Glioma

This early-phase trial is testing whether combining an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) with targeted radiation before surgery is safe and feasible for people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Ten participants will receive the drug and radiation, then und…

This study tests an experimental drug called ACT001 in children and young adults (ages 1 to 39) with two aggressive brain tumors: DIPG and H3K27-altered high-grade gliomas. The goal is to see if ACT001 can improve survival or shrink tumors after radiation therapy. About 60 partic…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug silevertinib to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) helps people with a specific type of newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer without their cancer worsening. The study includes 162 participants whose tumors have c…

This trial tests a drug called selinexor combined with standard radiation in children and young adults with newly diagnosed diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) or high-grade glioma (HGG) that has a specific genetic change (H3 K27M mutation). The study has two parts: first, fi…

This study provides continued access to dabrafenib and/or trametinib for up to 100 patients with melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors who were benefiting from these drugs in a prior Novartis or GSK trial. The main goal is to track long-term side effects and safety over ti…

This early-phase trial tests a nasal spray called NEO100 (a purified natural compound) in 12 children with certain aggressive brain tumors. The goal is to see if it's safe, find the best dose, and check if the drug reaches the tumor. Participants will receive increasing doses, an…

This early-phase study tests a new two-drug combination for adults whose high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) has returned after standard treatment. The drugs are temozolomide (a chemotherapy pill given daily at low doses) and abexinostat (an experimental drug that may …

This study tests two drugs—tarlatamab and temozolomide—in adolescents and adults with high-grade brain tumors that have a specific marker called DLL3. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. About 70 participants will be enrolled across multiple cente…

This early-stage trial tests whether using focused ultrasound with microbubbles can temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to reach brain tumors more effectively. It includes 30 children and young adults with relapsed diffuse midline g…

This early-phase study tests the safety of an engineered virus called M032 in 20 children and adults with diffuse midline glioma, a rare and aggressive brain tumor. Participants receive the virus directly into the tumor after completing standard radiation therapy. The goal is to …

This study tests a drug called repotrectinib in children and young adults (up to age 25) with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or brain tumors that have specific gene changes (ALK, ROS1, or NTRK1-3). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Particip…

This early-stage trial tests whether a specially engineered herpes virus (G207) is safe to inject directly into the brain tumors of children whose cancer has returned. Up to 24 children aged 3 to 21 will receive the virus, and some will also get a small dose of radiation to help …

This study tests a drug called mirdametinib for people with certain brain or spinal cord tumors (gliomas). The goal is to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors or improve symptoms. About 26 adults will take part, and the drug targets tumors with specific genetic changes.

This study tests whether adding the drug olutasidenib to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) can help children and young adults with a specific type of brain cancer (IDH1-mutant high-grade glioma) live longer. About 60 participants will receive the combination as maintenance the…

This study tests a drug called safusidenib in people with a type of brain tumor (glioma) that has a specific gene mutation (IDH1). The trial has three parts: one for recurrent tumors, one for high-risk tumors after standard treatment, and one for a specific tumor type after surge…

This study tests a drug called zotiraciclib in people with a certain type of brain tumor (glioma) that has come back after treatment. The tumor must have a specific gene mutation (IDH1 or IDH2). Participants take the drug by mouth in cycles. The goal is to see if the drug can slo…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called GNC-039 in people with advanced solid tumors, including a type of brain cancer called glioma, that have come back or spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can help control the diseas…

This trial compares two anti-seizure drugs, levetiracetam and valproic acid, in people with glioma who have had a first seizure. The goal is to see which drug better prevents further seizures over six months. Currently, the choice of drug is based on doctor preference, as there i…

This early-stage trial is testing whether combining a personalized vaccine (PEPIDH1M) with the targeted drug vorasidenib can safely and effectively treat adults with recurrent low-grade gliomas that have a specific IDH1 mutation. Participants receive the drug daily and the vaccin…

This Phase 2 trial is testing a vaccine called PEP-CMV in 120 children and young adults with high-grade glioma, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), or recurrent medulloblastoma. The vaccine targets a common virus (CMV) found in many brain tumors, aiming to boost the immune s…

This trial is testing whether proton therapy, a more precise form of radiation, can better preserve memory and thinking skills compared to standard photon radiation in people with slow-growing brain tumors (grade 2 or 3 gliomas). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive …

This early-stage trial is testing the safety and best dose of two drugs, trametinib and everolimus, given together to children and young adults whose gliomas (a type of brain tumor) have come back after previous treatment. The study aims to find the highest dose that is safe and …

This trial tests whether two approved drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, can treat rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600. These drugs are already used for melanoma and lung cancer, but researchers want to see if they help people with other cancer types.…

This early-stage trial tests a modified herpes virus (C5252) injected directly into the brain tumor cavity of 36 adults with recurrent high-grade glioma who have run out of standard options. The goal is to see if the virus is safe and can help control the disease. Participants wi…

This phase I trial is testing whether giving a single, high dose of radiation (radiosurgery) before surgery can help control high grade glioma, a fast-growing brain tumor. About 28 adults with newly diagnosed or previously biopsied high grade glioma will receive radiosurgery foll…

