Clinical trials
Central Nervous System Lymphoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting central nervous system lymphoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 74 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07137494RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a new type of CAR T-cell therapy (MB-CART19.1) for people with central nervous system lymphoma (CNSL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to see if this therapy can help treat the lymphoma in the brain or spinal fluid.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07104032RecruitingPhase 3
Tirabrutinib vs standard therapy for relapsed PCNSL
This study tests a new oral targeted drug called tirabrutinib against a standard treatment combination (rituximab plus temozolomide) for people whose primary central nervous system lymphoma has come back or not responded to prior therapy.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07082868RecruitingPhase 1
Study of epcoritamab and ibrutinib for central nervous system lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, epcoritamab and ibrutinib, for people whose lymphoma has come back or not responded to treatment and has spread to the brain or spinal cord. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07015242RecruitingPhase 2
Liso-cel as first treatment for primary CNS lymphoma
This study tests an investigational cell therapy called liso-cel for people with primary central nervous system lymphoma who cannot have a stem cell transplant and have already responded to initial chemotherapy. The goal is to see if liso-cel can help control the disease better and possibly improve outcomes.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07014943RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose chemo and stem cell transplant for brain lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of high-dose chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine, busulfan, and thiotepa) followed by a stem cell transplant for people with primary central nervous system lymphoma. It aims to see if this treatment can improve outcomes for patients whose disease has responded to initial therapy.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 16–70 - NCT07002099RecruitingPhase 2
Selinexor, methotrexate, and rituximab with radiation for new CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (selinexor, high-dose methotrexate, and rituximab) plus radiation for people with newly diagnosed central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma who cannot have a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if this treatment can help control the cancer.
SuzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT06263361Recruiting
Making brain biopsies safer for lymphoma patients
This trial tests a new method to improve the safety and accuracy of brain biopsies in people with a type of lymphoma that starts in the brain or spinal cord. It may help reduce complications and get more reliable results.
Milan, MilanAges 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+ - NCT06827782Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Cord blood CAR-NK cells for relapsed CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment using specially engineered immune cells from cord blood to target and kill cancer cells in the brain or spine. It is for people whose central nervous system lymphoma has not responded to or has returned after previous treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04961515RecruitingPhase 2
Orelabrutinib with immunotherapy and temozolomide for CNS lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial studies a combination of anti-cancer medicines to treat lymphoma that is only in the brain/spinal fluid (central nervous system, or CNS), especially when it has come back or not responded. If you qualify, you may benefit from improved tumor control and possibly better symptom control.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06556199RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of selinexor combo for returning brain lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (selinexor, temozolomide, and an immunotherapy) for people whose primary central nervous system lymphoma has come back or stopped responding to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or control the lymphoma.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06213636RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New CAR T cells for resistant B-cell leukemia or lymphoma
This trial tests a new type of CAR T-cell therapy that targets two specific markers (CD19 and CD22) on cancer cells. It is for people ages 1 to 30 with hard-to-treat B-cell leukemia or lymphoma that has not responded to standard treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 2–90 - NCT06712810RecruitingPhase 1
Q702 for blood cancers and histiocytic disorders
This study tests an experimental pill called Q702 for people with certain blood cancers and related disorders (like histiocytoses, myelofibrosis, and lymphomas) that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if Q702 is safe and effective.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06607549RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted drug combo after focused radiation for CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (loncastuximab tesirine and rituximab) given after focused radiation (SRS) for people with CNS lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment, or who cannot get standard high-dose methotrexate. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06475235RecruitingPhase 1
Pembrolizumab with chemo for new CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with standard chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with primary CNS lymphoma. The goal is to see if adding pembrolizumab can improve outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 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 - NCT06175000RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance obinutuzumab for central nervous system lymphoma
This trial tests whether a maintenance drug called obinutuzumab can help prevent relapse in people with primary central nervous system lymphoma (a rare lymphoma in the brain or spine) who have already responded to initial chemotherapy. It is for those who have achieved at least a partial or complete response to their first treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06116110Recruiting
Long-term follow-up after gene therapy treatment
This study is a long-term follow-up for people who previously received a gene therapy treatment called zamtocabtagene autoleucel in a Miltenyi Biomedicine-sponsored clinical study. It helps researchers monitor your health over time after the treatment.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03375619Recruiting
Long-term follow-up after CAR-T treatment
This study checks in with people who already received CAR-T therapy to learn how they’re doing over time. It may help doctors understand the long-term benefits and side effects of CAR-T for future patients.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT05625594RecruitingPhase 1
Test brain-directed CAR T cells for CNS lymphoma
This Phase 1 study tests a new type of immune therapy (CAR T cells) placed directly into the fluid around the brain to treat central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma. It mainly looks at safety and how well the treatment can control the lymphoma when other CNS treatments have not worked.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05351593RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tafasitamab and lenalidomide for returning CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, tafasitamab and lenalidomide, for people whose central nervous system lymphoma has come back. The goal is to see if this treatment can help shrink the cancer or slow its growth.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05256641RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Acalabrutinib maintenance after transplant or CAR T for large B-cell lymphoma
This trial studies acalabrutinib given after certain lymphoma treatments (like stem cell transplant or CAR T therapy) to help keep the lymphoma from coming back. It’s for people whose disease has shrunk (partial response) or fully gone away (complete response) after those treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for central nervous system lymphoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 74 recruiting central nervous system lymphoma 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 lymphoma 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 lymphoma 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.