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NCT02942264
Background: Zotiraciclib (TG02) is an investigational drug that penetrates the blood-brain barrier and might treat brain tumors. Temozolomide (TMZ) is a drug used to treat brain tumors. Objective: To find out if Zotiraciclib (TG02) is safe, and to find out if it in combination with TMZ is as effective as TMZ alone in people with brain tumors. Eligibility: People ages 18 and older with a brain tumor that has progressed after standard treatment Design: In phase I part, the Bayesian optimal interval (BOIN) design will be used to find the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of Zotiraciclib (TG02) for Arm 1 (dose dense TMZ) and Arm 2 (metronomic TMZ) independently. Then a randomized cohort expansion compared progression free survival at 4 months (PFS4) of the two arms for an efficient determination of a TMZ schedule to combine with Zotiraciclib at MTD. In Phase II part, a Bayesian design based on posterior probability will be used to monitor efficacy. Participants will be screened with: * Medical history * Physical exam * Blood and urine tests * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain if they have not had one in 14 days * Heart test * Tissue sample from prior surgeries Participants will take Zotiraciclib (TG02) plus TMZ by mouth in 28-day cycles. * Some will take TMZ for 7 days on and 7 days off. Others will take it every day. * They will all take Zotiraciclib (TG02) three days before Cycle 1, and then on four days during every cycle. * They will all get treatment to prevent vomiting and diarrhea before and for 24 hours after each Zotiraciclib (TG02) dose. * They will all keep a diary of when they take the drugs and their symptoms. Participants will have study visits. These include: * Physical exam, heart test, quality of life questionnaire, brain MRI, and urine tests every 4 weeks * Blood tests every 2 weeks Participants will continue treatment until their disease gets worse or they have intolerable side effects. Participants will also be enrolled in another protocol to test molecular markers for their brain tumor.
NCT05288439
The researchers are doing this study to find out if there are differences in the resting state brain networks of children and young adults (ages 6-25) after treatment with proton beam radiation therapy (PBRT). The researchers will use resting state functional connectivity magnetic resonance imagining (rs-fcMRI) scanning to detect these differences. The researchers will also check for differences in participants' thinking and quality of life through a cognitive assessment and a questionnaire. Both people undergoing PBRT for a brain tumor and healthy people will take part in this study so that the researchers can compare the brain networks (connections in the brain that are involved in certain function, such as memory or attention), thinking patterns, and quality of life of these two groups of participants. The study researchers think that rs-fcMRI scans may be an effective way to look at the brain networks after treatment with PBRT and see if this treatment causes differences in those networks, including damage to the brain (neurotoxicity). rs-fcMRI scans take images when a patient is in a resting state, which means the patient is not performing a task or thinking about anything in particular. This study will provide valuable information about how PBRT affects brain networks, thinking (cognitive) abilities, and quality of life in children and young adults. The study results may have an impact on future treatment approaches for brain cancer and the use of PBRT in children and young adults.
NCT04268979
The purpose of the study is to determine if family caregivers of neuro-oncology patients feel less burdened by utilizing the Electronic Social Network Assessment Program (eSNAP) + the Caregiver Navigator.
NCT07422896
The objectives of this phase I first-in-human trial are to evaluate safety, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of an individualized Bvax vaccine in addition to standard of care chemoradiation in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
NCT07238322
This study is designed to prospectively analyze \[18F\]FET PET image data obtained retrospectively in the routine clinical care of glioma patients. The study will analyse the data from participants with grade (1-4) glioma after primary treatment according to local clinical practice and with suspicion of progression/recurrence on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
NCT06622434
This phase I/II trial evaluates the safety and the immunological efficacy of a cancer vaccine against 2 glioma-associated antigens in newly-diagnosed glioblastomas. The objectives of this study are as follows: Primary objective * phase 1: * to assess the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and select the recommend Phase 2a dose * phase 2a: * to assess anti- TERT specific T cell responses at 2 months at the selected dose level Secondary objectives: * To assess Short and long-time immunological safety * To assess Evolution of anti-PTPRZ1 and anti-TERT immune T cell responses over time * To assess Progression free survival (RANO 2.0 criteria) * To assess Overall survival * To assess Quality of life by EORTC QLQ30 and BN20 questionnaires as well as objective of ancillary study: to determine the mechanism of action of potential tumour escape in GBM (T-cell lymphocyte phenotype; antigen expression and checkpoint inhibitors on tumour cells at relapse, if available), analysis of circulating antibodies against TERT epitope and/or melanin, and identification of predictive biomarkers of response. Ultimately, this trial together will lead to the implementation of future phase III trial in GBM. All patients enrolled in the study will receive standard treatment consisting of surgical resection of the tumor followed by radio-chemotherapy. Immunotherapy will begin 4 weeks after the completion of radiotherapy.