This study tests a new way to deliver radiation therapy for people with diffuse glioma, a type of brain tumor. Instead of giving the same dose throughout treatment, doctors will use MRI and PET scans taken during treatment to adjust the radiation dose to target resistant areas an…

This early-phase trial tests a new way to give radiation to people whose glioblastoma (a severe brain cancer) has come back after initial treatment. About 28 adults will receive focused radiation over 1 to 3 weeks, with different schedules to find the safest dose. The goal is to …

This study tests a drug called PLX038 in adults with brain or spinal cord tumors, including those with changes in the MYC or MYCN genes. The trial has two phases: first, finding the right dose, then checking if it works. Participants receive PLX038 intravenously every three weeks…

This study tests an experimental drug called AZD9574, taken alone or with other anti-cancer medicines, in about 695 people whose advanced solid tumors have grown despite prior treatment. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also …

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 in 20 adults with a type of brain tumor (glioma) that has a specific marker called DLL3 and hasn't improved with prior treatment. The drug is designed to link cancer cells to immune cells, helping the body fight the tumor. …

This early-phase study tests a treatment called GC101 TIL for people with brain glioma, a type of brain cancer. Doctors take immune cells from the patient's own tumor, grow them in a lab, and then put them back into the patient. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can…

This early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug atovaquone to standard radiation therapy is safe and tolerable for children with certain malignant brain tumors, including high-grade glioma, diffuse midline glioma, and medulloblastoma. The study includes two groups: chil…

This early-phase trial tests a new type of immune therapy for people with certain aggressive brain tumors, including DIPG and high-grade glioma. The treatment uses the patient's own T cells, which are modified in the lab to recognize a protein called GD2 on cancer cells and to pr…

This early-stage trial tests an oral drug called GLIX1 in 30 adults with recurrent or progressive high-grade glioma, a fast-growing brain cancer. The study aims to find the safest dose and check for any signs of tumor control. Participants take the drug daily until their disease …

This study tests a new drug called LMP744 in people whose glioblastoma has come back after standard treatment. The drug is designed to kill cancer cells by blocking a key growth signal and interfering with DNA repair. Participants will receive the drug through a vein for 5 days e…

This study tests a drug called FORE8394 (plixorafenib) in people aged 10 and older whose cancers have specific BRAF gene changes. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 254 participants with advanced solid tumors or brain tumors will take the…

This study tests whether combining pembrolizumab, olaparib, and temozolomide can shrink or slow the growth of gliomas that have come back after treatment. About 57 adults with a specific type of glioma (IDH-mutated, grade II or III) will receive the drug combination. The goal is …

This study tests a new way to plan brain tumor surgery by creating detailed maps of each patient's brain networks using advanced MRI. Instead of relying only on standard anatomy, surgeons can see the white matter pathways and functional networks that could be affected. The goal i…

This study is testing a new way to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer that has come back after initial treatment. Doctors will place tiny devices that release a special type of radiation directly into the tumor. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and possible…

This study is testing a drug called Lutathera in children and young adults (ages 4 to 39) whose brain tumors have come back or are growing despite treatment. The drug delivers radiation directly to tumor cells that show up on a special PET scan. The goal is to find the safest dos…

This trial compares a virus-based treatment called lerapolturev to the chemotherapy drug lomustine in adults with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Lerapolturev is injected directly into the tumor and later under the skin around the neck lymph nodes to stimulate…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called NRG-103 in about 24 adults with recurrent or progressive high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects, while also looking for early signs that the drug mig…

This early-phase trial tests a modified cold virus (DNX-2401) that is loaded into donor stem cells and injected into the brain's blood supply to target recurrent high-grade gliomas. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. The study…

This early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called CARv3-TEAM-E T cells for people with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer that has come back. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack the cancer. The main go…

This study compares bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard steroid treatment (dexamethasone) as the first therapy for people with brain radiation necrosis—a side effect of radiation therapy for brain tumors. About 408 participants with high-grade glioma or brain metastases will be ran…

This study tests whether an investigational drug called HF1K16, when combined with the approved drug bevacizumab, can help people with recurrent or progressive glioma—a type of brain tumor. The trial enrolls about 30 adults whose tumors have returned or worsened after prior treat…

This pilot study tests whether combining targeted therapy (MAPK inhibitors like trametinib and dabrafenib) with an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) can safely and effectively treat children with BRAF-altered gliomas, a type of brain tumor. The study includes children with low-grade…

This early-phase trial at Mayo Clinic is testing combinations of four drugs (dasatinib, quercetin, fisetin, and temozolomide) in 30 adults with previously treated glioma that still has residual tumor cells. The goal is to see if it's feasible to use individual patient data from b…

This study looks at how safe and effective temozolomide (brand name Amitzo) is for people with aggressive brain tumors (grade III and IV gliomas). Researchers are tracking 100 patients to see how often liver injury occurs and to monitor other side effects. The goal is to better u…

This early-phase study tests the drug lorlatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma, a fast-growing brain tumor, that has a specific genetic change (ALK or ROS1 fusion). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumor…

This study tests two drugs—retifanlimab (an immunotherapy) and DFMO (a growth blocker)—alone or together in 33 adults with progressive high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer. The goal is to find the safest, most effective dose and see if the combination boosts the immune s…

