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Filter by:The objectives of this Phase I/II study are: 1. To find out the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of PG2 in patients with advanced malignancy receiving chemotherapy and to define a "Study Dose" for Phase II. 2. To evaluate the hematopoietic and immunological responses after administering of PG2. Primarily to study the biological response of PG2, defined as WBC count in this study, and secondarily to study the immunological factors, IL-2, IL-6, TGF-beta, and G-CSF.
This clinical trial studies the best time to administer the influenza vaccine to patients with non-hematologic malignancies receiving chemotherapy. Giving the vaccine at different times relative to chemotherapy may affect how well it works to help the body build an immune response and prevent influenza in these patients.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether duct-to-mucosa is better than invagination in pancreaticojejunostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy. This single-centre, open, randomized controlled trail is conducted following ISGPF criteria for pancreatic fistula (PF). The duration of the study is supposed to start from Jan 5th 2012 and last to Dec 2014, until 100 or more cases are accessible. Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, peri-ampullar carcinoma or other benign or malignant diseases which need to operate pancreaticoduodenectomy will be included. Main outcomes are pancreatic fistula rate, mortality, morbidity, reoperation and hospital stay. The investigators assumption that duct-to-mucosa is better than invagination.
The purpose of this study is to find a recommended dose level of LY3039478 that can safely be taken by participants with advanced cancer or cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, including but not limited to lymphoma. The study will also explore changes to various markers in blood cells and tissue. Finally, the study will help to document any tumor activity this drug may have.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical safety and preliminary efficacy of MAGE-A4 TCR Gene-Modified T lymphocytes in the treatment of malignant solid tumor patients, such as malignant melanoma and lung cancer.
Magnetic Resonance guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) has demonstrated to be effective for pain control through thermally-induced cell death and periosteal denervation caused by cortical heating relative to acoustic energy absorption. There is also evidence that a high intensity focused ultrasound beam can penetrate through the cortical bone to the medullary space, producing thermal necrosis of cancer tissue. However, little is known about the potential effects of MRgFUS as first line therapeutic modality for pain palliation in skeletal metastases. Our hypothesis sought to assess the clinical performance of MRgFUS primary treatment of painful bone metastases and determine the potential of this technique for local tumor control.
Recurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunction and hypoparathyroidism are well-recognized important complications of thyroid surgery. The duration of convalescence, after non complicated thyroid operation, may depend on several factors of which pain and fatigue are the most important. Nausea and vomiting occur mainly on the day of operation. Glucocorticoids are well known for their analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immune modulating and antiemetic effects. The investigators therefore undertook the present study to investigate whether preoperative dexamethasone could improve surgical outcome in patients undergoing thyroid surgery.
This study will be the first to test the anti-cancer peptide Nerofe in humans. It will evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetic behavior, and pharmacodynamic and clinical effects of Nerofe given intravenously every other day to patients with advanced malignant disease.
Background: - Cabozantinib is a drug that slows the growth of blood vessels that feed tumors. It is approved for medullary thyroid cancer. However, studies have shown that prostate and ovarian tumors respond to it. Researchers want see if cabozantinib can be a safe and effective treatment for urothelial cancer. Objectives: - To test the safety and effectiveness of cabozantinib for advanced urothelial cancer. Eligibility: - Individuals at least 18 years of age who have advanced urothelial cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. Design: - Participants will be screened with a physical exam and medical history. Blood and urine samples will be collected. Tumor tissue samples will also be collected. Imaging studies will also be performed. - Participants will take cabozantinib by mouth once per day on each day of a 28-day cycle. - Treatment will be monitored with frequent blood tests and imaging studies. - Participants will continue to take the study drug for as long as their cancer does not worsen and side effects are not too severe.
This trial will be conducted in three parts. Part A is a dose escalation trial followed by a dose confirmation trial in folate receptor (FR) 100% endometrial cancer participants. The primary hypothesis of this trial is that administration of vintafolide in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel is safe and tolerable. Part B is a single dose, dose escalation, pharmacokinetic (PK), and QTc interval trial. The primary objectives include determination of the maximum single tolerated dose of vintafolide and to evaluate the effect of this single maximum dose on the QTc interval. Part C is a weekly dose escalation trial of vintafolide followed by a dose confirmation. The primary hypothesis of this part is that weekly vintafolide has acceptable safety and tolerability in participants with advanced cancers.