Clinical trials: Gliosarcoma
Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
Lapatinib in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Central Nervous System Tumors
This phase I/II trial studies lapatinib to see how well it works in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory central nervous system (CNS) tumors.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Childhood Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Recurrent Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Recurrent Childhood Ependymoma, Recurrent Childhood Giant Cell Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00095940
- Testing
- lapatinib ditosylate, therapeutic conventional surgery, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Tipifarnib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Tipifarnib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for tumor cell growth. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of tipifarnib in treating patients who have recurrent or…
- Trial name
- NCT00005859
- Testing
- tipifarnib
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
VEGF Trap in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Gliomas That Did Not Respond to Temozolomide
This phase II trial is studying how well VEGF Trap works in treating patients with recurrent malignant or anaplastic gliomas that did not respond to temozolomide.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00369590
- Testing
- ziv-aflibercept, pharmacological study, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of temozolomide in treating patients who have recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00004113
- Testing
- temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Gliosarcoma
Zactima With Temodar During Radiation Treatment for Newly Diagnosed Stage IV Brain Tumors
Phase I: The purpose of this research study is to determine the safety of the combination treatment of ZD6474 (Vandetanib) with the standard therapy for glioblastomas and gliosarcomas, temozolomide (Temodar) and radiation…
- Trial name
- Zactima (NCT00441142)
- Testing
- ZD6474, temozolomide, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Patrick Y. Wen, MD
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Vorinostat, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with temozolomide and radiation therapy and to see how well they work in treating patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma…
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00731731
- Testing
- 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Cognitive Assessment, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 110 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma
PH I Addition of Farnesyl Transferase Inhibitor to Temozolomide for Pts w Gr 3 & 4 Malignant Gliomas
Objectives: To determine maximum tolerated dose of farnesyl transferase inhibitor, SCH 66336, when administered w TEMODAR®. To characterize any toxicity associated w combo of farnesyl transferase inhibitor, SCH 66336, \&…
- Conditions
- Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT00612651
- Testing
- Temodar and SCH 66336
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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 and Central Nervous System Tumors
Cellular Adoptive Immunotherapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
RATIONALE: Biological therapies, such as cellular adoptive immunotherapy, may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing.
- Trial name
- NCT00331526
- Testing
- aldesleukin, therapeutic autologous lymphocytes, adjuvant therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Metastatic Cancer
A Feasibility, Dose-Escalation Study Using Intracerebral Microdialysis to Assess the Neuropharmacodynamics of Temsirolimus in Patients With Primary or Metastatic Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Temsirolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Studying samples of blood and tumor tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more…
- Trial name
- NCT00784914
- Testing
- temsirolimus, pharmacological study, cytokine levels
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Sorafenib Combined With Erlotinib, Tipifarnib, or Temsirolimus in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of erlotinib, tipifarnib, and temsirolimus when given together with sorafenib and to see how well they work in treating patients with recurrent glioblastoma…
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00335764
- Testing
- sorafenib tosylate, erlotinib hydrochloride, tipifarnib
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Atrasentan in Treating Patients With Progressive or Recurrent Malignant Glioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of atrasentan in treating patients who have progressive or…
- Trial name
- NCT00017264
- Testing
- atrasentan hydrochloride
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Lymphokine-Activated Killer Cells or Gliadel Wafer in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme That Can Be Removed by Surgery
RATIONALE: Biological therapies, such as lymphokine-activated killer cells, may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing.
- Trial name
- NCT00814593
- Testing
- lymphokine-activated killer cells, polifeprosan 20 with carmustine implant
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Lisata Therapeutics, Inc.
Malignant Supratentorial Neoplasm, Recurrent Glioblastoma
Lonafarnib and Temozolomide in Treating Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme That is Recurrent or Did Not Respond to Previous Treatment with Temozolomide
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of lonafarnib when given together with temozolomide and to see how well they work in treating patients with glioblastoma multiforme that is has come back or did not…
- Conditions
- Malignant Supratentorial Neoplasm, Recurrent Glioblastoma, Recurrent Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00102648
- Testing
- Lonafarnib, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy After Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and deliver tumor-killing substances, such as radioactive iodine, to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00003484
- Testing
- carmustine, irinotecan hydrochloride, surgical procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Darell D. Bigner, MD, PhD
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Gliomas
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and either kill them or deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00002753
- Testing
- iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 81C6
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Cilengitide, Temozolomide, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme
Cilengitide may stop the growth of cancer by stopping blood flow to the tumor. 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…
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00085254
- Testing
- cilengitide, temozolomide, radiation therapy
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Study of Blood and Cheek Cell Samples From Patients With Glioma
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01009307
- Testing
- polymorphism analysis, laboratory biomarker analysis, medical chart review
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,709 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Carmustine Plus O(6)-Benzylguanine in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Gliomas of the Brain
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.
- Trial name
- NCT00003348
- Testing
- O6-benzylguanine, carmustine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
Phase I Portion of Phase I/II Sorafenib With Radiation and Temozolomide in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma or Gliosarcoma
The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of sorafenib that can be given in combination with temozolomide. The safety of this combination will also be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT00734526
- Testing
- Temozolomide, Radiation, Sorafenib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center