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33 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions

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      Efficacy of 68Ga-DOTATOC Positron Emission Tomography (PET) CT in Children and Young Adults With Brain Tumors
      Description

      This pilot clinical trial studies gallium Ga 68-edotreotide (68Ga-DOTATOC) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) in finding brain tumors in younger patients. Diagnostic procedures, such as gallium Ga 68-edotreotide PET/CT imaging, may help find and diagnose brain tumors.

      Conditions
      Acoustic SchwannomaAdult Anaplastic AstrocytomaAdult Anaplastic EpendymomaAdult Anaplastic MeningiomaAdult Anaplastic OligodendrogliomaAdult Brain Stem GliomaAdult Choroid Plexus TumorAdult CraniopharyngiomaAdult Diffuse AstrocytomaAdult EpendymoblastomaAdult EpendymomaAdult Giant Cell GlioblastomaAdult GlioblastomaAdult GliosarcomaAdult Grade I MeningiomaAdult Grade II MeningiomaAdult MedulloblastomaAdult Meningeal HemangiopericytomaAdult Mixed GliomaAdult Myxopapillary EpendymomaAdult OligodendrogliomaAdult Papillary MeningiomaAdult Pilocytic AstrocytomaAdult Pineal Gland AstrocytomaAdult PineoblastomaAdult PineocytomaAdult Subependymal Giant Cell AstrocytomaAdult SubependymomaAdult Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Childhood Choroid Plexus TumorChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood EpendymoblastomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood High-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood High-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood MedulloepitheliomaChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaMeningeal MelanocytomaNewly Diagnosed Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Adult Brain TumorRecurrent Childhood Anaplastic AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Anaplastic OligoastrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Anaplastic OligodendrogliomaRecurrent Childhood Brain Stem GliomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Diffuse AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Fibrillary AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Gemistocytic AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Giant Cell GlioblastomaRecurrent Childhood GlioblastomaRecurrent Childhood Gliomatosis CerebriRecurrent Childhood GliosarcomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood OligoastrocytomaRecurrent Childhood OligodendrogliomaRecurrent Childhood Pilocytic AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Pilomyxoid AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood PineoblastomaRecurrent Childhood Pleomorphic XanthoastrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Protoplasmic AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Subependymal Giant Cell AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic GliomaRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway GliomaUntreated Childhood Anaplastic AstrocytomaUntreated Childhood Anaplastic OligodendrogliomaUntreated Childhood Brain Stem GliomaUntreated Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaUntreated Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaUntreated Childhood Diffuse AstrocytomaUntreated Childhood Fibrillary AstrocytomaUntreated Childhood Gemistocytic AstrocytomaUntreated Childhood Giant Cell GlioblastomaUntreated Childhood GlioblastomaUntreated Childhood Gliomatosis CerebriUntreated Childhood GliosarcomaUntreated Childhood MedulloblastomaUntreated Childhood OligoastrocytomaUntreated Childhood OligodendrogliomaUntreated Childhood Pilocytic AstrocytomaUntreated Childhood Pilomyxoid AstrocytomaUntreated Childhood PineoblastomaUntreated Childhood Pleomorphic XanthoastrocytomaUntreated Childhood Protoplasmic AstrocytomaUntreated Childhood Subependymal Giant Cell AstrocytomaUntreated Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorUntreated Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic GliomaUntreated Childhood Visual Pathway Glioma
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      Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor RO4929097 in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors, CNS Tumors, Lymphoma, or T-Cell Leukemia
      Description

      This phase I/II clinical trial is studying the side effects and best dose of gamma-secretase inhibitor RO4929097 and to see how well it works in treating young patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors, CNS tumors, lymphoma, or T-cell leukemia. Gamma-secretase inhibitor RO4929097 may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

      Conditions
      Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid TumorChildhood Central Nervous System ChoriocarcinomaChildhood Central Nervous System GerminomaChildhood Central Nervous System Mixed Germ Cell TumorChildhood Central Nervous System TeratomaChildhood Central Nervous System Yolk Sac TumorChildhood Choroid Plexus TumorChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood EpendymoblastomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood MedulloepitheliomaChildhood Mixed GliomaChildhood OligodendrogliomaChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaGonadotroph AdenomaPituitary Basophilic AdenomaPituitary Chromophobe AdenomaPituitary Eosinophilic AdenomaProlactin Secreting AdenomaRecurrent Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaRecurrent Childhood Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Brain Stem GliomaRecurrent Childhood Central Nervous System Embryonal TumorRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Grade III Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisRecurrent Childhood Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Lymphoblastic LymphomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood PineoblastomaRecurrent Childhood Small Noncleaved Cell LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Spinal Cord NeoplasmRecurrent Childhood Subependymal Giant Cell AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic GliomaRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway GliomaRecurrent Pituitary TumorRecurrent/Refractory Childhood Hodgkin LymphomaT-cell Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaT-cell Large Granular Lymphocyte LeukemiaTSH Secreting AdenomaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      Vorinostat and Temozolomide in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Primary Brain Tumors or Spinal Cord Tumors
      Description

      This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with temozolomide in treating young patients with relapsed or refractory primary brain tumors or spinal cord tumors. Vorinostat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. 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. Vorinostat may help temozolomide work better by making tumor cells more sensitive to the drug.

      Conditions
      Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid TumorChildhood Central Nervous System ChoriocarcinomaChildhood Central Nervous System Embryonal TumorChildhood Central Nervous System GerminomaChildhood Central Nervous System Mixed Germ Cell TumorChildhood Central Nervous System TeratomaChildhood Central Nervous System Yolk Sac TumorChildhood Choroid Plexus TumorChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood EpendymoblastomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood High-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood High-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood MedulloepitheliomaChildhood Mixed GliomaChildhood OligodendrogliomaChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaExtra-adrenal ParagangliomaRecurrent Childhood Brain Stem GliomaRecurrent Childhood Central Nervous System Embryonal TumorRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood PineoblastomaRecurrent Childhood Spinal Cord NeoplasmRecurrent Childhood Subependymal Giant Cell AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic Glioma
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      ABT-888 and Temozolomide in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory CNS Tumors
      Description

      This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of ABT-888 when given in combination with temozolomide in treating young patients with recurrent or refractory CNS tumors. ABT-888 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. 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. Giving ABT-888 together with temozolomide may kill more tumor cells.

      Conditions
      Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid TumorChildhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell TumorChildhood Choroid Plexus TumorChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood EpendymoblastomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood High-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood High-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood MedulloepitheliomaChildhood Mixed GliomaChildhood OligodendrogliomaChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Brain Stem GliomaRecurrent Childhood Brain TumorRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood PineoblastomaRecurrent Childhood Spinal Cord NeoplasmRecurrent Childhood Subependymal Giant Cell AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic Glioma
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      Collecting and Storing Blood and Brain Tumor Tissue Samples From Children With Brain Tumors
      Description

      The purpose of this study is to collect and store brain tissue samples and blood from children with brain cancer that will be tested in the laboratory. Collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue and blood from patients to test in the laboratory may help the study of cancer in the future.

      Conditions
      Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid TumorChildhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell TumorChildhood Cerebral Anaplastic AstrocytomaChildhood Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Choroid Plexus NeoplasmChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood OligodendrogliomaChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaEpendymomaNewly Diagnosed Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Embryonal Tumor, Not Otherwise SpecifiedRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway Glioma
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      Ispinesib in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Solid Tumors or Lymphoma
      Description

      This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of ispinesib in treating young patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors or lymphoma. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as ispinesib, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing

      Conditions
      Childhood Burkitt LymphomaChildhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell TumorChildhood Choroid Plexus TumorChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood High-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Spinal Cord NeoplasmChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Brain Stem GliomaRecurrent Childhood Brain TumorRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Grade III Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisRecurrent Childhood Large Cell LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Lymphoblastic LymphomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood Small Noncleaved Cell LymphomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic GliomaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      AZD2171 in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Primary CNS Tumors
      Description

      This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of AZD2171 in treating young patients with recurrent, progressive, or refractory primary CNS tumors. AZD2171 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.

      Conditions
      Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid TumorChildhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell TumorChildhood Cerebral Anaplastic AstrocytomaChildhood Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood OligodendrogliomaChildhood Spinal Cord NeoplasmChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Brain NeoplasmRecurrent Childhood Brain Stem GliomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood PineoblastomaRecurrent Childhood Subependymal Giant Cell AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway Glioma
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      Lenalidomide in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory CNS Tumors
      Description

      This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of lenalidomide in treating young patients with recurrent, progressive, or refractory CNS tumors. Lenalidomide may stop the growth of CNS tumors by blocking blood flow to the tumor. It may also stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing.

      Conditions
      Childhood Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid TumorChildhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell TumorChildhood Choroid Plexus TumorChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood EpendymoblastomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood High-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood High-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood MedulloepitheliomaChildhood Mixed GliomaChildhood OligodendrogliomaChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Brain TumorRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood PineoblastomaRecurrent Childhood Subependymal Giant Cell AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic Glioma
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      Cilengitide in Treating Children With Refractory Primary Brain Tumors
      Description

      This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of cilengitide in treating children with recurrent, progressive, or refractory primary CNS tumors. Cilengitide may slow the growth of brain cancer cells by stopping blood flow to the tumor.

      Conditions
      Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell TumorChildhood Choroid Plexus TumorChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood EpendymoblastomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood High-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood High-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood MedulloepitheliomaChildhood Mixed GliomaChildhood OligodendrogliomaChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Brain Stem GliomaRecurrent Childhood Brain TumorRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood PineoblastomaRecurrent Childhood Subependymal Giant Cell AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic Glioma
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      FR901228 in Treating Children With Refractory or Recurrent Solid Tumors or Leukemia
      Description

      This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of FR901228 in treating children with refractory or recurrent solid tumors or leukemia. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die

      Conditions
      Blastic Phase Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaChildhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell TumorChildhood Choroid Plexus TumorChildhood Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood High-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Spinal Cord NeoplasmChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaRecurrent Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaRecurrent Childhood Brain Stem GliomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic GliomaRefractory Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaRelapsing Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      Temozolomide and O6-Benzylguanine in Treating Children With Recurrent Brain Tumors
      Description

      Phase I trial to study the safety of combining O6-benzylguanine with temozolomide in treating children who have recurrent or refractory brain tumors. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. O6-benzylguanine may increase the effectiveness of temozolomide by making tumor cells more sensitive to the drug.

      Conditions
      Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell TumorChildhood Choroid Plexus TumorChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood EpendymoblastomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood High-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood High-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebellar AstrocytomaChildhood Low-grade Cerebral AstrocytomaChildhood MedulloepitheliomaChildhood Mixed GliomaChildhood OligodendrogliomaChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood Brain Stem GliomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood PineoblastomaRecurrent Childhood Subependymal Giant Cell AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic Glioma
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      Irinotecan in Treating Children With Refractory Solid Tumors
      Description

      This phase II trial is studying irinotecan to see how well it works in treating children with refractory solid tumors. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.

      Conditions
      Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell TumorChildhood Choroid Plexus TumorChildhood CraniopharyngiomaChildhood Grade I MeningiomaChildhood Grade II MeningiomaChildhood Grade III MeningiomaChildhood Infratentorial EpendymomaChildhood OligodendrogliomaChildhood Supratentorial EpendymomaPreviously Treated Childhood RhabdomyosarcomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebellar AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood Cerebral AstrocytomaRecurrent Childhood EpendymomaRecurrent Childhood MedulloblastomaRecurrent Childhood RhabdomyosarcomaRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic GliomaRecurrent Childhood Visual Pathway GliomaRecurrent Ewing Sarcoma/Peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal TumorRecurrent NeuroblastomaRecurrent OsteosarcomaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      Studying Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins and Angiogenesis Proteins in Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Central Nervous System Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Studying samples of cerebrospinal fluid from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors identify biomarkers related to cancer. PURPOSE: This laboratory study is studying cerebrospinal fluid proteins and angiogenesis proteins in young patients with newly diagnosed central nervous system tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
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      Dasatinib, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, and Etoposide in Treating Young Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Malignant Solid Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Dasatinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs in chemotherapy, such as ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving dasatinib together with ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of dasatinib when given together with ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide and to see how well they work in treating young patients with metastatic or recurrent malignant solid tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsChildhood Germ Cell TumorExtragonadal Germ Cell TumorKidney CancerLiver CancerLymphomaNeuroblastomaOvarian CancerSarcomaTesticular Germ Cell TumorUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      Enzastaurin in Treating Young Patients With Refractory Primary CNS Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Enzastaurin may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of enzastaurin in treating young patients with refractory primary brain tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsNeuroblastoma
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      Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain
      Description

      RATIONALE: Donepezil may decrease the side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well donepezil works in treating young patients with primary brain tumors previously treated with radiation therapy to the brain.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsCognitive/Functional EffectsLong-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in ChildrenNeurotoxicityPsychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its TreatmentRadiation Toxicity
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      Talabostat Combined With Temozolomide or Carboplatin in Treating Young Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Brain Tumors or Other Solid Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Talabostat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving talabostat together with temozolomide or carboplatin may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of talabostat when given together with temozolomide or carboplatin in treating young patients with relapsed or refractory brain tumors or other solid tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsChildhood Germ Cell TumorKidney CancerLiver CancerNeuroblastomaOvarian CancerSarcomaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      Temozolomide, Vincristine, and Irinotecan in Treating Young Patients With Refractory Solid Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, vincristine, and irinotecan, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving more than one drug (combination chemotherapy) may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of irinotecan when given together with temozolomide and vincristine in treating young patients with refractory solid tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      Topotecan in Treating Young Patients With Neoplastic Meningitis Due to Leukemia, Lymphoma, or Solid Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as topotecan, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects, best way to give, and best dose of topotecan when given by intraventricular infusion in treating young patients with neoplastic meningitis due to leukemia, lymphoma, or solid tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsCarcinoma of Unknown PrimaryLeukemiaLymphomaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      Valproic Acid in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors or CNS Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as valproic acid, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Valproic acid may also stop the growth of solid tumors or CNS tumors by blocking blood flow to the tumor. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of valproic acid in treating patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors or CNS tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      VNP40101M in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Primary Brain Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as VNP40101M, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of VNP40101M in treating young patients with recurrent, progressive, or refractory primary brain tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
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      Chemotherapy and Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Children With Central Nervous System Cancer
      Description

      RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining chemotherapy with peripheral stem cell transplantation may allow the doctor to give higher doses of chemotherapy drugs and kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of combining chemotherapy with peripheral stem cell transplantation in treating children who have central nervous system cancer.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsLymphomaNeuroblastomaRetinoblastoma
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      ABT-751 in Treating Young Patients With Refractory Solid Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as ABT-751, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects of ABT-751 in treating young patients with refractory solid tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsChildhood Germ Cell TumorExtragonadal Germ Cell TumorKidney CancerLiver CancerNeuroblastomaOvarian CancerSarcomaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      Ixabepilone in Treating Young Patients With Solid Tumors or Leukemia That Haven't Responded to Therapy
      Description

      RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of ixabepilone in treating young patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors or leukemia.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsChildhood Germ Cell TumorExtragonadal Germ Cell TumorKidney CancerLeukemiaLiver CancerNeuroblastomaOvarian CancerSarcomaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      Temozolomide and O6-benzylguanine in Treating Children With Solid Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of combining temozolomide and O6-benzylguanine in treating children who have solid tumors that have not responded to previous therapy.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsChildhood Germ Cell TumorExtragonadal Germ Cell TumorKidney CancerLiver CancerNeuroblastomaOvarian CancerSarcomaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      SCH 66336 in Treating Children With Recurrent or Progressive Brain Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: SCH 66336 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for cancer cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of SCH 66336 in treating children with recurrent or progressive brain tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
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      SU5416 in Treating Children With Recurrent or Progressive Brain Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: SU5416 may stop the growth of brain cancer cells by stopping blood flow to the tumor. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the safety of delivering SU5416 in children who have recurrent or progressive brain tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
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      Busulfan in Treating Children and Adolescents With Refractory CNS Cancer
      Description

      RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the safety of delivering intrathecal busulfan in children and adolescents who have refractory CNS cancer and to estimate the maximum tolerated dose of this treatment regimen.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsChildhood Germ Cell TumorLeukemiaLymphomaMetastatic CancerRetinoblastomaSarcoma
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      Rebeccamycin Analogue in Treating Children With Solid Tumors or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
      Description

      Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of rebeccamycin analogue in treating children who have solid tumors or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsLymphomaNeuroblastomaRetinoblastomaSarcomaUnspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
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      Temozolomide Followed by Radiation Therapy in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Malignant CNS Tumors
      Description

      RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Chemotherapy combined with radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of temozolomide followed by radiation therapy in treating children who have newly diagnosed malignant central nervous system tumors.

      Conditions
      Brain and Central Nervous System TumorsNeuroblastoma
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