This early-stage study tests a combination of antiretroviral drugs (normally used for HIV) and a laser procedure to treat high-grade gliomas—aggressive brain tumors that cannot be surgically removed. About 24 adults with newly diagnosed tumors will receive the laser treatment fol…

This early-phase trial tests a personalized RNA vaccine made from each patient's own tumor. It aims to teach the immune system to attack the cancer. The study includes adults with glioblastoma and children with high-grade gliomas or medulloblastoma. The main goals are to see if t…

This early-phase trial is testing whether sitagliptin, a drug used for diabetes, can help treat recurrent grade 4 glioma (a severe brain cancer) when combined with the standard drug bevacizumab. The study involves 45 adults whose cancer has returned after initial treatment. Resea…

This early-phase study tests the safety of delivering the chemotherapy drug topotecan directly to the brain using a pump and catheter system (convection-enhanced delivery) in 6 people with a recurrent, aggressive type of brain tumor called IDH-mutant malignant glioma. The treatme…

This pilot study tests whether adding APG-157 (a pastille dissolved in the mouth) to standard bevacizumab can help people with recurrent high-grade glioma. About 30 participants will take APG-157 three times daily while continuing bevacizumab. The study tracks survival, tumor res…

This early-stage study tests a new type of cancer vaccine made from irradiated tumor and nearby cells. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and can help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors like osteosarcoma, pancreatic cancer, and others. About 54 people will take part…

This early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—D2C7-IT and 2141-V11—for adults with recurrent malignant glioma, a serious brain cancer. The drugs are delivered directly into the tumor and nearby lymph areas. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose in 90 …

This early-phase study tests a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 combined with standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) for people with aggressive IDH wild type gliomas. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and to get a first look at whether it helps control tumor growt…

This study is testing a combination of two drugs—a targeted radioactive drug (177Lu-DOTATATE) and a PARP inhibitor (olaparib)—in children and teens aged 3 to 18 with certain solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is s…

This study tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug capecitabine to the standard temozolomide regimen can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer without their tumor growing. About 67 adults who have completed initial radiation and chemo will take both pills a…

This early study tests if a piece of belly tissue placed in the brain during surgery can safely bypass the blood-brain barrier in people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Ten adults will be followed for 6 months to check for side effects like rapid tumor gr…

This phase III trial is testing whether delivering the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) directly to the brain through a catheter, along with standard chemo and radiation, can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer. The study will enroll 432 adults with this aggressiv…

This study tests a new surgical technique for people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Surgeons place a piece of the patient's own tissue (from the scalp or skull lining) into the area where the tumor was removed. This tissue flap may help bypass the blood-brain barr…

This study is testing a special type of proton radiation called PRDR for people whose fast-growing brain tumor (high-grade glioma) has come back after prior treatment. The goal is to see if this radiation can help control the tumor and improve survival while keeping side effects …

This study tests whether adding two different drug combinations after radiation can help children and young adults (up to age 21) with high-grade gliomas, including DIPG, live longer. One group receives ribociclib plus everolimus; another gets ribociclib plus temozolomide. The go…

This Phase 2 trial tests a two-part treatment for people with recurrent high-grade gliomas, a serious brain cancer. The treatment uses a virus (DB107-RRV) injected into the tumor and a chemotherapy pill (DB107-FC) taken by mouth. The goal is to shrink tumors and slow disease prog…

This phase 2 trial tests whether a single injection of DNX-2401, a virus designed to kill cancer cells, can shrink or stabilize recurrent high-grade brain tumors in 39 children and young adults. Participants receive the virus directly into the tumor during a biopsy procedure. The…

This study tests whether a new drug called ivoximab, when combined with the chemotherapy temozolomide, is safe and effective for people with glioma that has returned or not responded to treatment. About 29 participants will receive the combination therapy, and doctors will check …

This study is for older adults (50+) with aggressive brain tumors (GBM) who are not healthy enough for surgery. It tests whether a shorter course of high-dose radiation, guided by a PET scan to target the most active tumor areas, can help them live longer compared to the current …

This study tests the drug entrectinib in children under 3 with certain brain tumors (NTRK or ROS1 gene fusions). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and delay the need for chemotherapy. About 52 children will take entrectinib by mouth, and doctors will monitor tumor …

This early-phase trial is testing a new type of immunotherapy called anti-GARP CAR T-cell therapy for people with recurrent high-grade gliomas (aggressive brain tumors). Researchers will take a patient's own immune cells, modify them in the lab to target a protein called GARP fou…

This early-stage trial tests whether a device called SonoCloud-9 can safely open the blood-brain barrier in children aged 5 to 17 with recurrent malignant brain tumors. The barrier normally blocks chemotherapy from reaching the brain. By using low-intensity ultrasound just before…

This study looks at whether using a special PET scan before surgery helps surgeons remove more of a high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) safely. About 100 adults with newly diagnosed tumors will get both a PET and MRI scan before surgery. After surgery, doctors will che…

This study tests a two-step treatment for people with newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas, a type of aggressive brain cancer. First, doctors use a laser to heat and destroy tumor tissue, then follow up with a shorter course of radiation. The goal is to see if this approach is safe…

