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NCT ID: NCT01739634 Recruiting - Diarrhea Clinical Trials

The Efficacy of CASAD in Patients With Diarrhea Related to Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Start date: November 2012
Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Study type: Interventional

Diarrhea in patients with MTC (Medullary Thyroid Cancer) can be debilitating and, in some cases life threatening. Findings in such patients include volume depletion, renal insufficiency, and electrolyte disorders. Diarrhea can also lead to increased cost of care, reduced quality of life, and treatment delays. Not all patients benefit from conventional anti-diarrheal therapy. CASAD is proven to reduce diarrhea in humans and animals. Clays have water-binding effects, increase the absorptive capacity of the intestinal mucosa, and absorb the excess cytokines which are possible mechanisms of diarrhea in MTC. In this study, we will investigate if starting 1 g CASAD three times a day will ameliorate the severity of diarrhea in patients with MTC. Diarrhea in patients with MTC can be debilitating and, in some cases life threatening. Findings in such patients include volume depletion, renal insufficiency, and electrolyte disorders. We hypothesize that adding CASAD 3 grams/day will reduce the incidence and ameliorate the severity of diarrhea in patients with MTC.

NCT ID: NCT01683110 Approved for marketing - Clinical trials for Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Expanded Access of Cabozantinib in Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Start date: n/a
Phase: N/A
Study type: Expanded Access

The objective of this study is to provide access to cabozantinib for eligible subjects with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) pending approval of Exelixis' New Drug Application (NDA) by the FDA and commercial availability of cabozantinib.

NCT ID: NCT01660984 Recruiting - Clinical trials for Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Natural History Study of Children and Adults With Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Start date: July 30, 2012
Phase:
Study type: Observational

Background: - Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a rare cancer of the thyroid gland. In children and adults, it is often part of a condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2 (MEN2). MEN2 is usually caused by a genetic mutation, and it can cause a number of problems in addition to MTC. These problems include adrenal gland tumors, hormone changes, and problems with the bones and other organs. Not much is known about how MTC develops over time, especially in people with MEN2. Researchers want to study MTC in children and adults and see how it affects their growth and development. Objectives: - To study how medullary thyroid cancer affects children and adults over time. Eligibility: - Children and adults who have medullary thyroid cancer. Design: - Participants will be screened with a brief physical exam and medical history. Blood and tissue samples will be collected to see whether participants have the MEN2 genetic mutation. - Treatment will not be provided as part of this study. However, participants will be receiving standard care for MTC. They may be eligible for other clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health. - Participants will have regular study visits every 6 to 12 months to evaluate their MTC and any treatment. Blood tests, imaging studies, and other tests may be performed as needed to monitor the disease. - Participants and their parents/guardians will also complete questionnaires about their health and emotions during the study.

NCT ID: NCT01625520 Completed - Clinical trials for Medullary Thyroid Cancer

SOM230 Alone or in Combination With RAD001 in Patients With Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Start date: February 2012
Phase: Phase 2
Study type: Interventional

A mono centre study to evaluate the efficacy of SOM230 in patients with progressive metastatic or postoperative persistent medullary thyroid cancer.

NCT ID: NCT01539655 Completed - Clinical trials for Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Study in Healthy Volunteers to Assess Effect of Omeprazole and Ranitidine on the Pharmacokinetics of Vandetanib

Vandetanib
Start date: February 2012
Phase: Phase 1
Study type: Interventional

Study in healthy volunteers to assess effect of omeprazole and ranitidine on the pharmacokinetics of vandetanib

NCT ID: NCT01298323 Active, not recruiting - Clinical trials for Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Study to Determine if Contacting Patients With MTC More Frequently Results in Earlier Detection and Treatment of Signs and Symptoms of AEs and Thus a Decrease in the Percentage of Time Patients Experience AEs During First 12 Months on Vandetanib Treatment

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Start date: February 25, 2011
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of patient outreach program on the proportion of time patients with MTC experience moderate or severe AEs during first 12 months of treatment with vandetanib

NCT ID: NCT00582712 Terminated - Clinical trials for Medullary Thyroid Cancer

An Initial Study of Lithium in Patients With Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Start date: January 2008
Phase: Phase 2
Study type: Interventional

Primary objective is to evaluate the tumor response rate of patients with MTC treated with Lithium carbonate