NCT03389802
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of APX005M in treating younger patients with primary malignant central nervous system tumor that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive), or newly diagnosed diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma. APX005M can trigger activation of B cells, monocytes, and dendritic cells and stimulate cytokine release from lymphocytes and monocytes. APX005M can mediate a direct cytotoxic effect on CD40+ tumor cells.
NCT06101069
The purpose of this study is to discover the potential convenience and ease of using a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technique, named Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (or MRF), to achieve high-quality images within a short scan time of 5 min for viewing the entire brain. This is an advanced quantitative assessment of brain tissues. This method is being applied with IVIM MRI to be able to tell the difference between a brain with radiation necrosis and a brain with tumor recurrence. Participants will consist of individuals who have received radiation therapy in the past and were diagnosed with radiation necrosis, individuals with recurrent tumors, individuals with previously untreated tumors, and healthy individuals who have no brain diseases and have not had radiation treatment to the brain. Participants will undergo an MRI scan at a one-time research study visit; no extra tests or procedures will be required for this research study. The primary objectives of this study are: * To demonstrate the clinical feasibility of combining MRF with state-of-the-art parallel imaging techniques to achieve high-resolution quantitative imaging within a reasonable scan time of 5 min for whole brain coverage. * To apply the developed quantitative approach in combination with IVIM MRI for differentiation of tumor recurrence and radiation necrosis. * To investigate the effect of radiation dose on the development of radiation necrosis and tumor recurrence.
NCT03429803
This research study is studying a drug Tovorafenib/DAY101 (formerly TAK-580, MLN2480) as a possible treatment a low-grade glioma that has not responded to other treatments. The name of the study drug involved in this study is: • Tovorafenib/DAY101 (formerly TAK-580, MLN2480)
NCT07420543
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and lethal primary brain tumor. Identifying blood biomarkers that reflect the tumor's status is a major unmet need for optimal clinical management. 5-ALA (5-Aminolevulinic Acid) administration leads to the accumulation of fluorescent Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) in GBM cells, allowing identification during surgery. This project aims to leverage 5-ALA induced fluorescence to maximize the informational power of plasma liquid biopsy as a tool for diagnosis, post-treatment follow-up, and as a prognostic tool in patients with GBM.
NCT07410676
This Phase 1/2 study evaluates the safety, tolerability, and preliminary anti-tumor activity of EBNK-001 (allogeneic NK cells) given after lymphodepleting cyclophosphamide/fludarabine (CY/FLU) and supported with low-dose IL-15, administered either alone or in combination with pembrolizumab in adults with advanced/metastatic solid tumors. The study will determine a recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) and explore signals of clinical activity using RECIST-based response criteria.
NCT03165721
Background: Wild-type gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a cancer in the esophagus, stomach, or intestines. It does not respond well to standard chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Most people with GIST are treated with imatinib. But it may not work in many children with GIST. Researchers think the drug SGI-110 may help treat people with GIST, pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PHEO/PGL), or kidney cancer related to hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell carcinoma (HLRCC). Objective: To learn if SGI-110 causes GIST tumors to shrink or slows their growth. Also to test how it acts in the body. Eligibility: People ages 12 and older who have GIST, PHEO/PGL, or HLRCC that has not responded to other treatments Design: Participants will be screened with: * Physical exam * Urine tests * Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET) scan: A machine takes pictures of the body. * Blood tests Participants will be injected with SGI-110 under the skin each day for 5 days. This cycle will repeat every 28 days. The cycles repeat until their side effects get too bad or their cancer gets worse. Participants will have tests throughout study: * Physical exam and blood and urine tests before each cycle * Blood tests on days 1, 7, 14, and 28 of the first cycle. * Scans before cycle 1 and then every other cycle. * Questionnaires about their pain and quality of life * Tumor biopsy for those 18 and older: A needle removes a small piece of tumor. After they stop treatment, participants will have a final visit. This includes an evaluation of their health, pain, and quality of life. ...
NCT07417085
In recent years, there has been growing interest in the human gut microbiota, whose health is characterised by high microbial diversity. Through the gut-brain axis, the microbiota influences the homeostasis of the central nervous system by regulating neurological, immune and epigenetic functions. Intestinal dysbiosis is associated with various neurological and oncological diseases, including paediatric diseases and colorectal cancer. Recent studies highlight a significant link between microbiota and brain tumours: cancer patients show reduced microbial richness and altered bacterial composition. In addition, an intratumoural microbial population has been identified that can influence tumour initiation, progression and response to therapies by modulating tumour cells and the immune system. The aim of this study is to analyse stool samples to study the microbiota in children suspected CNS brain tumor as there are currently no studies of this kind reported in the literature to assess whether microbial changes can be detected at diagnosis, can be found during the course of the disease or are associated with tumour progression.
