Clinical Trials
Scientists at the medical school are conducting hundreds of clinical trials daily. Learn more about our work via the Feinberg Office of Research Clinical Trials page, and find specific trials by searching for a disease or condition below.
For pediatric clinical trials, visit the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago website.
For more information on neuro-oncology clinical trials, visit the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University website.
Please contact Chris Amidei, Director of Clinical Research at 312-695-9124 or christina.amidei@nm.org for more information on trials.
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A Prospective, Multicenter Study of Artemis a Minimally Invasive Neuro Evacuation Device, in the Removal of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (MIND)This study addresses a type of bleeding in the brain called an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This is a serious medical condition and the rate of death resulting from it is very high. Many of those who survive are disabled. The amount of brain injury seems to be related to the … This study addresses a type of bleeding in the brain called an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This is a serious medical condition and the rate of death resulting from it is very high. Many of those who survive are disabled. The amount of brain injury seems to be related to the size of the blood clot that forms in the head from the bleeding. The purpose of this study is to better understand how well and how safely the Artemis Neuro Evacuation Device (Artemis Device) impacts patients that have bleeding in their brain and compare that with patients who are not treated with the Artemis Device. The Artemis Device, used with the Penumbra Aspiration Pump, is designed to help remove blood and blood clots from the brain. This study will help to determine if more patients survive and have a better recovery after removing an ICH than if it wasn’t done. The Artemis Device is a medical device that has been cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for controlled aspiration of tissue and/or fluid during surgery of the Ventricular System or Cerebrum in combination with a Penumbra Aspiration Pump. The Penumbra Aspiration Pump is indicated as a vacuum source for the Penumbra Aspiration System. The device is commercially available in the United States. Patients with bleeding in the brain causing a type of stroke (intracerebral hemorrhage or ICH) may be eligible for this study. NCT03342664 STU00209486 |
(xIRB) NCI CIRB: Alliance A071701: Genomically-Guided Treatment Trial in Brain Metastases… The purpose of this study is to test good and bad effects of different drugs against metastatic brain tumors with altered genes. This trial is trying to see if tumor genetic testing would be helpful at guiding treatment in patients such as you. Researchers have looked at the DNA material (genes) that can be affected in brain metastases and have found several genes that are altered, or mutated. There are medications that target these genes.
We are doing this study because we want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for your metastatic cancer. The usual approach is defined as care most people get for your metastatic cancer.
NCT03994796 STU00211229 |
Phase 1/2 trial of blood-brain barrier opening with the SonoCloud-9 implantable ultrasound device and treatment with albumin-bound paclitaxel in patients with recurrent glioblastomaEligible patients will undergo craniotomy for tumor resection. During the tumor resection and when possible, an initial low dose of albumin-bound paclitaxel will be given following sonication. In select patients, the sonication procedure may occur immediately after the test dose of chemotherapy is administered. The sonication device will be … Eligible patients will undergo craniotomy for tumor resection. During the tumor resection and when possible, an initial low dose of albumin-bound paclitaxel will be given following sonication. In select patients, the sonication procedure may occur immediately after the test dose of chemotherapy is administered. The sonication device will be implanted at the end of the procedure. In phase 1, about two weeks after surgery, patients will undergo sonication and albumin-bound paclitaxel administration with MRI to quantify extent of blood brain barrier opening. Sonication and administration of albumin-bound paclitaxel will continue every 3 weeks until disease progression. The planned albumin-bound paclitaxel starting dose is 40 mg/m2, to be escalated in the absence of significant toxicity up to 260 mg/m2. Blood samples for circulating tumor DNA will also be collected before and after each sonication. In phase 2, pre-sonication carboplatin at AUC 5 will be added to the regimen, with a safety run-in for the first 6 patients. Inclusion Criteria: Measurable or evaluable disease For patients with a childbearing potential Exclusion Criteria: Have multifocal disease that cannot be encompassed in the ultrasound fields:
NCT04528680 STU00212298 |
NU MSK20C04: PROTECT Study: A Phase II, Open-Label Trial of PROphylactic Skin Toxicity ThErapy with Clindamycin and Triamcinolone in Glioblastoma Patients Treated with Tumor Treating FieldsStudyparticipants are being treated with Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) formalignant glioma. The TTFields device uses low-intensity electrical fields totreat cancer, and this type of therapy can cause skin side effects, such asitching, sores, or infections. Researchers want to know if using clindamycingel and triamcinolone topical (on the skin) lotion … Studyparticipants are being treated with Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) formalignant glioma. The TTFields device uses low-intensity electrical fields totreat cancer, and this type of therapy can cause skin side effects, such asitching, sores, or infections. Researchers want to know if using clindamycingel and triamcinolone topical (on the skin) lotion before these side effectsoccur may be able to prevent their appearance, so that TTFields can be usedwith less need for interruptions Key eligibility criteria include:
All prospective patients will undergo screening tests to determine if they are eligible to take part in the study. Note: This is only a partial list of eligibility criteria. Please contact the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University for complete screening information if you are interested in this clinical trial.
