Clinical trials: Neoplasms, Brain
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Bendamustine Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Anaplastic Glioma
This phase II trial studies how well bendamustine hydrochloride works in treating patients with anaplastic glioma or glioblastoma that has come back (recurrent) or growing, spreading or getting worse (progressive).
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00823797
- Testing
- Bendamustine Hydrochloride, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Recurrent Glioblastoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
Vaccine Therapy With Bevacizumab Versus Bevacizumab Alone in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme That Can Be Removed by Surgery
This randomized phase II trial studies how well giving vaccine therapy with or without bevacizumab works in treating patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme that can be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Glioblastoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor, Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT01814813
- Testing
- HSPPC-96, bevacizumab
- Where
- 417 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Metastatic Melanoma
Pembrolizumab and Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Melanoma or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Brain Metastases
This pilot trial studies the side effects of giving pembrolizumab together with stereotactic radiosurgery to treat patients with melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Metastatic Melanoma, Mucosal Melanoma, Ocular Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT02858869
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
A Phase II Study of Pegylated Interferon Alfa 2b (PEG-Intron(Trademark)) in Children With Diffuse Pontine Gliomas
Diffuse pontine gliomas are tumors on the pons portion of the brainstem. Their peak incidence is in children between 5 and 10 years old. Their location makes surgical resection impossible.
- Trial name
- NCT00036569
- Testing
- adjuvant therapy, pegylated interferon alfa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Musculoskeletal Complications
Testosterone Gel in Preventing Weakness Caused by Steroid Therapy in Men With Glioma
RATIONALE: Testosterone gel may be effective in preventing or lessening muscle weakness caused by steroid therapy in men receiving glucocorticoids for newly diagnosed high-grade glioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00631137
- Testing
- testosterone gel applied to skin, whey powder protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Comparative Effectiveness Trial (Trial 2)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasms
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04283994)
- Testing
- Survey-based Patient/Clinician Jumpstart, EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma
Bevacizumab and Irinotecan or Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
This randomized phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well giving bevacizumab together with irinotecan or temozolomide works in treating patients with recurrent or refractory glioblastoma multiforme or gliosarcoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00433381
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Irinotecan Hydrochloride, Temozolomide
- Where
- 93 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Glioma
H3.3K27M Peptide Vaccine With Nivolumab for Children With Newly Diagnosed DIPG and Other Gliomas
This is 3-arm, multicenter study that will be conducted through the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-oncology Consortium (PNOC). This study will assess the safety and immune activity of a synthetic peptide vaccine specific for the Histone…
- Conditions
- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant
- Trial name
- NCT02960230
- Testing
- K27M peptide, Nivolumab
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD
Brain Metastases
An Open-Label, Randomized, Multicenter Trial of Encorafenib + Binimetinib Evaluating a Standard-dose and a High-dose Regimen in Patients With BRAFV600-mutant Melanoma Brain Metastasis
This is a multicenter, randomized open-label Phase 2 study to assess the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetic (PK) of 2 dosing regimens of encorafenib + binimetinib combination in patients with BRAFV600-mutant melanoma with brain…
- Trial name
- POLARIS (NCT03911869)
- Testing
- encorafenib, binimetinib
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Argentina and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Brain Metastases
MRI Study of Changes in Blood-Brain/Tumor-Barrier Permeability in Patients With Brain Metastases During and After Radiotherapy
This study aims to assess changes in vascular permeability in the brain tumor, and in the surrounding brain, due to radiation therapy, using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
- Trial name
- NCT02031237
- Testing
- Single Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Fractionated Whole Brain Radiation Therapy (WBRT), Fractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (FSRT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Bevacizumab in Pats w/ Recurrent ST Brain Metas Who Have Failed Whole Brain Radiation Therapy
This is a study to evaluate a drug called bevacizumab in patients with cancer whose disease has spread to their brain. This study will not evaluate the effect of bevacizumab on the systemic solid tumor cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01898130
- Testing
- bevacizumab, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Study Tests The Safety And Effectiveness Of SU011248 In Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Having Brain Metastases
This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of SU011248 in patients with non-small cell lung cancer with brain metastases.
- Trial name
- NCT00372775
- Testing
- Sunitinib
- Where
- 27 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Epilepsy, Cryptogenic, Epilepsy, Partial
IVIG Treatment for Refractory Immune-Related Adult Epilepsy
The purpose of the initial screening study is to find out if immune problems are an unrecognized cause of epilepsy in some patients.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Cryptogenic, Epilepsy, Partial, Seizure Disorder, Autoimmune Diseases, Nervous System
- Trial name
- NCT01545518
- Testing
- IVIG
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HLA-A2 Positive Cells Present, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm
Anti-NY ESO-1 mTCR Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes
This pilot clinical trial studies the side effects of anti-ESO (cancer/test antigen) murine T-cell receptor (mTCR)-transduced autologous peripheral blood lymphocytes and combination chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide and…
- Conditions
- HLA-A2 Positive Cells Present, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
- Trial name
- NCT02774291
- Testing
- Aldesleukin, Anti-thyroglobulin mTCR-transduced Autologous Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Brain Tumor
Multi-Parametric Quantitative MR Imaging in Evaluation of Brain Tumors
The purpose of the research study is to test new methods that could improve diagnosis and assessment of brain tumors. One of these methods is a new MR (magnetic resonance) imaging technique called magnetic resonance…
- Trial name
- NCT02956291
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Oral Tarceva Study for Recurrent/Residual Glioblastoma Multiforme and Anaplastic Astrocytoma
This study will offer a safe treatment for patients with relapsing recurring glioblastoma (GBM) or anaplastic astrocytoma (AA). The trial will test the hypothesis that Erlotinib (Tarceva, OSI-774) can be safely used up to a dose…
- Trial name
- NCT00301418
- Testing
- Erlotinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
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
Brain Metastases
SH L 562BB Phase II/III Dose Justification and Gadoteridol-controlled Comparative Study
This study is conducted to compare the contrast effect and safety of SH L562BB with ProHance, which has already been approved as a pharmaceutical product of similar indication.
- Trial name
- NCT00522951
- Testing
- Gadobutrol (Gadavist, Gadovist, BAY86-4875), ProHance
- Where
- 20 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Rosiglitazone in Treating Patients With Pituitary Tumors
RATIONALE: Rosiglitazone may help pituitary adenoma cells become more like normal cells, and grow and spread more slowly. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well rosiglitazone works in treating patients with newly…
- Trial name
- NCT00616642
- Testing
- rosiglitazone maleate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Acromegaly
A Pilot Study of Pre- and Post-operative Use of Somatuline Depot.
If someone is diagnosed with a pituitary tumor that causes acromegaly (too much growth hormone) the treatment is to have it surgically removed. This study has two phases.
- Trial name
- NCT01861717
- Testing
- lanreotide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Saint John's Cancer Institute