This research study is evaluating the use of specialized testing of solid tumors including sequencing. The process of performing these specialized tests is called tumor profiling. The tumor profiling may result in identifying changes in genes of the tumor that indicate that a particular therapy may have activity. This is… Read more »
Collecting and Storing Malignant, Borderline Malignant Neoplasms, and Related Samples From Young Patients With Cancer
This study is collecting and storing malignant, borderline malignant neoplasms, and related biological samples from young patients with cancer. Collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue, blood, and bone marrow from patients with cancer to study in the laboratory may help the study of cancer in the future.
Study of Kidney Tumors in Younger Patients
This laboratory study is looking at kidney tumors in young patients. Collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue, blood, and urine from patients with cancer to study in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and identify biomarkers related to cancer. It… Read more »
Study to Investigate Safety, Pharmacokinetic (PK), Pharmacodynamic (PD) and Clinical Activity of Trametinib in Subjects With Cancer or Plexiform Neurofibromas and Trametinib in Combination With Dabrafenib in Subjects With Cancers Harboring V600 Mutations
This is a 3-part (Part A, Part B, Part C), Phase I/IIa, multi-center, open label, study in pediatric subjects with refractory or recurrent tumors. Part A is a repeat dose, dose escalation monotherapy study that will identify the recommended phase II dose (RP2D) on the continuous dosing schedule using a… Read more »
Combination Chemotherapy With or Without Ganitumab in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma
This randomized phase II trial studies how well combination chemotherapy with or without ganitumab works in treating patients with newly diagnosed Ewing sarcoma that has spread to other parts of the body. Monoclonal antibodies, such as ganitumab, may block tumor growth in different ways by targeting certain cells. Drugs used… Read more »
Collecting and Storing Biological Samples From Patients With Ewing Sarcoma
This research study is collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue, bone marrow, and blood from patients with Ewing sarcoma. Collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue, bone marrow, and blood from patients with cancer to test in the laboratory may help the study of cancer in the future.
Proton Radiation for the Treatment of Pediatric Bone and Non-Rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcomas
The main purpose of this study is to assess the short term and the long term side effects of proton beam radiation for pediatric bone and non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas.
Proton RT for the Treatment of Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma
The main purpose of this study is to see if using proton beam radiation therapy instead of photon beam radiation therapy can reduce side effects from radiation treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma. Photon beam radiation is the standard type of radiation for treating most rhabdomyosarcoma and many other types of cancer. Photon… Read more »
Sunitinib or Cediranib for Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
Background: – Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a rare type of tumor that has a lot of blood vessel growth. Cediranib and sunitinib are two cancer treatment drugs that work by blocking the growth of new blood vessels. This may help to stop tumor growth. Some patients with alveolar soft… Read more »
Use Feasibility of the iThermonitor in Pediatrics Patients on Myelosuppresive Therapies
This is a pilot study to evaluate the use feasibility of the iThermonitor, a continuous temperature monitoring device, as a clinical support and patient self-management tool in the management of pediatrics patients on myelosuppressive therapies for acute leukemia and other childhood cancers.
N2012-01: Phase 1 Study of Difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) and Celecoxib With Cyclophosphamide/Topotecan
This study will combine an oral drug called DFMO with celecoxib (also oral) and two IV chemotherapy medicines called cyclophosphamide and topotecan. – To find the highest dose of DFMO that can be given with celecoxib, cyclophosphamide and topotecan without causing severe side effects. – To find out the side… Read more »
Lenalidomide and Dinutuximab With or Without Isotretinoin in Treating Younger Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Neuroblastoma
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of lenalidomide when given together with monoclonal antibody with or without isotretinoin in treating younger patients with refractory or recurrent neuroblastoma. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as lenalidomide and isotretinoin, work in different wants to stop the growth of… Read more »
Biomarkers in Tumor Tissue Samples From Patients With Newly Diagnosed Neuroblastoma or Ganglioneuroblastoma
This laboratory study is looking at biomarkers in tumor tissue samples from patients with newly diagnosed neuroblastoma or ganglioneuroblastoma. Studying samples of tumor tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer.
Safety Study of Gene Modified Donor T-cells Following TCR Alpha Beta Depleted Stem Cell Transplant
This study will evaluate pediatric patients with malignant or non-malignant blood cell disorders who are having a blood stem cell transplant depleted of T cell receptor (TCR) alfa and beta cells that comes from a partially matched family donor. The study will assess whether immune cells, called T cells, from… Read more »
PNOC 001: Phase II Study of Everolimus for Recurrent or Progressive Low-grade Gliomas in Children
This is an open label study of everolimus in children with recurrent or progressive low-grade glioma.
