Clinical trials: Metastatic Childhood Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Childhood Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone, Sarcoma
Glutamine in Preventing Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Sarcoma
RATIONALE: Glutamine may help prevent mucositis, or mouth sores, in patients receiving chemotherapy for sarcoma. It is not yet known whether glutamine is more effective than a placebo in preventing mucositis in patients receiving…
- Trial name
- NCT00334984
- Testing
- glutamine, chemoprotection, management of therapy complications
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
Supersaturated Calcium Phosphate Rinse in Preventing Oral Mucositis in Young Patients Undergoing Autologous or Donor Stem Cell Transplant
This randomized phase III trial is studying how well Caphosol rinse works in preventing mucositis in young patients undergoing autologous or donor stem cell transplant.
- Conditions
- Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission, Childhood Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Childhood Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT01305200
- Testing
- supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse, questionnaire administration, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 226 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Fanconi Anemia
Umbilical Cord Blood for Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Young Patients With Malignant or Nonmalignant Diseases
RATIONALE: Umbilical cord blood transplantation may be able to replace immune cells that were destroyed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Fanconi Anemia, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00084695
- Testing
- anti-thymocyte globulin, busulfan, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia
Combination Chemotherapy and Donor Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Aplastic Anemia or Hematologic Cancer
RATIONALE: Giving chemotherapy drugs and total-body irradiation before a donor stem cell helps stop the growth of cancer or abnormal cells. It may also stop the patient's immune system from rejecting the donor's stem cells.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT00003816
- Testing
- anti-thymocyte globulin, busulfan, carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 361 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Cancer
Liposomal Amphotericin B in Treating Granulocytopenia and Persistent Unexplained Fever in Cancer Patients
RATIONALE: Liposomal amphotericin B may be effective in controlling fever and granulocytopenia. It is not yet known which regimen of liposomal amphotericin B is more effective in treating cancer patients who have these…
- Trial name
- NCT00003938
- Testing
- liposomal amphotericin B
- Where
- 24 sites in Belgium, Czechia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia
Fludarabine and Total-Body Irradiation Followed By Donor Stem Cell Transplant and Cyclosporine and Mycophenolate Mofetil in Treating HIV-Positive Patients With or Without Cancer
This clinical trial studies the side effects and best dose of giving fludarabine and total-body irradiation (TBI) together followed by a donor stem cell transplant and cyclosporine and mycophenolate mofetil in treating human…
- Conditions
- Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Trial name
- NCT00112593
- Testing
- fludarabine phosphate, total-body irradiation, peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Adult Grade III Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, Adult Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma
Bevacizumab and Cediranib Maleate in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Solid Tumor, Lymphoma, Intracranial Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma or Anaplastic Astrocytoma
This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of bevacizumab and cediranib maleate in treating patients with metastatic or unresectable solid tumor, lymphoma, intracranial glioblastoma, gliosarcoma or anaplastic…
- Conditions
- Adult Grade III Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, Adult Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00458731
- Testing
- bevacizumab, cediranib maleate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer
Heparin or M-EDTA in Preventing Catheter-Related Infections and Blockages in Patients at High Risk for a Catheter-Related Infection
RATIONALE: Heparin or M-EDTA may prevent catheter-related infections and blockages in patients at high risk for a catheter-related infection.
- Trial name
- NCT00378781
- Testing
- Heparin, Minocycline-EDTA
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, Atypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, BCR-ABL1 Negative
Collecting and Storing Malignant, Borderline Malignant Neoplasms, and Related Samples From Young Patients With Cancer
This study is collecting and storing malignant, borderline malignant neoplasms, and related biological samples from young patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, Atypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, BCR-ABL1 Negative, Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00898079
- Testing
- Cytology Specimen Collection Procedure
- Where
- 192 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 2,545 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Cancer
Cyclophosphamide and Cryoablation in Treating Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Epithelial Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cyclophosphamide, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00499733
- Testing
- cyclophosphamide, Cryoablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Brain Tumors, Central Nervous System Tumors
Electroacupuncture in Treating Delayed Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy For Newly Diagnosed Childhood Sarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Germ Cell Tumors, or Hodgkin Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Electroacupuncture may help to reduce or prevent delayed nausea and vomiting in patients treated with chemotherapy. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of electroacupuncture in…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumors, Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00040911
- Testing
- electroacupuncture therapy, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
Topotecan in Treating Young Patients With Neoplastic Meningitis Due to Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as topotecan, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00112619
- Testing
- topotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Dasatinib, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in Treating Young Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Malignant Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs in chemotherapy, such as ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00788125
- Testing
- carboplatin, dasatinib, etoposide phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Bone Marrow Suppression, Fever, Sweats, and Hot Flashes
Prevention of Infection in Patients With Hematologic Cancer and Persistent Fever Caused by a Low White Blood Cell Count
RATIONALE: Antibiotic therapy may prevent the development of infection in patients with hematologic cancer and the persistent fever caused by a low white blood cell count.
- Conditions
- Bone Marrow Suppression, Fever, Sweats, and Hot Flashes, Infection, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00003805
- Testing
- piperacillin sodium, piperacillin-tazobactam, tazobactam sodium
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Belgium and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 859 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Leukemia, Lymphoma
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride and Nutritional Supplementation in Treating Young Patients With Weight Loss With Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may help improve appetite and lessen weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine hydrochloride is more effective with or without nutritional…
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Lymphoma, Malnutrition, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT00949117
- Testing
- Ensure, PediaSure, cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia
Ondansetron in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer and Chronic Nausea and Vomiting Not Caused by Cancer Treatment
RATIONALE: Antiemetic drugs, such as ondansetron, may help to reduce or prevent nausea and vomiting in patients with advanced cancer.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00006348
- Testing
- ondansetron
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
ABT-751 in Treating Young Patients With Refractory Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as ABT-751, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00036959
- Testing
- ABT-751
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumors
Cyproheptadine and Megestrol in Preventing Weight Loss in Children With Cachexia Caused By Cancer or Cancer Treatment
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine and megestrol may improve appetite and help prevent weight loss in children with cancer. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well cyproheptadine and megestrol work in improving appetite and…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumors, Cachexia, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00066248
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride, megestrol acetate
- Where
- 43 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Combination Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and doxorubicin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Estrogen can stimulate the growth of tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Head and Neck Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00002608
- Testing
- cisplatin, doxorubicin hydrochloride, tamoxifen citrate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor
Arsenic Trioxide in Treating Patients With Advanced Neuroblastoma or Other Childhood Solid Tumors
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 arsenic trioxide in treating children who have advanced…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor, Kidney Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00024258
- Testing
- arsenic trioxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center