Clinical trials
Brain Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 249 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07008287Recruiting
Taletrectinib for ROS1+ lung cancer with brain spread
This study gathers real-world experience with the targeted drug taletrectinib for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (ROS1-positive) that has spread to the brain. Participation may help doctors better understand how well the drug works in everyday practice.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06649058RecruitingPhase 2
Study on combining drugs and radiation for brain metastases
This trial is for people with cancer that has spread to the brain (brain metastases). It tests a new approach where you start a systemic therapy (drugs that travel through your body) and later add focused radiation to the brain tumors, instead of treating them right away. The goal is to see if this sequence works well and avoids unnecessary side effects.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07680439RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T cell therapy study for children with DIPG brain tumor
This trial tests a new CAR T cell therapy (BCB-276) for children and young adults with a type of brain tumor called DIPG. The therapy uses your own immune cells that are specially trained to attack the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–26 - NCT06992973Recruiting
Radiation before surgery for large brain metastases
This trial tests a new approach for people with a single large brain tumor that has spread from another cancer. You would receive a short, focused dose of radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) in small, separate treatments, followed by surgery to remove the tumor. The goal is to see if this combination works better than the usual treatment.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT05681195RecruitingPhase 2
Zanubrutinib plus pemetrexed for recurrent brain lymphomas
This trial tests zanubrutinib (a targeted lymphoma medicine) together with pemetrexed (chemotherapy) for lymphoma that has come back or did not respond well in or around the brain. It may help shrink measurable lymphoma and improve control of disease after prior treatments.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07485452RecruitingPhase 2
Boosting osimertinib's reach to the brain
This trial tests whether adding febuxostat helps the lung cancer drug osimertinib get into the brain better. It is for people with EGFR-mutated NSCLC who are already taking osimertinib, regardless of whether their cancer is stable or slowly progressing.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06945705RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted therapy for EGFR-mutant lung cancer with brain spread
This trial tests a combination of two targeted pills (furmonertinib and anlotinib) as a first treatment for people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to see if this combination works better than the standard approach for controlling the cancer.
ZhengzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT06458712RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced cancers with gene changes
This study tests a new oral drug, DSB2455, for people with advanced breast, prostate, ovarian, or pancreatic cancers that have certain gene changes. It aims to see if the drug is safe and whether it helps shrink or control the cancer.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03270059RecruitingPhase 2
MRI with special contrast to study brain and other CNS problems
This trial tests whether two special MRI contrast medicines—gadolinium and ferumoxytol—can better diagnose problems in the brain or central nervous system. It may help doctors identify what’s causing symptoms or abnormal brain findings.
Portland, OregonAges 10 years+ - NCT05786924RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted cancer drug study for RAS/RAF mutation-positive tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests S241656 (a targeted cancer medicine) in people whose cancers have certain “RAS/RAF” gene changes. It may help shrink tumors or control cancer growth, and also finds the safest dose and best way to use the drug.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05864794Recruiting
Screening brain MRI in advanced lung cancer patients
This trial looks at whether doing an MRI scan of the brain for people with stage IV lung cancer helps in their care. The goal is to find brain issues early (if present) so treatment decisions can be made sooner.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT07304739RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib plus radiation and chemo for EGFR lung cancer with brain spread
This trial tests a combination of a targeted pill (furmonertinib), chemotherapy into the spinal fluid, and precise radiation for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant adenocarcinoma) that has spread to both the brain and the lining around the brain. The goal is to see if this combination can better control the cancer and improve symptoms.
Cangzhou, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT06199479RecruitingPhase 1
Using imaging to tell real tumor growth from treatment effects
This trial uses special imaging to tell the difference between real brain tumor growth and a treatment reaction that looks like a tumor. It may help you and your doctor decide if a biopsy is needed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05048212RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab, ipilimumab, and cabozantinib for kidney cancer brain spread
This Phase 2 study tests how well nivolumab plus ipilimumab, along with cabozantinib, treats untreated or worsening kidney cancer that has spread to the brain. It may help shrink brain tumors and slow the disease when standard local brain treatments aren’t the right option.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04988009Recruiting
Telemedicine care experience survey for brain tumor patients
This trial asks brain tumor patients and caregivers to share what they think about the quality of care they receive through telemedicine. Your feedback may help improve how neuro-oncology visits are done by video in the future.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07248228RecruitingPhase 2
Memory-sparing vs standard whole brain radiation for brain metastases
This trial compares two types of whole brain radiation for people with many brain tumors. One method tries to protect parts of the brain important for memory, while the other does not. It aims to see which approach helps maintain thinking and memory better.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06553235Recruiting
App-based sleep and memory help for breast cancer survivors
This study tests whether an app-based program can improve sleep and thinking problems (like concentration and memory) in people who finished breast cancer treatment 1-5 years ago. If you have trouble sleeping and/or notice changes in your memory or focus, this trial may be able to help.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT06431685RecruitingPhase 1
Brain radiation, immunotherapy, and chemo for lung cancer spread
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation to the whole brain, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy given through a lumbar puncture. It is for people with lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and has not responded to standard treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06358625Recruiting
Study of brain recurrence risk in HER2-positive breast cancer
This study looks at women with HER2-positive breast cancer who will get chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to find out what factors might increase the chance of the cancer spreading to the brain later on.
RennesAges 18 years+ - NCT05800223RecruitingPhase 3
Armatinib with or without brain radiation for EGFR lung cancer
This study tests whether armatinib alone or combined with focused brain radiation (SRT) can control brain metastases from EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to improve outcomes for people with few, mostly low-symptom brain spots.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05522660RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy or targeted therapy with focused brain radiation
This Phase 3 study tests whether immunotherapy or targeted medicine, with or without a one-time focused brain radiation procedure, can control brain metastases from melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer. It mainly enrolls people who have no (or minimal) brain symptoms and are newly diagnosed in the brain (except for certain recent brain surgery).
NaplesAges 18 years+ - NCT05740839Recruiting
High-intensity exercise program for young brain tumor survivors
This pilot study tests whether a high-intensity interval exercise routine is safe and doable for young adult survivors of pediatric brain tumors. It may help you improve fitness and quality of life while researchers closely monitor safety.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT05432804RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Selinexor added to temozolomide for recurring brain glioblastoma
This trial studies whether adding selinexor to the standard chemotherapy temozolomide (with radiation) can better treat glioblastoma that has come back after prior treatment. If you meet specific tumor, health, and lab requirements, the goal is to slow tumor growth or improve symptoms.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06163820RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Bevacizumab and immunotherapy with radiation for melanoma brain metastases
This trial tests a combination of a drug that stops blood vessel growth (bevacizumab), immunotherapy, and focused radiation to treat melanoma that has spread to the brain and is causing symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach shrinks tumors and improves outcomes.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 249 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.