Brain cancer

This phase 2 trial compares two standard radiation approaches for people with large brain metastases (tumors that spread from other cancers). One method gives two radiation doses a month apart; the other gives three daily doses. The study will track tumor control, side effects, a…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—nivolumab, ipilimumab, and cabozantinib—can help people with kidney cancer that has spread to the brain. The study will enroll 20 participants who have not had prior treatment for their brain metastases. The main …

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine are testing whether patients with brain metastases can safely skip immediate surgery or radiation and instead have their tumors monitored with regular imaging, cognitive tests, and quality-of-life questionnaires. All participant…

This study is for people whose brain metastases have returned after initial radiation. It combines either laser ablation or surgery with a second round of targeted radiation. The goal is to control the disease and monitor side effects in 155 participants.

This study is testing whether combining a targeted drug (abemaciclib) with precise radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) can better control brain tumors in people with a common type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). About 31 participants will receive both treatments along with hormon…

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 phase 2 trial tests a drug called BMS-986504 in people with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The drug is given alone or with other cancer medicines. The study aims to see if the drug shrinks tumors and how safe it is. About 260 adults will take part.

This study tests an experimental oral drug called S241656 (BDTX-4933) in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (KRAS, BRAF, or other RAS/MAPK mutations). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing how well it works alone or wit…

This study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…

This study tests a personalized treatment plan for children under 5 with a type of brain cancer called medulloblastoma. Doctors use the tumor's genetic makeup and the child's age to choose the best mix of chemotherapy and, if needed, radiation. The goal is to improve survival whi…

This phase 2 trial compares two treatment combinations for people with BRAF-V600 mutant melanoma that has spread to the brain. One group gets a targeted therapy (encorafenib and binimetinib) plus an immunotherapy (nivolumab), while the other gets two immunotherapies (ipilimumab a…

This pilot study explores whether people with melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain can safely skip stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation) after having a brain tumor surgically removed. Instead of radiation, participants receive systemic thera…

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment for children and young adults with medulloblastoma or similar brain tumors that have come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize and attack tumor cells, deliv…

This study looks at how a highly targeted form of radiation called stereotactic radiosurgery (CyberKnife) works alongside newer treatments like immunotherapy and targeted therapy for people with melanoma that has spread to the brain. Researchers will observe 50 patients over time…

This study tests a combination of two drugs, elacestrant and abemaciclib, in people with a specific type of breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative) that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink or control brain tumors. The trial involves about …

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 study tests a drug called repotrectinib in 20 people with a specific type of lung cancer (ROS1-positive NSCLC) that has spread to the brain. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink or eliminate brain tumors. Participants will take the drug by mouth, and doctors will m…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IAM1363 in adults with advanced cancers that have HER2 alterations, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers that have spread to the brain. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 383 pa…

This study tests whether adding AGuIX gadolinium-based nanoparticles to standard brain radiation can better control brain metastases that are at high risk of coming back. About 134 adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, breast, or colorectal) that have spread to the br…

This phase 2 trial tests a drug called zanzalintinib in 100 people with meningioma that has returned or worsened after standard treatments like surgery or radiation. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the disease. Participants take the drug by mouth, and res…

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 new approach for a rare and aggressive brain tumor called butterfly glioblastoma, which crosses both sides of the brain and has a very poor outlook. The treatment combines open surgery to remove as much tumor as possible from one side, followed by a minimally i…

This early-phase study tests the safety of a new cell therapy called B7-H3 CAR T cells for children and young adults whose brain tumors have come back or are growing despite standard treatment. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to target a protein (B7-H3) …

This early-phase study tests a new drug called DSB2455 in adults with advanced cancers (breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, or brain metastases) that have a specific DNA repair problem. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug shrinks tumors. About 180 participan…

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 looks at whether removing a brain tumor and the nearby area where seizures start can help people with tumor-related epilepsy. About 100 people aged 8 and older with brain tumors and seizures will have surgery and be followed for up to a year. The goal is to see if seiz…

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 phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—datopotamab deruxtecan, carboplatin, and pembrolizumab—in 46 people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain and who have not had prior treatment for those brain tumors. The goal is to see how well the…

This trial is testing whether an experimental drug called TY-9591 can better control brain metastases in people with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, compared to the current standard treatment osimertinib. The study will enroll about 420 adults with this type of lung canc…

This study is testing proton radiation as a treatment for adults with benign or slow-growing brain tumors. Researchers want to see how well it controls tumor growth and how it affects quality of life and side effects. About 100 participants will receive proton radiation and be fo…

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 whether the combination of utidelone and capecitabine can shrink brain tumors in people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. About 120 participants will receive either utidelone alone or with capecitabine. The main goal is t…

This study tests whether a focused ultrasound device can safely open the blood-brain barrier in people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 30 participants will receive standard immunotherapy plus the ultrasound procedure. The goal is to see if this…

This study looks at whether giving focused radiation before or after surgery works better for people with brain tumors that started elsewhere in the body. About 140 adults with one brain tumor that can be removed will be randomly assigned to get radiation either before or after s…

This early-phase trial tests whether letrozole, a drug normally used for breast cancer, can reach and concentrate in recurrent high-grade gliomas (aggressive brain tumors). About 39 adults will take letrozole pills daily along with standard temozolomide chemotherapy. Researchers …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called AO-252 in people with advanced solid tumors, including those that have spread to the brain. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 86 adults whos…

This study tests personalized radiotherapy approaches for people with lung cancer, brain metastases, or other solid tumors. It aims to see if adapting radiation based on how a patient responds is safe and effective. About 45 adults will participate, receiving either extra radiati…

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 new drug, TLX101-Tx, that delivers radiation directly to glioblastoma cells. It is combined with standard chemotherapy (lomustine) and compared to chemotherapy alone in 50 adults whose brain cancer has returned after initial treatment. The goal is to see if the…

