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This early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug, PF-07799933, in people aged 16 and older with advanced solid tumors that have a specific BRAF gene change. The drug is given alone or combined with other medicines like binimetinib or cetuximab. The study aims to find safe doses …

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 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-stage trial tests two experimental pills (PF-07799544 and PF-07799933) taken twice daily at home by adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific gene change called BRAF V600. The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. About 124 …

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 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 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 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…

This study tests methimazole, a drug normally used for thyroid problems, in people with progressive glioblastoma (a fast-growing brain tumor). Researchers want to see if it can help control the disease and how safe it is. About 19 adults will receive different doses to find the b…

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 pilot study is testing a two-step treatment for people whose gliomas (a type of brain tumor) have come back after standard therapy. First, doctors use a laser guided by MRI to destroy as much tumor as possible. Then, they give a short course of focused radiation. The main go…

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 …

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…