Clinical trials: Adult Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma
Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Meningiomas
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Conditions
- Acoustic Schwannoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma, Adult Ependymoma, Adult Grade I Meningioma
- Trial name
- NCT01125046
- Testing
- bevacizumab
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Radiation Therapy (RT) and Temozolomide (TMZ) in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma or Gliosarcoma
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them…
- Trial name
- NCT00304031
- Testing
- Concurrent temozolomide, Concurrent radiation therapy, 100mg/m2 adjuvant temozolomide days 1 to 5 of 28 day cycle
- Where
- 351 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,173 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
Combination Chemotherapy and Pegfilgrastim in Treating Patients With Previously Untreated Germ Cell Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, ifosfamide, and paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Teratoma
- Trial name
- NCT00470366
- Testing
- pegfilgrastim, cisplatin, ifosfamide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Genetically Modified Neural Stem Cells, Flucytosine, and Leucovorin for Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and determines the best dose of genetically modified neural stem cells and flucytosine when given together with leucovorin for treating patients with recurrent high-grade gliomas.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT02015819
- Testing
- E. coli CD-expressing genetically modified neural stem cells, flucytosine, leucovorin calcium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Adult Solid Tumor, Adenocarcinoma of the Colon
Phase II Trial of the Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor PD 0332991 in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: PD 0332991 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well PD 0332991 works in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Adult Solid Tumor, Adenocarcinoma of the Colon, Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum, Adult Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01037790
- Testing
- PD-0332991
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Adult Glioblastoma, Depression
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging in Predicting Response to Vorinostat and Temozolomide in Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma
This clinical trial is studying magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging in predicting response in patients to vorinostat and temozolomide in patients with recurrent, progressive, or newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Glioblastoma, Depression, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01342757
- Testing
- vorinostat, temozolomide, magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Dasatinib and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive High-Grade Glioma or Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways.
- Trial name
- NCT00892177
- Testing
- bevacizumab, dasatinib
- Where
- 305 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma or Recurrent or Progressive Meningioma
Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of erlotinib in treating patients who have recurrent malignant glioma or recurrent or progressive meningioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00045110
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Glioma
Bevacizumab and Carmustine in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Progressive High-Grade Glioma
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
- NCT00795665
- Testing
- bevacizumab, carmustine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
Cabozantinib-S-Malate in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent, Refractory, or Newly Diagnosed Sarcomas, Wilms Tumor, or Other Rare Tumors
This phase II trial studies how well cabozantinib-s-malate works in treating younger patients with sarcomas, Wilms tumor, or other rare tumors that have come back, do not respond to therapy, or are newly diagnosed.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Childhood Clear Cell Sarcoma of Soft Tissue
- Trial name
- NCT02867592
- Testing
- Cabozantinib, Cabozantinib S-malate, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 142 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Molecularly Determined Treatment of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG)
Diagnosis of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) for decades has relied on imaging studies and clinical findings. Histologic confirmation has been absent with surgical biopsy of brainstem tumors not believed to have…
- Trial name
- NCT01182350
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Erlotinib, Temozolomide
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Karen D. Wright MD
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Bevacizumab With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
This randomized phase II trial studies how well bevacizumab with or without radiation therapy works in treating patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01730950
- Testing
- bevacizumab, radiation therapy
- Where
- 31 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Brain Metastases, Adult
Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Brain Metastases
The purpose of this phase 2 study is to assess the feasibility and efficacy of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in patients with previously untreated, surgically-resectable, solid tumor brain metastases.
- Trial name
- NCT04434560
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Ipilimumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Sarah Sammons, MD
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Dasatinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
This phase II trial studies how well dasatinib works in treating patients with glioblastoma multiforme or gliosarcoma that has come back.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00423735
- Testing
- Dasatinib, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 188 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Vorinostat in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
This phase II trial is studying how well vorinostat works in treating patients with progressive or recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00238303
- Testing
- vorinostat, conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Cancer, Glioblastoma
Standard Dose Bevacizumab Versus Low Dose Bevacizumab Plus Lomustine (CCNU) for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the combination of bevacizumab and lomustine can help to control glioblastoma. The safety of this combination will also be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT01067469
- Testing
- Standard Dose Bevacizumab, Low Dose Bevacizumab, Lomustine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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)
CNS Tumor, Adult
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Low-Grade Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00313729
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Musculoskeletal Complications
Testosterone Gel in Preventing Weakness Caused by Steroid Therapy in Men With Glioma
RATIONALE: Testosterone gel may be effective in preventing or lessening muscle weakness caused by steroid therapy in men receiving glucocorticoids for newly diagnosed high-grade glioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00631137
- Testing
- testosterone gel applied to skin, whey powder protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain Neoplasms, Central Nervous System Neoplasms
Phase I/II Bevacizumab Versus Bevacizumab Plus TPI 287 for Recurrent Glioblastoma
The goal of Part I of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of TPI 287 that can be given with bevacizumab to patients with glioblastoma.
- Trial name
- NCT01582152
- Testing
- TPI287, Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center