Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Metastatic Brain Tumor clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 44 recruiting metastatic brain tumor studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2 and Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT06952010RecruitingPhase 1
Study of XB628 alone and with zanzalintinib for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, XB628, alone or together with another drug called zanzalintinib, in people whose advanced solid tumor has continued to grow after at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07719361RecruitingPhase 1
New drug for advanced, treatment-resistant prostate cancer
This study tests an experimental drug for men whose prostate cancer has spread and stopped responding to standard hormone therapies. It may be an option if your PSA is rising despite treatment with drugs like enzalutamide or abiraterone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04777994RecruitingPhase 1
Drug ABBV-CLS-484 for advanced cancers that lack options
This Phase 1 trial tests ABBV-CLS-484 in people with advanced or metastatic tumors when standard treatments have not worked or aren’t available. Because it’s an early study, the main goal is to find a safe dose and see how the cancer responds in different cancer types.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–39 - NCT06240728RecruitingPhase 1
Testing NPX887 for advanced solid tumors with B7-H7 protein
This trial tests a new drug called NPX887 that targets a protein (B7-H7) on certain cancer cells to help your immune system fight them. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06302621RecruitingPhase 1
Pemigatinib plus afatinib for advanced solid tumors with FGFR changes
This trial tests two targeted drugs, pemigatinib and afatinib, together for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific FGFR genetic change. It may be an option if standard treatments have stopped working or aren't available.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06625775RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BBO-10203 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called BBO-10203, alone or combined with other cancer treatments, for people with certain advanced breast, colorectal, or lung cancers. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–39 - NCT06917079RecruitingPhase 1
BBO-11818 for KRAS-mutated cancers
This trial tests a new oral drug (BBO-11818) for people with solid tumors that have a specific KRAS mutation. It's for those whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery and who have not had other cancers recently.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05176483RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combinations for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, which may slow or shrink various types of advanced cancer. It is given together with other cancer treatments, and the study is looking at many different cancers including kidney, prostate, bladder, lung, liver, and more.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05836324RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of an anti-cancer drug for advanced tumors
This Phase 1 study tests how safe INCA33890 is in adults with advanced or metastatic solid cancers. Because it’s an early safety study, the main goal is to see how the body handles the drug and whether it causes side effects.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07132190RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation for growing brain tumors with same-day planning
This study tests whether a precise, one-day radiation treatment for brain tumors that are growing or in tricky spots can be effective with a smaller safety margin. It's designed for people whose brain tumors are changing quickly or sitting near areas of swelling or recent surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06915753RecruitingPhase 1
TYRA-430 for advanced liver cancer and other solid tumors
This trial tests an oral drug called TYRA-430 for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) or other solid tumors that have changes in the FGF/FGFR pathway. It aims to see how safe the drug is and whether it can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07213830RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of IPN01203 for advanced solid tumors after immunotherapy
This trial tests an experimental drug called IPN01203 for people with advanced solid tumors that have grown after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05687136RecruitingPhase 1
Study two targeted drugs for solid tumors with DNA repair changes
This Phase 1 trial tests how safe and effective two anti-cancer drugs (peposertib and tuvusertib) are for advanced solid tumors. It focuses on cancers with specific DNA repair and cell-growth gene changes, aiming to shrink tumors and improve outcomes when standard treatments have stopped working.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT02896335RecruitingPhase 2
Palbociclib and pembrolizumab for brain metastases
This study tests two drugs, palbociclib and pembrolizumab, for people whose solid tumors (like breast cancer or melanoma) have spread to the brain. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or slow the growth of brain tumors that are progressing despite prior treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06451497RecruitingPhase 1
Testing ZM008 alone and with toripalimab for advanced cancers
This trial tests a new drug called ZM008, which targets a protein on some cancer cells, first alone and then combined with another drug, toripalimab, for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05785754RecruitingPhase 1
Early drug study for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests DCSZ11 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (cancers that can’t be removed or have spread) given alone or with other treatments. It’s designed to find a safe dose and to see whether the treatment shows signs of shrinking cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07193511RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A new drug for advanced bladder and other solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, AVZO-103, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced bladder cancer or certain other solid tumors. It aims to find out if the drug is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06395519RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ETX-19477 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called ETX-19477 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective, especially for those with certain genetic changes (BRCA2 mutations).
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07038343RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AVZO-1418, either alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective against certain types of cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT07432295RecruitingPhase 2
Givastomig plus nivolumab and chemo for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a new drug, givastomig, combined with standard immunotherapy (nivolumab) and chemotherapy for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer. It is for people whose tumors have certain markers (CLDN18.2 and PD-L1) and who have not had treatment for advanced disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05687110RecruitingPhase 1
Testing novobiocin for tumors with DNA repair gene changes
This Phase 1 study tests whether novobiocin is safe and finds the best dose for people whose tumors have specific DNA repair gene mutations. It may help if your cancer is hard to treat with standard options, including certain patients who already tried PARP inhibitors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07492680RecruitingPhase 2
Study of BMS-986504 for solid tumors with MTAP deletion
This trial tests an experimental drug called BMS-986504, given alone or with other drugs, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called a homozygous MTAP deletion. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working or aren't available.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Metastatic Brain Tumor trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting metastatic brain tumor studies listed above.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 10 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 7 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 3 studies
- Avenzo Therapeutics Recruiting Site · 2 studies
- Exelixis Clinical Site · 2 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- I-Mab Site 1002
- Lifespan Cancer Institute
What taking part in a metastatic brain tumor 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.
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Common questions
- Are there metastatic brain tumor clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 44 recruiting metastatic brain tumor studies with a site near Boston, 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 metastatic brain tumor study near Boston?
- 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 Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, 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 metastatic brain tumor 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.
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