Meningioma
MONDO:0016642A generally slow growing tumor attached to the dura mater. It is composed of neoplastic meningothelial (arachnoidal) cells. It typically occurs in adults, often women and it has a wide range of histopathological appearances. Of the various subtypes, meningothelial, fibrous and transitional meningiomas are the most common. Most meningiomas are WHO grade I tumors, and some are WHO grade II or III tumors. Most subtypes share a common clinical behavior, although some subtypes are more likely to recur and follow a more aggressive clinical course. (Adapted from WHO)
Also known as: meningioma, meningioma (disease), intracranial meningioma, meningeal neoplasm, meningothelial cell tumor, meningothelial cell tumour, primary meningeal tumor, primary meningeal tumour
1564 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 108 tagged with Meningioma itself.
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Sub-types of Meningioma
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Grade III meningioma 14 trials · 21 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Anaplastic meningioma 9 trials
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Grade II meningioma 15 trials
1 sub-type
- Chordoid meningioma 0 trials
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Intracranial meningioma 13 trials · 14 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Cerebral meningioma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cerebellopontine angle meningioma 0 trials
- Childhood brain meningioma 0 trials
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Benign meningioma 5 trials
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Malignant leptomeningeal tumor 3 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Leptomeningeal melanoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Leptomeningeal sarcoma 0 trials
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Skull base meningioma 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Cavernous sinus meningioma 2 trials
- Clivus meningioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Diaphragma sellae meningioma 0 trials
- Foramen magnum meningioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Multiple skull base meningioma 0 trials
- Petroclival meningioma 0 trials
- Pituitary stalk meningioma 0 trials
- Sphenocavernous meningioma 0 trials
- Sphenoorbital meningioma 0 trials
- Suprasellar meningioma 0 trials
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Familial meningioma 1 trial
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Optic nerve sheath meningioma 1 trial
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Radiation-induced meningioma 1 trial
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Supratentorial meningioma 1 trial
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Angiomatous meningioma 0 trials
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Anterior cranial fossa meningioma 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Cerebral falx meningioma 0 trials
- Olfactory groove meningioma 0 trials
- Pituitary stalk meningioma 0 trials
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Clear cell meningioma 0 trials
2 sub-types
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Fibrous meningioma 0 trials
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Gasserian ganglion meningioma 0 trials
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Intraorbital meningioma 0 trials
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Intraspinal meningioma 0 trials
7 sub-types
- Cervical spinal canal and spinal cord meningioma 0 trials
- Epidural spinal canal meningioma 0 trials
- Lumbar spinal canal and spinal cord meningioma 0 trials
- Multiple spinal canal and spinal cord meningioma 0 trials
- Sacral spinal canal and spinal cord meningioma 0 trials
- Spinal meningioma 0 trials
- Thoracic spinal canal and spinal cord meningioma 0 trials
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Intraventricular meningioma 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Choroid plexus meningioma 0 trials
- Lateral ventricle meningioma 0 trials
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Jugular foramen meningioma 0 trials
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Lung meningioma 0 trials
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Lymphoplasmacyte-rich meningioma 0 trials
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Meningothelial meningioma 0 trials
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Microcystic meningioma 0 trials
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Middle cranial fossa meningioma 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Internal auditory canal meningioma 0 trials
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Optic tract meningioma 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Anterior optic tract meningioma 0 trials
- Bilateral meningioma of optic nerve 0 trials
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Papillary meningioma 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Adult papillary meningioma 0 trials
- Papillary meningioma of the cerebellum 0 trials
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Parapharyngeal meningioma 0 trials
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Pediatric meningioma 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Childhood brain meningioma 0 trials
- Pediatric leptomeningeal melanoma 0 trials
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Periocular meningioma 0 trials
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Petrous apex meningioma 0 trials
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Pineal region meningioma 0 trials
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Posterior cranial fossa meningioma 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Clivus meningioma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Psammomatous meningioma 0 trials
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Rhabdoid meningioma 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Adult papillary meningioma 0 trials
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Secretory meningioma 0 trials
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Skin meningioma 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Primary skin meningioma 0 trials
