Medulloblastoma
MONDO:0007959A malignant, invasive embryonal neoplasm arising from the cerebellum. It occurs predominantly in children and has the tendency to metastasize via the cerebrospinal fluid pathways. Signs and symptoms include truncal ataxia, disturbed gait, lethargy, headache, and vomiting. There are four histologic variants: classic medulloblastoma, large cell/anaplastic medulloblastoma, desmoplastic/nodular medulloblastoma, and medulloblastoma with extensive nodularity.
Also known as: cerebellum embryonal neoplasm, medulloblastoma, medulloblastoma, autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, somatic mutation, medulloblastoma, desmoplastic, autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, somatic mutation, medulloblastoma, malignant, medulloblastoma, somatic, medulloblastomas, CNS PNET
1603 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 110 tagged with Medulloblastoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Medulloblastoma
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Childhood medulloblastoma 14 trials
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Medulloblastoma non-WNT/non-SHH 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Medulloblastoma SHH activated 3 trials
2 sub-types
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Adult medulloblastoma 1 trial
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Medulloblastoma WNT activated 1 trial
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Brain stem medulloblastoma 0 trials
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Classic medulloblastoma 0 trials
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Desmoplastic/nodular medulloblastoma 0 trials
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Large cell medulloblastoma 0 trials
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Melanotic medulloblastoma 0 trials
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Can an immune booster fight rare brain tumors?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can shrink tumors or slow their growth in adults with rare central nervous system (brain or spine) tumors that have returned after prior treatment. Participants receive nivolumab by IV every 2 to 4 weeks for up to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising drug for recurrent brain tumor in kids falls short in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested an oral drug called CX-4945 (silmitasertib) in 21 children with recurrent SHH medulloblastoma, a rare brain tumor. The trial aimed to find the best dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors. However, the study was stopped early, so we don't have clear answers…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Tailored therapy for medulloblastoma shows promise but trial cut short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested a personalized treatment approach for post-pubertal patients with newly diagnosed medulloblastoma, a rare brain cancer. The experimental group received a targeted drug called sonidegib along with reduced radiation, based on the tumor's genetic subtype. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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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
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Spinal tap could replace brain surgery for young tumor patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a liquid biopsy—testing the fluid around the brain and spinal cord—can find tumor DNA in children and young adults with brain tumors. The goal was to see if this safer, non-surgical test could replace risky tissue biopsies for diagnosis and monitoring…
Sponsor: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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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