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment for people with recurrent glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells (NK cells) that have been engineered in a lab to better recognize and attack tumor cells. The cells are delivered dire…

This early-phase study tests an experimental oral drug called NST-628 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the MAPK pathway. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 230 partic…

This early-stage trial is testing a specially designed herpes virus, MVR-C5252, that is injected directly into brain tumors in people whose high-grade glioma has returned. The virus is modified to attack cancer cells and boost the immune system. The main goal is to see if it is s…

This Phase 3 trial tests the drug ONC201 (dordaviprone) in people newly diagnosed with a rare brain cancer called H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma. Participants receive either ONC201 or a placebo after completing standard radiotherapy. The study aims to see if the drug helps them li…

This early-phase study tests whether a new type of immunotherapy, called B7-H3 CAR T cells, can be safely given directly into the brain or spinal fluid of children and young adults with aggressive brain tumors like DIPG, DMG, or other recurrent central nervous system cancers. The…

This study tests a new drug called TNG456, alone or with another drug (abemaciclib), in people with advanced cancers that have lost a gene called MTAP. The trial has two parts: first finding a safe dose, then testing how well it shrinks tumors. Up to 191 adults with lung cancer, …

This phase 2 trial tests a new way to deliver the cancer drug cetuximab directly into the brain's arteries, along with mannitol to open the blood-brain barrier, plus targeted radiation. It is for adults with recurrent glioblastoma or other aggressive brain tumors that have high l…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether combining the drug Avastin with a focused ultrasound system (NaviFUS) can improve outcomes for people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The ultrasound temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier to let more drug reach the tumo…

This study tests a new treatment for aggressive brain tumors (glioblastoma) that uses a radioactive substance attached to a targeting molecule. The therapy is given directly into the tumor area after standard treatments like surgery and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if it can …

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment called TX103 CAR-T cells for people with recurrent or progressive grade 4 glioma, a very aggressive brain cancer. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them to recognize and attack cancer cells, and in…

This early-phase trial is testing a new vaccine (rHSC-DIPGVax) made from pieces of tumor proteins, given together with two immunotherapy drugs (balstilimab and zalifrelimab), in children with DIPG or diffuse midline glioma. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and tolera…

This early-phase trial is testing the drug larotrectinib in 15 children (up to age 21) with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma or DIPG that have a specific genetic change called NTRK fusion. The study aims to see if the drug can control the disease after two cycles, and how safe i…

This early-stage trial tests a new approach for people with recurrent glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. Doctors take immune cells called NK cells, engineer them to recognize and attack tumor cells, and deliver them directly into the brain. The study will check safety and …

This study tests whether adding two experimental drugs, DB107-RRV and DB107-FC, to standard treatment (radiation and chemotherapy) can help people with newly diagnosed high grade glioma, a fast-growing brain cancer. About 70 adults aged 18-75 will receive the drugs during and aft…

This early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called CUE-102 in 18 adults with recurrent glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer that has come back. The drug is a fusion protein designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goal is to find a safe dose and chec…

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and retifanlimab—in 55 people with recurrent IDH-mutant glioma, a type of brain tumor. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants take ATRA pills for 14 da…

This early study tests whether focused ultrasound can safely open the blood-brain barrier in children with progressive diffuse midline glioma (DMG), a rare and aggressive brain tumor. Ten children aged 4–21 will receive oral etoposide chemotherapy after ultrasound treatment to al…

This early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called XRD-0394 combined with radiation therapy in 39 people with high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer. The drug is designed to make radiation more effective at killing tumor cells. The main goal is to find a safe dose an…

This early-stage trial tests a universal mRNA vaccine designed to target common mutations in high-grade glioma, a type of aggressive brain cancer. Ten patients with recurrent or progressive disease will receive the vaccine to see if it is safe and can stimulate an immune response…

This early-stage study tests an oral drug called ONC206 in adults with brain tumors that have come back. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 102 participants will take the drug once or several times a week.

This early-phase trial tests a new approach for people with recurrent high-grade astrocytomas, a type of aggressive brain cancer. During surgery to remove the tumor, doctors inject a modified virus directly into the brain cavity, followed by targeted radiation. The main goal is t…

This early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine called Tamavaq NeoVaccine in 29 adults with newly diagnosed glioma, a type of brain cancer. The vaccine is custom-made for each patient using AI and quantum mechanics to target unique cancer markers. The main goal is to check if…

This trial is testing two drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, already approved for melanoma, in adults with other rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 3…

This trial tests capmatinib, a drug already approved for certain lung cancers, in adults with rare cancers that have specific MET gene changes. About 30 participants will receive the drug to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 weeks. The goal is …

This trial tests the drug entrectinib (Rozlytrek) in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called ROS1 fusion. The drug is already approved for some lung cancers, but researchers want to see if it works for other tumor types. About 30 adults, teens, and chi…

This study tests an oral drug called LAM561 in children under 18 with advanced brain tumors (like high-grade glioma) or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: first, finding a safe dose in up to 18 children, then testing that …

