Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Tumors
Glioblastoma
A Study of DSP-7888 Dosing Emulsion in Combination With Bevacizumab in Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma Following Initial Therapy
This is an event driven, adaptive design, a randomized, active-controlled, multicenter, open-label, parallel groups, Phase 3 study of DSP-7888 Dosing Emulsion plus Bevacizumab versus Bevacizumab alone in patients with recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT03149003
- Testing
- DSP-7888 Dosing Emulsion, Bevacizumab
- Where
- 61 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
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
Pediatric Neurosurgical Tumors
Sodium Fluorescein-Guided Resection of Pediatric Neurosurgical Tumors
Sodium fluorescein, which has been shown to be useful for intraoperative guidance regarding the resection of adult neurosurgical tumors, can aid the resection of pediatric neurosurgical tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT03752203
- Testing
- Sodium Fluorescein, Microscopic Resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Sunitinib Malate After Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Sunitinib malate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00910039
- Testing
- sunitinib malate, cognitive assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Brain Metastases
GRN1005 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients With Brain Metastases (GRABM-L)
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of GRN1005 in patients with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- GRABM-L (NCT01497665)
- Testing
- GRN1005
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Angiochem Inc
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
Melanoma and Brain Metastases
A Study of GSK2118436 in BRAF Mutant Metastatic Melanoma to the Brain
This study is designed to assess the efficacy, pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of an oral, twice daily dose of 150 mg GSK2118436 administered to subjects with BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive metastatic melanoma…
- Trial name
- Break MB (NCT01266967)
- Testing
- GSK2118436
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Brain Metastases
Study of Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Patients With Large Brain Metastases Treated With Neurosurgical Resection
The primary purpose of this study is to establish a maximum tolerated dose (MTD) through a dose-escalation trial using intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) following neurosurgical resection for large brain metastases, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT04040400
- Testing
- intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
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
Glial Cell Tumors, Malignant Gliomas
Valproic Acid, Radiation, and Bevacizumab in Children With High Grade Gliomas or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
Currently, there are few effective treatments for the following aggressive brain tumors: glioblastoma multiforme, anaplastic astrocytoma, gliomatosis cerebri, gliosarcoma, or brainstem glioma.
- Conditions
- Glial Cell Tumors, Malignant Gliomas, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00879437
- Testing
- Valproic acid, Bevacizumab, Radiation therapy
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Breast Neoplasm, Brain Neoplasm
Temozolomide as a Prophylaxis Against Brain Recurrence in Participants With Metastatic Breast Cancer (P05225 AM2)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether temozolomide can be used as a prophylaxis against brain recurrence in participants with metastatic breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasm, Brain Neoplasm, Second Neoplasm
- Trial name
- STOP (NCT00638963)
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Colorectal Neoplasms
Safety and Efficacy of Vicriviroc (MK-7690) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced/Metastatic Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Colorectal Cancer (CRC) (MK-7690-046)
This trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of vicriviroc (MK-7690) at 2 dose levels in combination with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in participants with advanced/metastatic microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal cancer (CRC).
- Trial name
- NCT03631407
- Testing
- Vicriviroc, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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
Epidural Spinal Tumors, Cancer
Study of Combined Decompressive Spine Radiosurgery and Pembrolizumab
The purpose of this research study is to find out what effects (good and bad) Pembrolizumab and radiosurgery have on participants with high-grade epidural disease of the spine.
- Trial name
- NCT05204290
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, Blood draws
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Rhabdoid Neoplasm of CNS
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Children With Rhabdoid Tumor of the Central Nervous System
RATIONALE: Current therapies for childhood Rhabdoid tumors provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of childhood Rhabdoid…
- Trial name
- NCT00003469
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Advanced Non CNS Tumors
Study of Talimogene Laherparepvec In Children With Advanced Non CNS Tumors
This is a phase 1 study to evaluate the safety of intralesional talimogene laherparepvec administration in pediatric subjects with advanced non-CNS tumors that are amenable to direct injection
- Trial name
- NCT02756845
- Testing
- Talimogene Laherparepvec
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Belgium and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Melanoma and Brain Metastases
Dabrafenib/Trametinib, BRAF or BRAF AND MEK Pre-op With BRAF and MEK Post-op, Phase IIB, Melanoma With Brain Mets,Biomarkers and Metabolites
This is a global, multi-centre, open-label, study of GSK2118436 conducted in up to 30 evaluable subjects with resectable, BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive metastatic melanoma to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT01978236
- Testing
- Dabrafenib 150 mg, Trametinib 2.0 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Metastatic Cancer
Temozolomide and Vinorelbine in Treating Patients With Recurrent Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of temozolomide and vinorelbine in treating patients who…
- Trial name
- NCT00026494
- Testing
- temozolomide, vinorelbine tartrate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Recurrent and Refractory Solid Tumors
Study of Lenvatinib in Combination With Everolimus in Recurrent and Refractory Pediatric Solid Tumors, Including Central Nervous System Tumors
Phase 1 of this study, utilizing a rolling 6 design, will be conducted to determine a maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D), and to describe the toxicities of lenvatinib administered in combination with…
- Trial name
- NCT03245151
- Testing
- Lenvatinib, Everolimus
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.