Clinical trials
Central Nervous System Diseases clinical trials
Below are recruiting central nervous system diseases clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 207 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT07167329RecruitingPhase 2
Belzutifan for VHL syndrome: a real-world study
This trial tests the drug belzutifan (a pill taken by mouth) in people with VHL syndrome who have kidney or other VHL-related tumors that are growing or can be measured. The study looks at how well belzutifan works in real-world conditions and whether certain genetic factors affect how the drug works.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 14 years+ - NCT06161519RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Investigational drug for brain tumors with MYC or MYCN changes
This trial tests an investigational drug called PLX038 for people with certain types of brain or spinal cord tumors, especially those with extra copies of the MYC or MYCN genes. The drug may help shrink or slow these tumors.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT07074470Recruiting
New drug combo for relapsed brain lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (teniposide, a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor, and selinexor) for people with relapsed or refractory primary central nervous system lymphoma. It aims to see if this three-drug approach can shrink tumors or slow the disease when previous treatments haven't worked.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06832267Recruiting
RMTT chemo for newly diagnosed PCNS lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of four chemotherapy drugs (Rituximab, Methotrexate, Temozolomide, and Thiotepa) as the first treatment for people newly diagnosed with primary central nervous system diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. It aims to see if this regimen is safe and effective for patients who have not had any prior systemic therapy.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06552559RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Selinexor plus ICE chemo for brain-involved B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new drug, selinexor, combined with standard ICE chemotherapy for patients whose B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma has spread to the brain or spinal cord. It aims to see if adding selinexor improves treatment results.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT05698147RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Selinexor plus methotrexate and rituximab for recurrent brain lymphoma
This trial tests selinexor given together with methotrexate and rituximab to treat lymphoma that has returned or not responded in the brain. It may help by attacking cancer cells in the central nervous system (brain/spinal fluid) after prior treatment.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT04276870RecruitingPhase 2
CD19 gene-modified cells for high-risk B-cell leukemia
This Phase 2 trial studies CD19 “redirected” cells made from your own blood to treat certain high-risk or relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). It may help by targeting cancer cells that carry a protein called CD19.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–29 years - NCT04609046RecruitingPhase 1
Lenalidomide and nivolumab added to standard treatment for brain lymphoma
This Phase 1 trial tests adding two cancer medicines—lenalidomide and nivolumab—to the usual treatment for primary CNS diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (a type of lymphoma in the brain/spinal fluid). The goal is to see if the combination is safe and if it works better than the usual approach.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02657785RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Treating newly diagnosed brain lymphoma with added medicines into CSF
This trial studies a treatment plan for people with newly diagnosed non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has spread to the brain and covering tissues (meninges). It combines medicines given through the bloodstream with immunotherapy placed into the fluid around the brain (CSF) to improve control of the lymphoma.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06933537Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for emotional disorders in MS and NMOSD
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique can help with anxiety in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) or neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). It uses a mild electrical current through the scalp to regulate mood, and the treatment is customized to each person.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT02836158RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test drug plus spinal chemotherapy for older PCNSL
This trial studies whether adding R-IDARAM and medication delivered into the spinal fluid can improve treatment for primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) in newly diagnosed older adults. It may help by targeting lymphoma cells in the brain, covering membranes, and spinal fluid.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60–75 - NCT04906096RecruitingPhase 2
Paxalisib for repeat or resistant brain lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests paxalisib to shrink or control primary CNS lymphoma that has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by blocking specific cell-growth signals that can drive this lymphoma.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07191431Recruiting
Study of drug combo for returning brain lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of drugs (Orelabrutinib and Selinexor) with either Methotrexate, Thiotepa, or Temozolomide for people whose brain lymphoma has come back or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 14–80 - NCT07098650Recruiting
Study on MRI to detect brain bleeding in superficial siderosis
This study uses a special MRI scan to look for signs of bleeding on the surface of the brain in people with superficial siderosis. It also compares these scans to those of healthy volunteers to improve detection and understanding of the condition.
OxfordAges 18 years+ - NCT05909618RecruitingPhase 2
Crizanlizumab with nivolumab for brain-spread melanoma or glioblastoma
This Phase 2 study tests crizanlizumab alone or with nivolumab to treat people with certain brain tumors that have spread to the brain (melanoma) or glioblastoma. The goal is to see whether this approach can control the disease and improve outcomes.
Ramat Gan, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT06830421RecruitingPhase 3
High-dose chemo with stem cell transplant vs. standard therapy for older adults with CNS lymphoma
This study compares a high-dose chemotherapy followed by your own stem cell transplant to standard chemo-immunotherapy for older adults with newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma. The goal is to see which approach works better and is safer for people over 70.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-WurttembergAges 65 years+ - NCT07481669RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell transplant for lymphoma at high risk of brain relapse
This trial tests a stem cell transplant with a special chemo combination (TEAM) to see if it can prevent lymphoma from coming back in the brain or spinal cord for people with high-risk non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07472491RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Contrast MRI study for brain, spine, and body cancers
This trial tests a new contrast agent called mangaciclanol for MRI scans of the central nervous system (brain and spine) or body areas like the chest, belly, pelvis, and muscles. You may join if you have known or suspected tumors that need an MRI with contrast, and you're healthy enough to have two contrast MRIs within a short time.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06940791RecruitingPhase 2
Tirabrutinib vs placebo for CNS lymphoma in remission
This trial tests whether taking the drug tirabrutinib (a pill) can help keep primary CNS lymphoma from coming back after successful initial chemotherapy. It compares the drug to a placebo (a dummy pill).
TokyoAges 18 years+ - NCT07350850RecruitingPhase 2
Methotrexate plus immunotherapy combo for untreated PCNSL
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (methotrexate, rituximab, sintilimab, and pirtobrutinib) against standard therapy for people with newly diagnosed primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) that has not been treated before. It aims to see if the combo works better and has manageable side effects.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06554561RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pomalidomide with rituximab and methotrexate for brain lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (pomalidomide, rituximab, and methotrexate) for people who have just been diagnosed with a type of lymphoma that started in the brain or spinal cord. The goal is to see if this drug cocktail is safe and effective as a first treatment.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT07416188RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
LMP744 drug for returning glioblastoma
This trial tests an experimental drug called LMP744 for people whose glioblastoma has come back. It aims to see if the drug can slow or stop tumor growth by targeting specific proteins in cancer cells.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for central nervous system diseases?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 207 recruiting central nervous system diseases 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 central nervous system diseases 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 central nervous system diseases 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.