NCT04469075 STU00213944 |
NU NCI 20C06: Phase II Trial of the Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Nivolumab in Patients with Recurrent Select Rare CNS CancersBackground:More than 130 primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) have been identified. Most affect less than 1,000 people in the United States each year. Because these tumors are so rare, there are few proven therapies. This study will test whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab is an … Background: More than 130 primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) have been identified. Most affect less than 1,000 people in the United States each year. Because these tumors are so rare, there are few proven therapies. This study will test whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab is an effective treatment for people with rare CNS tumors. Objectives: To learn if stimulating the immune system using the drug nivolumab can shrink tumors in people with rare CNS (brain or spine) tumors or increase the time it takes for these tumors to grow or spread. Eligibility: Adults whose rare CNS tumor has returned. Design: Participants will be screened:
At the start of the study, participants will have blood tests. They will answer questions about their symptoms and their quality of life. Participants will get nivolumab in a vein every 2 weeks for up to 64 weeks. Participants will have monthly blood tests. Every other month they will have an MRI and a neurologic function test. They will also answer questions about their quality of life. Genetic tests will be done on participants' tumor tissue. Participants will be contacted if any clinically important results are found. After treatment ends, participants will be monitored for up to 5 years. They will have a series of MRIs and neurological function tests. They will be asked to report any symptoms they experience....
NOTE: Based on the evidence cited in Nivolumab IB ver. 20, given that nivolumab is not a genotoxic agent, and that relevant systemic concentrations sufficient to produce a risk of fetal toxicity are not expected in WOCBP partners from exposure to a male participant s seminal fluid, male study participants will not be required to use contraceptive measures and/or a latex or other synthetic condom during sexual activity with a WOCBP partner. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Severe, active co-morbidity defined as follows: Unstable angina within the last 6 months prior to Step 2 registration. Transmural myocardial infarction within the last 6 months prior to Step 2 registration Evidence of recent myocardial infarction or ischemia by the findings of S-T elevations of (Bullet) 2 mm using the analysis of an EKG performed within 14 days prior to Step 2 registration. New York Heart Association grade II or greater congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization within 12 months prior to Step 2 registration. History of stroke, cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack within 6 months prior to Step 2 registration, with the exception of pericavitary ischemia due to tumor resection. Serious and inadequately controlled cardiac arrhythmia. Significant vascular disease (e.g., aortic aneurysm, history of aortic dissection) or clinically significant peripheral vascular disease. Evidence of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy. Serious or non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture or history of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, intra-abdominal abscess, major surgical procedure, open biopsy, or significant traumatic injury within 28 days prior to Step 2 registration, with the exception of the craniotomy for tumor resection. Acute bacterial or fungal infection requiring intravenous antibiotics at the time of registration. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation or other respiratory illness requiring hospitalization or precluding study therapy at the time of registration. Hepatic insufficiency resulting in clinical jaundice and/or coagulation defects. Known acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) based upon current CDC definition; note, however, that HIV testing is not required for entry into this protocol. The need to exclude participants with AIDS is based on the lack of information regarding the safety of nivolumab in patients with active HIV infection. Active connective tissue disorders, such as lupus or scleroderma, which in the opinion of the treating physician may put the patient at high risk for immunologic toxicity. Participants with active autoimmune disease or history of autoimmune disease that might recur, which may affect vital organ function or require immune suppressive treatment including systemic corticosteroids, should be excluded. These include but are not limited to participants with a history of immune related neurologic disease, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune (demyelinating) neuropathy, Guillain-Barre syndrome or CIDP, myasthenia gravis; systemic autoimmune disease such as SLE, connective tissue diseases, scleroderma, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn s, ulcerative colitis, hepatitis; and participants with a history of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or phospholipid syndrome should be excluded because of the risk of recurrence or exacerbation of disease. --Of note, participants with vitiligo, endocrine deficiencies including thyroiditis managed with replacement hormones including physiologic corticosteroids are eligible. Participants with rheumatoid arthritis and other arthropathies, Sj(SqrRoot)(Delta)gren s syndrome and psoriasis controlled with topical medication and patients with positive serology, such as antinuclear antibodies (ANA), anti-thyroid antibodies should be evaluated for the presence of target organ involvement and potential need for systemic treatment but should otherwise be eligible. However, patients with vitiligo, diabetes mellitus, and Hashimoto thyroiditis on appropriate replacement therapy may be enrolled. 10. Participants with contraindications to COVID-19 vaccination will not be eligible. 11. Participants unable to have MRIs.
NCT03173950 STU00214301 |
NRG BN012This phase III trial compares the addition of stereotactic radiosurgery before or after surgery in treating patients with cancer that has spread to the brain (brain metastases). Stereotactic radiosurgery is a type of radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation only to the small areas of cancer in … This phase III trial compares the addition of stereotactic radiosurgery before or after surgery in treating patients with cancer that has spread to the brain (brain metastases). Stereotactic radiosurgery is a type of radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation only to the small areas of cancer in the brain and avoids the surrounding normal brain tissue. Surgery and radiation may stop the tumor from growing for a few months or longer and may reduce symptoms of brain metastases.
Note: This is only a partial description of the study. Please contact the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University if you are interested in the trial. Some of the eligibility criteria include:
· Radiographic confirmation of 1-4 brain metastases · Participants must be 18 or older · Known active or history of invasive non-central nervous system (CNS) primary cancer based on documented pathologic diagnosis within the past 3 years cancer based on documented pathologic diagnosis within the past 3 years
Note: This is only a partial list of eligibility criteria. Please contact the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University for complete screening information if you are interested in this clinical trial. NCT05438212 STU00218228 |
RESET-RAThis study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the SetPoint Medical System (study device) for the treatment of patients with active, moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to biologic or targeted synthetic Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs).… This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the SetPoint Medical System (study device) for the treatment of patients with active, moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to biologic or targeted synthetic Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs). Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
NCT04539964 STU00213547 |