NCT05938387
This study is an open-label, first-in-human, dose-escalation study of CV09050101 mRNA vaccine (CVGBM) in patients with newly diagnosed "MGMT-unmethylated" Glioblastoma (GBM). Patients with isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-wildtype astrocytoma with a molecular signature of "unmethylated" GBM are also eligible. After surgical resection and completion of radiotherapy for GBM with or without chemotherapy, patients will receive CVGBM i.e. as monotherapy after radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy. The study consists of a dose-escalation part (Part A) which completes enrollment in February 2024 and a dose-expansion part (Part B) which is anticipated to begin enrolling in June/July 2024. Patients will receive a total of 7 administrations of CVGBM on Days 1, 8, 15, 29, 43, 57, and 71. At the discretion of the Investigator in alignment with the Sponsor's medical monitor the vaccinations may continue beyond Day 71 every 6 weeks until one year after the first CVGBM vaccination or upon disease progression or undue toxicity.
NCT07417774
The goal of this sub-study of the RESTORE trial is to identify biomarkers associated with tumor hypoxia, identify biomarkers that differentiate pseudoprogression from true progression, and correlate biomarkers with clinical outcomes.
NCT06342908
This phase I trial tests the safety and side effects, and best dose of a vaccine (neoantigen-target ppDC) in treating patients with H3 G34-mutant diffuse hemispheric glioma. Vaccines made from the patient's own white blood cells and peptide-pulsed dendritic cells may help the body build an effective immune response to kill tumor cells. Giving neoantigen-targeted ppDC may be safe, tolerable and/or effective in treating patients with diffuse hemispheric glioma with a H3 G34 mutation.
NCT03343197
Study to evaluate the suppression of 2-HG (2-hydroxyglutarate) in IDH-1 mutant gliomas in resected tumor tissue following pre-surgical treatment with AG-120 or AG-881.
NCT07412158
This study aims to develop and preliminarily validate an anatomy-morphological risk grading system (IUPU-PPGL Grading) based on preoperative imaging 3D reconstruction, in order to quantitatively assess surgical complexity and perioperative safety in PPGL patients, and to evaluate the value of this grading system for formulating individualized surgical strategies.
NCT07413796
The purpose of this study is to compare two commonly used methods of closing the skin after surgery for an intracranial tumor. Skin closure is one of the most important steps in neurosurgical procedures, as it has a major influence on how well the wound heals. In patients with brain tumors, proper wound healing is especially important because it may affect how soon additional treatments, such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy, can be started. There are different ways to close the skin after surgery, including running sutures and interrupted sutures. Both methods are widely used and considered safe. However, in oncological neurosurgery, there is limited scientific evidence comparing their effects, and the choice of technique is often based on the surgeon's personal experience. In this study, investigators will compare skin closure using running absorbable sutures with interrupted non-absorbable sutures. Investigators will evaluate how well, depending on used suturing methods, the wound heals and how often wound-related complications occur, such as infection, separation of the wound edges, or leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. Investigators believe that the results of this study will help improve wound care in patients undergoing neurosurgical treatment for brain tumors and, as a result, may contribute to better recovery and overall quality of life.
NCT07263438
This is a multicentric phase II open-label clinical trial aiming to assess the efficacy of the combination of trimipramine and atezolizumab with bevacizumab in patients with recurrent glioblastoma. Eligible patients will be assigned to two cohorts depending on whether there is a medical indication for a neurosurgical resection from first recurrent tumor or not. The aim of the cohort 1 (patients without indication for surgery) is to analyze the clinical efficacy of this triple combination in recurrent glioblastoma. 48 patients will be registered. The aim of cohort 2 (patients with indication for surgery) is to confirm the level of trimipramine that can be achieved in the tumor tissue and cerebrospinal fluid collected during surgery. At least 5 patients will be registered. All patients will receive the combination treatment (trimipramine and atezolizumab associated with bevacizumab) for a maximum period of 2 years from registration. The treatment schedule is slightly different for the 2 cohorts because of the neurosurgical resection foreseen for cohort 2 and the requirement to start bevacizumab only after the surgery. After the end of treatment, all patients will be followed up for safety during 90 days from first treatment administration and then up to 3 years from registration.
