New chemo combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat brain tumors in kids
NCT ID NCT01270724
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested a new chemotherapy combination (GemPOx) followed by a single round of very high-dose chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant in 10 patients with recurrent or progressive brain germ cell tumors. The goal was to see if this approach could shrink or control the tumors. While the treatment aims to manage the disease, it does not eliminate the need for ongoing monitoring and potential future therapies.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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New York University Langone Medical Center
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center_The James Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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