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Ph. II Treatment of Adults w Primary Malignant Glioma w Irinotecan + Temozolomide
Objective: To determine activity of combo of Irinotecan + Temozolomide To further characterize any toxicity associated w combo of Irinotecan + Temozolomide
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Ph I Oral Topotecan and Temozolomide for Patients With Malignant Gliomas
Objectives: - To determine the maximum tolerated dose of oral topotecan when administered with Temodar to patients with malignant glioma - To characterize any toxicity associated with the combination oral topotecan and Temodar. - To observe patients for clinical antitumor response when treated with oral topotecan and Temodar.
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Ph I SU011248 + Irinotecan in Treatment of Pts w MG
Primary Objectives To determine maxi tolerated dose & dose limiting toxicity of SU011248 + Irinotecan in recurrent MG pts not on EIAEDs To characterize safety & tolerability of SU011248 + Irinotecan among pts w recurrent MG Secondary Objectives To evaluate pharmacokinetic profile of SU011248 & Irinotecan when co-administered in pts w MG To evaluate anti-tumor activity of SU011248 + Irinotecan
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Ph. I Temozolomide + O6-BG + Irinotecan in Treatment of Pts w Recurrent / Progressive Cerebral Anaplastic Gliomas
Objectives: To determine maximum tolerated dose of CPT-11 when administered following Temodar plus O6-benzylguanine To characterize any toxicity associated w combo of CPT-11 + Temodar plus O6-BG To observe pts for clinical antitumor response when treated w combo of CPT-11 + Temodar + O6-BG
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Ph I Zactima + Imatinib Mesylate & Hydroxyurea for Pts w Recurrent Malignant Glioma
Primary Objective To determine maximum tolerated dose & dose limiting toxicity of Zactima when combined w standard dosing of imatinib mesylate & hydroxyurea among pts w recurrent malignant glioma who are on & not on enzyme-inducing anti-epileptic drugs Secondary Objectives To assess safety & tolerability of Zactima + imatinib mesylate & hydroxyurea To evaluate pharmacokinetics of Zactima among MG pts on & not on enzyme inducing anti-epileptic drugs (EIAEDs) when combo w imatinib mesylate & hydroxyurea To evaluate pharmacokinetics of imatinib mesylate among MG pts on & not on EIAEDs when combo w Zactima & hydroxyurea Exploratory Objective To evaluate for evidence of...
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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Recurrent Pediatric Brain Tumors
The goal of this proposal is to evaluate a new Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) modification which could revolutionize the treatment of brain tumors in children and adults. There are currently few cases published involving the use of PDT in infratentorial (in the posterior fossa) brain tumors in general and specifically those occurring in children. The investigators propose to test a technique, for the first time in the U.S., that demonstrated in Australian adult glioblastoma patients dramatic long-term, survival rates of 57% (anaplastic astrocytoma) and 37% (glioblastoma multiforme). These results are unprecedented in any other treatment protocol. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a...
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Physical Training in Glioblastoma Patients During Cytotoxic Therapy
The aim of the present study is the prospective controlled use of physical activity in a collective of patients with glioblastoma after surgery and concomitant radiation/chemotherapy and during adjuvant cytotoxic therapy. The research question is whether physical exercise is feasible and whether patients benefit physically and mentally from the activities performed. For this purpose, specific training units under the supervision of a certified trainer and sports scientist as well as standardized sports medical test procedures are implemented. Beyond the instructed training, general physical activity phases are recorded electronically using a pedometer/activity tracker, which is...
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Pilot Study of Anlotinib With STUPP Regimen for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
The purpose of this study is to test the the efficacy and safety of Anlotinib in combination with STUPP regimen for patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
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Pioglitazone Hydrochloride in Preventing Radiation-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction in Treating Patients With Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Pioglitazone hydrochloride may be effective treatment for cognitive dysfunction caused by radiation therapy. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of pioglitazone hydrochloride in preventing radiation-induced cognitive dysfunction in treating patients with brain tumors.
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Plerixafor After Radiation Therapy and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed High Grade Glioma
This pilot phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of plerixafor after radiation therapy and temozolomide and to see how well it works in treating patients with newly diagnosed high grade glioma. Plerixafor may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Radiation therapy uses high energy x rays to kill tumor cells. Giving plerixafor after radiation therapy and temozolomide may be an effective treatment for high grade glioma.
