Carmustine

Generic Name
Carmustine
Brand Names
Bicnu, Gliadel, Carmustine medac (previously Carmustine Obvius)
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C5H9Cl2N3O2
CAS Number
154-93-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
U68WG3173Y
Background

A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index,...

Indication

For the treatment of brain tumors, multiple myeloma, Hodgkin's disease and Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.

Associated Conditions
Astrocytoma, Brain Stem Gliomas, Ependymoma, High Grade Glioma: Glioblastoma (GBM), Medulloblastomas, Metastatic Brain Tumors, Mycosis Fungoides (MF), Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Glioma, Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma, Refractory Multiple Myeloma, Refractory Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Associated Therapies
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NovoTTF-100A With Bevacizumab and Carmustine in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme in First Relapse

First Posted Date
2015-01-28
Last Posted Date
2018-01-09
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Davis
Registration Number
NCT02348255
Locations
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University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sacramento, California, United States

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Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

New Combination of Chemoimmunotherapy for Systemic B-cell Lymphoma With Central Nervous System Involvement

First Posted Date
2014-12-31
Last Posted Date
2024-07-29
Lead Sponsor
International Extranodal Lymphoma Study Group (IELSG)
Target Recruit Count
76
Registration Number
NCT02329080
Locations
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IRST Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Meldola, Italy

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Villa Sofia - Cervello, Palermo, Italy

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Facultni nemocnice, Brno, Czechia

and more 33 locations

Study of Melphalan HCl for Injection (Propylene Glycol-free), Carmustine, Etoposide, Cytarabine (BEAM Regimen) and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Lymphoma

First Posted Date
2013-10-25
Last Posted Date
2018-02-13
Lead Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Target Recruit Count
50
Registration Number
NCT01969435
Locations
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Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

High Dose Therapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Followed by Infusion of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) Modified T-Cells Directed Against CD19+ B-Cells for Relapsed and Refractory Aggressive B Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

First Posted Date
2013-04-25
Last Posted Date
2024-05-29
Lead Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
17
Registration Number
NCT01840566
Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (Limited protocol activities), Commack, New York, United States

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities), Harrison, New York, United States

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, United States

and more 4 locations

Rituxan + BEAM and Auto Stem Cell Transplant for High Risk Lymphoma or Hodgkin's Disease

First Posted Date
2012-10-10
Last Posted Date
2018-12-19
Lead Sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Target Recruit Count
75
Registration Number
NCT01702961
Locations
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The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States

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Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States

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