A Study Comparing Two Carboplatin Containing Regimens for Children and Young Adults With Previously Untreated Low Grade Glioma
This study is trying to learn and understand if the chemotherapy drug called carboplatin works as well as the standard therapy. The standard therapy for Low Grade Glioma (LGG) in children and young adults is using a combination of carboplatin and vincristine. Studies in children have shown that the use… Read more »
A Study of RO5509554 and MPDL3280A Administered in Combination in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
This Phase 1, open-label, multicenter, global study will evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and activity of RO5509554 and MPDL3280A administered in combination in patients with selected locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that are not amenable to standard treatment. Patients who receive MPDL3280A and RO5509554 will continue to receive study drug… Read more »
A Study of the Safety, Tolerability, and Effects of Cobimetinib and GDC-0994 in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
This is a two-stage dose-escalation study to assess the safety, tolerability and effects of oral dosing of cobimetinib and GDC-0994 administered in combination in patients with histologically confirmed, locally advanced, or metastatic solid tumors for which standard therapies either do not exist or have proven ineffective or intolerable.
PTC596 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
This is a Phase 1, open-label, first-in-human, safety and pharmacokinetic study of PTC596 in patients with advanced cancer.
A Pharmacologic Study of CYC065, a Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor, in Patients With Advanced Cancers
This is an open-label, single arm, dose escalation study in patients with advanced cancers.
A Phase 1 Study Evaluating AMG 232 in Advanced Solid Tumors or Multiple Myeloma
First in human, open-label, sequential dose escalation and expansion study of AMG 232 in subjects with advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma
SARC018: A Study of Mocetinostat and Gemcitabine in Patients With Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma
The purpose of this study is to assess the response rate (per RECIST 1.1) in participants who receive mocetinostat and gemcitabine after documented progression of leiomyosarcoma on a gemcitabine containing regimen.
PLX3397 Phase 3 Study for Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) or Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath (GCT-TS)
This is a Phase 3 clinical study, which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an investigational drug PLX3397 in the treatment of tumour of pigmented villonodular synovitis or giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath in subjects, for whom surgical removal of the tumour would cause more harm than good…. Read more »
A Study of Doxorubicin Plus Olaratumab (LY3012207) in Participants With Advanced or Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the combination of doxorubicin plus the study drug known as olaratumab versus doxorubicin plus placebo in participants with advanced or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma.
Midostaurin (PKC412) for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
This study combines midostaurin (PKC412) with radiation and a standard chemotherapy drug call 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) for subjects with advanced rectal cancer. Midostaurin is a type of kinase inhibitor which works by blocking proteins associated with cancer cell growth. Previous studies also suggest that midostaurin may help increase the effectiveness of… Read more »
Study Evaluating a Stereotactic Boost/Treatment for Recurrent or Metastatic Cancer of the Head and Neck
This research study seeks to gain new knowledge about the addition of a carefully targeted "boost" dose of radiation as a possible treatment for recurrent or metastatic head or neck cancer. The name of the study intervention involved in this study is stereotactic body radiotherapy, which is a way of… Read more »
Short Course Radiation Therapy With Proton or Photon Beam Capecitabine and Hydroxychloroquine for Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
A standard treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer is standard photon radiation in combination with the chemotherapy drug, capecitabine. In this research study the investigators are using standard photon radiation or a different type of radiation therapy called proton beam radiation and adding hydroxychloroquine to be used in combination with… Read more »
A Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator for Symptom Management in Prostate Cancer
This research study is studying the use of a targeted therapy called LY SARM, which is an investigational drug from a new class of molecules called Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) as a possible improvement in quality of life for participants who have undergone radical prostatectomy. Androgens are a group… Read more »
Incorporating MR Imaging Into Prostate Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
This research study is evaluating whether a standard prostate MRI examination can improve radiation therapy planning for prostate cancer.
CYT107 After Vaccine Treatment (Provenge) in Patients With Metastatic Hormone-Resistant Prostate Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well glycosylated recombinant human interleukin-7 (CYT107) after vaccine therapy works in treating patients with hormone-resistant prostate cancer that has spread to other areas of the body or has not responded to at least one type of treatment. Biological therapies, such as glycosylated recombinant… Read more »
Harnessing the Effect of an Open-Label Placebo on Fatigue in Cancer Survivors
This research study is evaluating the usefulness of a placebo (a tablet with no active ingredients) on fatigue in cancer survivors.
Cancer Associated Thrombosis and Isoquercetin (CAT IQ)
This research study is evaluating a drug called isoquercetin to prevent venous thrombosis (blood clots), in participants who have pancreas, non small cell lung cancer or colorectal cancer.
Dose Escalation Study to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Immunogenicity and Clinical Activity of GSK2857916
This study will assess the safety, pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD) and the therapeutic potential of GSK2857916 in subjects with multiple myeloma (MM) and other hematologic malignancies that express B cell maturation antigen (BCMA). The hypothesis is that GSK2857916 can be safely administered to subjects with BCMA positive malignancies at doses… Read more »
Phase II Study of Efficacy and Safety of Lenalidomide, Subcutaneous Bortezomib and Dexamethasone Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
This research study is evaluating a combination of three drugs called lenalidomide, subcutaneous (injection under the skin) bortezomib, and dexamethasone (RVD) as a possible treatment for multiple myeloma.
