Clinical trials
Metastatic Brain Tumor clinical trials
Below are recruiting metastatic brain tumor clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 265 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06439888RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immune cells plus radiation for limited-stage cancer spread
This trial tests whether giving immune-supporting cells (lymphocytes) alongside focused radiation (SBRT) can help control limited cancer spread. People with 1 to 5 small tumors that can all be radiated within two weeks may be eligible.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06238921RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of two drugs and radiation for triple-negative breast cancer that spread to the brain
This trial tests adding the drugs sacituzumab govitecan and zimberelimab to targeted radiation therapy for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer longer.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05003895RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T for solid tumors with high GPC3 protein
This early-phase trial tests a personalized CAR-T cell treatment for cancers that make a lot of a protein called GPC3. If you have advanced cancer that has already tried at least one standard treatment, and your tumor has enough GPC3, this study aims to see how well the treatment can shrink tumors and how safe it is.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06222879RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combinations for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of new drugs (HRS-8080, SHR-A2009, or others) for people with advanced breast cancer that has stopped responding to previous treatments. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT06473961RecruitingPhase 1
GC101 cell therapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental cell therapy (GC101) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It uses your own tumor-fighting immune cells, called TILs, grown in a lab and given back to you. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06176261RecruitingPhase 2
Datopotamab deruxtecan for breast cancer with brain spread
This trial tests a new drug called datopotamab deruxtecan for people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It looks at how well the drug works against brain metastases.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT02621021RecruitingPhase 2
Immune cell therapy for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a treatment that uses your own immune cells, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), to fight melanoma. Some participants also get a drug called pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–72 - 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07394374RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CG001419 Tablets for Advanced Solid Tumors with NTRK Changes
This trial tests a new daily pill (CG001419) for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in the NTRK gene or TRK protein. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective, especially in those whose cancers have not responded to other treatments.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06937567RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CDH17 car-t therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new treatment called CDH17 CAR-T for people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, or bile duct cancer. It is for patients who have tried other treatments without success. The therapy uses your own immune cells, modified to target a protein called CDH17 found on some cancer cells.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07755397RecruitingPhase 1
Study of JBI-778 for lung, brain, and salivary gland tumors
This trial tests a new oral medication, JBI-778, in patients with certain types of lung cancer, brain tumors, or salivary gland cancer. The drug is designed to target specific genetic changes in these tumors, and the study aims to assess its safety and effectiveness.
Surat, GujaratAges 18 years+ - NCT07410676RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Donor NK cells with IL-15 and pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (natural killer cells) made from a donor, combined with low-dose IL-15 (a protein that helps these cells work) and sometimes with pembrolizumab (Keytruda), for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06479811RecruitingPhase 1
Radioactive drug for advanced neuroendocrine and other cancers
This early-stage trial tests a new radioactive drug (called [212Pb]VMT-Alpha-NET) that targets a marker on certain cancer cells. It may help shrink or slow the growth of tumors that have spread or can't be removed, and it's being studied for several cancer types, including neuroendocrine tumors, small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, and some head and neck cancers.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06408688RecruitingPhase 4
Mistletoe extract added to immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests whether adding mistletoe extract (Iscador) to standard immunotherapy can make the treatment safer and boost the immune system's response against advanced solid tumors (excluding skin cancer). If you are already receiving or about to start a checkpoint inhibitor, this study may help understand if the combination works better.
BadenAges 18 years+ - NCT05053971RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Entinostat plus ZEN003694 for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests a new combination anti-cancer treatment (entinostat plus ZEN003694) in people with advanced solid tumors that can’t be controlled with standard care. It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the treatment can shrink tumors or control the disease.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–21 - NCT05372640RecruitingPhase 1
Drug combo trial for rare cancers with shared NUT features
This Phase 1 trial tests the safety and early signs of effectiveness of combining two anti-cancer drugs (ZEN003694 and abemaciclib) in teens and adults with metastatic or unresectable NUT carcinoma, breast cancer, and other solid tumors. It may help by finding a safer dose and whether the drug combination can shrink or control tumors that do not respond to standard treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06612840RecruitingPhase 1
A study of GNC-077 for advanced lung cancer and other solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called GNC-077 for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer or other solid tumors that have spread. It aims to see if the drug is safe and helps shrink tumors.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06508216RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combo for early relapsed triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests experimental drugs for people with triple-negative breast cancer that came back within 12 months of finishing initial treatment. The goal is to see if these drugs are safe and can shrink or slow the cancer.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT06128148RecruitingPhase 1
Study of JYP0322 for ROS1 fusion-positive solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called JYP0322 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called a ROS1 fusion. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective against these tumors.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06006169RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new drugs for head and neck cancer and other solid tumors
This trial tests two new drugs, BL-B01D1 and SI-B003, alone or together, for people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back or spread. It may also include other solid tumors. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07098988RecruitingPhase 2
Visugromab plus standard chemo-immunotherapy for lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called visugromab added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people newly diagnosed with advanced non-squamous lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination works better than standard treatment alone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metastatic brain tumor?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 265 recruiting metastatic brain tumor 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 metastatic brain tumor 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 metastatic brain tumor 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.
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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.