Clinical trials
Brain Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 256 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06253871RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IAM1363 for HER2 Cancers
This trial tests a new oral drug called IAM1363 for people with HER2-altered cancers that have stopped responding to previous treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how well it works against these cancers.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05947149Recruiting
Quality-of-life study in head and neck cancer after hadrontherapy
This study asks people with certain head and neck cancers (or long-term survivors) about how hadrontherapy affected their quality of life. It may help doctors understand long-term wellbeing and care needs after treatment.
Pavia, PvAges 18 years+ - NCT06418594RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo for HER2-negative breast cancer brain metastasis
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (adebrelimab and apatinib) plus chemotherapy for women with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to see if this treatment can help shrink or control brain tumors.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04923542RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted drug plus focused brain radiation for breast cancer
This study tests whether abemaciclib (a targeted pill) given with focused radiation to brain tumors can control hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in the brain. It’s designed to see if the combination helps shrink or slow the growth of brain metastases while keeping side effects manageable.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07511933Recruiting
New PET scan to detect tumor regrowth vs. scar tissue in brain
This study tests a new type of PET scan (a special imaging test) that uses a radioactive tracer to help doctors tell the difference between scar tissue from past radiation and cancer that has come back in the brain. This could help avoid unnecessary surgery or additional treatment.
AmsterdamAges Any age - NCT06449989Recruiting
Comparing genetics of colorectal cancer and its brain spread
This study compares the genetics of the original colorectal cancer with the cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to understand how the tumor changes when it metastasizes, which may help guide future treatments.
Moscow, MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT07100600RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drug with or without radiation for HER2-positive breast cancer brain tumors
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy to a targeted cancer drug (trastuzumab rezetecan) is better than the drug alone for women with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the brain. If you have untreated brain tumors from this type of breast cancer, this study aims to find the best way to stop them from growing.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT03449238RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pembrolizumab with focused brain radiation for breast cancer brain spread
This trial studies whether pembrolizumab (an immune therapy medicine) plus stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation) can better control brain metastases from breast cancer. It may help shrink or slow growth of multiple brain spots with minimal treatment to surrounding tissue.
New York, New YorkAges 19–90 - NCT05452005RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan with a new tracer for lung cancer brain metastases
This Phase 1 study tests whether a specialized PET scan tracer can “light up” metastatic non-small cell lung cancer in the brain. If you join, you’ll get brain MRI and PET/CT scans and you’ll continue with your planned cancer treatments and follow-up imaging.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06545682RecruitingPhase 1
Study of alpelisib and pembrolizumab for advanced breast cancer or melanoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, alpelisib and pembrolizumab, for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer or melanoma that has spread. The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink tumors, including those that have spread to the brain.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04962672Recruiting
Tested anesthesia approach for survival in high-grade brain tumors
This study checks whether a specific anesthesia plan used during surgery is practical and safe for people having their first operation for a high-grade brain tumor. If it works well, it may help support better outcomes after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05559853Recruiting
MRI scan study to track brain tumor changes after treatment
This study tests a new MRI (brain scan) method to see how brain tumors change over time after treatment. There are also parts for healthy adults to help with developing and comparing the scan technique.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06176261RecruitingPhase 2
Datopotamab deruxtecan for breast cancer with brain spread
This trial tests a new drug called datopotamab deruxtecan for people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It looks at how well the drug works against brain metastases.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05554302RecruitingPhase 2
PET scan study for brain metastases after surgery
This trial studies how well a special PET scan tracer (18F-fluciclovine) shows amino-acid changes in brain metastases after they are surgically removed. It may help improve how doctors detect and understand brain metastases and guide follow-up treatment like targeted radiation (SRS).
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05926336RecruitingPhase 4
Different anesthesia drugs during cancer surgery
This trial compares two types of anesthesia medicines to see how they may affect outcomes after surgery for certain primary cancers. You may be considered if you’re having planned (elective) surgery under general anesthesia and meet the safety and health criteria.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–80 - NCT07381959Recruiting
Brain injury markers in children with brain tumors
This study looks at markers of brain injury in children with brain tumors who have or have not received radiation therapy, compared to healthy children. It aims to better understand how treatments affect the brain.
UppsalaAges Up to 17 years - NCT07126821Recruiting
Brain disease diagnosis study using vision and language
This trial tests a new computer model that combines brain MRI scans and clinical data to help diagnose brain diseases. It may help doctors make more accurate diagnoses.
Changsha, HunanAges Any age - NCT04689048RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a brain scan tracer for large, staged brain metastases
This Phase 1 study tests an injected radioactive tracer (18F-fluciclovine) to improve how doctors image and assess large brain metastases. It may help guide treatment when you’re receiving staged stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation in steps).
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07307157Enrolling by invitation
AI vs. pathologists: Which diagnoses cancer better?
This study tests a new AI system called COSMO against pathologists to see which is better at diagnosing cancer from digital slides. If you are an experienced pathologist, you will review slides independently, and your results will be compared with the AI's.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07162246RecruitingPhase 2
Radiosurgery for large brain tumors and metastases
This trial tests a special high-dose radiation treatment for people who have up to two large brain tumors (metastases) and possibly other smaller ones. The treatment aims to control the tumors while limiting radiation to healthy brain tissue.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05305092Recruiting
Study of memory and thinking in early breast cancer
This study checks how breast cancer affects memory and thinking before other treatments start. It may help doctors better understand cognitive changes and who is most at risk.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges Any age - NCT06208657RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized cancer therapy for kids and teens
This trial tests personalized cancer treatments for children and teens whose cancer has not responded to standard therapy. It uses information from precision medicine studies to match the right drug to each child's tumor.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges birth–21 years - NCT06728865RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib plus Avastin for EGFR+ lung cancer with brain mets
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (Furmonertinib and Avastin) as the very first treatment for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell) that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 15–75 - NCT06048094RecruitingPhase 1
PET scan study for brain metastases treated with radiosurgery
This trial tests a special PET scan (18F-fluciclovine) to see how well it shows brain metastases after stereotactic radiosurgery (a precise form of radiation). It may help doctors better understand treatment effects.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 256 recruiting brain cancer studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a brain cancer trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a brain cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
- Breast Cancer Early Stage Breast Cancer (Stage 1-3)
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell Cancer (NSCLC)
- Brain Metastases From Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer (Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC))
- Cancer
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.