Clinical trials: Nervous System Neoplasms
Adult Brain Tumors
Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
RATIONALE: Erlotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well erlotinib works in treating patients with recurrent glioblastoma…
- Trial name
- NCT00387894
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Prados
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
Methadone, Morphine, or Oxycodone in Treating Pain in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Methadone, morphine, or oxycodone may help relieve pain caused by cancer. It is not yet known whether methadone is more effective than morphine or oxycodone in treating pain in patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00726830
- Testing
- methadone hydrochloride, morphine sulfate, oxycodone hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Dose Escalating Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Patupilone, q3w, in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
The study objective is to evaluate the maximum tolerated dose, safety and efficacy of patupilone in patients with NSCLC who have progressed after prior chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00171834
- Testing
- Patupilone
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Inflammation, Cancer
NSAID Effects on Clinical and Imaging Breast Biomarkers
This study has two purposes. One is to determine if daily sulindac decreases breast density; a risk factor for breast cancer development.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Cancer, Pain, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01761877
- Testing
- Sulindac
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Down Syndrome
Response-Based Chemotherapy in Treating Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndrome in Younger Patients With Down Syndrome
This phase III trial studies response-based chemotherapy in treating newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome in younger patients with Down syndrome.
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Down Syndrome, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Myeloid Leukemia Associated With Down Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02521493
- Testing
- Asparaginase, Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi, Cytarabine
- Where
- 191 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Intraocular Melanoma
Iodine I 131 Monoclonal Antibody 3F8 in Treating Patients With Central Nervous System Cancer or Leptomeningeal Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies, such as iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 3F8, can find tumor cells and carry tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Intraocular Melanoma, Lung Cancer, Melanoma (Skin)
- Trial name
- NCT00445965
- Testing
- DNA analysis, immunologic technique, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Accidental Falls, Fall Due to Loss of Equilibrium
OHI--Randomized Control Trial to Evaluate Efficacy, Acceptability, and Perception of Benefit of an Innovative Custom AFO
The investigators propose a randomized control trial to evaluate long term effects and effectiveness of Moore Balance Brace (MBB) ankle foot orthoses (AFO) in reducing risk of falling in older adults.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Fall Due to Loss of Equilibrium, High Risk of Falls Due to Mobility Limitation, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT02819011
- Testing
- MBB AFO, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Bijan Najafi, PhD
Seriously Ill Patients, Cancer
Goals of Care Conversations Study
The long term goal is to improve quality of care in Veterans with serious illnesses by aligning medical care with Veterans' goals and values.
- Conditions
- Seriously Ill Patients, Cancer, Heart Failure, Interstitial Lung Disease
- Trial name
- LSTDI (NCT05001009)
- Testing
- Clinician Implementation Strategy Stage 1: low intensity clinician training, Clinician Implementation Strategy Stage 2: high intensity clinician training, Low patient engagement
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,859 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Prostate Cancer
Study to Compare Capsule and Liquid Formulations of Enzalutamide After Single Dose Administration Under Fasting Conditions in Prostate Cancer
Background: Enzalutamide is given to treat metastatic prostate cancer. But it takes 4 pills to deliver the effective dose. This can be difficult for people already taking multiple drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT03478904
- Testing
- Enzalutamide Liquid, Enzalutamide Capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Complex Partial Seizures
Sabril for Complex Partial Seizures in Adult Tolerability Study (TS) Patients
This is an open-label, phase 4 study to examine the safety and efficacy of vigabatrin (Sabril) in Tuberous Sclerosis patients, a subset of the larger refractory complex partial epilepsy population for which the drug is approved.
- Trial name
- STARS (NCT01266291)
- Testing
- vigabatrin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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
Cachexia, Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of Repeated Doses of an Investigational New Drug in Patients With Cancer and Cachexia.
Study to assess the safety and tolerability of repeated doses of an investigational new drug in patients with cancer and cachexia.
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04299048
- Testing
- PF-06946860
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Pain
Non-Randomized Trial Assessing Pain Efficacy With Radium-223 in Symptomatic Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The purpose of this study is to find out if Radium-223 is effective in reducing cancer pain within 12 weeks of treatment. In order to see if Radium-223 is effective, the patient's level of pain will be followed throughout the…
- Trial name
- NCT02278055
- Testing
- Radium-223
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Anxiety Disorder, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Health Education Materials With/Out a Physical Activity Program for Patients Who Have Undergone Treatment for High-Risk Stage II or Stage III Colon Cancer
RATIONALE: Participating in a physical activity program designed to increase free time physical activity and receiving written health education materials may influence the chance of cancer recurring as well as impact on physical…
- Conditions
- Anxiety Disorder, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Colorectal Cancer, Depression
- Trial name
- CHALLENGE (NCT00819208)
- Testing
- exercise intervention, counseling intervention, educational intervention
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 889 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis
Long Term Study of Avonex Therapy Following a First Attack of Multiple Sclerosis
The current study is a continuation of the 5 year extension study of the phase III CHAMPS study (see reference). This study was designed to determine if immediate initiation of therapy with Interferon Beta-1a (AVONEX) after a…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Acute Brainstem/Cerebellar Syndrome
- Trial name
- CHAMPIONS10 (NCT00179478)
- Testing
- interferon beta 1a 30 ug IM once weekly
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
A Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Rituximab in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Rituximab (Mabthera®) in patients with new onset generalized myasthenia gravis (MG).
- Trial name
- Rinomax (NCT02950155)
- Testing
- Rituximab, Sodium Chloride solution
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Fredrik Piehl
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Giving stereotactic radiosurgery before surgery may make the tumor smaller and reduce the amount of…
- Trial name
- NCT00811655
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Glioblastoma
A Study of Abemaciclib in Recurrent Glioblastoma
This research study is studying a targeted therapy as a possible treatment for recurrent glioblastoma (GBM). The following intervention will be used in this study: -Abemaciclib
- Trial name
- NCT02981940
- Testing
- Abemaciclib, Surgery
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Malignant Neoplasm Brain
Pre-operative Stereotactic Radiosurgery Followed by Resection for Brain Metastases
The primary goal of this research study is to determine the efficacy of giving pre-operative radiosurgery to patients pending resection of a brain metastasis.
- Trial name
- NCT02514915
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Christopher Wilke
Brain Tumors, Metastatic Disease
Donepezil in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Donepezil may help lessen confusion and fatigue and improve mood and quality of life in patients who have undergone radiation therapy for brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00369785
- Testing
- donepezil hydrochloride
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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