastoma, Neurocognitive Dysfunction
Cognitive Functioning and Health Related Quality of Life in Retinoblastoma Survivors
A retrospective crosssectional observational study of the effects of oncological treatment and frequent general anesthesia on neuropsychological development, psychosocial functioning (in terms of anxiety, depression, peer…
- Conditions
- Retinoblastoma, Neurocognitive Dysfunction, Health-Related Behavior
- Trial name
- RbNeuroQoL (NCT06227962)
- Testing
- Neuropsychological assesment, Psychosocial functioning and quality of life (questionnaires), Parental psychosocial functioning (questionnaires)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam University Medical Center
Glioma
fMRI Study of Functional Reorganization in Glioma Patients
Glioma is an invasive growth, easy to relapse, poor prognosis, great harm to human and society. Studies have shown that gliomas can cause the dynamic reorganization of brain functional areas, affecting the accuracy of surgical…
- Trial name
- NCT05019196
- Testing
- GE 3.0T MRI
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University
Neuroblastoma Recurrent
Immunotherapy of Neuroblastoma Patients Using a Combination of Anti-GD2 and NK Cells
Neuroblastoma is a neoplasm of the sympathetic nervous system which affects mostly children younger than 5 years of age. It is a heterogeneous disease, with nearly 50% of patients presenting with a high-risk phenotype.
- Trial name
- NKEXPGD2 (NCT03242603)
- Testing
- Anti-GD2 in combination with NK cells
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore