Clinical trials
Brain Metastases clinical trials
Below are recruiting brain metastases clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 154 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06315010RecruitingPhase 2
Repotrectinib for lung cancer with brain metastasis
This trial tests a targeted pill called repotrectinib for people with a specific type of lung cancer (ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread to the brain. The drug aims to shrink brain tumors and control the cancer, especially when brain-focused treatments like surgery or radiation are not needed right away.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT05474573Recruiting
Fluorescence-guided surgery for brain tumors
This study tests a surgery that uses a special light to make tumor tissue glow, helping doctors remove as much of the tumor as safely possible. It is for people newly diagnosed with certain aggressive brain tumors or tumors that have spread to the brain from elsewhere.
MoscowAges 18–80 - NCT06328686RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Arginine and whole brain radiation for brain metastases
This trial tests whether taking arginine (an amino acid) during whole brain radiation therapy can help people with brain metastases from any type of cancer. It looks at how the treatment affects the body and may improve outcomes.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07117864Recruiting
T-DXd with brain radiation for HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of a targeted drug (T-DXd) with brain radiation for women with breast cancer that has spread to the brain and is HER2-positive or HER2-low. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and works better than radiation alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04805255Recruiting
Study brain-targeted radiation for limited brain metastases
This study looks at people with a small number of brain metastases who are treated with a focused, staged form of radiation after surgery or to treat the cancer. It may help doctors better understand how well this approach works and who benefits most.
TaoyuanAges 18–84 - NCT06501391RecruitingPhase 2
Brain radiation plus chemo-immunotherapy for untreated NSCLC with stable brain metastases
This trial tests whether combining brain radiation with chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help people with advanced lung cancer that has spread to the brain but has not yet been treated. It is for those whose tumors do not have certain gene mutations (EGFR, ALK, ROS1).
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT03696680RecruitingPhase 2
Stereotactic radiation for brain metastases that recently bled
This trial tests a precise type of radiation aimed at brain metastases that show signs of recent bleeding. It aims to control the tumors while reducing risks, especially compared with the usual approach for patients who have bleeding signals in the brain lesions.
AvranchesAges 18 years+ - NCT04343157RecruitingPhase 2
Image-guided radiation for brain tumors that protects thinking
This trial tests a special type of radiation therapy for brain tumors that aims to protect your memory and thinking skills. It may be an option if you have certain brain tumors or a small number of brain metastases.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT01891318RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study radiosurgery plus surgery for brain metastases
This trial tests giving focused radiation (radiosurgery) before surgery for certain resectable brain metastases. It may help shrink or control tumors in the brain before they are surgically removed.
Cleveland, OhioAges 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+ - NCT06718933RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a drug combination for breast cancer that spread to the brain
This trial tests whether a combination of three drugs (SHR-A1811, pyrotinib, and bevacizumab) can help people with advanced breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to shrink brain tumors and stop them from growing.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04833335Recruiting
MRI scans to tell tumor spread from radiation injury
This trial studies how a special MRI can help doctors tell whether brain lesions after Gamma Knife treatment are growing tumors or radiation injury. It may help you avoid unnecessary treatment if the findings suggest radionecrosis instead of progression.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06604689Recruiting
AI-guided brain radiation for EGFR-mutant lung cancer with brain mets
This study uses AI to help doctors decide the best way to use brain radiation for people with EGFR-mutant lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to improve treatment planning and outcomes for those already taking a third-generation targeted therapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06888817RecruitingPhase 3
Bevacizumab vs steroids for brain radiation injury
This trial tests if bevacizumab works better than steroids for people with brain swelling caused by radiation. If you have this condition and meet certain health requirements, you may join.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT03184038Recruiting
Testing brain function in people with brain metastases after radiosurgery
This study looks at how well your thinking and memory work after treatment with radiosurgery for brain metastases. It may help researchers understand which patients benefit best and how to monitor side effects on brain function.
Sewell, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT04109131Recruiting
Study platform for brain metastases in solid cancers
This trial studies people with solid tumors that have spread to the brain (including the brain lining) to help researchers learn what works and how best to treat it. You may be asked for blood/tissue samples and a procedure to collect spinal fluid when brain metastases are diagnosed.
AnderlechtAges 18 years+ - NCT07272616Recruiting
New MRI scan for brain metastases detection
This study tests a new MRI sequence to see if it can better detect brain metastases. You may be eligible if you are scheduled for a brain MRI with contrast and have known or suspected brain metastases.
Stockholm, SolnaAges 18 years+ - NCT05236946RecruitingPhase 3
Brain radiation timing study for gene-mutated lung cancer
This study compares giving brain radiation right away versus waiting, in people with lung cancer that has an EGFR or ALK gene change and has spread to the brain but causes no symptoms. It aims to see which approach helps control the brain cancer better and keeps quality of life stable.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 18–99 - NCT06047379RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing NEO212 for brain tumors and metastases
This trial tests a new drug called NEO212 for people with certain brain tumors (like astrocytoma or glioblastoma) or cancer that has spread to the brain from other parts of the body. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help shrink or control the tumors.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05045950RecruitingPhase 2
Whole brain radiation that aims to protect thinking skills
This Phase 2 trial tests a modified form of whole brain radiation to see if it can better protect thinking and memory in adults with brain metastases. You may join even if you’ve had other cancer treatments before, as long as your situation fits the study rules.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06247449Recruiting
MRI screening for brain metastases in aggressive breast cancer
This trial uses an MRI scan to look for early signs of breast cancer spreading to the brain in people with certain aggressive breast cancer types (triple-negative or HER2-positive) that are stage IIb or III. The goal is to find and treat brain metastases earlier, before they cause symptoms.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06793332RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab and Trodelvy for breast cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests two drugs (Ivonescimab and a Trop2 ADC) for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to see if this combination can shrink brain tumors and help patients live longer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04511013RecruitingPhase 2
Trial for BRAF-mutant melanoma spread to the brain
This Phase 2 study tests whether a 3-drug plan (encorafenib + binimetinib + nivolumab) works better than ipilimumab + nivolumab for melanoma that has spread to the brain. If you qualify, you’ll get either treatment and have frequent brain scans to track how well it controls the tumors.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07175077Recruiting
7T MRI scan to find tiny brain metastases in small-cell lung cancer
This trial uses a powerful 7T MRI scanner to detect very small brain metastases in people with small-cell lung cancer who choose not to get preventive brain radiation. The goal is to see if this advanced scan can find hidden spots in the brain that regular MRIs miss.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for brain metastases?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 154 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.
Related conditions
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.