Clinical trials: Neuroectodermal Tumors
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 Edema, Brain Tumor
XERECEPT® (hCRF) for Patients Requiring Dexamethasone to Treat Edema Associated With Brain Tumors
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of XERECEPT® to dexamethasone (Decadron) a common treatment for symptoms of brain swelling (edema).
- Trial name
- NCT00088166
- Testing
- hCRF
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Celtic Pharma Development Services
Melanoma (Skin)
High-Dose Interferon Alfa in Treating Patients With Stage II or Stage III Melanoma
RATIONALE: Interferon alfa may interfere with the growth of cancer cells. It is not yet known whether treatment with interferon alfa is more effective than observation alone for stage II or stage III melanoma that has been…
- Trial name
- NCT00003641
- Testing
- interferon alfa-2b, observation
- Where
- 533 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,150 people
- Sponsor
- ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Malignant Glioma
Lacosamide in Preventing Seizures in Participants With Malignant Glioma
This trial studies how well lacosamide works in preventing seizures in participants with malignant glioma. Anti-seizure drugs, such as lacosamide, may decrease abnormal electrical activity in the brain that plays a role in…
- Trial name
- NCT01432171
- Testing
- Lacosamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Melanoma, Skin
Pilot Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Vitamin D on Melanocyte Biomarkers
The purpose of this study is to determine the signaling pathways and changes in gene expression in melanocytes of subjects with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer who are exposed to oral vitamin D.
- Trial name
- NCT01477463
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Tuberous Sclerosis, Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
Everolimus (RAD001) Therapy of Giant Cell Astrocytoma in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and potential side effects of everolimus (an experimental drug) on a person with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex who also has been diagnosed with a brain tumor (astrocytoma) The…
- Trial name
- NCT00411619
- Testing
- Everolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Clinical Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8
Dabrafenib and Trametinib Followed by Ipilimumab and Nivolumab or Ipilimumab and Nivolumab Followed by Dabrafenib and Trametinib in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV BRAFV600 Melanoma
This phase III trial studies how well initial treatment with ipilimumab and nivolumab followed by dabrafenib and trametinib works and compares it to initial treatment with dabrafenib and trametinib followed by ipilimumab and…
- Conditions
- Clinical Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8, Metastatic Melanoma, Recurrent Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT02224781
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Computed Tomography, Dabrafenib Mesylate
- Where
- 838 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 267 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Malignant Melanoma
A Study of RO5185426 in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma
This is an open-label, non-comparative, multicenter, expanded access study of RO5185426 in patients who have received prior systemic therapy for metastatic melanoma and who have no other satisfactory treatment options.
- Trial name
- NCT01248936
- Testing
- RO5185426
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 374 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Malignant Melanoma
High Dose Interleukin-2 Followed by Intermittent Low Dose Temozolomide in Patients With Melanoma
The investigators have observed that many patients who had received high dose Interleukin-2 (IL2) and failed to respond to it but who then go immediately to temozolomide seemed to enjoy extremely good responses which seem better…
- Trial name
- NCT01124734
- Testing
- Interleukin-2, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
Gamma-Secretase/Notch Signalling Pathway Inhibitor RO4929097 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma
This phase II trial is studying how well gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097 works in treating patients with recurrent or progressive glioblastoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01122901
- Testing
- gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097, therapeutic conventional surgery, pharmacological study
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Cancer
Irinotecan in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Inoperable Thyroid Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as irinotecan, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00100828
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
EGFRvIII CAR T Cells for Newly-Diagnosed WHO Grade IV Malignant Glioma
Please note that enrollment on this study terminated early due to the end of grant funding. Newly diagnosed WHO grade IV malignant glioma subjects who are eligible were enrolled following surgery to remove their brain tumor.
- Trial name
- ExCeL (NCT02664363)
- Testing
- EGFRvIII CAR T cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Daniel Landi
Melanoma
Phase II Study of Abraxane Plus Ipilimumab in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the combination of ipilimumab and ABI-007 (abraxane) can help to control metastatic melanoma. The safety of this drug combination will also be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT01827111
- Testing
- ABI-007, Ipilimumab, Phone Call
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Bevacizumab, Temozolomide, and External Beam Radiation Therapy as First-Line Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme or Gliosarcoma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT01013285
- Testing
- bevacizumab, temozolomide, external beam radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- AMWELL-SL (NCT00828516)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and moxibustion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Glioblastoma
Standard Temodal (Temozolomide) Regimen Versus Standard Regimen Plus Early Postsurgery Temodal for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme (Study P05572)
The primary purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of early postsurgery temozolomide chemotherapy followed by the standard temozolomide regimen, compared to the standard regimen alone, for the treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT00686725
- Testing
- Temozolomide, Radiotherapy
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Recurrent Glioblastoma, Recurrent Malignant Glioma
Genetically Modified T-cells in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Malignant Glioma
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of genetically modified T-cell immunotherapy in treating patients with malignant glioma that has come back (recurrent) or has not responded to therapy (refractory).
- Conditions
- Recurrent Glioblastoma, Recurrent Malignant Glioma, Recurrent WHO Grade II Glioma, Recurrent WHO Grade III Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02208362
- Testing
- Arm 1: IL13Ra2-specific CAR Tcm cells, Arm 2: IL13Ra2-specific CAR Tcm cells, Arm 3: IL13Ra2-specific CAR Tcm cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Recurrent Uveal Melanoma, Stage III Uveal Melanoma AJCC v7
Cabozantinib-S-Malate Compared With Temozolomide or Dacarbazine in Treating Patients With Metastatic Melanoma of the Eye That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This randomized phase II trial studies how well cabozantinib-s-malate works compared with temozolomide or dacarbazine in treating patients with melanoma of the eye (ocular melanoma) that has spread to other parts of the body and…
- Conditions
- Recurrent Uveal Melanoma, Stage III Uveal Melanoma AJCC v7, Stage IIIA Uveal Melanoma AJCC v7, Stage IIIB Uveal Melanoma AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT01835145
- Testing
- Cabozantinib S-malate, Dacarbazine, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 228 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Central Nervous System Neoplasm
Radiation Therapy, Temozolomide, and Lomustine in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Gliomas
This phase II trial is studying how well giving radiation therapy together with temozolomide and lomustine works in treating young patients with newly diagnosed gliomas.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00100802
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Lomustine, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Glioblastoma
Open Label Trial to Explore Safety of Combining Afatinib (BIBW 2992) and Radiotherapy With or Without Temozolomide in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiform
This study is a phase I, open label trial to determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD), safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of BIBW 2992 (an epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)inhibitor) to be used in combination with…
- Trial name
- NCT00977431
- Testing
- Temozolomide, Radiotherapy, BIBW2992
- Where
- 5 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim