Clinical Trials for Brain Tumor

Phase II Trial of Super Selective Intra-arterial Repeated Infusion of Cetuximab (Erbitux) With Reirradiation for Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, and Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma

Started >3 years ago

The trial was activated more than 3 years ago. This is not always bad but can indicate that the trial has less current treatments, or has had trouble getting enough patients to enroll due to other issues.

High burden on patient

The trial has a high burden on patients. An example would be a phase 1 trial with extra tumor biopsies and frequent pharmacokinetic blood draws.

TrialFetch AI summary: Adults with recurrent/refractory EGFR-overexpressing high-grade gliomas (GBM, anaplastic astrocytoma/oligoastrocytoma) after Stupp protocol receive superselective intra-arterial cetuximab following mannitol BBB disruption plus hypofractionated re-irradiation. Cetuximab is an anti-EGFR IgG1 monoclonal antibody that blocks EGFR signaling and mediates ADCC; eligibility requires measurable disease and KPS ≥60%.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02800486

REMASTer: REcurrent Brain Metastases After SRS Trial

Started >3 years ago

The trial was activated more than 3 years ago. This is not always bad but can indicate that the trial has less current treatments, or has had trouble getting enough patients to enroll due to other issues.

High burden on patient

The trial has a high burden on patients. An example would be a phase 1 trial with extra tumor biopsies and frequent pharmacokinetic blood draws.

TrialFetch AI summary: Adults with a single brain metastasis showing radiographic progression after prior SRS are randomized via an intraoperative pathology–guided algorithm to LITT (NeuroBlate MRI-guided thermal ablation) with or without hypofractionated re-irradiation if recurrent tumor, or to LITT plus steroids versus steroids alone if radiation necrosis. Designed to test local control after ablation in true recurrence and time to steroid independence in radiation necrosis.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05124912

Phase I Study of Autologous T Lymphocytes Expressing GD2-specific Chimeric Antigen and Constitutively Active IL-7 Receptors for the Treatment of Patients With GD2-expressing Brain Tumors (GAIL-B)

Started >3 years ago

The trial was activated more than 3 years ago. This is not always bad but can indicate that the trial has less current treatments, or has had trouble getting enough patients to enroll due to other issues.

High burden on patient

The trial has a high burden on patients. An example would be a phase 1 trial with extra tumor biopsies and frequent pharmacokinetic blood draws.

TrialFetch AI summary: Pediatric and young adult patients (12 months–22 years) with GD2-expressing CNS tumors—including diffuse midline glioma/high-grade glioma and select other high-grade brain tumors—receive lymphodepletion (cyclophosphamide/fludarabine) followed by autologous GD2-directed CAR T cells engineered with a constitutively active IL‑7 receptor (C7R) to enhance persistence. Cohort 1 gets initial IV CAR T then intracerebroventricular dosing via Ommaya/VP shunt; Cohort 2 (recurrent/progressive pontine HGG or H3K27-altered DMG) receives IV only.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04099797

SJ901: Phase 1/2 Evaluation of Single Agent Mirdametinib (PD-0325901), a Brain-Penetrant MEK1/2 Inhibitor, for the Treatment of Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Low-Grade Glioma

Started >3 years ago

The trial was activated more than 3 years ago. This is not always bad but can indicate that the trial has less current treatments, or has had trouble getting enough patients to enroll due to other issues.

High burden on patient

The trial has a high burden on patients. An example would be a phase 1 trial with extra tumor biopsies and frequent pharmacokinetic blood draws.