This phase II trial is testing whether an anti-viral drug called valganciclovir (Valcyte) can help treat breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The study includes 28 adults with progressive brain metastases who also have evidence of a common virus called CMV. Participants ta…

This study tests a more precise way to place electrodes on the scalp of glioblastoma patients receiving tumor treating fields (TTFields) therapy. Using advanced MRI that maps cancer spread, researchers aim to deliver stronger electrical doses to the tumor. The goal is to slow can…

This study tests whether giving focused radiation (radiosurgery) before surgically removing brain metastases can prevent the tumors from coming back. About 36 adults with 1 to 4 brain metastases will receive radiosurgery followed by surgery. Researchers will also monitor side eff…

This phase 2 trial tests whether sitagliptin, a diabetes drug, can improve the immune system's ability to attack glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. The study will enroll 48 adults with grade 4 glioma who are scheduled for surgery. Some participants will receive sitagliptin …

This study tests a new treatment called BCB-276 for children and young adults with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive brain tumor. BCB-276 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack the cancer. The tr…

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 trial investigates the safest and most effective dose of fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FSRT) for people with large brain metastases (tumors that have spread from other cancers). Participants receive radiation in several small doses over 1.5 to 2 weeks. The stu…

This study tests a drug called tarlatamab in 35 adults with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain but is not causing symptoms. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these brain tumors. Participants must have already had standard chemotherapy and be in…

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 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 whether using a 0mm or 2mm margin around brain metastases during radiosurgery leads to better tumor control with fewer side effects. Radiosurgery delivers a high dose of radiation to kill tumors. The trial will enroll 180 adults with brain metastases up to 4 cm i…

This phase II trial tests a special way of delivering whole-brain radiation called pulsed reduced dose-rate (PRDR) along with the drug memantine to help protect memory and thinking in people with brain metastases. About 53 adults with solid tumors that have spread to the brain wi…

This pilot trial is testing whether an advanced MRI technique called spectroscopic MRI (sMRI) can uncover hidden areas of recurrent glioblastoma that standard scans miss. Using that information, doctors will deliver a higher dose of proton radiation directly to the tumor, along w…

This study is tracking 600 people with brain tumors who receive GammaTile therapy during surgery. GammaTile is a device that delivers radiation directly to the tumor site to help prevent regrowth. Researchers are measuring how long tumors stay under control and how patients feel …

This study tests a procedure called endovascular embolization for people with meningioma, a type of brain tumor. The procedure blocks blood vessels that feed the tumor, aiming to shrink it or stop its growth. Participants are adults with growing or symptomatic meningiomas that ar…

This study tests two treatments for people whose cancer has spread to the brain and is growing despite prior therapy. One group receives palbociclib alone; the other gets palbociclib plus pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink or stabilize brain tumors. About…

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 phase IIa trial tests a combination of a dendritic cell vaccine (targeting HER2/HER3 proteins) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 23 women with breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The vaccine aims to train the immune system to attack cancer cells,…

This study tests whether metformin, a diabetes drug, and wearable activity trackers can help prevent memory and thinking problems after cranial radiation for brain tumors. About 100 patients will take metformin or not, and complete remote cognitive tests and wear a device. The ma…

This phase 2 trial tests whether two drugs, tucatinib and T-DM1, can control HER2-positive solid tumors that have spread to the brain. About 30 participants will receive both drugs, and researchers will monitor side effects and how well the treatment works. The goal is to find a …

This study tests whether giving targeted radiation to cancer that has spread (metastasized) can help children, teens, and young adults with sarcoma live longer. About 70 participants with soft tissue or bone sarcoma will receive consolidative radiation therapy to their metastatic…

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 phase 2 trial tests belvarafenib, a daily pill that targets cancers with a BRAF mutation, in people with primary or metastatic brain tumors. Participants take the drug for about six months, and doctors monitor tumor response with scans. The goal is to see if the drug can con…

This early-stage trial tests whether giving a higher dose of focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) to brain metastases is safe. About 50 people with 1 to 5 brain tumors who have never had brain radiation will receive an experimental dose on one tumor, while other tumors g…

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 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 study is for people whose brain metastases have come back or caused radiation damage after initial treatment. It compares a laser-based procedure (LITT) plus standard care against standard care alone (steroids or repeat radiation). The goal is to see if LITT can better contr…

This study tests whether using advanced brain network mapping (connectome-guided navigation) during surgery can better preserve functions like speech and movement in people with brain tumors in critical areas. Two hundred participants will be randomly assigned to either this new …

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 early-stage trial tests a new combination treatment for children and young adults (ages 3-39) with recurrent malignant brain tumors that can be surgically removed. The treatment uses two genetically modified viruses injected into the tumor site, plus an oral anti-herpes drug…

This study tests a new treatment for people with stage IV melanoma that has spread to the brain. It combines a chemotherapy drug (temozolomide) with specially grown immune cells (NK cells) from a healthy donor. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and can shrink brain t…

This study tests whether stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a precise form of radiation, can effectively treat brain metastases in people newly diagnosed with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 62 participants will receive SRS, and researchers will track how…

This phase III trial is for people with 5 to 15 brain metastases from cancers that are not blood cancers. It compares two treatments: stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which delivers high-dose radiation to small spots in one or two days, versus whole brain radiation that avoids th…

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 study tests whether a combination of two drugs, sacituzumab tirumotecan and bevacizumab, can shrink or control brain tumors in people with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. About 24 adults whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery or radiation will …

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 is testing a personalized cell therapy for adults with recurrent oligodendroglioma, a type of brain tumor. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells and stem cells, modifying them in the lab, and giving them back to fight the tumor. The mai…

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 people with brain metastases from solid tumors can avoid radiation therapy if their brain tumors shrink or stay stable with systemic treatments like immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or chemotherapy. About 45 participants will be monitored with regular bra…

This early-stage trial is testing whether the drug sotorasib can get into KRAS G12C+ brain tumors and how safe and effective it is. Sixteen adults with these tumors who are already scheduled for brain surgery will receive the drug. Researchers will measure how much drug reaches t…

This phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three immune-boosting drugs (relatlimab, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) in 60 people with melanoma that has spread to the brain. The study includes both patients with and without symptoms from their brain tumors. The main goal is to see …

This early-stage trial tests whether RNA-lipid particle vaccines can be safely made and given to adults with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The vaccines are designed to teach the immune system to attack tumor cells. The study will enroll 24 participants and f…

This early-stage trial is testing a treatment called boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for people with malignant brain tumors. It uses a special boron compound (B10 L-BPA) that is injected and then activated by a neutron beam to kill cancer cells. The study will enroll 10 adul…

This study offers continued access to an experimental drug (NBM-BMX) plus standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer, who completed a previous trial. About 15 participants will be monitored for long-term safety and ho…

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 tests whether using a 3 Tesla MRI during surgery for brain metastases helps surgeons remove tumors more completely. About 154 adults will be randomly assigned to standard surgery or surgery with the MRI. The goal is to see if the MRI leads to better tumor removal and f…

This study tests whether a special MRI scan, called amide proton transfer (APT) imaging, can help doctors target the most aggressive parts of brain tumors during radiotherapy. Twenty adults with glioblastoma or grade 4 astrocytoma will receive either standard radiotherapy or a ne…

This phase II trial tests whether adding a cannabis-based mouth spray (nabiximols) to standard chemotherapy helps people with recurrent glioblastoma live longer. About 120 adults whose brain tumor has returned after initial treatment will receive either the cannabis spray or a pl…

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 study tests whether giving focused radiation before surgery for large brain metastases works better than giving it after surgery. About 146 adults with solid tumors and one large brain metastasis will be randomly assigned to one of the two timing schedules. The main goal is …

This study compares two ways to prevent brain tumors from growing back after surgery. One group gets a chemotherapy wafer (GLIADEL) placed directly where the tumor was removed, while the other group receives radiation treatment within six weeks. The trial aims to see if the wafer…

This study tests an experimental oral drug called NBM-BMX in people with advanced solid tumors or newly diagnosed glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer). The drug is given alone for solid tumors or combined with standard treatments (radiation and chemotherapy) for brain cancer. Th…

This phase 2 trial tests two drugs, pumitamig and bevacizumab, alone or together with temozolomide, in 75 adults whose glioblastoma has returned after standard treatment. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors and control the disease. Participants will receive…

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 study tests whether two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, can shrink brain tumors in people with breast cancer, lung cancer, or other solid tumors that have spread to the brain. About 87 participants will receive the combination therapy. The goal is to see how well the tr…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether giving systemic therapy first, followed by focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery), can better control brain metastases. About 316 adults with brain metastases that are low-risk will receive standard cancer drugs, then some will get rad…

This study tests whether giving radiation in one session or several sessions works better for people whose cancer has spread to the brain. About 90 adults with brain tumors between 2 and 4 cm will be randomly assigned to one of two radiation approaches. The goal is to see which m…

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 phase III trial tests whether adding nitroglycerin patches to standard radiation therapy helps shrink brain tumors better than radiation alone in people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer). 74 participants will receive either radiatio…

This early-phase trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab before standard surgery and chemoradiation is safe and helpful for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Sixteen participants will receive up to two doses of ipilimu…

This study looks at whether people with lung cancer that has spread to the brain can safely delay radiation therapy. Participants take alectinib, a targeted drug, either alone or with focused radiation. The goal is to see if starting with just the drug keeps the brain cancer unde…

This phase 3 trial tests two ways to treat lung cancer that has spread to the brain. One group gets targeted radiation to each tumor plus a drug (bevacizumab) that starves tumors of blood. The other group gets whole-brain radiation that tries to avoid the memory centers. The stud…

This study is for people with metastatic breast cancer that has spread to the brain, with at least two brain tumors. Participants receive an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab every three weeks, plus a precise, one-time radiation treatment to just one of the brain tumors. Th…

This study compares two radiation therapies for people with 4 to 15 brain metastases from cancer: stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which is done in 1-2 sessions, versus whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT), which takes 10 sessions. The goal is to see if SRS offers similar survival wit…

This study tests whether giving a single dose of radiation before surgery for brain metastases can lower the chance of cancer spreading to the lining of the brain, compared to five doses after surgery. About 200 adults with brain tumors that can be removed will take part. The goa…

This early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for children whose brain tumors have come back or are not responding to treatment. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack the tumor. These cells are given along …

This study tests a shorter course of high-dose proton radiation for people with non-cancerous brain tumors like meningiomas and schwannomas. The goal is to see if fewer treatments can still control tumor growth while reducing side effects and being more convenient. About 70 adult…

This phase 3 trial tests whether brain tumor patients who have been seizure-free for 6 months on levetiracetam can safely stop the drug earlier than the standard 2-3 years. 604 adults with primary brain tumors and controlled seizures will be randomly assigned to stop levetiraceta…

This study tests whether combining two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, can control advanced cancers that have spread to the brain. It includes 120 adults with certain cancer types like BRCA-mutated or lung cancers. The goal is to see if the treatment shrinks or stabilizes brain…

This study is for people with stage IV melanoma that has spread to the brain. It compares two treatments: a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) alone, or the same drugs plus precise, targeted radiation to the brain tumors. The goal is to see if addin…