This study tests an experimental drug called BDTX-1535 in people with aggressive brain tumors (high-grade glioma or glioblastoma) that have certain changes in the EGFR gene. The drug aims to block a growth signal that these tumors rely on. The trial first measures how much drug r…

This study tests the safety of a wearable device called Optune that creates low-intensity electric fields to disrupt cancer cell division in brainstem gliomas. Ten adults with this rare brain tumor will wear the device to see if it can slow tumor growth without serious side effec…

This phase 3 trial compares proton beam therapy to standard photon radiotherapy in 156 adults with primary brain tumors. The goal is to see if proton therapy, which delivers less radiation to healthy brain tissue, improves functional survival—meaning living longer without tumor r…

This early study tests a special helmet that uses focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier in people with glioblastoma. The goal is to let more chemotherapy reach the tumor. Ten adults who have already had surgery and standard chemo will receive the ultrasou…

This study is testing a new, quick MRI technique called Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF) to better tell the difference between a brain tumor coming back and damage from radiation therapy (radiation necrosis). About 90 people will take part, including healthy volunteers, pa…

This pilot study is testing whether magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), a special type of MRI that measures tissue stiffness, can tell apart radiation necrosis (damage from radiation therapy) from recurrent glioma (tumor regrowth) in patients who have already been treated for …

Researchers are studying whether thromboelastography, a blood test that measures clot formation, can predict outcomes for people having surgery for glial brain tumors. The trial enrolls about 100 adults who are scheduled for tumor removal or biopsy. By tracking clotting measureme…

This study is testing whether a special PET/CT scan using an amino acid tracer can better detect tumors in people with amino acid transport disorders, primary hyperparathyroidism, or glioma. About 500 adults will receive a single injection of the tracer and then get scanned. The …

This early-phase study tests a new type of PET/MRI scan that uses special radioactive tracers to detect leftover high grade glioma (a fast-growing brain cancer) after standard radiation therapy. About 20 patients aged 10 and older will receive up to three imaging sessions. The go…

This trial explores whether a PSMA PET scan can detect changes in glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, after treatment with bevacizumab. About 20 adults with IDH-wildtype glioblastoma will receive PSMA scans before and after bevacizumab therapy. The goal is to see if PSMA ex…

This Phase I trial is testing an experimental imaging drug, 203Pb-RMX-VH-PIB, to see how it spreads through the body and how much radiation reaches different organs. The study includes adults with glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer) or pancreatic cancer. Participants receive a …

This phase 1 trial is testing whether a new imaging tracer called 18F-TRX can safely and effectively detect solid tumors using PET scans. The tracer targets unstable iron levels, which are often elevated in cancerous tissue. Adults with advanced solid tumors, including certain pr…

This early-phase study tests a special imaging agent called hyperpolarized pyruvate to see if it can help doctors better diagnose glioma, a type of brain tumor. About 13 adults with brain tumors will receive the agent before an advanced MRI scan. The goal is to improve how tumors…

This study tests a special dye that makes brain tumor cells glow under a camera during surgery. The goal is to help surgeons see and remove more of the tumor while sparing healthy brain tissue. About 46 adults with malignant glioma or vestibular schwannoma will receive the dye be…

This pilot study is testing whether a special MRI dye called hyperpolarized pyruvate is safe and can help doctors see gliomas more clearly. About 140 adults with suspected or confirmed glioma will receive the dye and undergo MRI scans. The goal is to check for side effects and se…

This study is testing whether chemical marks on RNA molecules found in blood and urine can help diagnose gliomas, a type of brain tumor. Researchers will collect samples from 228 adults scheduled for brain surgery and compare them to healthy controls. The goal is to develop a non…

This study tests whether advanced MRI and CT scans can tell the difference between a brain tumor that is actually growing (true progression) and one that only looks like it is growing after treatment (pseudoprogression). About 25 adults who have had brain tumor treatment and now …

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence can determine the grade of a brain tumor (glioma) from MRI scans alone, a so-called 'virtual biopsy.' Researchers will compare AI results with traditional tissue biopsies in 500 adults with suspected glioma. If accurate, this …

This early-phase trial at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is testing whether a radioactive tracer called 18F-Fluciclovine (Axumin) can improve PET-MRI scans for children and young adults with low-grade glioma. About 30 participants will receive the tracer before starting trea…

This study tests a new type of PET/MRI scan that looks for a specific gene change (IDH mutation) in brain tumors called gliomas. Knowing this mutation helps doctors choose the right treatment and predict outcomes. The trial will enroll 10 adults with suspected or known gliomas to…

This study is testing whether a special MRI technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) can measure how stiff a spinal cord tumor is and how strongly it sticks to surrounding tissue before surgery. Knowing this could help surgeons choose the best approach and make oper…

This study tests a device called the CONVIVO system, which acts like a high-powered microscope during brain tumor surgery. It helps surgeons tell the difference between normal and abnormal tissue right away. About 30 adults with various brain tumors will take part. The goal is to…

This early study tests a special PET/CT scan that uses a modified tryptophan molecule to make tumors light up more clearly than normal tissue. About 24 adults with brain, breast, neuroendocrine, or rectal cancers will get one scan to see if this method helps doctors tell tumors a…

