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A Study to Test a New Fluid to Improve the Quality of Images Obtained by Using Sound Waves (Ultrasound) During Surgery
The objective of this clinical investigation is to assess the safety and performance of the SonoClear® System. Performance will be assessed by analysis of the contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) and assessment of image quality by using the Surgeon Image Rating (SIR) Scale. This is a prospective, multi-centre single arm study where the performance of the SonoClear® System relative to routinely used acoustic coupling fluid is investigated by each patient being their own control. Patients with the diagnosis of high-grade glioma (HGG) and low-grade glioma (LGG) at up to 5 sites in Germany will be included. Additionally, safety data are collected at 72 hours, 30 days and 6 months post...
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A Study Using Brain Stimulation and Behavioral Therapy to Increase Extent of Resection in Low-Grade Gliomas
This study uses a cranial implant to deliver cortical stimulation that, when paired with physiotherapy, will remap the brain so that critical brain functions can be protected during brain tumor surgery. This pilot study will provide initial evidence for the safety and feasibility of such a protocol which will lead to future pivotal trials that could radically change eloquent area brain surgery. For patients with otherwise incompletely resectable brain tumors, this could mean a longer life expectancy and a better quality of life.
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A Supportive Group Intervention for Caregivers to Patients Diagnosed With a Glioblastoma
Feasibility test and evaluation of a group intervention for caregivers to patients diagnosed with a glioblastoma.
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A Trial of AK104 or AK112 in Combination With Axitinib in Patients With Metastatic Mucosal Melanoma
This study was a phase IB, single-center, open-label, two part(part A involved dose reduction, and part B involved cohort expansion) clinical trial evaluating the safety and clinical activity of AK104 or AK112 in combination with axitinib in patients with advanced mucosal melanoma.
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AV-GBM-1 vs Control as Adjunctive Therapy Following Surgery and RT/TMZ in Newly Diagnosed GBM
This is a multi-center, double-blind, 2:1 randomized phase III trial to determine whether the addition of AV-GBM-1, a therapeutic, patient-specific dendritic cell vaccine, to standard therapy increases OS of patients with a recent diagnosis of primary GBM. The intent is to enroll approximately 726 patients for tumor collection to enroll 690 who are eligible for treatment at the time of randomization and who have granted consent for participation. Because of the lack of toxicity, there are no restrictions related to performance status or blood tests at the time of treatment. The key endpoint is OS from date of first injection after RT/TMZ; secondary endpoints are PFS from date of...
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Avoiding Radiation Therapy Due to Intracranial Response to Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy and/or Immuno-ONcology Therapy for Brain Metastases: Pilot Pragmatic Trial
This pilot pragmatic trial evaluates the feasibility of avoiding radiation therapy in patients with brain metastases who demonstrate an intracranial response to systemic therapy-including immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and/or chemotherapy. The study will prospectively enroll 45 patients, divided into two cohorts: 30 with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving immunotherapy, and 15 with brain metastases from other solid tumors. Eligible participants must have at least one brain metastasis not planned for radiation or surgery and must be initiating or planning to initiate a systemic therapy regimen expected to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and achieve intracranial...
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Axitinib and Oral Metronomic Etoposide for Pediatric Children and AYA Refractory/Relapsing Medulloblastoma and Ependymoma
It is an open multicentric phase I/II trial with axitinib (Inlyta®) and metronomic delivery of etoposide for children, adolescent and young adults (AYA) with refractory/ relapsing solid tumors. It is a two-stage trial: First stage: To determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of the combination of axitinib and oral metronomic etoposide for patient with medulloblastoma or ependymoma Second stage: Extension cohort evaluating the preliminary efficacy at the recommended dose for the phase II (RDP2) of the combination. The 2nd stage will start after a meeting of independent data monitoring committee (IDMC). Two cohorts of 9 patients with ependymoma and medulloblastoma Patients...
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Azoles Targeting Recurrent High Grade Gliomas
High-grade gliomas are the most common and aggressive type of brain cancer. Scientists don't fully understand how they grow and spread, and treatments haven't improved much in recent years. However, it's been discovered that these cancers rely heavily on using glucose to maintain their cancerous traits. In lab tests, drugs from the azole class, which target a key step in glucose metabolism, have shown promise in reducing tumor growth in these cancers. Researchers now want to test two of these drugs, ketoconazole and posaconazole, in patients with recurring high-grade gliomas. A small group of these patients will receive either one or several doses of these drugs before...
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B-amyloid as a Marker for GBM Bioimaging
This project is aimed at improvement of glioblastoma (GBM) diagnostic strategies for discrimination of tumor progression and chemo- and radiotherapeutic treatment-related changes in brain tissue. The study will elucidate the diagnostic value of PET imaging with use of amyloid-β radioisotope tracer Amyvid (Florbetapir F18) for GBM. The results of the study will provide data for development of new approach for GBM diagnostics.
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BEAT-Breast: Trial of DE-iPTV in Patients With Primary Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases Who Are Not Suitable for Stereotactic Radiotherapy.
The aim of this study is to demonstrate if it is possible to delivering a novel and modern radiotherapy approach (Dose Escalated internal PTV (DE-iPTV)) and to collect health related quality of life in patients whose breast cancer has spread to the brain (brain metastases) at 8 weeks post enrolling into the study. The main questions that have been set out to to answer are: - Is it possible to deliver the novel radiotherapy approach, DE-iPTV? - Is it possible to measure health -related quality of life? - What impact does the novel radiotherapy approach have on: patient's quality of life, control of the brain metastasis (control of the lesion) and steroid...