This study is testing whether a newer type of radiation called proton therapy (IMPT) can treat children's brain tumors just as well as standard X-ray therapy (IMRT) but with fewer long-term side effects. About 94 children aged 6 to 16 with low-grade brain tumors will be randomly …

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 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 study compares two types of radiation for people with up to 5 brain metastases from solid tumors. One group gets a single high dose of radiation, the other gets three smaller doses over a week. The goal is to see which approach better controls tumors and causes fewer side ef…

This early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug ibrutinib to a chemo-immunotherapy regimen can safely help children and young adults (ages 6–25) with brain cancers that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The study combines ibrutinib with indoximod an…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, neratinib and capecitabine, can help people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The study enrolls 22 adults whose tumors show abnormal HER2 activity on a special test. Researchers will me…

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 study tests two or three drugs (defactinib, avutometinib, and possibly encorafenib) in people with advanced melanoma that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink brain tumors and how safe they are. About 33 adults whose melanoma worsened …

This study is testing a drug called sacituzumab govitecan (Trop-2 ADC) in 100 breast cancer patients whose cancer has spread to the brain. Researchers want to see if the drug can shrink brain tumors and delay disease progression, while also monitoring side effects. The study coll…

This study tests a new drug called WSD0922-FU combined with the standard drug osimertinib for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR mutation). The trial aims to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. About 48 adult…

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 phase 2 trial tests whether using MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy can safely eliminate extra safety margins around brain tumors, potentially reducing radiation-related brain damage. 168 adults with non-small cell lung cancer and 1-10 brain metastases will receive either the…

This master trial is testing a new radiation technique called SMART, which uses MRI to guide and adapt radiation beams in real time. The goal is to deliver high doses precisely to tumors while protecting nearby organs. The study enrolls adults with various cancers (pancreas, lung…

This study looks at a special type of stitch (STRATAFIX) already approved by the FDA for closing wounds after brain or spine surgery. Researchers want to see if it helps wounds heal better and with fewer problems. About 160 adults having brain or spine surgery will take part. The…

This program provides early access to an experimental drug called AVM0703 for people with various solid tumors and blood cancers, including hard-to-treat types like glioblastoma and metastatic breast cancer. It is available to patients in the US whose doctor requests it. So far, …

This phase 2 trial is testing a two-step treatment for people with BRAF-mutated melanoma that has spread to the brain and is causing symptoms. First, participants take two targeted pills (encorafenib and binimetinib) for about two months. Then, they receive two immunotherapy drug…

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 early-phase trial tests the drug troriluzole in 27 adults with recurrent IDH wild-type glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Participants take the drug before surgery, and researchers measure brain activity and glutamate levels in the removed tumor tissue. The goal is to…

This study tests a new way to treat large brain tumors using two different radiation machines. Patients get four daily treatments with a linear accelerator, then a break, followed by one precise Gamma Knife treatment. The goal is to better control tumors while protecting healthy …

This early-stage trial tests an oral drug called HSK42360 in children aged 6 to 17 with recurrent malignant brain tumors that have a specific BRAF V600 mutation. The study aims to find the safest dose and check for side effects, while also looking at whether the drug can shrink t…

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 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 study tests whether using two contrast agents (gadolinium and ferumoxytol) in one MRI session can improve the detection and diagnosis of brain and central nervous system abnormalities. About 150 participants with neurological symptoms or known brain lesions will undergo imag…

This study tests whether drawing blood directly from veins inside the brain can safely diagnose high-grade glioma, a type of brain cancer. Researchers will compare this liquid biopsy to traditional surgical biopsy. Only 20 adults with suspected or confirmed brain cancer will part…

This study tests a special MRI technique to help doctors tell whether an enlarged spot in the brain after radiation is the tumor growing back or harmless scar tissue from the radiation. About 100 adults with brain metastases who had radiation will get this MRI before any surgery.…

This study tests a radioactive tracer called FET that lights up brain tumor cells on a PET scan. Researchers want to see if FET can better detect whether a brain tumor has come back after treatment, and help tell high-grade from low-grade tumors. About 199 people with known or su…

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 study tests a new type of PET scan that uses a special tracer (Ga68-PSMA) to see if it can tell the difference between a growing tumor and radiation damage in people with brain metastases from lung cancer, melanoma, or breast cancer. About 100 adults who have had radiation t…

This study is testing whether a new MRI technique using a substance called hyperpolarized pyruvate gives consistent results in people with solid tumors. About 109 participants will have two special MRI scans to see if the images are reproducible. The goal is to improve how doctor…

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 pilot study tests a special PET/MRI scan that uses a radioactive tracer to find HER2+ breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The scan aims to show whether the cancer cells take up the tracer, which might predict if they will respond to the standard drug trastuzumab deru…

This early-stage trial tests a fluorescent dye called panitumumab-IRDye800 that attaches to cancer cells. Before surgery, 30 adults with brain tumors will receive a single infusion of the dye. During their operation, a special camera will detect the dye's glow, helping surgeons d…

This study tests a special dye that makes brain tumor cells glow during surgery. The dye is given before surgery, and a special camera helps surgeons see the glowing tumor tissue. The goal is to help surgeons remove more of the tumor while protecting healthy brain tissue. The stu…

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 study tests a new type of PET/MRI scan to see if it can better tell the difference between a growing brain tumor and changes caused by radiation or immunotherapy. About 30 adults with brain metastases who have had radiation in the last 2 years will get a single 3-hour scan s…

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 looks at whether adding an early PET scan right after the injection can better tell the difference between a brain tumor coming back and damage from radiation therapy. About 50 adults with brain metastases who already need a PET scan will get an extra 15-minute scan ri…

This study looks at whether a routine MRI scan of the brain is helpful for people newly diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer that has spread but does not yet cause brain symptoms. One hundred participants will get a brain MRI, and doctors will assess how the results…

This study tests whether a special brain scan (PET-MRI) done within 48 hours after glioblastoma surgery is safe and practical. Fifteen adults who just had their first surgery for a suspected glioblastoma will get this scan, which uses a radioactive tracer and contrast dye. The go…

This phase 2 trial at Mayo Clinic is testing whether adding an amino acid PET/CT scan (using a radioactive tracer called FDOPA) to standard imaging can improve clinical management for people with brain tumors. The study will enroll 47 adults with brain tumors to see if the extra …

This study aims to see if a special MRI scan called CEST can accurately tell apart radiation damage from tumor growth in people with lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 60 adults who have had radiation therapy for brain metastases and show new changes on follow-up MRI…

This study is testing whether a new digital test battery, Mindmore Distance, can accurately assess thinking and memory skills in people with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or multiple sclerosis. Researchers will compare results from home-based computer tests wi…

This early-phase trial tests a fluorescent dye called ABY-029 to help surgeons better see high-grade gliomas (a type of brain tumor) during surgery. About 33 adults with suspected high-grade glioma will receive a small amount of the dye before surgery. The goal is to find the rig…

This study aims to build an AI model that can help doctors diagnose brain diseases like tumors, strokes, and neurodegenerative disorders using MRI scans. Researchers will collect data from 1,000 patients to train and test the AI. The goal is to see if the AI can improve diagnosti…

This early-phase study is testing a new radioactive tracer for PET scans that may better detect non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 20 adults with this type of lung cancer and brain metastases will receive the tracer and undergo imaging. The goal is to …

This phase 3 study is testing an improved PET/CT imaging method using a radioactive tracer called 18F-DOPA. Researchers want to see if it can better detect small lesions and reduce image artifacts in patients with conditions like congenital hyperinsulinism, neuroblastoma, neuroen…

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 study tests a new MRI sequence that aims to make brain tumors (metastases) more visible after a standard contrast injection. Researchers will compare the new method to the usual MRI in 100 adults with known or suspected brain tumors. The goal is to see if the new scan finds …

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 is testing a blood test that looks for DNA signals from 20 different cancers, including lung, breast, and colon cancer. Researchers will see if the test can find cancer early, detect any cancer left after treatment, and catch a relapse before it shows up on scans. The …

This study tests two advanced MRI techniques to better tell apart brain tumors that have come back from tissue damage caused by radiation therapy. About 42 adults with brain metastases will be scanned before surgery or radiation. The goal is to help doctors make more accurate tre…

This study is looking at whether a brain MRI can spot cancer that has spread to the brain in people with certain types of breast cancer (triple negative or HER2-positive, stage IIb or III) who have no symptoms. About 100 participants will get a contrast-enhanced brain MRI, give a…

This study is testing whether a very powerful 7 Tesla MRI can detect tiny brain metastases earlier than standard 1.5 or 3 Tesla MRIs in people with small-cell lung cancer who choose not to have preventive brain radiation. Twenty participants will get a 7T brain scan followed by u…

This study aims to improve how doctors find and treat breast cancer that has spread to the brain. Twenty adults with ER-positive breast cancer and brain tumors will get an extra PET scan (FES PET/CT) before their standard radiation planning. Researchers will compare this scan wit…

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 special PET/CT scan using a tracer called 18F-Fluciclovine to see if it can better detect brain metastases and tell them apart from changes caused by earlier treatments. About 20 adults with known or suspected brain metastases will get the scan before and after…

This study tests whether the seizure drug levetiracetam (Keppra) can prevent first-time seizures in people with brain metastases located in the motor cortex. About 150 adults who have never had a seizure will be randomly assigned to take the drug or receive standard care. The goa…

This study tests whether a digital art therapy app called ARTCan is practical and acceptable for young adults aged 18-25 who survived childhood cancer. Participants use the app for 6 weeks to create art and complete mood surveys. The goal is to see if at least 10 out of 15 partic…

Researchers at Georgetown University are testing whether a mild electrical brain stimulation called transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) can boost the effects of visual training in people who have lost part of their vision from brain damage. The study includes 30 adults w…

This study is testing a new virtual therapy program called FearLess, designed to help people with primary malignant brain tumors and their caregivers cope with the intense fear that their cancer might come back. The program involves 8 weekly one-on-one video sessions with a thera…

This Phase 2 trial tests a new type of radiation therapy designed to avoid key brain areas involved in memory and thinking. Sixty adults with 1 to 3 small brain metastases will receive cognitive-sparing stereotactic radiosurgery. The main goal is to see if this approach better pr…

This trial tests two digital platforms, one for children with cancer and one for their parents, designed to improve communication with healthcare providers and address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs during treatment. Researchers will recruit 120 families of chil…

This pilot trial tests whether a supervised, group exercise program called Exercise Together is safe and feasible for people with primary brain tumors and their caregivers. The program uses resistance training to strengthen muscles used in daily activities and is designed to fost…

This study tests whether a 12-week tele-exercise program called RISE-YA can help reduce cancer-related fatigue in young adults (ages 18-39) who are brain tumor survivors. Participants receive energy conservation counseling, behavior coaching, and exercise training via video calls…

This study is for people whose cancer has spread to the brain. It compares two types of whole brain radiation: one that avoids only the memory center (hippocampus) and one that also avoids other brain areas tied to thinking. The goal is to see which better preserves memory and co…

This study tests whether taking a daily vitamin B6 supplement can reduce anger and mood changes caused by the seizure drug levetiracetam in people with brain tumors. Fifty adults with brain tumor-related epilepsy who have been on levetiracetam for 6 weeks to 6 months will take 10…

This study tests whether riluzole, a drug already used for ALS, can help cancer survivors who struggle with memory, focus, and mental clarity after treatment — a condition called cancer-related cognitive impairment. Researchers will measure changes in a brain protein called BDNF …

