Clinical trials
Leptomeningeal Metastases clinical trials
Below are recruiting leptomeningeal metastases clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 13 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06132698RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy injected into spinal fluid for lung cancer that has spread to the brain lining
This trial tests giving an immunotherapy drug directly into the spinal fluid for people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain or spinal cord. The goal is to see if this approach can help control the cancer while allowing you to continue other treatments you may already be taking.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06462092RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sacituzumab Govitecan and Spinal Chemo for Breast Cancer Spread to Spinal Fluid
This trial tests a combination of a targeted antibody-drug (sacituzumab govitecan) and chemotherapy given into the spinal fluid. It is for people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the membranes around the brain and spinal cord (leptomeningeal metastases). The goal is to see if this treatment can help control the cancer in the central nervous system.
Huizhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05477927RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T therapy for cancers spread to lining of lungs, belly, or brain
This trial tests an experimental CAR-T cell treatment that targets proteins on cancer cells that have spread to the lining of the lungs, belly, or brain. It may help people whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT06728865RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib plus Avastin for EGFR+ lung cancer with brain mets
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (Furmonertinib and Avastin) as the very first treatment for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell) that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 15–75 - NCT06901817RecruitingPhase 2
Study of pemetrexed plus nivolumab for lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, pemetrexed and nivolumab, given directly into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. It is for people with a specific type of lung cancer (non-squamous non-small cell) that has spread to the lining of the brain and has not responded to other treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07092202RecruitingPhase 4
Firmonertinib and spinal injection for EGFR lung cancer with spread to brain lining
This trial tests combining a targeted pill (firmonertinib) with medication injected into the fluid around the spine for people with a specific type of lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain. It may offer a new option if you have already tried other EGFR drugs and are still having progression.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07098806RecruitingPhase 1
Study of radioactive nanoparticles for cancer in the spinal fluid
This trial tests a radioactive nanoparticle drug given directly into the fluid around the brain and spine to treat cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain or spinal cord (leptomeningeal metastases). It aims to see if this targeted treatment is safe and might help shrink or control the cancer.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05184816RecruitingPhase 1
Deferoxamine for leptomeningeal cancer spread in the brain lining
This Phase 1 study tests deferoxamine, a medicine given directly into spinal fluid, for leptomeningeal metastasis (cancer spreading to the brain and spinal cord lining). It’s meant to see whether the treatment can be safely given and whether it may help control this difficult-to-treat cancer location.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06663306RecruitingPhase 1
Intrathecal pemetrexed and bevacizumab for lung cancer brain spread
This trial tests a treatment given directly into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord (intrathecal injection) using two drugs—pemetrexed and bevacizumab—for people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to that area (leptomeningeal metastases). It may be an option if your current treatment is no longer working.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT05746325Recruiting
Tumor-pulse device for spinal cancer fluid spread
This trial tests whether Tumor Treating Fields (a non-surgical device that delivers treatment signals to cancer cells through the scalp/skin) can help people whose breast or lung cancer has spread into the fluid around the spine and brain. It focuses on people who have cancer cells found in spinal fluid and can safely use the device most of the day.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06518057RecruitingPhase 2
Sparing memory during brain radiation for leptomeningeal metastases
This trial tests a special type of radiation that avoids the memory center of the brain (the hippocampus) while treating cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It may help reduce side effects on thinking and memory for people with breast or lung cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06440954RecruitingPhase 2
Pemetrexed injected into spinal fluid for lung cancer that spread to brain lining
This study tests a treatment called intrathecal pemetrexed, which is chemotherapy given directly into the fluid around your brain and spine. It's for people with a specific type of lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain or spinal cord after targeted therapy stopped working.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT07304739RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib plus radiation and chemo for EGFR lung cancer with brain spread
This trial tests a combination of a targeted pill (furmonertinib), chemotherapy into the spinal fluid, and precise radiation for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant adenocarcinoma) that has spread to both the brain and the lining around the brain. The goal is to see if this combination can better control the cancer and improve symptoms.
Cangzhou, HebeiAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for leptomeningeal metastases?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 13 recruiting leptomeningeal metastases 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 leptomeningeal metastases 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 leptomeningeal metastases 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.