This study tests whether a special PET scan called 18F-Fluciclovine can help doctors tell the difference between actual tumor growth and harmless changes caused by treatment in children with high-grade glioma. About 30 children aged 1 to 21 will receive the scan after radiation t…

This study is building a large database of MRI scans from 3000 adults with malignant brain tumors (gliomas, metastases, lymphomas). Researchers will train an artificial intelligence system to automatically identify and classify these tumors. The goal is to improve non-invasive di…

This study tests a new type of MRI that uses a special substance called hyperpolarized pyruvate to see if it can more accurately diagnose brain tumors (gliomas). Five adults with suspected or known gliomas will receive this injection before a scan, and the results will be compare…

This study is testing whether the blood thinner apixaban can safely prevent blood clots in people newly diagnosed with a fast-growing brain tumor called grade 4 glioma. About 40 adults will take apixaban while receiving standard radiation and chemotherapy. The main goal is to see…

This study tests whether a custom-made video, showing symptoms and side effects based on each patient's own brain scan, can lower anxiety for people with brain tumors and their caregivers during radiation treatment. About 117 patients with newly diagnosed glioma and their caregiv…

This trial investigates whether an online, nurse-guided version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative systemic treatment. Participants complete a 12-week online CBT program with support from the…

This study tests whether escitalopram, a common antidepressant, can improve thinking and memory problems in people with a severe type of brain tumor called grade IV glioma. Up to 85% of these patients struggle with cognitive issues from the tumor or its treatment. The study will …

This study tests a remote cognitive rehabilitation program for adults with slow-growing brain tumors (grade 2 or 3 glioma) who often struggle with memory, attention, and thinking. About 187 participants will either receive the program or standard care. The goal is to see if the p…

This study tests a support program called NeuroPathways for people recently diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The program includes an information guide and four one-on-one coaching sessions to help patients cope. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and helpf…

This study tests a lab technique called pharmacoscopy that analyzes a patient's tumor tissue to find which drugs might work best for them. It includes 40 adults with various aggressive or rare brain tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if…

This study is testing a new technology called SmartMatch that analyzes tumor tissue from people with recurrent brain or spinal cord tumors. The goal is to see if SmartMatch can quickly identify which drugs might work best for each person's specific tumor. About 80 participants ag…

Researchers at Erasme University Hospital are studying how brain tumors disrupt the normal link between nerve activity and blood flow, a problem called neurovascular uncoupling. The trial enrolls 40 patients with glioblastoma, glioma, or astrocytoma before surgery. Participants u…

This study is testing whether having additional MRI scans during radiation and chemotherapy can help doctors see how a high-grade glioma (a type of brain tumor) is changing. The goal is to use that information to adjust the treatment plan for each patient. About 80 adults with th…

This study uses genetic testing of brain tumors from children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 1 to 39) with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma, including DIPG. The goal is to identify specific genetic changes in each tumor and then see if patients can join a treatment trial t…

This study tests a new way to measure brain metabolism using a special glucose drink and MRI scans. Researchers will compare healthy volunteers and people with glioma (a type of brain tumor) to see if the technique can detect differences in energy use. The goal is to improve imag…

This study creates a registry of medical records, scans, and surveys from adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who also have a glioma brain tumor. Researchers will track diagnosis, treatments, and quality of life over time to better understand the disease. The goal is to im…

This study tests tumor tissue from up to 12,000 cancer patients to find gene changes (mutations). The goal is to match each patient with a clinical trial or therapy that targets their specific cancer type. Researchers will also build a database of mutations to help future patient…

This study is testing whether a small probe called a microdialysis catheter can be safely used during brain surgery to collect fluid samples from tumors. The goal is to measure biomarkers that could help doctors better understand and treat brain cancers like gliomas and metastati…

This study is testing whether PET scans and blood tests can predict memory and thinking problems that often occur after radiation treatment for high-grade glioma. Sixteen participants will have scans and cognitive tests before, during, and after radiation. The goal is to see if t…

This study tracks how brain areas controlling movement, language, and sensation change during glioma treatment. Twenty patients with brain tumors will undergo repeated MRI scans as part of their regular care. Researchers aim to understand the brain's ability to adapt over time, w…

This study looks at how the cancer drug olutasidenib affects the way the body processes other medications. Researchers will give 16 adults with IDH1-mutated cancers a mix of test drugs before and during olutasidenib treatment to measure changes in drug levels. The goal is to ensu…

This study tests whether a mobile app can help people with glioma (a type of brain tumor) receive care at home instead of traveling to a specialist center. About 120 adults with glioma who need ongoing treatment will use the app to stay in touch with their care team. The main goa…

This study looks at whether recording electrical activity in and around high-grade glioma tumors during surgery can help predict how the tumor will progress. Ten adults with suspected or confirmed high-grade glioma will undergo standard surgery plus extra brain recordings and a s…

This early-stage study tests whether people with advanced solid tumors can safely follow a diet low in methionine, an amino acid found in many proteins. Researchers will measure how well participants stick to the diet, check for side effects, and track changes in blood methionine…

