Clinical trials · Tennessee
Glioma clinical trials in Tennessee
We’re tracking 15 recruiting glioma studies with a site in Tennessee — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Tennessee
- NCT07210632RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nivolumab dye imaging in high grade glioma surgery
This trial tests if a special dye attached to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can help surgeons see tumor cells during surgery for high grade glioma. You may join if you are scheduled for surgery and your organs are working well.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT04166409RecruitingPhase 3
Selumetinib versus chemo for low-grade brain tumor in children
This trial studies whether the targeted drug selumetinib works better than standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and vincristine) for children and young adults with a specific type of low-grade glioma (grade 1 or 2). It may help shrink tumors and slow growth while comparing side effects between the two treatment approaches.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 2–21 - NCT07110246RecruitingPhase 2
Dabrafenib and trametinib for BRAF-mutated low-grade gliomas
This trial tests two targeted drugs (dabrafenib and trametinib) for children and young adults with a specific type of low-grade brain tumor that has a BRAF V600 mutation. The drugs work by blocking signals that help the tumor grow.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1–25 - NCT04923126RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Mirdametinib for children with low-grade brain tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests mirdametinib, a targeted medicine, in children and young adults with low-grade glioma (a slower-growing brain tumor). It aims to find the best dose and see how well the treatment works, especially for tumors with certain “MAPK pathway” changes.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 2–24 - NCT05099003RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Selinexor plus radiation for newly diagnosed brain tumors
This trial studies whether adding selinexor to standard radiation can improve outcomes for children and young teens with certain newly diagnosed high-grade brain tumors (including DIPG). It’s designed for specific tumor types and genetic markers, and people must be able to start treatment soon after diagnosis.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 1–21 - NCT04065776Recruiting
Proton therapy that avoids the hippocampus for slow brain tumors
This study tests a proton radiation plan designed to spare the hippocampus (a memory area) in children and teens with certain low-grade brain tumors. It may help deliver treatment to the tumor while reducing unwanted brain effects.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 6–21 - NCT04870944RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CBL0137 for children with advanced solid or brain tumors
This early-phase study tests CBL0137 in children and teens whose cancer has come back or is not responding to treatment. It is also for some specific hard-to-treat brain tumors, to see if the drug is safe and can work against the cancer.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1–21 - NCT05538130RecruitingPhase 1
Study medicine for BRAF-mutated advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 trial studies how PF-07799544 works and what dose is safest in people with advanced cancer that has a specific genetic change called BRAF V600. You may receive it alone or with another treatment, depending on the tumor group, to see if it can treat the cancer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 16 years+ - NCT05303519RecruitingPhase 3
Safusidenib for IDH1-mutant glioma after main treatment
This Phase 3 trial tests safusidenib, a targeted medicine, to help stop or slow the return of certain brain tumors with an IDH1 mutation. It focuses on people after initial treatment (surgery and/or radiation and temozolomide), aiming to improve outcomes during maintenance therapy.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06860594RecruitingPhase 1
Triapine plus radiation for recurrent brain tumors
This trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called triapine to a second round of radiation therapy can help treat brain tumors that have come back after initial treatment. It may be a good option for people with recurrent glioblastoma or astrocytoma who meet safety criteria.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06465199RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Eflornithine and AMXT 1501 for Advanced Childhood Cancers
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (eflornithine and AMXT 1501) for children and young adults with certain types of cancer that have relapsed or not responded to standard treatment, or for a specific brain tumor (DIPG) at diagnosis. The goal is to see if this drug pair is safe and effective.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Up to 26 years - NCT05916313RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for brain tumors that have stopped responding to treatment
This trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 for people with a type of brain tumor called glioma that has not gotten better with standard treatments. The drug targets a protein on the tumor cells, which might help stop the tumor from growing.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05355701RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced cancers with BRAF changes
This Phase 1 trial studies PF-07799933, a new medicine, in people whose advanced solid tumors have specific BRAF genetic changes. It may help if your cancer has continued to grow after standard treatments, and there may be specific options depending on your cancer type and past therapies.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 16 years+ - NCT06326411RecruitingPhase 1
Testing NST-628 pills for advanced solid tumors with RAS/MAPK changes
This trial tests an experimental pill called NST-628 for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the RAS/MAPK pathway. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective when other treatments are no longer working.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06528691RecruitingPhase 2
Entrectinib for young children with NTRK/ROS1 brain tumors
This trial tests a targeted drug (entrectinib) in very young children (under 3) with a newly diagnosed brain tumor that has a specific genetic change (NTRK or ROS1 fusion). The drug works by blocking signals that help the tumor grow, and is given as the first treatment, before any chemotherapy or radiation.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Up to 3 years
Glioma trials by city in Tennessee
Where these studies are running in Tennessee
Institutions with a site for the recruiting glioma studies listed above.
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 7 studies
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 6 studies
- SCRI Oncology Partners · 4 studies
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center · 2 studies
- Sarah Cannon Research Institute
What taking part in a glioma study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Glioma trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there glioma clinical trials in Tennessee?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 15 recruiting glioma studies with a site in Tennessee, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a glioma study in Tennessee?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Tennessee to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Tennessee, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a glioma trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New glioma studies open in Tennessee regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.