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Transitional meningioma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Radioactive drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new radioactive drug called RYZ401 in people with neuroendocrine tumors and other solid tumors that have a specific protein on their surface. The drug delivers a powerful radioactive particle directly to cancer cells. The study aims to find the safe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: RayzeBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Should you zap or wait? new trial tackles meningioma dilemma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial compares radiation therapy to simple observation in patients who have had a grade II meningioma completely removed by surgery. The goal is to see if radiation helps keep the tumor from coming back. About 163 participants will be randomly assigned to either re…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive drug lutathera tested against Hard-to-Treat meningioma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the radioactive drug Lutathera can slow or stop the growth of progressive meningioma, a type of brain tumor. About 153 adults with grade 1-3 meningioma will be randomly assigned to receive Lutathera or standard treatments like bevacizumab or evero…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: RTOG Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for brain tumor patients: drug trial targets recurrent meningioma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests four drugs (vismodegib, GSK2256098, capivasertib, and abemaciclib) in people with progressive meningiomas that have specific gene changes. The goal is to see if these drugs can stop tumor growth or shrink tumors. About 124 adults with confirmed mutations will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare nerve tumor disorder: Multi-Drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several experimental drugs in people with NF2-related schwannomatosis, a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors on nerves. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 109 participants will receive one of three dr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Scott R. Plotkin, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to stop brain tumor regrowth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial is testing a type of radiation called hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery for people who have had surgery for a grade II or recurrent grade I meningioma. The treatment delivers higher doses of radiation in fewer sessions, which may kill leftover tumor cell…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Proton beam therapy tested for brain tumors: could spare healthy tissue?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets Hard-to-Treat brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called RYZ101 for people with meningioma that has come back or is growing despite standard treatments. RYZ101 is a radioactive substance that targets a protein found on these tumor cells, aiming to kill them while sparing healthy tissue. The trial will…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Joshua Palmer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two oral drugs, IN10018 and dalpiciclib, in 24 adults with progressive meningiomas (brain tumors that keep growing despite treatment). The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Researchers will also see if the combination can shrink tum…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough brain tumors: experimental drug JZP3507 enters trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called JZP3507 (ONC206) in 30 adults with recurrent grade 2 or 3 meningioma, a type of brain tumor. Participants take the drug three days a week in 28-day cycles. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors, with safety and response duratio…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Tile-Shaped radiation device tested for brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Sponsor: GT Medical Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could blocking a Tumor's blood supply shrink brain meningiomas?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising targeted therapy for tough brain cancers moves forward
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called Lutathera in children and young adults (ages 4 to 39) whose brain tumors have come back or are growing despite treatment. The drug delivers radiation directly to tumor cells that show up on a special PET scan. The goal is to find the safest dos…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stall aggressive brain tumors when surgery and radiation fail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase IIb trial tests whether combining the drug everolimus with a targeted radiation therapy (177Lu-DOTATATE) can slow tumor growth in people with grades 2 and 3 meningioma that no longer responds to surgery or radiation. About 28 adults will receive the combination for 7 m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for tough brain tumors: targeted radiation trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called 177Lu-DOTATATE for people with recurrent meningioma, a type of brain tumor that has come back after surgery or radiation. The drug delivers radiation directly to tumor cells by targeting a protein found on these tumors. About 136 adults will be rand…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets Hard-to-Treat childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a combination of two drugs—a targeted radioactive drug (177Lu-DOTATATE) and a PARP inhibitor (olaparib)—in children and teens aged 3 to 18 with certain solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fundación de investigación HM • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New Alpha-Particle therapy targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called [212Pb]VMT-α-NET, which delivers a powerful type of radiation (alpha particles) directly to tumor cells that have a specific marker (SSTR2). The trial includes 300 adults with advanced neuroendocrine tumors or meningioma that cannot be removed b…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Perspective Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for brain tumor patients: drug trial targets recurrent meningioma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug cabozantinib in 24 people with meningioma that has come back or worsened after standard treatments like surgery or radiation. The main goal is to see if the drug can stop the tumor from growing for at least 6 months. Participants must have a Karnofsky sc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Cancer pill shows promise against tough brain tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug regorafenib can slow tumor growth in people with recurrent meningioma, a type of brain tumor. About 104 participants will receive either regorafenib or standard care. The main goal is to see how long the tumor stays under control.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: first human trial of ODM-212 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, ODM-212, in about 315 adults with advanced solid tumours that cannot be cured with current treatments. The trial has two parts: first finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more people. The main goal is to check for side effects and see how th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Immune cells injected into brain to fight tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hope for inoperable brain tumors: radioactive drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a radioactive drug called Lutathera for people with a type of brain tumor (meningioma) that cannot be removed by surgery and has continued to grow after radiation therapy. The drug is given through a vein and targets tumor cells to stop them from growing. The tri…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Early access program offers investigational meningioma treatment
Disease control Expanded accessThis program gives eligible patients with meningioma access to the investigational drug ITM-11 before it is officially approved. The treating doctor decides if the possible benefits outweigh the risks. The program is only available in certain countries.
Sponsor: ITM Solucin GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a cancer pill slow aggressive brain tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug abemaciclib can help people with a fast-growing type of brain tumor called grade 3 meningioma. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo after standard radiation therapy. The goal is to see if the drug delays tumor growth. About 72 p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New shorter radiation therapy could tame brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early brain tumor trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an oral drug called ONC206 in adults with brain tumors that have come back. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 102 participants will take the drug once or several times a week.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New trial tests if proton beam therapy spares brain function better than standard X-Rays
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:34 UTC
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5-Minute MRI could solve brain tumor mystery after radiation
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI dye could spot aggressive brain tumors without surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early study tests a special MRI technique that uses a substance called hyperpolarized pyruvate to see how active a meningioma brain tumor is. About 50 adults with known or suspected meningioma will get an IV of this substance before an MRI scan. The goal is to see if this me…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Charlie Wang, MD, PhD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot brain tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Eben Rosenthal • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to better detect rare tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE to see if it can safely and accurately detect neuroendocrine tumors using PET/CT scans. About 600 people with known or suspected tumors will receive the agent and be followed for one year. The goal is to imp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Radioactive tracer helps surgeons see hidden brain tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a radioactive tracer called [Cu64]DOTATATE, combined with a handheld gamma probe, can help surgeons find meningioma tumors during surgery. Twenty adults with suspected or recurrent meningioma will receive the tracer before surgery, and the probe wil…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New MRI technique could help surgeons prepare for brain tumor removal
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of MRI called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) can measure how stiff a meningioma brain tumor is before surgery. Researchers will compare the MRE results with what surgeons find during the operation and with lab tests on the tumor…
Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New MRI scan could help surgeons tackle tricky spinal tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special MRI technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) can measure how stiff a spinal cord tumor is and how strongly it sticks to surrounding tissue before surgery. Knowing this could help surgeons choose the best approach and make oper…
Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New microscope could help brain surgeons see tumors in real time
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New brain scan could spot tumors missed by standard MRI
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special PET/MRI scan using a radioactive tracer called Ga68-DOTATATE can better detect certain brain tumors (like meningioma) and tell them apart from changes caused by past treatments. About 200 adults with these tumors will get the scan alongside stan…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to shield memory during brain tumor treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jona Hattangadi-Gluth • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain tumor patients may get fewer steroid side effects with tapered dosing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Brain cancer survivors: can a home program boost your memory?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Personalized drug test aims to outsmart refractory brain tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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New database aims to unlock secrets of metabolic radiotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of medical information and blood samples from 350 adults receiving metabolic radiotherapy for thyroid, prostate, or neuroendocrine cancers. The goal is to provide researchers with valuable data to better understand these treatments. No new …
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NF2 patients wanted for Decade-Long observation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 269 people with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) for up to 10 years to learn how the disease progresses. Participants will have yearly exams, MRI scans, hearing tests, and blood draws. The goal is to understand tumor growth, hearing loss, and speech or swallowing…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test spot recurrent brain tumors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if tumor cells can be detected in the blood or spinal fluid of patients whose aggressive meningioma has come back. Researchers will take blood and spinal fluid samples from 15 adults with recurrent grade 2 or 3 meningioma. This is a proof-of-concept st…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation's hidden toll on the brain: new study maps cognitive changes to protect patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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. …
Sponsor: Jona Hattangadi-Gluth • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Brain surgery and your mind: new study tracks thinking changes after meningioma removal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how memory, attention, and other thinking skills change in people who have surgery to remove a meningioma (a type of brain tumor) from the front or side of the brain. Researchers will test cognitive function before surgery and one year later in about 50 adults…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Brain surgery aftermath: new study tracks fluid leak risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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.
Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Brain tumor study seeks 3,000 to uncover hidden health disparities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Stitch showdown: which scalp closure heals best after brain tumor surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Blood biomarkers may replace risky biopsies for brain tumor patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tiny particles in the blood (extracellular vesicles) from 60 meningioma patients who have had radiotherapy. The goal is to see if these particles can act as a 'liquid biopsy' to monitor the tumor and predict outcomes without needing a surgical biopsy. Research…
Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists use special MRI to peek inside brain tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Gene study aims to unlock cancer risks in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for 500 people with certain cancers (like eye or skin melanoma, kidney cancer, or mesothelioma) and their family members to understand how common BAP1 gene mutations are. Researchers will collect medical history and questionnaires to learn about cancer risks…
Sponsor: Mohamed Abdel-Rahman • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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AI takes on rare brain tumors: a new hope for personalized care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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PET scan spots immune activity in brain tumors without surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Robot takes the joystick for brain surgery – first human test underway
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study is testing whether a robot can help doctors perform delicate brain blood vessel procedures, such as angiography, embolization, and thrombectomy. Ten patients scheduled for these standard procedures will have them done using a robotic system instead. The main goal…
Sponsor: Navigantis Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Cancer blood test research launches at princess margaret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples from 2,500 people with or at high risk for cancer. Researchers will use these samples to study liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that may help detect cancer, track treatment response, and spot recurrence. Particip…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC