New combo therapy aims to shrink brain tumors

NCT ID NCT02015117

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests the safety and best dose of the drug trametinib when given with or without whole-brain radiation for people with cancer that has spread to the brain. The drug blocks certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow, and radiation uses high-energy X-rays to kill tumor cells. The goal is to find a treatment that controls brain metastases with manageable side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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