Clinical trials
Brain Metastases clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain metastases clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 155 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06764940RecruitingPhase 2
Utidelone and capecitabine for HER2-negative breast cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests if the combination of Utidelone and capecitabine can shrink brain metastases in people with HER2-negative breast cancer. It is designed for those whose cancer has spread to the brain and who have not had many prior treatments.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07227610RecruitingPhase 2
Focused Radiation for Large Brain Tumors (BIGSHOT)
This trial tests a new way of giving focused radiation (SRS) to larger brain tumors (2 to 5 cm). It aims to safely treat these big tumors without whole-brain radiation, which can have more side effects.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07251868Recruiting
Study of SG in breast cancer with brain metastases
This study follows patients with breast cancer that has spread to the brain and who have already received the drug Sacituzumab Govitecan (SG). The goal is to learn how well SG works in real-world settings and to see how patients are doing over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07464470Recruiting
Comparing stomach cancer and brain metastasis genetics
This trial studies stomach and esophageal cancers that spread to the brain. It compares the genetic makeup of the original tumor to the brain metastasis, which may help find better treatments.
MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT04654975Recruiting
Metastatic brain tumors after esophagus surgery study
This study looks at people who had esophageal cancer surgery and later developed brain metastases. It may help doctors better understand who benefits from treatment planning after the original cancer surgery.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT07443397RecruitingPhase 3
Anlotinib plus whole-brain radiation for SCLC brain metastases
This trial tests whether combining Anlotinib (a targeted drug that blocks tumor blood vessel growth) with whole-brain radiation can better control brain metastases in small cell lung cancer patients. It is for people with up to 10 brain tumors who have not had brain radiation before.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07373951Enrolling by invitation
Predicting cancer gene status from MRI scans in brain metastasis
This trial uses brain MRI scans and deep learning to predict whether non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain has certain gene changes (EGFR or ALK). Knowing this may help guide treatment without needing additional tissue testing.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05480644Recruiting
Blood biomarker study for brain tumor patients
This study collects blood (and looks at samples) from adults who have a confirmed brain tumor, either one that started in the brain or one that spread to the brain. The goal is to understand biomarkers—signals in the body—that may help improve diagnosis or tracking over time.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06476093Recruiting
Radiation plus anlotinib for lung cancer brain spread
This trial tests a combination of focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) and an oral targeted therapy called anlotinib for people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It may offer a way to control brain metastases without more invasive procedures.
Lianyungang, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06822543RecruitingPhase 2
A new treatment for lung cancer that has spread to the brain
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (datopotamab deruxtecan, carboplatin, and pembrolizumab) for people with a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain and has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors in the brain and elsewhere.
São José do Rio Preto, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06072807RecruitingPhase 4
Brain imaging study for ER+ breast cancer with brain tumors
This trial tests a special PET scan called FES to see if it can detect estrogen receptors in brain metastases. It may help doctors better target treatment for people with ER+ breast cancer that has spread to the brain.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05033691Recruiting
Osimertinib plus early brain radiation versus osimertinib alone
This trial tests whether starting focused radiation to brain spots early (called SRS) along with osimertinib works better than taking osimertinib alone. It is for people with lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation and has not yet caused major brain symptoms.
JerusalemAges 18–120 - NCT04033497Recruiting
MRI study to tell tumor from dead tissue after brain radiation
This study uses MRI scans to figure out whether an enlarging spot in the brain after stereotactic (focused) radiation is still living tumor or dead tissue. It may help doctors better understand what’s happening after radiation and guide next treatment decisions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04111588Recruiting
PET/MRI scan to assess brain tumors and metastases
This trial tests how well a special PET/MRI scan can help doctors evaluate gliomas and brain metastases. It may help improve diagnosis and treatment planning by comparing scan results with tissue samples or surgery findings.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT05564949Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for brain tumors after standard treatment
This trial studies whether a very low-carbohydrate diet (a ketogenic diet) can help people with certain brain tumors. It’s meant as an added treatment alongside the usual care to see if it’s safe and potentially beneficial.
Chaïdári, AthensAges 18–80 - NCT04197297RecruitingPhase 2
Brain scan tests for biomarkers in people with brain metastases
This trial studies brain scan findings to see if specific imaging markers can help understand or predict outcomes in people with brain metastases. It may help researchers improve how brain metastases are evaluated before radiation treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT02504788Recruiting
Protect the brain’s memory area during whole-brain radiation
This study tests whether avoiding the hippocampus (a part of the brain important for memory) during whole-brain radiotherapy can slow down thinking and memory decline. It may help some people preserve neurocognitive function while still treating brain metastases.
TaoyuanAges 18–84 - NCT07623577RecruitingPhase 2
Sac-TMT and Bevacizumab for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Brain Tumors
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (Sac-TMT and bevacizumab) to treat triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. Triple-negative means the cancer cells lack three common markers, making it harder to treat with standard therapies.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05868928Recruiting
MRI study of brain metastasis relapse after focused radiation
This study looks at MRI scan patterns to estimate the risk of brain metastases coming back after stereotactic radiosurgery (such as Gamma Knife or CyberKnife). It mainly helps by finding imaging clues that can guide follow-up after treatment.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT06055790RecruitingPhase 2
PET scan to find brain tumors from other cancers
This study tests a special PET/CT scan that uses a tracer called 18F-fluciclovine to find brain tumors that have spread from other cancers. It may help doctors see if this scan can better identify these tumors before treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–99 - NCT06933199Recruiting
Focused radiation before brain tumor surgery
This study tests giving a single, precise dose of radiation to a brain metastasis just before surgery, to see if it helps control the tumor better without extra side effects. It’s for people who are already planning surgery for a medium-to-large brain tumor that started from another cancer.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07268053RecruitingEarly Phase 1
B7-H3 drug for recurrent brain tumor or brain metastases
This trial tests a drug called GSK5764227 (a B7-H3 targeted antibody-drug conjugate) in people whose glioblastoma has come back after standard treatment, or who have brain metastases that need surgery. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink or control the tumor.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 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+ - NCT06970639RecruitingPhase 3
Study comparing new targeted drug plus chemo vs osimertinib for lung cancer with brain tumors
This trial tests a new targeted therapy called furmonertinib combined with chemotherapy against the current standard osimertinib for people with a specific type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain. It aims to find a better treatment option for patients whose cancer cells have a common EGFR mutation.
Guangdong, GuangzhouAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain metastases?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 155 recruiting brain metastases 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 metastases 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 metastases 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.
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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.