Clinical trials
Glioblastoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting glioblastoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 317 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03005132Recruiting
Study for people with newly diagnosed brain cancer (GBM)
This trial looks at people with glioblastoma (GBM), a fast-growing brain tumor, to better understand it and how treatments might work. You may be able to join if you’re in a good general health range and have not had prior cancer chemotherapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03175224RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug APL-101 for lung or other tumors with MET changes
This Phase 2 study tests APL-101 to shrink advanced cancers that have certain MET-related changes, including specific MET mutations, MET gene amplification, or MET fusions. It may help people whose tumors have run out of standard treatment options.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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 - NCT03526822Recruiting
Study of new glioblastoma using MRI scans and lab markers
This study follows people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma to see how certain lab signals (MMP2 and MMP9) match up with MRI scan features. It may help doctors better understand the disease and how it appears on imaging, but it’s mainly observational.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT03596086RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug plus radiation and chemo for recurrent brain cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether combining an HSV-tk “gene switch” treatment, valacyclovir tablets, focused radiation (SBRT), and chemotherapy can help people with recurrent glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma. It may help shrink tumors or slow growth after standard treatments have already been tried.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03603405RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test vaccine and radiation with chemotherapy for new brain tumor
This trial studies a gene-based treatment (HSV-tk) given with radiation and chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma. It may help the new brain tumor respond better to standard treatments, though risks and benefits are still being tested.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03672721RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Carboplatin with radiation for returning glioblastoma
This Phase 1/2 study tests a combination of carboplatin chemotherapy with radiation for glioblastoma that has come back. It aims to shrink or control the tumor after standard treatment has already been used.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT03787056Recruiting
Blood test marker study in many cancer types
This study measures a blood marker called progastrin (at diagnosis and during treatment) to see how well it predicts response or outcomes. It may help doctors choose or monitor treatment more precisely for several cancer types.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT03896568RecruitingPhase 1
Trial of stem cell therapy for recurrent high-grade brain tumors
This Phase 1 study tests an advanced stem-cell treatment (hMSC-DNX2401) for recurrent high-grade glioma, including certain brain tumor types that come back. It aims to see if the treatment can be safely delivered and whether it can help control the tumor after standard therapies have already been tried.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03958240Recruiting
Study how cancers trigger the immune system
This study looks at what makes some cancers more “noticeable” to the immune system. It may help researchers design better future immunotherapy by collecting information (often including blood samples) from people with different cancers.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT04135807RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Implantable device test for operable brain tumor patients
This early-phase trial tests a tiny implanted device placed during brain tumor surgery. It delivers very small doses of medicine directly to the tumor area for a short time, aiming to see if this approach is safe and workable in patients with certain gliomas.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04181684Recruiting
Laser surgery plus targeted radiation for recurrent brain gliomas
This trial studies whether a special laser procedure (LITT) followed by focused, reduced-dose radiation can control glioma tumors that have come back. It may help people with recurrent brain tumors avoid or delay more extensive treatment.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 22 years+ - NCT04267978RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug combination for recurrent brain tumor growth
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding recombinant human endostatin to temozolomide and irinotecan can slow or control recurrent gliomas (brain tumors) after prior standard treatment. It may help by targeting tumor blood vessel growth while also using chemotherapy to attack cancer cells.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT04427384Recruiting
Brain tumor patients treated with GammaTiles registry
This study is a patient registry for people with brain tumors who had surgery to remove as much as safely possible and then had GammaTiles placed. It mainly collects information and follow-up imaging to understand how patients do after the treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT04541082RecruitingPhase 1
Oral ONC206 for recurrent brain and spinal tumors
This early-phase study tests an oral medicine called ONC206 in adults with recurrent, rare brain or spinal cord tumors. The goal is to find a safe dose and look for signs the treatment can shrink or control the cancer.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04678648RecruitingPhase 1
Testing RSC-1255 in advanced cancers with RAS changes
This early study (Phase 1) tests a new drug, RSC-1255, in people with advanced or metastatic cancers that have RAS mutations. It’s mainly focused on whether the treatment can be given safely and at what dose, and to see if it may shrink tumors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04699773Recruiting
Laser treatment then focused radiation for new brain gliomas
This trial studies a two-step treatment for newly diagnosed high-grade glioma: first laser treatment (LITT) to target the tumor, followed by a shorter, more focused course of radiation. It may help shrink or control the tumor while limiting treatment time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04732065RecruitingPhase 1
ONC206 for certain brain tumors in children and young adults
This Phase 1 study tests ONC206, a new targeted medicine, for diffuse midline gliomas (DMG) with a specific gene change (H3K27 altered) and for some other recurrent brain/spinal cord cancers. It is designed to find the right dose and see whether it can control or shrink tumors after initial treatment or when the cancer returns.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 2–21 - NCT04765514RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo with radiation versus chemo alone for older brain tumor patients
This trial compares two standard treatments for newly diagnosed glioblastoma (a serious brain cancer) in older and frail patients: chemo plus radiation versus chemo alone. It may help determine which approach works best and is safest for people in your age and health group.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 65 years+ - NCT04765098RecruitingPhase 2
Tamoxifen or Etoposide for recurring brain tumor after prior treatment
This trial tests whether tamoxifen works as well as etoposide in people whose glioblastoma has come back after standard chemotherapy and radiation with temozolomide. It aims to find a better medication option for controlling the tumor after the first return.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–65 - NCT04780009Recruiting
Imaging tool during brain tumor surgery
This trial tests a special camera system used during surgery to help doctors see brain tumor tissue using fluorescent light. It may help the surgeon remove more tumor while protecting healthy brain areas.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–90 - NCT04945148RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin plus radiation and chemo for glioblastoma subtype
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding metformin to standard radiation and temozolomide (chemo) can improve outcomes for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma of a specific metabolic subtype. It aims to see if this combination is safer and more effective than standard treatment alone.
Suresnes, Hauts de SeineAges 18 years+ - NCT04991870RecruitingPhase 1
Early-stage immune cell therapy for recurrent grade 4 brain tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests a gene-edited immune cell treatment given into the brain to treat recurrent (returning) grade 4 glioblastoma or related tumors. It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the treatment can slow tumor growth.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT05084430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pembrolizumab plus M032 for recurrent brain tumors
This early-phase study tests the safety and early signs of benefit of combining pembrolizumab with M032 in people with certain aggressive brain tumors. You may be considered if you have a glioma tumor that can potentially be removed by surgery.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for glioblastoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 317 recruiting glioblastoma 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 glioblastoma 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 glioblastoma 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.