Clinical trials
Central Nervous System Tumor clinical trials
Below are recruiting central nervous system tumor clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 95 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04684368RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment study for children and young adults with NGGCT brain tumors
This Phase 2 study tests a new treatment approach for certain brain tumors called NGGCT in children and young adults. It may help improve outcomes by targeting tumors in specific brain locations and using tumor marker tests to guide care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–29 - NCT06121336Recruiting
Tracking a blood marker to measure stroke recovery
This study is looking at a protein in the blood called brain-derived tau, which may increase after a stroke. By measuring it over time, doctors hope to learn more about how the brain is healing and possibly predict recovery.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06161519RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PLX038 for brain tumors with MYC or MYCN changes
This study tests a new drug called PLX038 for people with brain or spinal cord tumors that have certain genetic changes (MYC or MYCN) or have come back after treatment. The drug is given as an infusion and targets tumor cells. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for different types of these tumors.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06026735Recruiting
Lung cancer with brain spread: a surgical study
This trial looks at people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain or the membranes around the brain. It aims to learn more about patients who are already scheduled for brain surgery, such as removing a tumor or placing a drain.
TaipeiAges 20–90 - NCT05745623RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an NTRK-fusion drug for advanced tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests ICP-723, a medicine designed to treat cancers that have an NTRK gene fusion. It may help shrink tumors in people whose cancer test shows this specific genetic change and who haven’t taken an NTRK inhibitor before.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 2 years+ - NCT04737889RecruitingPhase 2
Rituximab plus lenalidomide, methotrexate, and temozolomide for brain lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests a combination treatment to shrink primary central nervous system lymphoma that starts in the brain, spinal cord, meninges, or eye. It may help patients who have not had anti-cancer treatment yet, but it requires specific cancer type and health conditions.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT04070040RecruitingPhase 2
Camrelizumab for returning brain lymphoma after prior treatment
This trial studies camrelizumab (an immune medicine) for primary CNS lymphoma that has come back after standard treatment. It aims to shrink the lymphoma seen on MRI and help control the disease with a new immune-based approach.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT02559752Recruiting
Computer brain testing during proton radiation for childhood tumors
This trial studies how children’s thinking and learning skills change while they receive proton beam radiation for a brain/spinal cord tumor. It uses computer-based cognitive tests to better understand brain effects during treatment, which may help future care.
St Louis, MissouriAges 4–21 - 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+ - NCT05931328RecruitingPhase 2
Thiotepa plus pomalidomide for recurrent brain lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination medicine (thiotepa plus pomalidomide) for people whose primary central nervous system lymphoma has come back or did not respond to prior chemotherapy. It may help shrink lymphoma in the brain/spinal fluid and improve disease control.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 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 - NCT05209620RecruitingPhase 2
Orelabrutinib plus pemetrexed for lymphoma in the brain
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination medicine (orelabrutinib with pemetrexed) to treat lymphoma that has returned or is not responding, specifically in the brain or spinal fluid. If you qualify, the goal is to shrink measurable tumors and improve control of central nervous system lymphoma.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT07410520RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for brain lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (rituximab, methotrexate, and orelabrutinib) plus a PD-1 inhibitor for newly diagnosed or relapsed central nervous system lymphoma. The goal is to see if this new combination can improve outcomes for patients with this rare type of lymphoma.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT03988283RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized DNA vaccine for recurrent childhood brain tumors
This trial tests a personalized DNA vaccine made from your tumor’s DNA (neoantigens) to help your immune system fight the cancer. It is designed for children and young adults with certain recurrent or newly diagnosed brain/spine tumors, after they have had other standard treatments and tumor tissue is available for testing.
St Louis, MissouriAges Up to 25 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+ - NCT07416890RecruitingPhase 2
Study of thiotepa, pirtobrutinib, and sintilimab for CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of three drugs for people with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment, or for those who cannot take standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this new combination is safe and effective.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT07476781Recruiting
Liquid biopsy study for solid tumours and brain tumours
This study collects samples of spinal fluid and blood from people with solid tumours that have spread to the brain or spine, or who have primary brain tumours. The goal is see if these samples can help doctors detect and monitor these cancers more easily.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03911388RecruitingPhase 1
HSV G207 for Children with Recurrent Cerebellar Brain Tumors
This trial is testing a virus called HSV G207, which is injected directly into the tumor, to treat children and young adults with a type of brain tumor in the cerebellum that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–22 - 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 - NCT02530658Recruiting
Sequencing children’s tumor and normal tissue samples
This study collects children’s normal and tumor tissue (or blood-related normal samples) and reads their DNA/RNA to look at genetic information. It may help researchers understand cancer-related changes and improve future testing, even when the goal isn’t to treat you directly.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT05278208RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lutathera for high-grade brain tumors that returned or got worse
This trial tests if Lutathera, a radioactive drug that targets certain tumors, can help children and young adults with high-grade brain tumors or meningiomas that have come back or are growing. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and works.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 4–39 - NCT03328078RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Emavusertib for recurrent brain lymphoma after prior treatment
This Phase 1/2 trial tests emavusertib (a targeted medicine) in adults with primary central nervous system lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. It’s designed to find safe dosing and see how well the treatment can control the lymphoma in the brain/spinal fluid.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03452774Recruiting
AI matches your cancer tests to possible treatment trials
This trial uses an AI system to help match people with certain cancer types and specific tumor test results (like gene or protein markers) to relevant clinical trials. It may help you and your doctor find studies that fit your cancer biology faster.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for central nervous system tumor?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 95 recruiting central nervous system tumor 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 tumor 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 tumor 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.