Glioma

Researchers are testing an experimental therapy called SRN-101 in adults with recurrent high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer that has returned after standard treatment. Participants receive SRN-101 directly into the tumor before planned surgery to remove it. The trial's …

Researchers are testing whether GammaTile, a collagen tile embedded with radioactive cesium-131 seeds, can be safely placed in the brain after surgery for malignant glioma. The trial enrolls elderly or frail patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent tumors. The main goals are to…

This early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called NST-628 in adults with recurrent grade 4 glioma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study aims to see how well the drug enters the tumor and affects cancer-related proteins, as well as its safety. Participants take the drug be…

This study tests a drug called ADI-PEG 20, which breaks down an amino acid that some brain tumors need to grow. It is given alongside standard radiation and chemotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma. The goal is to see if this …

This early-phase study tests a new treatment for children and young adults with aggressive brain tumors called high-grade glioma and DIPG. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack tumor cells. The main goals are to see if t…

This study is for adolescents and young adults (ages 12-39) newly diagnosed with aggressive brain tumors called high-grade glioma or DIPG. The goal is to see if a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (relatlimab and nivolumab, sold as Opdualag) is safe and tolerable when given …

This study tests an experimental drug called safusidenib in people with a slow-growing brain tumor (IDH1-mutant glioma) whose tumor got worse while on the standard drug vorasidenib. Up to 40 participants take safusidenib pills twice daily to see if the tumor shrinks or stops grow…

This phase 1 trial tests whether FPS-ZM1, a drug that blocks an inflammation pathway, can safely control brain swelling that often occurs after surgery for glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. Researchers will give FPS-ZM1 with or without the steroid dexamethasone to about 24 ad…

This trial is testing whether giving tarlatamab before and after surgery is safe and feasible for people with recurrent high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer. Participants receive tarlatamab infusions before their tumor is removed, then continue treatment after surgery. T…

This phase II trial is asking whether adding the drug lenvatinib to the standard STUPP regimen (temozolomide plus radiation) can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma that has a specific genetic marker (MGMT promoter methylati…

This trial tests an oral drug called JBI-778 in people with brain metastases, leptomeningeal disease, or recurrent high-grade glioma. The drug is designed to block a protein that may help tumors grow. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or…

This study tests a drug called tovorafenib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 39) newly diagnosed with aggressive brain tumors (high-grade glioma or DIPG) that have specific genetic changes. The goal is to see if the drug can help them live longer. About 79 participants will…

This pilot trial is testing a medical device called GlioHook, which is implanted in the brain after surgery to remove a high-grade glioma. The implant is designed to trap any remaining tumor cells and make follow-up radiotherapy more effective. The study includes about 15 adults …

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding nimotuzumab—an antibody that blocks a protein called EGFR—to the standard Stupp regimen (temozolomide plus radiotherapy) can improve outcomes for adults with glioblastoma that was not fully removed by surgery. Participants must have EGFR-po…

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment for recurrent high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer. The approach uses a specially designed virus injected directly into the tumor to kill cancer cells and boost the immune system, combined with a PD-1 inhibitor drug that helps…

This study explores whether a non-invasive EEG-based technique can map cognitive networks in the brain before, during, and after tumor surgery. The goal is to help surgeons avoid damaging areas critical for memory and thinking. Ten adults with brain glioma will undergo neuropsych…

This early-stage trial tests whether combining vorasidenib (a targeted therapy) with lomustine (a chemotherapy) is safe for people with recurrent IDH-mutant gliomas, a type of brain cancer. About 24 adults whose tumors have returned will receive different doses to find the best o…

This phase 2 trial tests a single dose of FG001, a fluorescent dye, in 76 adults with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma. The dye is given before surgery and glows under a special light, helping surgeons tell tumor from healthy tissue during removal. The study checks how well the …

This study tests two immunotherapy drugs, fianlimab and cemiplimab, in children and young adults with recurrent high-grade glioma or ependymoma. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants will receive the drugs before an…

This phase 2 trial tests the drug mirdametinib, alone or with radiation, in people with NF1-related high-grade gliomas (aggressive brain tumors). It includes three groups: those with recurrent sporadic glioblastoma, newly diagnosed NF1-associated glioblastoma, and other NF1-relat…

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment for people whose malignant glioma (a type of brain cancer) has come back. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize and attack the cancer while also blocking a tumor defense mechanism. The study will enroll…

This early-stage trial tests whether using a special MRI-guided radiation machine (MR-Linac) can safely deliver higher, more targeted radiation doses to aggressive brain tumors (high-grade glioma). Twenty newly diagnosed patients will receive radiation twice a week for three week…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called FZ-AD005 in 40 people with aggressive brain tumors (high-grade glioma) that have come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The main goals are to find the…

This early study tests a new approach for people with slow-growing brain tumors located in areas that control movement. A small device placed on the skull delivers mild electrical stimulation while patients do physical therapy, aiming to retrain the brain so that critical functio…

This early-stage study tests an experimental drug called gallium maltolate in 15 children whose high-grade glioma or atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor has returned or not responded to treatment. The main goals are to find safe doses and understand side effects. Everyone receives t…

This trial tests a new AI device that helps surgeons see brain tumors on ultrasound images during surgery. The AI highlights tumor tissue in real time, which may help remove more of the tumor while protecting healthy brain. The study involves 100 adults scheduled for brain tumor …

