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
- NCT04903678Recruiting
Chemo into spinal fluid for advanced retinoblastoma spread
This trial studies giving chemotherapy directly into the spinal fluid to treat retinoblastoma that has spread to the central nervous system (brain/spinal cord). It may help by targeting tumor cells that are in the fluid around the brain and spinal cord.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT04792489RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for aggressive B-cell lymphomas
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment (MB-CART2019.1) for people with certain types of aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can help when other options have failed.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04532203RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T therapy for leukemia or lymphoma in the brain
This early-phase study tests CAR-T cells—immune cells engineered to recognize cancer—for people whose leukemia or lymphoma has spread to the central nervous system (the brain/spinal fluid). It may help shrink or control hard-to-treat (relapsed or refractory) cancers in the brain.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 3–75 - 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 - NCT04047264Recruiting
Monitoring brain chemistry during brain surgery
This study tests whether a tiny probe can safely measure brain chemistry during and after brain surgery. It may help doctors better understand and treat brain conditions like tumors or epilepsy.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT02896335RecruitingPhase 2
Palbociclib and pembrolizumab for brain metastases
This study tests two drugs, palbociclib and pembrolizumab, for people whose solid tumors (like breast cancer or melanoma) have spread to the brain. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or slow the growth of brain tumors that are progressing despite prior treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT02402244Recruiting
Caring registry study for children and young people with cancer
This study keeps a careful record of children, teens, and young adults with cancer (and some related growths) and may follow them over time. It helps researchers better track outcomes and future contact so care can improve.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 25 years - NCT01885299Recruiting
Long-term registry for stereotactic radiation treatments
This study collects long-term information from people who receive stereotactic radiosurgery or stereotactic body radiotherapy for tumors or other conditions. It helps researchers understand how these precise radiation treatments work over time.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges Any age - NCT07147179Recruiting
Short course radiation for brain tumors in children
This trial tests a short course of radiation (fewer sessions) to help control symptoms from cancer that has spread to the brain or come back in the brain. It is for children and young adults whose cancer cannot be cured, and who are able to do some daily activities.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT07185373RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Newly diagnosed CNS lymphoma with orelabrutinib combination therapy
This trial tests a combination of targeted and chemotherapy drugs for people newly diagnosed with primary central nervous system lymphoma. It aims to see if the combination works better than standard treatment.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07851363Recruiting
Spinal fluid test for tracking brain lymphoma
This study uses a simple spinal fluid test (liquid biopsy) to find and track how primary CNS lymphoma responds to treatment. The goal is to help doctors plan your care with fewer invasive procedures.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07326566RecruitingPhase 2
Silevertinib and chemo for a type of glioblastoma
This trial tests a new drug, silevertinib, combined with temozolomide (a chemotherapy) for people with a newly diagnosed glioblastoma that has certain genetic markers. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard treatment for tumors with these specific features.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07471984Enrolling by invitation
Checking how AI reads brain scans for better diagnosis
This study tests a new AI tool to see if it can help doctors better understand brain MRI and CT scans. It may find issues like strokes, bleeding, tumors, or injuries.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT07126821Recruiting
Brain disease diagnosis study using vision and language
This trial tests a new computer model that combines brain MRI scans and clinical data to help diagnose brain diseases. It may help doctors make more accurate diagnoses.
Changsha, HunanAges Any age - NCT07517107RecruitingPhase 2
Blood tests to guide gastric cancer treatment decisions
This study uses special blood tests to detect cancer DNA and help doctors decide the best treatment plan for gastric cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes by personalizing therapy based on how your cancer responds.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06295263Recruiting
AI for diagnosing and treating brain diseases in older adults
This study uses artificial intelligence to help diagnose and treat brain diseases that affect older adults, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Researchers will compare AI methods with standard care to see if they can improve diagnosis and treatment.
Jinan, ShandongAges 8–100 - NCT06104215RecruitingEarly Phase 1
BGT007H cells for advanced digestive cancer
This trial tests a new cell therapy called BGT007H for people with advanced digestive tract cancers (esophagus, stomach, pancreas, or colon) that have not responded to or stopped working after at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this therapy can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT06104241RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cell therapy for advanced digestive cancers
This trial tests a new cell therapy called BGT007 for people with advanced cancers of the digestive system (esophagus, stomach, pancreas, or colon) that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells, modified to target a protein on your cancer cells.
Xuzhou, JangSuAges 18–70 - NCT06380309RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of experimental drug IDOV-SAFE for advanced digestive cancers
This trial tests an investigational drug for people with advanced digestive system cancers (like colorectal, stomach, or liver cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and helps control the cancer.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06427798RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Radioactive drug for previously treated gut or adrenal tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, [212Pb]VMT-alpha-NET, that targets a receptor found on some tumor cells. It is for people with certain gut or adrenal gland tumors that have already been treated with a similar therapy but are still growing.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06126276RecruitingPhase 2
Testing neratinib with or without palbociclib for HER2+ solid tumors
This trial tests two targeted drugs—neratinib alone or with palbociclib—for people with HER2-positive solid tumors (other than breast cancer) that have returned or not gone away. The goal is to see if blocking HER2 and CDK4/6 can shrink or slow the tumor.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05751733Recruiting
Apatinib versus standard drug for advanced GIST after imatinib
This trial studies whether apatinib works better than the usual second-line targeted tablet for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) after imatinib (or avatinib) no longer works. It may help people whose cancer has grown despite treatment or who couldn’t tolerate it.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT07594626RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
BMS-986504 and Pemetrexed for Advanced Tumors With MTAP Loss
This trial tests a new drug (BMS-986504) combined with an existing chemotherapy (pemetrexed) for advanced solid cancers that have a specific genetic change called MTAP deletion. The trial aims to see if this combination can slow or stop tumor growth in patients whose cancer has progressed despite prior treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+
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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.