Clinical trials
Neuroblastoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting neuroblastoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 102 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06540963RecruitingPhase 2
Tipifarnib and naxitamab for neuroblastoma that has returned
This study tests two drugs, tipifarnib and naxitamab, given together for children and young adults whose neuroblastoma has come back or did not go away with standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or stop the cancer from growing.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 1–21 - NCT06465199RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Eflornithine and AMXT 1501 for Advanced Childhood Cancers
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (eflornithine and AMXT 1501) for children and young adults with certain types of cancer that have relapsed or not responded to standard treatment, or for a specific brain tumor (DIPG) at diagnosis. The goal is to see if this drug pair is safe and effective.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 26 years - NCT06450041RecruitingPhase 2
STING trial for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (temozolomide and irinotecan), natural killer cells (NK cells), and an antibody therapy (GD2 mAb) to see if it can help children and young adults with high-risk neuroblastoma that has not responded to treatment or has come back.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–31 - NCT05754684RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with donor NK cells for relapsed neuroblastoma
This trial studies a “quadruple immunotherapy” treatment using donor immune cells (NK cells) to fight neuroblastoma that has come back or did not respond to prior therapy. It may help by boosting the body’s immune attack, but only certain children meet the safety and donor requirements.
Hong KongAges Up to 18 years - NCT03294954RecruitingPhase 1
GD2 CAR plus IL-15 modified cells for children with neuroblastoma
This early-phase trial tests an immune-cell treatment made from the child’s own cells, designed to attack neuroblastoma. It aims to help children whose cancer has come back or did not respond to standard treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 1–21 - NCT06172296RecruitingPhase 3
Dinutuximab plus transplant for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests adding a targeted drug called dinutuximab to standard chemotherapy, surgery, and a stem cell transplant for children and young adults with a new diagnosis of high-risk neuroblastoma. The goal is to see if this combination helps more patients stay in remission.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 30 years - NCT06176989RecruitingPhase 2
Enasidenib for IDH2-mutated sinonasal and skull base tumors
This trial tests an oral targeted therapy called enasidenib for people with rare head and neck cancers that have an IDH2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if this drug can shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT02605421RecruitingPhase 2
High-risk neuroblastoma stem cell treatment after initial response
This Phase 2 study tests intensive treatment (high-dose “consolidation”) followed by rescue with your own stem cells for high-risk neuroblastoma. It may help patients keep the cancer from coming back after it has improved or stabilized from initial chemotherapy.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 30 years - NCT05701306RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of APG-115 alone or with APG-2575 for certain childhood and adult cancers
This study tests two experimental drugs for people with neuroblastoma or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. APG-115 is given alone or with APG-2575 to see if it can shrink tumors and help patients feel better.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 5 years+ - NCT05608148RecruitingPhase 1
GAIA-102 for relapsed or hard-to-treat childhood cancers
This Phase 1 study tests GAIA-102 in children and young adults whose cancer has returned or not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and whether it may shrink tumors in certain pediatric solid cancers.
Fukuoka, FukuokaAges 1–24 - NCT05489887RecruitingPhase 2
Naxitamab with frontline chemotherapy for high-risk neuroblastoma
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a drug called naxitamab to standard early (frontline) treatment improves outcomes for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. It may help by helping the immune system better target the cancer during initial induction therapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–21 - NCT04936529RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine with beta-glucan and GM-CSF for neuroblastoma
This trial is testing whether adding a vaccine to a substance called beta-glucan (which may help the immune system) and a growth factor drug called GM-CSF can help prevent high-risk neuroblastoma from coming back. You would receive these as an injection or IV. The study is for people whose cancer is in remission or has responded well to prior treatment.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT04901702RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Onivyde plus talazoparib or temozolomide for resistant solid tumors
This trial tests whether adding Onivyde to either talazoparib or temozolomide can shrink or control hard-to-treat (refractory or recurring) cancers in children and young adults. It aims to find safer dosing first, then look at how well the treatment works—especially for Ewing sarcoma.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT04755205Recruiting
Natural history study of olfactory neuroblastoma
This study follows people with olfactory neuroblastoma over time to better understand how the disease behaves and changes. It may help future patients by improving doctors’ knowledge, even if it does not test a new treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–120 - NCT04559217RecruitingPhase 2
68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT for neuroblastoma imaging
This study tests how well a new PET/CT scan using 68Ga-DOTATATE can find neuroblastoma. It’s for children and young adults who are being planned for a different scan (123I-MIBG) to compare imaging results.
Montreal, QuebecAges Up to 21 years - NCT03721068RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell treatment for hard-to-treat childhood tumors
This Phase 1 study tests an experimental CAR T-cell treatment that targets GD2, with added immune-boosting and safety features, for children with relapsed or refractory neuroblastoma or osteosarcoma. It’s designed to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink these cancers when standard therapy hasn’t worked.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 1.5 years+ - NCT03126916RecruitingPhase 3
Testing added therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma in children
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding either a targeted drug (lorlatinib) or a radioactive treatment (131I-MIBG) to intensive chemotherapy improves outcomes for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. It may help by aiming at tumor cells more directly alongside standard treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 months–30 years - NCT03050268Recruiting
Study of childhood cancer risk in families
This study looks at inherited (family) risk for childhood cancers, including families with early cancers or known cancer risk conditions. It may help researchers understand why some children get cancer and improve future risk detection and care.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT02559778RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests a personalized treatment plan for children with high-risk neuroblastoma, a type of nerve tissue cancer. It aims to improve outcomes by tailoring therapy based on each child's tumor characteristics and response to prior treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 22 years - NCT00107289RecruitingPhase 2
MIBG radioactive iodine treatment for hard-to-treat childhood tumors
This trial studies a radioactive medicine called iodine I-131 MIBG to shrink tumors that take up MIBG. It may help people whose neuroblastoma or malignant pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma has come back, progressed, or not responded to standard treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 1 year+ - NCT02013336RecruitingPhase 1
Two-drug study for returning childhood solid tumors
This study tests a combination of two drugs, MM-398 and cyclophosphamide, for children and young adults whose cancer has come back or not responded to earlier treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well it works against certain tumor types.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–20 - NCT05069220RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET/CT scan to study neural crest tumors
This early-phase trial uses a special PET/CT scan to help evaluate neural crest tumors, which include conditions like neuroblastoma. It may help doctors understand how well the scan shows tumor activity to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
Beijing, DongchengAges 1–80 - NCT07595666Enrolling by invitation
New PET scanner versus standard PET for head and neck imaging
This study compares a newer PET/CT scanner (called NeuroEXPLORER) with standard PET/CT scanners for imaging the head and neck region. The goal is to see if the new scanner provides better or clearer images to help diagnose conditions.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 4 weeks+ - NCT07584499RecruitingPhase 1
New drug test for children with EGFR-positive solid tumors
This study tests a new cancer drug called Becotatug Vedotin in children ages 2–18 with certain types of solid tumors (cancers that form in organs or tissues) that have an EGFR protein. The drug is designed to find tumors with this protein and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 2–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neuroblastoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 102 recruiting neuroblastoma 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 neuroblastoma 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 neuroblastoma 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.