This study tests whether methylphenidate, a drug used for ADHD, can reduce severe fatigue in people who had a brain tumor as a child or teen. Fifty survivors aged 6 and older will receive either the drug or a placebo in a crossover design. The goal is to see if it improves energy…

This study tests whether virtual reality can make cognitive training more engaging and effective for children aged 8-22 who are receiving radiation for brain tumors. About 45 participants will be randomly assigned to do brain exercises on an iPad or in virtual reality. Researcher…

This study tests whether dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of talk therapy, can help people with acquired brain injury manage emotional distress and challenging behaviors. 77 participants will receive standard care for 5 months, then DBT for 5 months, then follow-up. Res…

This study tests whether special education programs can improve quality of life for people with brain tumors and reduce the burden on their caregivers. About 72 patients and their caregivers will take part. Researchers will measure quality of life and caregiver stress before and …

This study is testing whether it is safe to avoid giving the steroid dexamethasone before, during, and for three weeks after brain metastasis surgery. The goal is to see if patients can avoid the side effects of steroids without needing extra rescue doses. The trial will enroll 3…

This pilot study tests whether brodalumab, a drug used for autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, can safely reduce immune-related side effects caused by cancer immunotherapy. About 11 adults with advanced solid tumors who developed these side effects will receive brodalumab injec…

This study compares a single dose of methadone to the standard drug remifentanil for pain control after brain surgery. About 40 adults having elective brain surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs. The goal is to see if methadone provides better pain relief and …

This study compares two 8-week virtual programs for adults with brain tumors who have thinking or memory issues. One program combines cognitive rehab with mindfulness (C-SMART), the other provides educational videos (BE Well). Researchers want to see if these programs are practic…

This study tests whether a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help people recover movement after brain tumor surgery. Six patients will receive TMS once daily for three days, and their muscle strength will be measured before and after treatm…

This study tests a new type of whole brain radiation that spares healthy tissue, aiming to improve quality of life and reduce symptoms for people with brain metastases. About 41 adults with solid tumors and brain metastases will receive this radiation plus a standard drug. Resear…

This study tests whether a 5-minute guided meditation played during each radiation session can help reduce anxiety in people with brain tumors. About 30 adults will either listen to the meditation or receive standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety levels before and after …

This study tests if a drug called tranexamic acid (TXA) can reduce blood loss during brain tumor surgery. About 102 adults having a craniotomy will receive either TXA or a placebo. Researchers will measure blood loss and check for bleeding-related complications within 30 days aft…

This study tests whether a 6-week occupational therapy group programme can improve quality of life and daily functioning in adults with primary brain tumours who are on active treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to either the group programme or usual care (written infor…

This study tests whether slowly reducing the dose of the steroid dexamethasone after brain tumor surgery can lower side effects like high blood sugar and poor wound healing, while still preventing brain swelling. About 200 adults with certain brain tumors will be randomly assigne…

This study compares intensive multi-disciplinary care (a team of specialists working together) to standard care for 40 adults with newly diagnosed brain metastases from solid tumors. The goal is to see if the team approach reduces symptom burden and helps patients better understa…

This study tests a new program designed to help people with brain metastases manage thinking and memory problems. About 140 patients will receive different levels of support based on their needs, from educational materials to one-on-one coaching. The goal is to see if the program…

This study tests a virtual, home-based exercise program for teens and young adults who had a brain tumor and received radiation. The goal is to see if the program helps with memory and attention problems, and how it affects gut bacteria. About 60 participants will be randomly ass…

This study tests whether brain tumor patients can safely receive radiotherapy without wearing an immobilization mask. Instead, a surface imaging system tracks the patient's position and movement. Twenty adults will try one session without a mask and report their comfort, anxiety,…

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 home-based program called HOBSCOTCH-CA for brain cancer survivors who struggle with memory and thinking. The program involves weekly virtual sessions with a coach, teaching problem-solving and relaxation techniques. Researchers will compare two groups: one that…

This early-phase trial tests whether giving the amino acid arginine alongside whole brain radiation is safe and how best to give it (by mouth or IV). Ten adults with cancer that has spread to the brain will receive arginine daily during their 10-day radiation course. The goal is …

This study tests whether wearing special glasses that emit bright light can help reduce fatigue and improve thinking speed and attention in children and teens who have been treated for a brain tumor. The study will include 40 survivors and compare the bright light glasses to dim …

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…

This study asks brain cancer patients about their experience with telemedicine compared to in-person visits. Researchers want to learn if patients feel they receive good care through virtual appointments. The goal is to improve how care is delivered to people with brain tumors.

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 tests whether a home-based computer training program can improve vision in people who have lost part of their visual field due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, or brain tumor. Researchers will use brain scans to understand how the brain changes with training. The stu…

This study compares two ways of delivering precise radiation to brain tumors that have spread from other cancers. One group gets the standard extra 2-millimeter safety margin around the tumor, while the other group gets no extra margin. The goal is to see if skipping the margin l…

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 whether doing radiation planning and treatment on the same day can better target fast-growing brain metastases. About 60 adults with brain tumors that grow at least 1mm per week will be randomly assigned to receive radiation with a 1mm or 0mm safety margin. The g…

This study is gathering medical information and samples from up to 5,000 people with neurosurgical conditions like brain tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. Participants receive standard care while their data is collected for future research. No new treatments are being te…

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 uses special MRI scans to see how radiation treatment affects the brain's white matter and thinking skills in people with cancer that has spread to the brain. Researchers will follow 15 patients to find early signs of memory or concentration problems. The goal is to be…

This early-phase trial will test a new PET imaging agent called 64Cu-DOTA-pembrolizumab in 6 people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer who are already on the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the imaging agent can safely tell the difference between tum…