Many cancer trials require patients to have specific molecular markers, so researchers test large numbers of people to find the few who qualify. This study evaluates FATHOM, an AI system that reads clinical trial records and routine tumor slides to predict which patients carry th…

Gliomas are the most common primary brain tumors in adults, and knowing whether a tumor is low-grade or high-grade before surgery guides treatment and prognosis. Currently, doctors need a tissue sample from surgery or biopsy to grade a glioma, and standard MRI scans often cannot …

This trial is testing two new imaging tracers, called CM500, to see if they can help detect solid tumors anywhere in the body. The tracers are given by injection and then used with PET scans to create detailed images. The study includes healthy volunteers and people with various …

This first-in-human study will test a new radioactive imaging agent called MeFAMP to see if it can safely and accurately detect brain tumors using PET scans. The study includes 28 people: healthy volunteers and patients with recurrent high-grade glioma or brain metastases from ot…

This study is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can analyze standard MRI brain scans to determine the specific molecular subtype of a child's brain tumor before surgery. The research includes 1,400 children under 18 with suspected brain tumors, using both pas…

This trial investigates whether a special PET scan using a radioactive tracer called 18F-FET can detect brain tumors (gliomas) more accurately than standard MRI. The study includes 30 patients with suspected gliomas and 6 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if this imaging met…

This early-phase study will test two radioactive tracers designed to light up certain solid tumors on scans. Twenty adults with breast, head and neck, pancreatic cancer, or glioma will receive an injection of the tracers and then undergo PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging. The goal is t…

This early-stage trial tests a fluorescent dye called SBK2-ICG in 12 adults with untreated malignant brain tumors. The dye is given before surgery to see if it can make tumor edges glow, helping surgeons remove as much tumor as possible while protecting healthy brain. The main go…

This study tests a fast genetic test (UR-ddPCR) that checks for IDH1-mutant tumor cells in brain tissue during surgery. If the test finds leftover cancer, the surgeon can remove more tissue right away. The trial will enroll 105 adults with newly diagnosed IDH-mutant glioma at NYU…

This study tests a new group self-management program for adults with brain cancer. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helps improve mental health and quality of life more than standard care. Researchers will compare changes in well-being between the group program …

This early-stage study tests whether a special MRI that highlights acidic areas can help surgeons see and remove more of an aggressive brain tumor called glioblastoma. The study involves 12 VA patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent glioblastoma. The main goal is to check if t…

This study tests whether combining PET scans with two investigational tracers, [18F]FET and [18F]FMISO, along with MRI, can help doctors place catheters more accurately for delivering therapy to recurrent brain tumors (malignant gliomas). About 20 adults already enrolled in a mai…

This study tests whether real-time fMRI neurofeedback can help people with brain tumors (gliomas) shift language activity away from the tumor area before surgery. Only 4 participants will be enrolled to see if the approach is feasible, safe, and acceptable. It is a very early, sm…

This study compares a new type of brain scan—watching movie clips during functional MRI (fMRI)—to standard task-based fMRI for mapping language areas in people with brain tumors (gliomas). The goal is to see if the simpler movie-watching method works as well or better for helping…

This study will test whether a special brain scan called magnetoencephalography (MEG) can detect electrical differences within gliomas, the most common malignant brain tumors in adults. Researchers will scan 60 newly diagnosed patients before surgery to see if MEG can identify mo…

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

This study tests whether special MRI scans can spot where brain tumors have spread into nearby healthy tissue, which standard scans miss. About 20 adults with suspected high-grade glioma will get extra scans before surgery. The results will be compared to tissue samples to see if…

This early study tests whether a small device can safely collect fluid from the brain during planned surgery for glioma or epilepsy. Six participants will have the device placed temporarily during their operation. The goal is to see if the device works and is safe, not to treat t…

This study looks at whether a special PET scan (18F-AGX) can detect early changes in brain tumor activity in adults with slow-growing IDH-mutant gliomas who are taking the drug Vorasidenib. Ten participants will get the drug daily for about a year and have multiple PET and MRI sc…

This study tests whether physical therapy, alone or with brain stimulation, can help rewire the brain before surgery for high-grade glioma near the motor area. About 63 adults with preserved movement will be randomly assigned to standard care, therapy, or therapy plus stimulation…

This study will test whether a mobile app called Resilience PRO can help monitor symptoms and quality of life in 80 adults with IDH-mutated glioma who are starting a new systemic treatment. Participants will use the app to report side effects and complete questionnaires every two…

This study tests giving chemotherapy before radiation for people with high-grade gliomas, a type of aggressive brain tumor. The goal is to see if this approach works well and makes MRI scans easier to read, since radiation can change how the brain looks. About 70 adults aged 18-8…

This study tests a special microscope accessory called GLOW400 that helps surgeons see glowing brain tumors during surgery. About 37 adults with suspected high-grade gliomas will take part. Surgeons will rate how well the device shows tumor fluorescence and image quality. The goa…

This study tests how well the MyVeo surgical headset shows surgical details during routine brain, spine, ear-nose-throat, or reconstructive surgeries. Surgeons will rate image quality, comfort, and safety while using the device. About 32 patients will take part, and no extra proc…

This study will follow 50 adults with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, to see how the amount of tumor removed during surgery affects how long they live. All patients will receive standard radiation and chemotherapy after surgery. The goal is to better understand which su…

This study tests a special camera attached to a surgical microscope to see if it can better detect glioma tumor cells during brain surgery. Researchers will observe 80 adults with suspected high-grade gliomas. The goal is to improve how surgeons see tumor tissue, not to test a ne…