Glioma susceptibility

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 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 early study tests a device called TheraSphere GBM in 36 people whose glioblastoma has come back after prior treatment. The device delivers tiny radioactive beads directly to the tumor to try to control it. The main goal is to check if the procedure is safe, not yet whether i…

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 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 program provides gallium maltolate (GaM) to adults aged 18 and older with glioblastoma that has returned or is not responding to standard treatments. The goal is to offer a possible treatment option when no others are available. Patients must be able to swallow capsules and …

This pilot trial tests a portable, wearable device that delivers low-intensity magnetic therapy to people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study will enroll 30 adults who have had surgery and are able to receive standard radiotherapy. The main go…

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 study tests whether giving the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) directly into the brain's arteries, repeated over time, is safe and effective for people with recurrent glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma. The approach uses a special infusion to bypass the blood-brain barrier. 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 trial tests a new way to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The drug cetuximab, which blocks a protein that helps tumors grow, is infused directly into the brain's arteries after temporarily opening the blood-brain barrier. Up to 33 newly diagnosed patients will…

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 early-stage trial tests a new therapy made from a patient's own immune cells, modified to better target and attack glioblastoma and other high-grade gliomas. The cells are designed to recognize a protein called CD70 found on these tumors. The main goals are to see if the tre…

This study tests whether adding the drug tarlatamab to standard radiation therapy is safe for people with cancers that have a protein called DLL3, including melanoma, lung cancer, and glioblastoma. About 30 adults with advanced or returning cancers will receive tarlatamab infusio…

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 trial tests a new approach for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. A device implanted in the skull uses ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing immune-boosting drugs to reach the tumor. The study involves 25 adults who have completed radiation,…

This study tests whether a ketogenic (high-fat, low-carb) diet can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, live longer. About 170 adults will be randomly assigned to either a ketogenic diet or standard dietary guidance, while all receive standar…

This study tests a new treatment using natural killer (NK) cells, a type of immune cell, for adults with aggressive brain tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The NK cells are grown in a lab and then given through a vein and directly into the brain. The main goal…

This pilot study tests a new approach called sonodynamic therapy for people with recurrent glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer that has come back. The treatment combines an investigational drug (5-ALA) with low-intensity focused ultrasound to target and damage tumor cells before…

This early-stage study tests whether a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR T-cells) is safe for people with glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The therapy is given directly into the fluid around the brain. The mai…

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 early study tests a combination approach for recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The treatment uses focused ultrasound (NaviFUS) to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing the drug Avastin (bevacizumab) to reach the tumor more effectively. Ten adul…

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 gene therapy called HSV-tk, given with valacyclovir, alongside standard radiation and chemotherapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma. The goal is to see if this combination improves overall survival. About 62 participants will be follow…

This study tests a gene therapy (HSV-tk) plus valacyclovir, along with radiation and chemotherapy, in people whose glioblastoma or high-grade astrocytoma has returned. The goal is to see if this combination can improve survival. About 62 participants will receive the treatment di…

This study tests a new drug, KESONOTIDE™, in people with advanced solid tumors like prostate, breast, lung, ovarian, brain, pancreas, or skin cancer. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then testing that dose in a larger group. About 80 participants will be …

This study tests a nasal spray drug called NEO100 (perillyl alcohol) in people with aggressive brain tumors (grade III or IV gliomas) that have come back or worsened. The trial has two phases: first to find the safest dose, then to see if it helps patients live longer. About 49 p…

This study tests a software platform called Nest that helps young adults (ages 18-49) with inherited cancer risks manage their care. Participants will use the tool to track screening and share information with doctors and family. Researchers will compare users to non-users to see…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether chemotherapy alone (temozolomide) works as well as the standard combination of chemotherapy plus radiation for elderly and frail patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The study aims to enroll 107 patients aged 65 and older with poor per…

This study tests a new drug called paxalisib combined with standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) in people with high-grade brain tumours like glioblastoma. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can slow tumour growth. About 64 participants will be enrolled, an…

This early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers take a patient's own T cells and genetically engineer them to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called GPC3. The cells also include a …

This early-phase trial is testing a radioactive drug called 131I-TLX101, given alongside standard care, for people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study involves 12 participants and aims to find the safest dose and check for side effects. It is …

This early-phase trial is testing a combination of two treatments for people with recurrent or newly diagnosed glioblastoma and other aggressive brain cancers. The first treatment is pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The second is M…

This trial is testing two experimental drugs, avutometinib and defactinib, alone or with a standard chemotherapy (temozolomide), in people with high-grade malignant brain tumours like glioblastoma. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumours or stop…

This early-stage trial is testing whether combining a chemotherapy wafer placed in the brain during surgery with an immunotherapy drug and standard radiation (with or without another chemo pill) is safe and feasible for people with newly-diagnosed glioblastoma. About 50 adults wh…

This study tests whether adding the drug ruxolitinib to standard treatment (radiation and temozolomide) helps people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer. About 190 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard treatment alone or standard treatment plus…

This early-stage trial is testing whether combining a targeted radiation therapy with an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) before surgery can help fight glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. Twelve newly diagnosed patients will receive two weeks of treatment, then undergo sur…

This early-stage study tests an experimental drug called AZD1390 combined with radiation therapy for people with glioblastoma or brain metastases. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. About 180 participants will receive different doses of AZD1390 alongside rad…

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 study tests whether giving two drugs (cetuximab and bevacizumab) directly into the brain's blood vessels each month is safe and can shrink tumors or slow their growth. It includes children and young adults under 22 with certain types of brain tumors that have come back or no…

This study tests a new approach for people with a recently removed glioblastoma (a fast-growing brain tumor). Doctors take some of the patient's own blood stem cells, add a protective gene (P140K MGMT) to them, and return them to the patient. This allows the use of higher doses o…

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 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 a new technique called sonobiopsy that uses focused ultrasound to release DNA from brain tumors into the bloodstream, making it easier to detect and analyze the tumor's genetic makeup through a simple blood test. The goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment pla…

This study is testing a blood test called GRAIL Galleri that looks for signs of many different cancers at once. It is being offered to 1000 people who have a high risk of cancer due to inherited genetic conditions. The goal is to see if the test can find cancers early, when they …

This study is testing a new AI-powered blood test that looks at platelets and immune cells to find early signs of eight different cancers, including lung, breast, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults aged 40 and older, both with and with…

This study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…

This study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tissue samples from nearly 6,000 people who have or may have cancer, including rare inherited forms. The samples are stored and used for research to understand the genetic and molecular basis of cancer. No new treatment is being teste…

This study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…

This study explores whether a computer algorithm can analyze resting-state MRI scans taken before surgery to predict how long a person with glioblastoma multiforme (a type of brain cancer) might survive. The goal is to see if the algorithm can accurately classify patients as shor…

This study collects blood and urine samples from 200 adults with glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor) who are receiving radiation therapy. Researchers want to see if levels of two proteins, VEGF and MMP, can predict whether the tumor will come back within one year. The goal is to…

This study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…

This study follows 56 young adults who have a genetic condition that raises their cancer risk. After they graduate from pediatric care at St. Jude, researchers track whether they find adult doctors and continue regular cancer screenings over 8 years. Participants fill out surveys…

This study tests whether web-based tools can help people with hereditary cancer syndromes share risk information with their relatives and encourage them to get genetic testing. Researchers will enroll 625 participants (patients and their relatives) and track how many use the tool…

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 special pair of glasses (loupe-based device) that helps surgeons see brain tumor tissue during surgery using fluorescence. The goal is to see if this wearable device is as accurate as the large microscope currently used. 30 adults with glioblastoma or anaplasti…

This study looks at genetic changes in families to figure out which ones truly increase cancer risk. Researchers will analyze DNA from 11,000 people, including those with certain gene variants and their relatives. The goal is to improve genetic counseling and help doctors decide …

This study is testing whether special MRI scans can identify low-oxygen (hypoxic) areas in glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers will compare these scans with a standard PET imaging method in 20 participants. The goal is to see if MRI can reliably guide radiation …

This study is testing a new online platform called Nest for young adults aged 18-39 who have had genetic testing for cancer risk. The platform gives both patients and their doctors access to updated information about genetic findings. Researchers want to see if the tool is easy t…

This study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital looks at how parents and children (ages 10-24) talk about the child's genetic risk for cancer. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders these conversations, so doctors can create better education programs. The study wil…

This study tests whether adding a special PET scan (FET-PET) to standard MRI can better guide surgery and radiation for glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain tumor. About 189 adults with a single tumor will be randomly assigned to have treatment planning based on MRI alone or M…

This study is looking at 2,000 people who have early warning signs of blood cancers or bone marrow failure. Researchers use a special genetic test (next generation sequencing) to find changes in cancer-related genes. The goal is to better understand who is at risk and to catch th…

This study collects and preserves glioblastoma tissue from 120 patients during standard surgery, along with blood samples. Researchers will analyze tissue from different tumor regions to understand its structure and genetics. The goal is to learn more about how glioblastoma works…

This study compares two methods of offering cancer genetic testing to patients in community health centers. One method lets primary care doctors order tests directly, while the other uses a specialist model with extra support. Researchers will track how many patients get tested a…

This study compares a self-guided online genetic testing program to standard in-person counseling for people at risk of hereditary cancer. About 1,000 adults who meet national guidelines for genetic testing will participate. The goal is to see if the online option works just as w…

This study looks at a new way to help family members of cancer patients learn if they have inherited a higher risk for cancer. About 240 people with a known cancer gene change will be asked to share their test results with their close relatives, either on their own or with help f…

This study aims to discover new genes that increase the risk of developing cancer, especially in people with a strong family history or unusual cancer patterns. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 1,500 adults and children who have or may develop inherited cancer. The goal…

This study follows children under 21 who have a genetic condition that raises their risk of developing cancer, along with their relatives. Researchers will collect health information and samples over time to better understand how these cancers develop and how to catch them early.…

This study tests a new combined MRI and PET scan that measures how active brain tumor cells are by looking at their energy use (glycolysis). Researchers will take small tissue samples during surgery to check if the scan matches the tumor's actual biology. The goal is to better id…

This study compares two ways to provide pre-test genetic counseling to people at high risk for hereditary cancers: a chatbot (Genetic Information Assistant) versus a live telegenetics session with a genetic counselor. About 96 participants will be randomly assigned to one method,…

This study will collect blood and tumor samples from 1,100 people with various cancers, including head and neck, ovarian, cervical, lung, and brain cancers. Researchers want to learn how immune cells called T cells behave in these tumors. The goal is to better understand why some…

This study collects tissue samples, medical data, and family histories from over 1,100 people being screened for colorectal or endometrial cancer. Researchers hope to discover new genes and mechanisms that increase cancer risk, especially in hereditary cancer syndromes. The goal …