Glioma
MONDO:0021042A benign or malignant brain and spinal cord tumor that arises from glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells). Tumors that arise from astrocytes are called astrocytic tumors or astrocytomas. Tumors that arise from oligodendrocytes are called oligodendroglial tumors. Tumors that arise from ependymal cells are called ependymomas.
Also known as: glial neoplasm, glial tumor, glial tumour, glioma, neoplasm of neuroglia, neoplasm of the neuroglia, neuroglial neoplasm, neuroglial tumor
2546 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 462 tagged with Glioma itself.
Follow this condition to get notified about new trialsWhere it sits in the disease tree
Browse by category →Sub-types of Glioma
-
Malignant glioma 250 trials · 915 incl. sub-types
12 sub-types
- High grade astrocytic tumor 8 trials · 668 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Brain glioma 29 trials · 210 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Grade III glioma 44 trials · 86 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Oligodendroglial tumor 2 trials · 72 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor 36 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pediatric high-grade glioma 14 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spinal cord glioma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Granular cell cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant perineurioma 1 trial
- Isolated melanotic schwannoma 0 trials
- Neurofibroma of gallbladder 0 trials
- Neurofibroma of the heart 0 trials
-
Astrocytic tumor 6 trials · 701 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- High grade astrocytic tumor 8 trials · 668 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Astrocytoma (excluding glioblastoma) 114 trials · 163 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Low grade astrocytic tumor 1 trial · 41 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adult astrocytic tumor 2 trials · 25 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anaplastic pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Childhood astrocytic tumor 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Infant-type hemispheric glioma 1 trial
- Gliofibroma 0 trials
-
Low grade glioma 71 trials · 267 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Grade II glioma 28 trials · 178 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Schwannoma 9 trials · 42 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Low grade astrocytic tumor 1 trial · 41 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Childhood low-grade glioma 6 trials
- Diffuse low-grade glioma, MAPK pathway–altered 3 trials
- Angiocentric glioma 1 trial
-
Nerve sheath neoplasm 8 trials · 123 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Neurofibroma 17 trials · 69 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Schwannoma 9 trials · 42 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor 36 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Granular cell tumor 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Perineurioma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neurothekeoma 0 trials
-
Ependymal tumor 1 trial · 93 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Ependymoma 87 trials · 89 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anaplastic ependymoma 7 trials · 12 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ependymal tumor of brain 3 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myxopapillary ependymoma 1 trial
- RELA fusion-positive ependymoma 0 trials
- Ependymal tumor of spinal cord 0 trials Sub-types →
-
Mixed glioma 6 trials · 20 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Oligoastrocytoma 6 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mixed astrocytoma-ependymoma 0 trials
- Mixed astrocytoma-ependymoma-oligodendroglioma 0 trials
-
Diffuse glioma, H3 G34 mutant 11 trials
-
Optic pathway glioma 11 trials
2 sub-types
- Optic nerve glioma 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Optic tract astrocytoma 0 trials Sub-types →
-
Astroblastoma 1 trial
1 sub-type
- Astroblastoma, MN1-altered 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
-
Sound waves and drug team up against brain tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of a drug called aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and focused ultrasound to treat recurrent high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study aimed to see if this sonodynamic therapy could safely damage tumor cells. Only 10 participants…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
-
New way to deliver chemo directly to brain tumors tested in small study
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a single dose of the cancer drug temsirolimus, given directly into the brain's blood supply, for people with recurrent high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor). Only 5 participants were enrolled, and the study was terminated early. The main goa…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
-
Experimental immune therapy for childhood brain cancer shows early safety signals
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested whether a personalized vaccine made from a child's own tumor could train their immune system to fight high-grade gliomas. The treatment involved giving back activated immune cells (T-cells) and dendritic cell vaccines after chemotherapy. Only 5 child…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
-
Experimental IDH drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug, HMPL-306, in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors that have an IDH mutation. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited and no cure is expected.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
-
Experimental combo therapy for brain cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a special type of radiation (pulse reduced dose rate) combined with the drug bevacizumab in 49 people with recurrent high-grade gliomas (brain tumors). The goal was to see if this combination could help patients live longer. Participants received radiation over …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
-
Brain tumor drug trial halted before results
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested the drug cabozantinib in 19 people with a severe type of brain tumor (grade IV astrocytic tumors) that had come back after initial treatment. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow progression. However, the company stopped the trial early fo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
