Clinical trials
Glioma clinical trials
Below are recruiting glioma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 333 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04655404RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Larotrectinib for children with newly diagnosed glioma with NTRK fusion
This trial tests larotrectinib, a targeted cancer medicine, in children and teens with newly diagnosed high-grade brain glioma that has an NTRK fusion. It may help shrink or control tumors by targeting a specific genetic change in the cancer.
Aurora, ColoradoAges Up to 21 years - NCT04623931RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and radiation for IDH-wildtype glioma
This Phase 2 study tests a combination of chemotherapy and radiation after surgery for certain brain tumors that are “IDH wildtype.” It aims to control the tumor and improve outcomes for people with specific types of glioma or glioblastoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04573140RecruitingPhase 1
RNA vaccine study for newly diagnosed adult and pediatric brain tumors
This Phase 1 trial studies an “RNA-lipid particle” vaccine given after surgery for certain newly diagnosed brain cancers (glioblastoma in adults, high-grade glioma in children/teens). The goal is to see whether the vaccine is safe and can train the immune system to fight the tumor.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 4 years+ - NCT04373720Recruiting
MRI scan to tell scar from tumor in treated brain glioma
This study uses an advanced MRI scan to help doctors tell the difference between radiation scar (radiation necrosis) and returning glioma (recurrent glioma) after prior treatment. It may help guide the next steps for care if you have a new or changing brain lesion.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03728673RecruitingPhase 2
Escitalopram for people with newly diagnosed grade 4 brain tumors
This trial studies whether escitalopram (an antidepressant medication) can help people with grade 4 glioma around the time they start standard cancer treatment. You may be screened especially for depression/anxiety status and medication history, because the study uses a specific mental-health medicine.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT03684109Recruiting
MRI scans to study brain tumors using molecular imaging
This study uses special MRI scans to better “characterize” (study) gliomas, a type of brain tumor, using information from your brain tissue. You may be eligible if you’re an adult with a suspected or confirmed glioma and you already need a biopsy or surgery.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT00870129Recruiting
MRI mapping to plan radiation for certain brain tumors
This study uses MRI scans to find higher-risk areas in certain brain and other solid tumors and help plan radiation treatment. It also looks for changes in tumor “metabolites” (chemicals in the tumor) that may relate to how the tumor behaves.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05474573Recruiting
Fluorescence-guided surgery for brain tumors
This study tests a surgery that uses a special light to make tumor tissue glow, helping doctors remove as much of the tumor as safely possible. It is for people newly diagnosed with certain aggressive brain tumors or tumors that have spread to the brain from elsewhere.
MoscowAges 18–80 - NCT06072586RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of BDTX-1535 for brain tumors with EGFR changes
This trial tests a new drug, BDTX-1535, for people with a type of brain tumor called high-grade glioma that has a specific change in the EGFR gene. The study looks at how the drug works in the body and how safe it is for both newly diagnosed and recurrent tumors.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT01906385RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Recurrent brain tumor study testing rhenium nano-liposome
This early-phase study tests a drug made of tiny fat-like particles carrying rhenium for recurrent (coming back) high-grade glioma. It mainly checks safety and the highest tolerable dose, and it also looks for signs the treatment may slow tumor growth.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04316039RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Radiation alone or with temozolomide for brain tumor after surgery
This trial compares standard radiation therapy versus radiation plus a chemotherapy medicine called temozolomide in people with a newly diagnosed low-grade (WHO grade II) brain glioma after surgery. It’s designed to see if adding temozolomide improves outcomes while managing side effects.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70 - NCT04217018Recruiting
AI uses MRI to predict glioma’s molecular changes
This study uses brain MRI images and tumor tissue to predict the tumor’s molecular (cell-level) features in people with glioma. It may help doctors better understand glioma biology and plan care based on noninvasive imaging plus lab testing.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 1–95 - NCT04217044Recruiting
AI helps predict glioma molecular changes from tumor images
This trial uses an AI computer program to predict the molecular features of a primary brain tumor (glioma) by looking at tumor tissue images. Your results could help researchers better match glioma subtypes to more tailored care, using information obtained from the surgery sample.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 1–95 - NCT02686229Recruiting
Registry study for adults with suspected low-grade brain tumor
This study records health details about adults who may have a low-grade glioma (a slower-growing brain tumor) based on scan results. Researchers use these data to better understand disease patterns and outcomes, and help connect individual patients to future research.
UlmAges 18 years+ - NCT05996653Recruiting
CEST in low-grade glioma brain tumor study
This study uses a special MRI scan called CEST to look at low-grade brain tumors. It may help doctors learn more about these tumors without needing as many invasive tests. You may join if you have a low-grade glioma and haven't needed treatment yet.
Toronto, OntarioAges 12 years+ - NCT06055517Recruiting
Re-irradiation with low-dose pulses for recurrent glioma
This trial tests a new way to deliver radiation therapy for people whose brain tumor (glioma) has come back after earlier treatment. Instead of standard radiation, it uses very low doses given in pulses, which may be safer for patients who have already had radiation to the head.
Aviano, PordenoneAges 18 years+ - NCT04931732Recruiting
Liquid blood test to diagnose brain glioma
This trial checks whether a special blood test can help identify glioma (a type of brain tumor) that is new or coming back. It may help doctors learn more about the tumor using blood, alongside the usual brain scans and planned surgery.
BronAges 18–90 - NCT06159478RecruitingPhase 2
Testing binimetinib for BRAF fusion brain tumors and pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a targeted drug, binimetinib, for people with low-grade glioma (a type of brain tumor) or pancreatic cancer that has a specific genetic change called a BRAF fusion. The drug aims to block signals that help these tumors grow.
Kashiwa, ChibaAges 12 years+ - NCT05964569RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized planning for proton radiation in low-grade brain tumors
This Phase 2 study tests a personalized, computer-guided way to plan proton beam radiation for adults with low-grade glioma. The goal is to see if the approach is feasible and can improve how treatment is planned.
HeidelbergAges 18 years+ - NCT06203496Recruiting
Monitoring brain tumors with blood tests
This trial studies whether a blood test can track the progress of a type of brain tumor called a grade 4 diffuse glioma. It may offer a less invasive way to monitor these tumors after surgery.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT06118723Recruiting
Supramaximal vs maximal surgery for brain tumors
This trial compares removing as much tumor as safely possible (supramaximal resection) with standard maximal resection in people with high-grade glioma (an aggressive brain tumor). The goal is to see if more extensive removal improves survival and quality of life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT05717699RecruitingPhase 1
Trial of a virus treatment for DIPG in children
This Phase 1 trial tests a lab-made cancer virus (Ad-TD-nsIL12) in children with DIPG whose tumor keeps growing after standard treatment. It mainly focuses on safety and how the treatment works, and it may help shrink or control the tumor by stimulating the immune system.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–18 - NCT05717712RecruitingPhase 1
Study virus treatment for newly diagnosed DIPG in children
This Phase 1 trial tests a type of cancer-fighting virus given directly into the tumor for children with newly diagnosed diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). The goal is to see if it can be delivered safely and to learn how the body responds to it.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–18 - NCT06305910RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine immunotherapy for recurrent brain tumors or newly diagnosed DIPG
This trial tests a combination of a vaccine made from tumor cells and a drug that may boost the immune system's ability to fight brain tumors. It is for children and young adults with a recurrent high-grade glioma or a newly diagnosed diffuse midline glioma with a specific genetic marker (H3K27M).
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 2–25
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for glioma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 333 recruiting glioma 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 glioma 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 glioma 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.