This study aims to characterize blood-brain barrier disruption in people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers will use advanced MRI scans, blood tests for barrier and nerve injury markers, and analysis of tumor tissue removed during surgery. …

This study explores whether artificial intelligence can analyze MRI scans to detect, map, and characterize gliomas—a common type of brain tumor—without needing an invasive biopsy. Researchers will collect existing MRI and clinical data from about 700 patients across Italy to trai…

This study tests whether advanced MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) can identify specific genetic mutations in gliomas, the most common type of brain tumor. Researchers will scan about 110 people with suspected or confirmed low- or high-grade gliomas before surgery or…

This early-phase trial tests a special version of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab that has a fluorescent dye attached (nivo800). The dye makes the drug glow under near-infrared light, allowing researchers to see exactly where the drug goes in the tumor during surgery. About 38 a…

This study follows 300 adults with primary brain tumors (such as glioma or meningioma) who are receiving partial brain radiation. Researchers use brain scans and memory, attention, and language tests before and after treatment to understand how radiation affects thinking skills. …

This early-stage trial is testing whether the drug ulixertinib can cross the blood-brain barrier in people with recurrent brain tumors called gliomas. About 40 adults will take the drug before surgery to see how much reaches the tumor and how safe it is. The goal is to learn if t…

This study looks at low-grade gliomas, a slow-growing type of brain tumor, in Argentina. Researchers will review medical records from about 40 patients to find out how common these tumors are and how long people live after diagnosis. The goal is to better understand these tumors …

This study follows 600 childhood cancer survivors aged 8-18 to understand why symptoms like fatigue, pain, and depression often occur together. Researchers will use questionnaires and stool samples to see if gut bacteria and their byproducts play a role. The goal is to find bette…

This study looks at three small molecules (miRNAs) that may help stop glioma, a type of brain tumor, from growing and spreading. Researchers will test these molecules in cells from 10 patients to see how they affect tumor behavior and response to standard treatments like radiatio…

This early-stage trial tests a new device called the CIPHER System, which records brain activity during surgery to remove a type of brain tumor called glioma. Ten adults with newly diagnosed glioma will have the device placed on their brain surface during standard tumor removal. …

This study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately predict the molecular subtype of midline gliomas (a type of brain tumor) using MRI scans taken before surgery. Researchers will compare the AI's predictions with standard lab tests after surgery to…

This study watches 200 adults having brain tumor surgery to see how often cerebrospinal fluid leaks happen and what makes them more likely. The goal is to find ways to prevent leaks and help people recover faster. No new treatment is being tested—just careful observation.

This study compares two common methods of closing the skin after brain tumor surgery: a continuous stitch under the skin using absorbable thread versus separate stitches through the skin using non-absorbable thread. Researchers want to see which method leads to fewer wound proble…

This early phase 1 trial is testing an oral drug called DSP-0390 in 20 people with IDH-mutant gliomas who are scheduled for tumor removal surgery. The goal is to see how much of the drug gets into the brain tumor and blood, and whether it affects cholesterol-related pathways. Par…

This UK study is building a network to rapidly analyze the genetics of brain tumours (gliomas) from 1000 patients. By combining tumour and blood samples, researchers hope to classify each tumour more precisely. The goal is to create a system that can quickly match patients with t…

This study tests a new type of MRI scan that uses a special substance (hyperpolarized 13C pyruvate) to see how brain tumors use energy. Researchers want to know if this scan is safe and can show changes in tumor metabolism over time. About 300 people with low-grade gliomas will b…

This study looks at how people with a slow-growing brain tumor (low-grade glioma) feel during different treatments. Researchers will ask 90 patients about their quality of life, symptoms, and anxiety while they receive either the drug vorasidenib, radiotherapy, or just regular ch…

This study is testing a new radioactive tracer called [C-11]-CS1P1 that lights up inflammation in brain tumors during a PET scan. Researchers will scan 104 adults with primary or secondary brain cancers before and after treatment to see how inflammation patterns change. The goal …

This pilot study is testing whether a special MRI scan can measure a substance called 2-hydroxyglutarate (2HG) in brain tumors (gliomas) without needing surgery. Researchers will compare the MRI results with measurements from actual tumor tissue removed during surgery. If the MRI…

This study aims to find genetic mutations in the brain that cause drug-resistant epilepsy in children. Researchers will compare DNA from blood and brain tissue, including samples from special electrodes placed in the brain. The goal is to better understand the root causes of thes…

This study looks at whether follow-up care for people with rare tumors can be done just as well by a nurse remotely as by a doctor in person. About 88 adults recently diagnosed with a rare tumor will be randomly assigned to either in-person doctor visits or remote nurse check-ins…

This study is creating a large database of brain tumor patients (70,000 people) to help doctors better understand, diagnose, and treat these cancers. It collects medical images, lab results, and patient outcomes over time. The goal is to improve prediction of tumor behavior and g…

This observational study uses a special MRI technique with hyperpolarized carbon-13 pyruvate to see how brain tumors use energy. Researchers will measure metabolic byproducts in 25 adults with brain tumors before any treatment. The goal is to learn more about tumor metabolism, no…

This study investigates whether brain surface recordings can decode Mandarin Chinese speech, including tones, from imagined speech. About 50 participants with brain tumors or epilepsy will have temporary electrodes placed during surgery, and 10 people with severe speech loss will…

This study looks at why some people with brain tumors (gliomas) develop low blood cell counts from the drug temozolomide, while others don't. Researchers will analyze genes, gut bacteria, and other factors in 55 patients to find clues. The goal is to help doctors predict and prev…

This study is looking at whether special MRI scans and blood tests can help predict how a type of aggressive brain tumor (malignant glioma) changes over time. Researchers will follow 15 adults with newly diagnosed tumors, using imaging and blood samples to track certain iron-rela…

This study is testing whether a mobile app called 'Iskhaa' can help brain tumor patients perform their own neurological exams at home. Six hundred participants will use the app to record videos of tasks like speaking and walking, which an AI will analyze. The goal is to see if th…

This early-phase study tests a special PET imaging agent that highlights immune cells (CD8+ T-cells) in brain tumors. About 20 adults with brain tumors scheduled for surgery will receive an injection of the imaging agent before their PET scan. The goal is to see if this non-invas…

This Mayo Clinic study uses special MRI scans to map electrical activity in the brain. Researchers will compare healthy volunteers and people with a type of brain tumor called glioma. The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose and understand brain conditions.

This study is testing a special MRI technique called CEST to create detailed maps of acidity (pH) inside brain tumors like gliomas and metastases. Researchers will scan 800 patients who are already getting a PET/MRI for their brain tumor. The goal is to see if pH levels can help …

This study uses focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier during brain tumor surgery. Researchers will place tiny catheters to sample fluid from different brain areas to see how the barrier affects the tumor environment. Only 6 adults with large brain tumors …

This study collects tumor samples from 50 adults with low- or high-grade glioma to grow mini-tumors (organoids) in the lab. Researchers will study these organoids to learn why gliomas are so hard to treat and how they spread. The goal is to create personalized 'avatars' for testi…

This study follows 150 adults with slow-growing IDH-mutant grade 2 gliomas who are taking vorasidenib after surgery. Researchers will track quality of life, seizures, and tumor response in routine German clinics. The goal is to see how well the drug works outside of strict trial …

This study looks at whether platelets—small blood cells that help with clotting—are found inside brain and spinal cord tumors. Researchers want to see if the presence of platelets in these tumors is linked to how long patients survive. The study will involve 50 adults who are hav…

This study looks at whether early telehealth visits can help people with aggressive brain tumors (high-grade glioma) discuss and document their end-of-life wishes soon after diagnosis. About 50 patients and their families will take part. The goal is to see if these visits are pra…

This study looks at DNA methylation patterns in brain, thyroid, and endometrial tumors. Researchers aim to better classify these cancers and find new markers for early diagnosis. The study will involve 180 participants and uses existing tumor samples.

This study is collecting data from 1,650 people with various brain tumors to see if the updated 2021 WHO classification system helps doctors group patients more accurately and choose better treatments. Researchers will track responses to therapy, survival, and tumor features over…

This study is testing a new fiber optic probe that combines three technologies (fluorescence, Raman spectroscopy, and ultrasound) to help doctors see tumor tissue and blood vessels during brain biopsies. The probe will be tested on brain tumor tissue removed from 20 patients with…

This study looks at how parietal lobe gliomas (a type of brain tumor) affect a person's ability to perceive space and attention, a condition called visuospatial deficit. Researchers will test 40 patients before and after surgery using simple tasks like crossing out letters or dra…

This study uses a special MRI technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to measure how stiff and sticky brain tumors (gliomas) are. Researchers will compare these measurements with what surgeons see during operations and with the tumor's genetic makeup. The goal is t…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately predict genetic changes in gliomas, a type of brain tumor, using digital images of tissue samples. Researchers will collect pathology images and molecular test results from 2,000 adults with suspected g…

This study tests if analyzing waste from surgical suction devices can help detect brain tumor cells during surgery. About 8 adults with suspected high-grade gliomas or other brain tumors will take part. The goal is to see if this method improves tumor removal compared to standard…

This early phase trial at Mayo Clinic is studying how two drugs, DFMO and AMXT 1501, change the metabolism of brain tumors (gliomas) in 18 adult patients. The goal is to measure molecules in the tumor's fluid to understand how these drugs affect tumor growth and survival. Partici…

This study uses advanced MRI scans to better identify parts of brain tumors that are likely to grow back after standard treatment. Researchers will compare these scans with usual methods to see if they can improve radiation planning. About 135 adults with certain brain tumors wil…

This study looks at how brain tumors (gliomas) change over time and whether advanced MRI and PET scans can predict those changes. Twenty adults with suspected glioma will have special scans before surgery, and their tumor tissue will be analyzed. The goal is to see if imaging can…

This study tests whether a digital website called Careverse can help caregivers of people with serious illnesses engage more in advance care planning. About 200 caregivers will be randomly assigned to use the website or receive usual care. Researchers will measure how involved ca…

This study will follow 100 adults with IDH-mutant gliomas (a type of brain tumor) to see if special PET scans can better detect tumor growth or treatment side effects compared to standard MRI. Researchers will collect PET images taken during routine care and compare them with pat…