-
Experimental virus gets a second shot at brain tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested the safety of giving a second dose of an experimental virus (C134) directly into the brain tumor of patients whose malignant glioma had returned. Only one patient was enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to see if repeat dosing was safe and tolera…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
-
Targeted drug pemigatinib tested in brain tumors with specific genetic markers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested the drug pemigatinib in people with recurrent glioblastoma or other brain tumors that have specific changes in FGFR1-3 genes. Participants took a daily tablet for two weeks followed by one week off. The study aimed to see if the drug could shrink tumors,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
-
Experimental Pre-Surgery treatment for brain cancer shows early hurdles
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether giving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery could help control glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to see if this approach was safe and could delay tumor regrowth.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
-
New drug cocktail shows promise for tough childhood cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of three drugs—ribociclib, topotecan, and temozolomide—in children with relapsed or refractory neuroblastoma and other solid tumors. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. Only 12 children took …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
-
Experimental cancer pill targets Hard-to-Treat gene mutations
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early study tested an experimental oral drug called IK-595 in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific RAS or RAF gene mutations. The goal was to check safety, dosing, and early signs of tumor shrinkage. The study was terminated before completion, so full results…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ikena Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:17 UTC
-
Brain cancer drug trial halted after just two patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called VAL-083 in people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer that had returned after standard treatments. The trial aimed to see if VAL-083 could help patients live longer. However, the study was stopped early after only 2 people enrolled, s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:46 UTC
-
Wakefulness drug shows promise for brain tumor fatigue, but study stalls
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called solriamfetol to see if it could safely help people with brain tumors (gliomas) feel more awake, think clearer, and have a better quality of life. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was stopped early. The main goal was to check for serious side…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Brain tumor drug trial fizzles: only 3 patients enrolled
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested whether brivaracetam, a seizure medication, is safe for people with diffuse gliomas (a type of brain tumor). Only 3 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The main goal was to track side effects, not to measure tumor shrinkage or…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
-
Relaxation therapy studied for brain tumor anxiety – but trial cut short
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding sophrology (a relaxation method using breathing, visualization, and gentle movement) to speech therapy could reduce anxiety in people with aggressive brain tumors. Only 13 patients were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to …
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
-
Antifungal drug tested against brain tumors – trial stopped early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested whether the antifungal drug ketoconazole could block a protein called tGLI1 in brain tumors. It included 15 people with breast cancer that spread to the brain or with a type of brain cancer called glioma. The study was terminated early, so we have li…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Brain electrode recordings during awake surgery could sharpen tumor removal
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study investigates whether recording brain electrical activity during awake surgery can help identify networks involved in thinking and language. In people with glial brain tumors located in critical functional areas, surgeons place electrode grids on the brain before waking…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Ultrasound dye may help brain surgeons spot hidden tumor edges
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested whether injecting a contrast dye and using ultrasound during brain tumor surgery could help surgeons see the difference between tumor and healthy brain tissue. The goal was to remove more of the tumor safely. Only 2 people were enrolled before the study was stop…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
-
Brain tumor drug penetration study halted early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial aimed to measure how much of the drug infigratinib reaches brain tumor tissue in people with recurrent high-grade glioma (a type of brain cancer). Only 7 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The main goal was to check drug levels in t…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
-
Scientists examine stored tumor samples to uncover DNA clues in Kids' brain cancers
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at stored tumor samples from 139 children with brain and central nervous system tumors. Researchers wanted to find DNA changes and biomarkers that could help understand these cancers better. The study was terminated early, so results may be limited.
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
-
Brain tumor study looks at tiny molecule as possible clue
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at a tiny molecule called microRNA-10b in people with brain tumors called gliomas. Researchers wanted to see if higher levels of this molecule could help predict how the disease might progress or how long patients might live. The study was stopped early, but it …
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:16 UTC