ACP-196 in Combination With Pembrolizumab, for Treatment of B-Cell Malignancies
This study is evaluating the safety, pharmacodynamics (PD), and efficacy ACP-196 and pembrolizumab in B-cell malignancies.
A Phase 2 Open-Label Study of the Efficacy and Safety of ABT-199 (GDC-0199) in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Subjects With Relapse or Refractory to B-Cell Receptor Signaling Pathway Inhibitor Therapy
This is an open-label, non-randomized, multicenter, Phase 2 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of ABT-199 in approximately 40 subjects with relapsed or refractory CLL after B-cell receptor signaling pathway inhibitors (BCR PI) treatment.
Dendritic Cell Activating Scaffold in Melanoma
This research study is a Phase I clinical trial. Phase I clinical trials test the safety of investigational melanoma vaccines. Phase I studies also try to define the appropriate dose of the investigational vaccine, in this case WDVAX, to use for further studies. "Investigational" means that the vaccine is still… Read more »
Study of the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of MPDL3280A Administered Intravenously As a Single Agent to Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
This Phase I, multicenter, first in human, open-label, dose escalation study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of MPDL3280A administered as single agent by intravenous (IV) infusion to patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid malignancies.
A Study of Lenalidomide for Adult Histiocyte Disorders
This research study is studying a chemotherapy drug Lenalidomide as a possible treatment for one of three histiocyte disorders: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD), or histiocytic sarcoma (HS).
Phase I Clinical Trial of Tremelimumab Plus MEDI3617 in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
This is an open label, phase I trial, testing the combination of Tremelimumab and MEDI3617 in patients with metastatic melanoma.
Cabozantinib-S-Malate Compared With Temozolomide or Dacarbazine in Treating Patients With Melanoma of the Eye
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). Cabozantinib-s-malate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide… Read more »
A Study of MPDL3280A in Combination With INCB024360 in Subjects With Previously Treated Stage IIIB or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of INCB024360 administered in combination with MPDL3280A in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that have been previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. The study will be conducted in two phases. The dose escalation phase will utilize a… Read more »
A Study to Optimize Care for Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
This is a research study for participants who have been diagnosed with lung cancer and are receiving VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) lobectomy or segmentectomy. The overall objective of this study is to develop a database to collect data on participants who are undergoing VATS lobectomy or segmentectomy for lung… Read more »
Cabozantinib +/- Trastuzumab In Breast Cancer Patients w/ Brain Metastases
This research study is evaluating the effectiveness of the drug called cabozantinib (alone or in combination with trastuzumab) as a possible treatment for advanced breast cancer in which the cancer has spread to the brain.
Pregnancy Outcome and Safety of Interrupting Therapy for Women With Endocrine Responsive Breast Cancer
The best available evidence suggests that pregnancy after breast cancer does not increase a woman’s risk of developing a recurrence from her breast cancer. In particular, the most recent data suggest that this is the case also in women with a hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. There is also no indication… Read more »
The Incidence of Adjacent Synchronous Ipsilateral Infiltrating Carcinoma and/or DCIS in Patients Diagnosed With Intraductal Papilloma Without Atypia or Flat Epithelial Atypia by Core Needle Biopsy
This research study is studying a surgical intervention to rule out the presence of cancer in participants that have been diagnosed with flat epithelial atypia (FEA) or intraductal papilloma without atypia (IPWA) by core needle biopsy.
A Pilot Study of Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients
This study is being done to evaluate the potential benefits of using acupuncture to reduce symptoms of tingling, burning, numbness and pain in the hands and feet of women with peripheral neuropathy after completion of chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Low-Dose Tamoxifen Citrate in Reducing Breast Cancer Risk in Radiation-Induced Cancer Survivors
Estrogen can cause the growth of breast cancer cells. Hormone therapy using tamoxifen citrate may fight breast cancer by blocking the use of estrogen by the tumor cells This phase IIb trial studies how well low-dose tamoxifen citrate works in reducing breast cancer risk in radiation-induced cancer survivors.
Naltrexone RCT for Treatment-Emergent Fatigue in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
Naltrexone is a drug which blocks some effects of chemicals called beta-endorphins that are made in the body. Beta-endorphins can be made in response to stress, injury, and also pleasurable activities. In previous studies, it has been shown that levels of beta-endorphins in the blood go up during radiation therapy,… Read more »
Breast-Conserving Surgery and Radiation Therapy in Patients With Multiple Ipsilateral Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Breast-conserving surgery is a less invasive type of surgery for breast cancer and may have fewer side effects and improve recovery. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x rays to kill tumor cells. Giving radiation therapy after surgery may kill any tumor cells that remain after surgery. PURPOSE: This phase II… Read more »
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