Diffuse astrocytoma
MONDO:0016686A low-grade (WHO grade II) astrocytic neoplasm. It is characterized by diffuse infiltration of neighboring central nervous system structures. These lesions typically affect young adults and have a tendency for progression to anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma. Based on the IDH genes mutation status, diffuse astrocytomas are classified as IDH-mutant, IDH-wildtype, and not otherwise specified.
Also known as: WHO grade II astrocytoma, astrocytoma, diffuse, astrocytoma, diffuse, malignant, diffuse astrocytoma, grade II astrocytic neoplasm, grade II astrocytic tumor, grade II astrocytic tumour, grade II astrocytoma
1477 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 25 tagged with Diffuse astrocytoma itself.
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Fibrillary astrocytoma 3 trials
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Gemistocytic astrocytoma 0 trials
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Protoplasmic astrocytoma 0 trials
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New proton therapy aims to shield memory in kids with brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to give proton radiation to children with low-grade glioma, a common brain tumor. The goal is to avoid the hippocampus, a brain area key for memory, to reduce long-term memory loss. About 74 children will receive this targeted radiation, and researchers…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets brain cancer metabolism
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called telaglenastat combined with standard radiation and chemotherapy for people with a specific type of brain tumor (IDH-mutated astrocytoma). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination works better than standard treat…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy shows promise for tough brain cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, can shrink or slow the growth of recurrent high-grade gliomas (brain tumors) that have a high number of genetic mutations. About 37 adults with recurrent WHO grade 4 glioma will receive these drugs. The g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for recurrent brain cancer: drug combo aims to outsmart tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (tocilizumab and atezolizumab) plus targeted radiation in people whose glioblastoma brain tumor has returned. The goal is to make the tumor more responsive to the body's immune system. About 59 adults will take part to find the best dos…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids' brain tumor drugs tested for Long-Term safety
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 165 children who previously took dabrafenib and/or trametinib for certain brain tumors. Researchers want to see if these drugs are safe over the long term and how they affect growth. The children continue their treatment and are monitored for side effects and d…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain radiation showdown: proton vs. photon – which saves your mind?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two radiation methods—proton beam and photon beam (IMRT)—in 120 people with slow-growing brain tumors (IDH-mutant gliomas). The goal is to see which better preserves memory and thinking over time. Participants are randomly assigned to one type of radiation and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill slow brain tumor growth after surgery?
Disease control ApprovedThis expanded access program offers vorasidenib, an oral drug, to people aged 12 and older with IDH-mutated glioma who have had surgery. The drug targets specific genetic mutations in tumor cells. The goal is to see if it can help control the disease without immediate need for ra…
Sponsor: Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding chemo to radiation tame Slow-Growing brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares radiation therapy alone versus radiation plus the chemotherapy drug temozolomide for people with symptomatic or progressive low-grade gliomas. The study enrolled 540 adults and aims to see if adding chemo improves how long patients live without their t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:25 UTC
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Can a common antifungal drug help fight brain cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether ketoconazole, a drug normally used for fungal infections, can get into brain tumors (gliomas) in enough amounts to possibly slow their growth. About 80 adults with different grades of glioma will take low doses of the drug before their sc…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Universitas Padjadjaran • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC