Clinical trials: Gliomas
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Combination of BKM120 and Bevacizumab in Refractory Solid Tumors and Relapsed/Refractory Glioblastoma Multiforme
In this phase I/II study,investigators are evaluating the feasibility and efficacy of the combination of BKM120, an oral inhibitor of PI3 kinase, and bevacizumab in the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory GBM.
- Trial name
- NCT01349660
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, BKM120
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Adult Brain Glioblastoma, Glioblastoma Multiforme
Safety and Efficacy Study of SL-701, a Glioma-Associated Antigen Vaccine To Treat Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of SL-701 as a treatment for recurrent glioblastoma multiform (GBM).
- Trial name
- NCT02078648
- Testing
- SL-701; poly-ICLC (polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid stabilized with polylysine and carboxymethyl cellulose), Bevacizumab, SL-701 + GM-CSF
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
Glioblastoma
Gliadel Wafer and Fluorescence-Guided Surgery With 5-ALA Followed by Radiation Therapy And Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Primary Glioblastoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as Gliadel wafer 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
- NCT01310868
- Testing
- 5-ALA, Gliadel wafers, Radiotherapy as normal based on standard clinical protocols determined by the neuro-oncologist
- Where
- 10 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Medulloblastoma
A Phase II Study of Oral LDE225 in Patients With Hedge-Hog (Hh)-Pathway Activated Relapsed Medulloblastoma (MB)
This Phase II study evaluated the safety and efficacy of LDE225 in adult and pediatric patients with Hh-pathway activated, relapsed MB.
- Trial name
- NCT01708174
- Testing
- LDE225, TMZ
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Glioma of Brain, Craniopharyngioma
Memantine for Prevention of Cognitive Late Effects in Pediatric Patients Receiving Cranial Radiation Therapy for Localized Brain Tumors
Children with brain tumors who have had radiation therapy are at risk for problems with attention, memory, and problem solving. Such problems may cause difficulty in school and daily life.
- Conditions
- Glioma of Brain, Craniopharyngioma, Ependymoma, Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT03194906
- Testing
- Memantine, Cognitive Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Pediatric Brain Tumor, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Study of Ad-RTS-hIL-12 + Veledimex in Pediatric Subjects With Brain Tumors Including DIPG
This research study involves an investigational product: Ad-RTS-hIL-12 given with veledimex for production of human IL-12. IL-12 is a protein that can improve the body's natural response to disease by enhancing the ability of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03330197
- Testing
- Ad-RTS-hIL-12, Oral Veledimex - Arm 1 (Pediatric Brain Tumor), Oral Veledimex - Arm 2 (DIPG)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Alaunos Therapeutics
High Grade Gliomas, Brain Tumors
Valproic Acid With Temozolomide and Radiation Therapy to Treat Brain Tumors
Background: Radiation therapy with temozolomide (an anti-cancer drug) is standard therapy for treating brain tumors called glioblastomas.
- Trial name
- NCT00302159
- Testing
- adjuvant therapy, Temozolomide, Valproic Acid
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Recurrent Glioma
Repeat Radiation, Minocycline and Bevacizumab in Patients With Recurrent Glioma
The primary objective of step 1 is the rate of adverse events of minocycline and bevacizumab during reirradiation and of step 2 is the response rate to bevacizumab, reirradiation, and minocycline.
- Trial name
- RAMBO (NCT01580969)
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Minocycline, Radiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Adult Brain Tumor
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Adult Patients With Anaplastic Astrocytoma
RATIONALE: Current therapies for adults with anaplastic astrocytoma provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of adults with…
- Trial name
- AA (NCT00003537)
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
Glioblastoma Multiforme, High-grade Astrocytoma Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
Phase I Study of APX005M in Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of APX005M in treating younger patients with primary malignant central nervous system tumor that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive), or newly diagnosed…
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma Multiforme, High-grade Astrocytoma Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), CNS Primary Tumor, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), Ependymoma, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
- Trial name
- NCT03389802
- Testing
- APX005M treatment for recurrent or refractory primary malignant CNS tumor patients, APX005M treatment for newly diagnosed DIPG patients
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Intracranial Tumors, Glioblastoma
A Pilot Study to Evaluate PBR PET in Brain Tumor Patients Treated With Chemoradiation or Immunotherapy
This research study is studying the changes in primary and metastatic brain tumor inflammation using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging using a radioactive substance called [11C] PBR28a, which is also known as peripheral…
- Conditions
- Intracranial Tumors, Glioblastoma, Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT02431572
- Testing
- PBR PET, Cancer Immunotherapy, Radiation and chemotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma
TPI 287 in Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Neuroblastoma or Medulloblastoma
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate a new investigational drug (TPI 287) for neuroblastoma and medulloblastoma both alone and in combination with temozolomide (a currently approved drug).
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Relapse
- Trial name
- NCT00867568
- Testing
- TPI 287
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Giselle Sholler
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma
Imetelstat Sodium in Treating Younger Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Brain Tumors
This molecular biology and phase II trial studies how well imetelstat sodium works in treating younger patients with recurrent or refractory brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Ependymoma, Astrocytoma, Grade II, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01836549
- Testing
- imetelstat sodium
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
High-Grade Gliomas
Bevacizumab and Irinotecan to Treat Brain Tumors
Background: Bevacizumab is a genetically engineered antibody that blocks the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. It has shown activity against human brain tumors in laboratory tests and human clinical trials.
- Trial name
- NCT00393094
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain Tumor, Low Grade Glioma
Proton Radiotherapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors Requiring Partial Brain Irradiation
Some patients with brain tumors receive standard radiation to help prevent tumor growth. Although standard radiation kills tumor cells, it can also damage normal tissue in the process and lead to more side effects.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Low Grade Glioma, Astrocytoma, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT01288235
- Testing
- Proton radiotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Efficacy of Hypofractionated XRT w/Bev. + Temozolomide for Recurrent Gliomas
This phase II trial studies how well giving hypofractionated radiation therapy together with temozolomide and bevacizumab works in treating patients with high-grade glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic glioma.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT01478321
- Testing
- Temozolomide, hypofractionated radiation therapy, bevacizumab
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Enzastaurin Before and Concomitant With Radiation, Followed by Enzastaurin in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
The purpose of the protocol was to induce a novel radiochemotherapy with enzastaurin as first-line treatment regimen in glioblastoma: Participants with active, unmethylated MGMT promoter were treated with enzastaurin before…
- Trial name
- NCT00509821
- Testing
- Enzastaurin 500 milligram (mg) Once Daily (QD), Enzastaurin 250 mg Twice Daily (BID)
- Where
- 10 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
RECURRENT GLIOBLASTOMA, Brain Tumor
Optune(NOVOTTF-100A)+ Bevacizumab+ Hypofractionated Stereotactic Irradiation Bevacizumab-Naive Recurrent Glioblastoma (GCC 1344)
This protocol is designed to generate and provide preliminary data to determine the safety and activity of combination therapy using tumor treating fields (TTFields; Optune(NovoTTF-100A); Novocure, Haifa, Israel), a novel…
- Trial name
- NCT01925573
- Testing
- Optune(NOVOTTF-100A)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Bortezomib, Temozolomide, and Regional Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
RATIONALE: Bortezomib 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.
- Trial name
- NCT00998010
- Testing
- bortezomib + temozolomide+ radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Gefitinib and Radiation Therapy in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Gliomas
Biological therapies such as gefitinib may interfere with the growth of the tumor cells and may make the tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Untreated Childhood Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Untreated Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Untreated Childhood Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00042991
- Testing
- gefitinib, radiation therapy, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)