Anaplastic ependymoma
MONDO:0016700Anaplastic ependymoma is a rare, malignant type of ependymoma that most often arises in the supratentorial region of the brain of children and young adults and that manifests with variable symptoms including headaches, nausea, vision impairment, memory loss and difficulty walking.
Also known as: ependymal tumors, ependymal tumours, WHO grade III ependymal neoplasm, WHO grade III ependymal tumor, WHO grade III ependymal tumour, anaplastic ependymal neoplasm, anaplastic ependymal tumor, anaplastic ependymal tumour
2830 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 7 tagged with Anaplastic ependymoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Anaplastic ependymoma
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Posterior fossa ependymoma 3 trials
2 sub-types
- Posterior fossa group A ependymoma 2 trials
- Posterior fossa group B ependymoma 0 trials
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Adult anaplastic ependymoma 1 trial
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Supratentorial ependymoma 1 trial
3 sub-types
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Could extra chemo beat brain tumors in kids?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving chemotherapy after radiation helps children with a type of brain tumor called ependymoma. About 479 children aged 1 to 21 took part. Some received radiation alone, while others also got a combination of chemotherapy drugs. The goal was to see i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Brain tumor chemo delivered by pump shows promise in tiny safety trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested whether pumping the chemotherapy drug topotecan directly into the brain is safe for people with recurrent high-grade gliomas (aggressive brain tumors). Only 5 patients took part, and the main goal was to find a safe dose. The drug was delivered conti…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC