Clinical trials
Pediatric Brain Tumor clinical trials
Below are recruiting pediatric brain tumor clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 62 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06981156Recruiting
Study of pediatric brain and spine tumor exams
This study tests a shorter way to check the brain and nervous system in children with brain or spine tumors. It aims to see if the new exam is as good as the standard one.
Madison, WisconsinAges 1–17 - NCT05740839Recruiting
High-intensity exercise program for young brain tumor survivors
This pilot study tests whether a high-intensity interval exercise routine is safe and doable for young adult survivors of pediatric brain tumors. It may help you improve fitness and quality of life while researchers closely monitor safety.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT04908709Recruiting
MRI-guided proton therapy for high-grade brain tumors in children
This study looks at how metabolism in a child’s brain tumor changes during proton therapy, using special MRI scans. It may help doctors better understand treatment response and tailor care for pediatric high-grade gliomas.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges Up to 21 years - NCT07417072Recruiting
Brain tumor drug testing using 3D models in children
This study creates 3D models from brain tumor tissue of children aged 3-18 to test how different drugs might work against their specific tumor. The goal is to find more personalized treatments.
Florence, FirenzeAges 3–18 - NCT06943742Recruiting
Brain scan without helium for children with brain tumors
This study uses a special type of brain scan (magnetoencephalography, or MEG) that doesn't need helium gas to see brain activity in children with brain tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors plan surgery or treatment better.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 3–18 - NCT05521984RecruitingPhase 1
Dapagliflozin trial for children with hard-to-treat brain tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests whether dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 medicine) can help shrink or control certain pediatric brain tumors or other solid tumors that have come back or won’t respond. It’s designed mainly to check safety and early signs of effect in children and young adults who have limited treatment options.
St Louis, MissouriAges 6–21 - NCT07680439RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T cell therapy study for children with DIPG brain tumor
This trial tests a new CAR T cell therapy (BCB-276) for children and young adults with a type of brain tumor called DIPG. The therapy uses your own immune cells that are specially trained to attack the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–26 - NCT03911388RecruitingPhase 1
HSV G207 for Children with Recurrent Cerebellar Brain Tumors
This trial is testing a virus called HSV G207, which is injected directly into the tumor, to treat children and young adults with a type of brain tumor in the cerebellum that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–22 - NCT05293197RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of repeated blood-brain barrier opening for pediatric brain tumors
This Phase 1 study tests whether a device can safely and repeatedly open the blood-brain barrier (a protective shield in the brain) in children with malignant brain tumors. It aims to help the tumor treatment work better while watching for safety issues.
ParisAges 5–17 - NCT05298995RecruitingPhase 1
GD2 CAR T-cell treatment for pediatric brain tumors
This trial tests a special immune-cell therapy (GD2 CAR T cells) made for pediatric brain tumor patients. It uses a planned treatment plan and monitoring to see if the therapy is safe and can work against the tumor.
Roma, ItalyAges 6 months–30 years - NCT05340881Recruiting
Light exposure program for young survivors of childhood brain tumors
This trial studies whether a structured light-exposure routine can improve symptoms like fatigue and how survivors feel day to day. It is aimed at children and teens who have recovered from a non–high-risk type of brain tumor and have mild to moderate fatigue.
Houston, TexasAges 10–18 - NCT05528939Recruiting
Training attention skills for children after cancer
This trial tests a computer-based “attention-control training” program to see if it’s doable and helpful for children who finished treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or a brain tumor. It also looks at how acceptable the program is for both kids and caregivers.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - NCT05553899Recruiting
PET-MRI scans for monitoring children’s brain tumor return
This study checks whether a special scan called PET-MRI can better tell if a child’s brain tumor has come back after treatment. It may help doctors decide faster and more accurately when changes seen on regular MRI are true tumor recurrence.
Sheffield, South YorkshireAges 8–18 - NCT05672043Recruiting
Study genetic risks in children with malignant brain tumors
This study looks at genetic (DNA/molecular) features of malignant brain tumors in children. It may help doctors better understand tumor risk patterns and guide future treatment planning.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges birth–18 years - NCT05890781Recruiting
Study pediatric cancer using lab-made immune organoids
This trial uses special lab models (“immune organoids”) to study certain cancers in children and young people. It may help researchers learn what those cancers do and improve future treatment ideas.
VillejuifAges Up to 25 years - NCT06185686Recruiting
Brain Network Changes in Kids with Brain Tumors After Proton Radiation
This study looks at how proton radiation affects brain networks in children and teens with brain tumors. It uses MRI scans and computer tasks to understand changes in the brain during and after treatment.
St Louis, MissouriAges 8–21 - NCT06193759RecruitingPhase 1
Immune cell therapy for malignant pediatric brain tumors
This trial tests a new immune therapy using your child's own specially trained white blood cells to fight brain tumors. The treatment is given directly into the fluid around the brain, and it is for children with specific types of brain cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–30 - NCT06905587RecruitingPhase 3
Methylphenidate for fatigue in young brain tumor survivors
This trial tests whether the medicine methylphenidate (often used for ADHD) can help reduce severe fatigue in children and teens who have finished treatment for a brain tumor. If you're a young brain tumor survivor struggling with ongoing tiredness, this study may offer a new option.
AalborgAges 6–27 - NCT07087002RecruitingPhase 1
GPC2-CAR T cells for children and young adults with relapsed medulloblastoma
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy called GPC2-CAR T cells for children and young adults whose medulloblastoma or related brain tumor has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if these specially designed immune cells can find and attack the tumor.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT07338526Recruiting
Proton therapy for children with brain tumors
This trial tests if a precise type of radiation called proton therapy is safe and effective for children with certain brain tumors. It aims to reduce side effects by focusing radiation only on the tumor.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 6–16 - NCT02914067Recruiting
Testing brain scan and computer measures in young brain tumor patients
This study looks at “brain biomarkers,” meaning brain signals measured on MRI and thinking/learning tests on a computer. It may help researchers understand how brain tumors affect the brain and track changes over time.
St Louis, MissouriAges 4–18 - NCT07417085Recruiting
Study of gut bacteria in children with brain tumors
This study looks at how gut bacteria (the microbiome) may differ in children with brain tumors. Researchers will collect samples before and after surgery to understand the connection between gut health and brain tumors.
Florence, FirenzeAges 3–18 - NCT07424092RecruitingPhase 2
Virus injection for children with recurrent brain tumors
This trial is testing a virus called DNX-2401, which is injected directly into the tumor, for children and young adults with high-grade brain tumors that have come back or are hard to treat. The goal is to see if this virus can shrink or control the tumor.
UtrechtAges 1–25 - NCT07129317Recruiting
Pediatric radiation therapy registry
This study collects information from children and young adults who are getting radiation therapy to help improve future treatments. It looks at how radiation affects the body over time.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges birth–26 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pediatric brain tumor?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 62 recruiting pediatric 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 pediatric 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 pediatric 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.