Clinical trials: Brain Tumor Adult
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Prostate Cancer
Everolimus and Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Progressive Glioblastoma Multiforme or Progressive Metastatic Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Everolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00085566
- Testing
- everolimus, gefitinib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Spain
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Imatinib Mesylate and Hydroxyurea in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Meningioma
RATIONALE: Imatinib mesylate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as hydroxyurea, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells…
- Trial name
- NCT00354913
- Testing
- hydroxyurea, imatinib mesylate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Temsirolimus and Perifosine in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Glioma
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of temsirolimus when given together with perifosine and to see how well it works in treating patients with recurrent or progressive malignant glioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01051557
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Perifosine, Temsirolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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)
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Bendamustine Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Anaplastic Glioma
This phase II trial studies how well bendamustine hydrochloride works in treating patients with anaplastic glioma or glioblastoma that has come back (recurrent) or growing, spreading or getting worse (progressive).
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00823797
- Testing
- Bendamustine Hydrochloride, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Arthritis, Cancer
MoveStrong at Home: A Feasibility Study of a Model for Remote Delivery of Functional Strength and Balance Training Combined With Nutrition Education for Older Pre-frail Adults.
Sufficient muscle strength helps to get out of a chair and can prevent falls. Up to 30% of older adults experience age-related loss of muscle strength, which can lead to frailty and health instability.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Lung Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04663685
- Testing
- Exercise program, Nutrition education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Neuro-pharmacological Properties of Repurposed Posaconazole in Glioblastoma: A Phase 0 Clinical Trial
This research is being done to find out if the study drug (posaconazole) can enter brain tumors at a high enough amount to stop the tumor cells from dividing.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioblastoma Multiforme of Brain, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Adult
- Trial name
- NCT04825275
- Testing
- Posaconazole Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Alisertib and Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of alisertib when combined with fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery in treating patients with high-grade gliomas that have returned after previous treatment with…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02186509
- Testing
- Hyperfractionated radiation therapy, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Alisertib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Adult Brain Tumors
Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
RATIONALE: Erlotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well erlotinib works in treating patients with recurrent glioblastoma…
- Trial name
- NCT00387894
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Prados
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Methadone, Morphine, or Oxycodone in Treating Pain in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Methadone, morphine, or oxycodone may help relieve pain caused by cancer. It is not yet known whether methadone is more effective than morphine or oxycodone in treating pain in patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00726830
- Testing
- methadone hydrochloride, morphine sulfate, oxycodone hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Comparison of Veliparib and Whole Brain Radiation Therapy (WBRT) Versus Placebo and WBRT in Adults With Brain Metastases From Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of veliparib and whole brain radiation therapy in adults with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- NCT01657799
- Testing
- Veliparib, Whole brain radiation therapy
- Volunteers
- 307 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Intraocular Melanoma
Iodine I 131 Monoclonal Antibody 3F8 in Treating Patients With Central Nervous System Cancer or Leptomeningeal Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies, such as iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 3F8, can find tumor cells and carry tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Intraocular Melanoma, Lung Cancer, Melanoma (Skin)
- Trial name
- NCT00445965
- Testing
- DNA analysis, immunologic technique, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Giving stereotactic radiosurgery before surgery may make the tumor smaller and reduce the amount of…
- Trial name
- NCT00811655
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain Tumors, Metastatic Disease
Donepezil in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Donepezil may help lessen confusion and fatigue and improve mood and quality of life in patients who have undergone radiation therapy for brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00369785
- Testing
- donepezil hydrochloride
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brain Neoplasms, Nausea
A Pilot Study of Dronabinol for Adult Patients With Primary Gliomas
This study seeks to define the tolerability and safety associated with the administration of Dronabinol in the treatment of adults with nausea, vomiting and appetite loss in patients with primary gliomas who are undergoing…
- Conditions
- Brain Neoplasms, Nausea, Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT00314808
- Testing
- Dronabinol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
Bevacizumab and Irinotecan or Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
This randomized phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well giving bevacizumab together with irinotecan or temozolomide works in treating patients with recurrent or refractory glioblastoma multiforme or gliosarcoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00433381
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Irinotecan Hydrochloride, Temozolomide
- Where
- 93 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma, Adult Mixed Glioma
Everolimus in Treating Patients With Recurrent Low-Grade Glioma
This phase II trial studies how well everolimus works in treating patients with recurrent low-grade glioma. Everolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth or by blocking blood…
- Conditions
- Adult Diffuse Astrocytoma, Adult Mixed Glioma, Adult Oligodendroglioma, Adult Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00823459
- Testing
- Everolimus, Archival Tissue Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Susan Chang
Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme, Malignant Glioma
Ph II SAHA and Bevacizumab for Recurrent Malignant Glioma Patients
It has been shown that bevacizumab has significant anti-tumor activity in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme. Vorinostat has modest anti-tumor activity against malignant glioma and can enhance the action of both…
- Conditions
- Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme, Malignant Glioma, Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01738646
- Testing
- Vorinostat, Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Hydroxychloroquine, Radiation, and Temozolomide Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as hydroxychloroquine and 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
- NCT00486603
- Testing
- hydroxychloroquine, temozolomide, pharmacological study
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
NovoTTF-100A With Bevacizumab (Avastin) in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
NovoTTF-100A is a device and Bevacizumab is a study drug that have both been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for use as monotherapy in treating glioblastoma multiforme.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01894061
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, NovoTTF-l00A, Quality of Life Assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center