Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
High Grade Glioma clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 14 recruiting high grade glioma studies with a site in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania
- NCT04485559RecruitingPhase 1
Trametinib and everolimus for recurrent gliomas
This trial tests two drugs, trametinib and everolimus, for children and young adults with recurrent or progressive gliomas (a type of brain tumor). The goal is to see if this drug combination is safe and effective in treating these tumors.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–25 - 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.
Danville, PennsylvaniaAges 1–21 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–39 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT05096481RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine trial for children with certain brain tumors
This Phase 2 study tests a vaccine made to target CMV (a virus) in order to treat children with medulloblastoma or newly diagnosed high-grade glioma/DIPG. If you’re eligible, you’d receive the study vaccine and the team would closely watch how well it’s tolerated and how your cancer responds.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 3–39 - NCT05553041RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET-MRI scan test for aggressive brain tumors in children
This early-phase study uses a special PET scan plus MRI to help doctors tell apart tumor changes in children with aggressive gliomas. It may help find whether treatment is working or if the tumor is progressing, while also mapping tumor activity in the brain.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–21 - NCT05839379Recruiting
Targeted therapy study for children and young adults with brain tumors
This trial studies a targeted medicine approach for high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) and some diffuse midline tumors, including DIPG. It may help by matching treatment to tumor biology using tumor testing done before or around starting standard therapy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–39 - NCT05843253RecruitingPhase 2
Ribociclib plus everolimus or temozolomide for certain brain tumors
This Phase 2 study tests ribociclib with either everolimus or temozolomide, depending on the specific brain tumor type. It may help slow tumor growth in children and young adults whose tumor has specific genetic changes and who have had recent standard radiation therapy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–39 - NCT06161974RecruitingPhase 2
Olutasidenib and temozolomide for IDH1-mutant high-grade glioma
This trial tests a combination of two oral medications, olutasidenib and temozolomide, for people with a specific type of aggressive brain tumor (high-grade glioma) that has an IDH1 mutation. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the tumor after standard treatment like radiation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–39 - NCT06333899RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Lorlatinib for newly diagnosed brain tumors with ROS or ALK fusion
This trial tests if lorlatinib, a targeted pill, can shrink or slow the growth of high-grade brain tumors that have a specific ROS or ALK genetic change. It is for children and young adults who have not yet had treatment for their tumor.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–21 - NCT06838676RecruitingPhase 2
ACT001 for DIPG and H3K27-altered high-grade gliomas
This trial tests a drug called ACT001 for people with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) or certain high-grade gliomas that have a specific genetic change (H3K27-altered). It includes two groups: one for newly diagnosed DIPG after radiation, and another for progressive or recurrent disease.
Philidelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–39 - 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.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 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.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
High Grade Glioma trials by city in Pennsylvania
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting high grade glioma studies listed above.
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 10 studies
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Children's Hospital of Philidelphia
- Geisinger Medical Center
- Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
What taking part in a high grade 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.
High Grade Glioma trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there high grade glioma clinical trials in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 14 recruiting high grade glioma studies with a site in Pennsylvania, 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 high grade glioma study in Pennsylvania?
- 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 Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, 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 high grade 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 high grade glioma studies open in Pennsylvania 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.