Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-08-11Clinical Trial Update: Tetra-O-Methyl Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid in Treating Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase 1/2 clinical trial of Tetra-O-Methyl Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid for recurrent high-grade glioma has been completed with results posted.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-08-22Clinical Trial Update: Metabolic Syndrome in Childhood Cancer Survivors
This clinical trial update notes the completion of a study on metabolic syndrome in childhood cancer survivors, sponsored by the University …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-07-02Clinical Trial Update: Lapatinib and Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors [Phase 1]
A completed Phase 1 trial evaluating the safety and dosing of the lapatinib and paclitaxel combination in patients with advanced solid tumor…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-07-02Clinical Trial Update: Indium In 111 Pentetreotide in Treating Patients With Refractory Cancer [Phase 1]
Phase 1 trial evaluating Indium-111 pentetreotide in patients with refractory cancer across multiple tumor types. The study status is termin…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-27Clinical Trial Update: Treatment of Patients With Newly Diagnosed Medulloblastoma, Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor, or Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor [Phase 3]
Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating treatment for newly diagnosed medulloblastoma, supratentorial PNET, or atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor; s…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-02-14Clinical Trial Update: Development of Strategies to Increase Enrollment in Clinical Trials for Children With Cancer
This clinical trial update describes strategies being developed to increase enrollment of pediatric cancer patients in clinical trials.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-08-12Clinical Trial Update: Early Hospital Discharge or Standard Inpatient Care in Cancer Patients Receiving Antibiotics for Febrile Neutropenia [Phase 3]
This update covers a Phase 3 trial comparing early hospital discharge with standard inpatient care for cancer patients receiving antibiotics…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-07-30Clinical Trial Update: Dietary, Herbal and Alternative Medicine in Glioblastoma Multiforme [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial assessing dietary, herbal, and alternative medicine in glioblastoma multiforme has been terminated with results pos…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-06-20Clinical Trial Update: Temozolomide Plus Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma or Recurrent CNS or Other Solid Tumors [Phase 1, Phase 2]
This clinical trial update covers the pediatric use of temozolomide in combination with peripheral stem cell transplantation for newly diagn…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-05-01Clinical Trial Update: Yttrium Y 90 SMT 487 in Treating Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Cancer [Phase 1]
Phase 1 trial evaluating Yttrium-90 SMT-487 in patients with refractory or recurrent cancers across multiple tumor types; the study has comp…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-04-15Clinical Trial Update: Rosiglitazone in Treating Patients With Pituitary Tumors [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial of rosiglitazone in patients with brain and central nervous system tumors was terminated, with results posted in 2013.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-02-28Clinical Trial Update: Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain [EARLY_Phase 1]
Early-phase trial investigating donepezil for cognitive effects in young brain tumor patients previously treated with brain irradiation; stu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-02-05Clinical Trial Update: Docetaxel in Treating Children With Recurrent Solid Tumors [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating docetaxel in children with recurrent solid tumors has completed; results are summarized in the update.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-12-06Clinical Trial Update: Methadone, Morphine, or Oxycodone in Treating Pain in Patients With Cancer [NA]
Clinical trial on methadone, morphine, or oxycodone for cancer-related pain was terminated with results posted in 2012.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-11-19Clinical Trial Update: Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioma [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial investigating bevacizumab for recurrent or progressive glioma has completed; results posted in 2012.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-08-03Clinical Trial Update: Bortezomib and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Advanced Refractory Solid Tumors or Melanoma [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A Phase 1/2 study evaluated the combination of bortezomib and temozolomide in adults with advanced refractory solid tumors or melanoma; the …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-03-15Clinical Trial Update: Ixabepilone in Treating Young Patients With Solid Tumors or Leukemia That Haven't Responded to Therapy [Phase 1]
Phase 1 pediatric trial update reports initial safety and dosing information for ixabepilone in children with relapsed or refractory solid t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-03-08Clinical Trial Update: Developing Interview Questions to Estimate Workplace Exposure to Electric and Magnetic Fields
A completed NIH clinical trial focused on developing interview questions to estimate workplace exposure to electric and magnetic fields.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-11-16Clinical Trial Update: Treating Patients With Recurrent PCNSL With Carboplatin/BBBD and Adding Rituxan To The Treatment Regimen [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluating carboplatin/BBBD with the addition of Rituxan for recurrent primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL) was terminated; results …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-04-07Clinical Trial Update: Study of Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples in Diagnosing Carcinomatous Meningitis in Patients With Cancer or Meningeal Syndrome [NA]
This clinical trial investigates the use of cerebrospinal fluid samples to diagnose carcinomatous meningitis in patients with cancer or meni…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2009-10-07Clinical Trial Update: Busulfan in Treating Children and Adolescents With Refractory CNS Cancer [Phase 1]
A Phase 1 study of busulfan in children and adolescents with refractory brain and central nervous system tumors has been completed.