Clinical trials: Distal Urethral Cancer
Advanced Adult Primary Liver Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Interleukin-12 and Trastuzumab in Treating Patients With Cancer That Has High Levels of HER2/Neu
Interleukin-12 may kill tumor cells by stopping blood flow to the tumor and by stimulating a person's white blood cells to kill cancer cells.
- Conditions
- Advanced Adult Primary Liver Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Bone Metastases, Carcinoma of the Appendix
- Trial name
- NCT00004074
- Testing
- recombinant interleukin-12, ABI-007/carboplatin/trastuzumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer
MS-275 in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
RATIONALE: MS-275 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of MS-275 in treating patients with advanced solid…
- Trial name
- NCT00020579
- Testing
- entinostat
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Distal Urethral Cancer, Proximal Urethral Cancer
Gemcitabine Hydrochloride and Cisplatin Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
The purpose of this research study is to find out what effects, good and/or bad, dose-dense (every 14 days) chemotherapy with gemcitabine (gemcitabine hydrochloride) and cisplatin given before surgery have on patients and their…
- Conditions
- Distal Urethral Cancer, Proximal Urethral Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder, Stage II Bladder Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01611662
- Testing
- gemcitabine hydrochloride, cisplatin, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Sunitinib Malate in Treating Patients With Locally Recurrent, Locally Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic Urinary Tract Cancer
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
- Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01118039
- Testing
- sunitinib malate, immunohistochemistry staining method, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 4 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital del Mar
Distal Urethral Cancer, Proximal Urethral Cancer
Afatinib in Advanced Refractory Urothelial Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well afatinib dimaleate works in treating patients with urothelial cancer that cannot be removed surgically and has grown after treatment with standard first-line chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Distal Urethral Cancer, Proximal Urethral Cancer, Recurrent Bladder Cancer, Recurrent Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02122172
- Testing
- afatinib dimaleate, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Adenocarcinoma of the Bladder, Distal Urethral Cancer
VEGF Trap in Treating Patients With Recurrent, Locally Advanced, or Metastatic Cancer of the Urothelium
This phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well VEGF Trap works in treating patients with recurrent, locally advanced, or metastatic cancer of the urothelium.
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Bladder, Distal Urethral Cancer, Metastatic Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Proximal Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00407485
- Testing
- ziv-aflibercept, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adenocarcinoma of the Bladder, Distal Urethral Cancer
Sorafenib in Treating Patients With Regional or Metastatic Cancer of the Urothelium
This phase II trial is studying how well sorafenib works in treating patients with progressive regional or metastatic cancer of the urothelium.
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Bladder, Distal Urethral Cancer, Metastatic Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Proximal Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00112905
- Testing
- sorafenib tosylate, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer of the Urothelium and Decreased Kidney Function
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 cancer cells.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00005644
- Testing
- gemcitabine hydrochloride, paclitaxel
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Two-Drug Combination Chemotherapy Compared With Four-Drug Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer of the Urothelium
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.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00003376
- Testing
- carboplatin, cisplatin, doxorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- 50 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Cancer
Fentanyl Sublingual Spray in Treating Patients With Breakthrough Cancer Pain
This is a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of the clinical response to fentanyl sublingual spray as a treatment for breakthrough cancer pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00538850
- Testing
- Fentanyl sublingual spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- INSYS Therapeutics Inc
Cancer
Early Intervention vs. Standard Palliative Care in Improving End-of-Life Care in Advanced Cancer Patients
RATIONALE: Palliative care may help patients with advanced cancer live more comfortably. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying an early intervention palliative care program to see how well it works compared to a…
- Trial name
- NCT00253383
- Testing
- counseling intervention, educational intervention, psychosocial assessment and care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 329 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
SCH 66336 Plus Gemcitabine in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer of the Urinary Tract
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining SCH 66336 and gemcitabine may kill more tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00006351
- Testing
- gemcitabine hydrochloride, lonafarnib
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Sunitinib in Treating Patients With Progressive Metastatic Transitional Cell Cancer of the Urothelium
RATIONALE: Sunitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for their growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00397488
- Testing
- sunitinib malate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Bladder Cancer, Urethral Cancer
Short-Term Low-Dose Interferon Alfa in Treating Patients With Cancer of the Urothelium
RATIONALE: Interferon alfa may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of urothelial cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized phase I trial is studying how well low-dose interferon alfa works in treating patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00082719
- Testing
- Recombinant Interferon Alfa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
S0400, FR901228 in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer of the Urothelium
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as FR901228 (depsipeptide), work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00087295
- Testing
- Depsipeptide
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Cisplatin, and Sunitinib Malate as First-Line Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced And/or Metastatic Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Urothelium (SUCCINCT)
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine hydrochloride and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01089088
- Testing
- cisplatin, gemcitabine hydrochloride, sunitinib malate
- Where
- 16 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Cardiff University
Cancer
Trastuzumab Plus R115777 in Treating Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Cancer
Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of trastuzumab plus R115777 in treating patients who have advanced or metastatic cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00005842
- Testing
- trastuzumab, tipifarnib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
S0031, ZD 1839 in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer of the Urinary Tract
RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as ZD 1839 may interfere with the growth of the tumor cells and slow the growth of cancer of the urinary tract.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Urethral Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00014144
- Testing
- gefitinib
- Where
- 95 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Cancer
Intravenous VEGF Trap in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Advanced Solid Tumors or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
RATIONALE: VEGF Trap may stop the growth of solid tumors or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma by stopping blood flow to the tumor. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of intravenous VEGF Trap in treating…
- Trial name
- NCT00083213
- Testing
- ziv-aflibercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Bladder Cancer, Urethral Cancer
S0121, Neoadjuvant Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, and Gemcitabine Followed by Cisplatin and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Recurrent Carcinoma of the Urothelium
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as carboplatin, paclitaxel, gemcitabine, and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00055835
- Testing
- carboplatin, cisplatin, gemcitabine hydrochloride
- Where
- 92 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network