This study tests the safety of placing a small device called an Ommaya reservoir under the scalp during brain tumor surgery. The device allows doctors to collect spinal fluid samples over time to study biomarkers. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will enroll 100 adults with brain tumor…

This study looks at whether placing a small device called an Ommaya reservoir under the scalp during a brain tumor biopsy allows doctors to safely collect fluid samples from the brain over time. Researchers want to see if this method works better than repeated spinal taps for tra…

This study tests whether a brain mapping technique called navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) can help doctors plan radiation therapy better for people with brain metastases near the motor cortex. About 30 patients who had surgery for a brain tumor will get both a …

This study looks at why some older adults with serious conditions like cancer or fractures become vulnerable or frail. Researchers will follow about 1500 patients to find out how common different causes of vulnerability are and how they affect outcomes like survival and quality o…

This study looks at how radiation therapy changes the brain's resting state networks in children and teens (ages 8-21) with newly diagnosed brain tumors. Participants will have MRI scans and cognitive tests before and about a year after proton radiation. The goal is to understand…

This study looks at whether regular MRI scans of the brain after radiation therapy can find cancer that has spread to the brain before it causes symptoms. About 60 adults with stage III non-squamous lung cancer will get brain MRIs at set times. The goal is to see if this monitori…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence can predict muscle loss (sarcopenia) in intensive care patients with serious brain conditions like stroke, bleeding, or tumors. Researchers will measure thigh muscle thickness with ultrasound and track nutrition markers over the fi…

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 aims to map the brain regions essential for language and cognition in people with epilepsy or brain tumors. Participants perform language-based tasks while their brain activity is recorded using fMRI or electrical stimulation. The goal is to compare brain organization …

This study tests whether educational tools can help adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39) with advanced solid tumors or high-grade brain tumors start advance care planning early. Participants watch an educational video and attend a special appointment to discuss their care go…

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 tests a lab technique called pharmacoscopy that quickly checks which drugs work best on a patient's own brain metastasis tissue. About 102 adults with brain metastases and few treatment options will have their tumor samples tested. The goal is to see if using this test…

This study explores whether planning radiation therapy to avoid key brain regions can reduce thinking and learning problems in children with brain or head and neck tumors. Participants include children receiving radiation, survivors who completed radiation at least two years ago,…

This study looks at whether training paramedics with simulations can make brain tumor patients more satisfied with their care. About 250 adults with a newly discovered brain tumor will fill out a questionnaire after their hospital stay. The goal is to see if this training helps p…

This study looks at whether special breathing exercises can help the brains of people with multiple sclerosis or cancer, as well as their caregivers. Researchers will use MRI scans to see how breathing affects oxygen flow in the brain. The goal is to understand the connection bet…

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 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 tests a handheld microscope called CONVIVO that gives surgeons real-time, high-resolution images of brain tissue during surgery. The goal is to see if it can easily tell healthy tissue from tumor tissue in 30 patients with brain tumors. If it works, it could help surge…

This study follows 1,400 children and teens (ages 3-21) in Southern Europe with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or certain brain tumors. Researchers will track their diet, lifestyle, and quality of life over time to see how these factors relate to treatment side effects and survival…

This study uses a special microscope called intravital microscopy to look at blood vessels inside solid tumors while patients are in surgery. Researchers want to see how these vessels work and how well they let blood and dye flow through. The goal is to learn whether tumor vessel…

This study looks at a new CT scan technology to see if it produces clearer images of brain tumors. About 120 adults with diagnosed brain tumors will have their scans reviewed by radiologists. The goal is to improve image quality and diagnostic confidence, not to test a treatment.

This study looks at whether precise radiation (SRS or SBRT) can help preserve thinking and memory in people with multiple brain tumors that have spread from other cancers. About 90 adults with 1 to 10 brain metastases will get radiation and then take thinking tests over 4 months.…

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 aims to understand why some people with meningioma, the most common type of brain tumor, have worse outcomes than others. Researchers will look at factors like race, income, education, and medical history in 3,000 adults. The goal is to identify social and health-relat…

This study is testing whether a special PET scan (using 18F-Fluciclovine) can help doctors see if brain tumors are responding to radiation treatment. About 46 adults with brain metastases will get the scan before and after stereotactic radiosurgery. The goal is to find a better w…

This study is developing an AI system that tracks tumors and organs during radiation therapy without needing physical markers. Researchers will use existing patient data to train and test the AI. If it works, it could help doctors target radiation more accurately. The study invol…

This study is testing a new computer program that helps doctors see which parts of the brain control important functions like language and movement. The goal is to help surgeons plan brain tumor removal more safely. About 1,720 adults with brain tumors who need surgery will take …

This study tests a special brain-mapping grid placed during surgery to better identify areas that control movement and speech. Researchers will compare this method with standard techniques in 75 adults with brain tumors. The goal is to see if the new grid helps surgeons avoid dam…

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 study is testing whether a 15-minute app called Brainlab Cognition can be used in busy brain tumor clinics to track memory, attention, and other thinking skills. Researchers will also collect quality-of-life reports electronically from patients. The goal is to see if this ap…

This study involves 20 people undergoing awake brain surgery for tumors near the hand movement area. Surgeons will test different electrical stimulation frequencies (10 to 250 Hz) to see which ones best identify or even improve hand movement. The goal is to develop a more precise…

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 pilot study is testing whether a combined PET-MRI scan can better detect if a child's brain tumor has returned after treatment. The study will include 5 children with high-grade gliomas or medulloblastomas who have unclear results from standard MRI. The main goal is to see i…

This study aims to find biological markers in the blood that may help explain brain development disorders like autism, epilepsy, and brain tumors. Researchers will compare children with and without these conditions to identify unique patterns. Up to 500 children will participate …

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 study is testing a special imaging agent called 18F-fluciclovine to see if it can detect how well radiation therapy is working on large brain tumors that have spread from other cancers. About 20 adults with at least one untreated brain tumor larger than 2 cm will get PET/CT …

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 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 looks at how radiation to the brain affects memory in children who had a brain tumor. Researchers will test memory and thinking skills in 130 children ages 4 to 12, starting 2 years after radiation and again 2 years later. The goal is to learn which parts of the brain …

This study follows children and teens who had radiation to the brain before age 16 to check for hormone problems. Researchers will measure hormone levels and track fatigue to create better follow-up guidelines. About 230 participants in remission from cancer will be monitored for…

This study is looking at how cancer genetic testing works in people from different ethnic backgrounds. Researchers will collect blood samples and genetic information from 1,800 adults with various solid tumors. The goal is to find cancer-related gene mutations and see if current …

This study uses magnetoencephalography (MEG), a non-invasive brain scan, to compare brain signals in 1,500 children with neurodevelopmental disorders (like epilepsy, autism, ADHD) and healthy children. The goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of these conditions. No tre…

This study uses a smartphone app to track how patients feel before and after neurosurgery for conditions like disc disease, spine instability, brain tumors, or aneurysms. Researchers aim to understand normal recovery patterns and how complications affect well-being. 400 adults wh…

This study looks at tissue samples from 30 adults with stomach or esophageal cancer that spread to the brain. Researchers compare the genetic markers of the original tumor and the brain tumor to see if they differ. The goal is to better understand how these cancers change when th…

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 phase 2 trial is testing whether CT and MRI scans can act as biomarkers to predict how patients with brain metastases respond to radiation therapy. About 90 adults with brain metastases who are scheduled for radiation will get scans before and after treatment. The goal is to…

This study aims to develop and test a new MRI technique to distinguish between actual tumor growth and changes caused by radiation treatment in people with brain metastases. Researchers will include both healthy volunteers and patients who have had stereotactic radiosurgery. The …

This study is a large registry that will follow about 8,000 cancer patients who receive radiation therapy using a special machine called an MR-Linac, which combines an MRI scanner with a radiation beam. The goal is to learn how well this technology works for different cancers, in…

This study looks at how much of the drug T-DXd enters brain tumors in people with HER2-positive brain cancers or glioblastoma. Thirty participants will receive T-DXd before surgery to remove a brain tumor, and researchers will measure drug levels in the tumor. The goal is to see …

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 looks at the bacteria and fungi in the gut and tumors of 100 children aged 3–18 who are suspected of having a brain tumor. Researchers want to see if changes in these microbes are linked to the tumor's presence or growth. The goal is to learn more, not to test a new tr…

This study aims to standardize care for people with rare brain tumors by using artificial intelligence to analyze patient data and predict recovery after surgery. Researchers will collect information on symptoms, brain scans, and cognitive function from 200 adults undergoing tumo…

This study aims to create immune organoids—tiny lab-grown models of the immune system—using cells from children and young adults with brain tumors, kidney tumors, neuroblastoma, or sarcoma. Researchers will mix these organoids with tumor cells to see how they interact. The goal i…

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 observational study aims to find blood markers that show brain injury caused by cancer treatments in children with brain tumors. Researchers will collect plasma samples from 560 children before and after surgery, during radiation or chemotherapy, and up to three years later.…

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 is testing a special MRI technique that uses a substance called hyperpolarized 13C-pyruvate to look at how brain metastases (tumors that spread to the brain) use energy. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors understand which tumors are more likely to resist …

This study looks at 100 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive brain tumor. Researchers will measure certain proteins (MMP2 and MMP9) in blood and tumor tissue, and compare them with MRI scans. The goal is to better understand how these proteins …

This study looks at what factors—like genetics, immune system, and medical history—affect survival and quality of life in adults with glioblastoma, a severe brain cancer. About 200 participants will fill out an online survey and may provide a blood sample from home. The goal is t…

This study aims to collect and store biological samples (like tumor tissue and blood) from 500 adults with brain tumors. The samples will be used to build a research collection to help scientists better understand brain tumors. Participants do not receive any treatment as part of…

This study collects brain tumor tissue samples from 4,000 children and adults undergoing brain surgery. The samples are stored in a tissue bank at the University of Florida for future research. The goal is to help scientists find better treatments and cures for brain tumors.

This study uses brain mapping techniques like fMRI and MEG before, during, and after surgery to see how brain functions like movement and speech reorganize in people with brain tumors. Researchers hope to improve surgical planning and preserve important brain functions. The study…

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 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 a special PET scan using an investigational agent called 18F-Fluciclovine can find leftover tumor tissue after brain metastasis surgery better than standard MRI. About 20 adults who have had brain tumor surgery and are scheduled for radiation will get an …

This study is creating a collection of blood samples from 300 adults with primary or metastatic brain tumors. Researchers will analyze immune cells in the blood to better understand these tumors. The goal is to provide a resource for future studies, not to test a new treatment.

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 is creating a registry for children and young adults (up to age 26) receiving proton or photon radiation therapy for sarcoma or brain tumors. Researchers will collect data on survival, side effects, and quality of life over many years to better understand long-term out…

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 heart problems in people with HER2+ breast cancer that has spread. All participants are taking trastuzumab-based treatment. The main goal is to see how often heart issues occur, especially in those also taking beta blockers or similar heart medications. A smal…

This study aims to collect and analyze genetic information from 250 adults in Taiwan diagnosed with diffuse gliomas, a type of brain tumor. Researchers will use tumor tissue and blood samples to identify genetic patterns. The goal is to better understand why these tumors are so h…

This study follows 100 children under 18 who are already on a ketogenic diet for conditions like drug-resistant epilepsy, autism, chronic migraine, or brain tumors. Researchers want to see if the diet supports healthy growth, improves symptoms, and boosts quality of life. The die…