TrialFetch AI summary: Enrolling patients aged 2 to <25 years with centrally confirmed MAPK-activated WHO grade I–II pediatric low-grade glioma (including eligible glioneuronal/neuroepithelial tumors), across newly diagnosed and recurrent/progressive settings, with measurable/evaluable disease; excludes BRAF V600, NTRK/ALK/ROS1 fusions, IDH1/2, and significant ocular/cardiac/hepatic/pulmonary comorbidity. Investigational therapy is oral single-agent mirdametinib, a selective brain-penetrant MEK1/2 inhibitor targeting MAPK/ERK signaling, given BID in 28-day cycles; cohorts include MEK inhibitor–naïve and previously MEK-exposed patients.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04923126

Phase I/II Trial of Repeat Dosing of Super-Selective Intraarterial Infusion of Erbitux (Cetuximab) and Avastin (Bevacizumab) for Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Intracranial Glioma in Patients Under 22 Years of Age

Started >3 years ago

The trial was activated more than 3 years ago. This is not always bad but can indicate that the trial has less current treatments, or has had trouble getting enough patients to enroll due to other issues.

High burden on patient

The trial has a high burden on patients. An example would be a phase 1 trial with extra tumor biopsies and frequent pharmacokinetic blood draws.

TrialFetch AI summary: Pediatric and young adult patients (<22 years) with relapsed/refractory intracranial gliomas (including GBM, anaplastic astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, and radiographically diagnosed DIPG) receive monthly super-selective intra-arterial cerebral infusions of cetuximab (EGFR inhibitor) plus bevacizumab (VEGF-A inhibitor). Aims to enhance intratumoral delivery and assess safety and preliminary efficacy in measurable/evaluable disease with adequate performance status and organ function.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05956821

A Dual Phase 1/2, Investigator Initiated Study to Determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose, Safety, and Efficacy of 186Rhenium Nanoliposomes (186RNL) in Recurrent Glioma (CTRC# 12-02)

Started >3 years ago

The trial was activated more than 3 years ago. This is not always bad but can indicate that the trial has less current treatments, or has had trouble getting enough patients to enroll due to other issues.

High burden on patient

The trial has a high burden on patients. An example would be a phase 1 trial with extra tumor biopsies and frequent pharmacokinetic blood draws.

TrialFetch AI summary: Adults with recurrent high-grade glioma (IDH-mutant grade 3/4 astrocytoma or IDH-wildtype glioblastoma) after standard therapy, with tumors suitable for convection-enhanced delivery and meeting RANO progression and performance criteria. Single intratumoral infusion of 186Rhenium nanoliposomes via CED, a beta-emitting radiotherapeutic encapsulated in nanoliposomes to deliver localized high-dose radiation with imageable distribution (SPECT); excludes multifocal/leptomeningeal disease, infratentorial tumors, recent bevacizumab or radiation, and lesions risking ventricular/subarachnoid leak.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT01906385

A Phase 0/1 Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamics and Safety and Tolerability Study of Letrozole in Combination With Standard Therapy in Recurrent High Grade Gliomas

Started >3 years ago

The trial was activated more than 3 years ago. This is not always bad but can indicate that the trial has less current treatments, or has had trouble getting enough patients to enroll due to other issues.

High burden on patient

The trial has a high burden on patients. An example would be a phase 1 trial with extra tumor biopsies and frequent pharmacokinetic blood draws.

TrialFetch AI summary: Adults with recurrent high-grade glioma (ECOG 0–2) receive oral letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor aimed at achieving brain/tumor penetration, with the expansion cohort treating with letrozole 15 mg daily plus metronomic temozolomide 50 mg/m2 daily. Initial cohorts required planned resection/biopsy for PK assessment; the expansion enrolls patients with measurable recurrence without a surgery requirement.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03122197

A Phase I/II Study of Ex-Vivo Expanded Allogeneic Universal Donor (UD) TGFbi NK Cell Infusions in Combination With Temozolomide as a Lymphodepleting Agent in Patients With Melanoma Metastatic to the Brain

Started >3 years ago

The trial was activated more than 3 years ago. This is not always bad but can indicate that the trial has less current treatments, or has had trouble getting enough patients to enroll due to other issues.

High burden on patient

The trial has a high burden on patients. An example would be a phase 1 trial with extra tumor biopsies and frequent pharmacokinetic blood draws.

TrialFetch AI summary: Adults with progressive melanoma brain metastases (measurable ≥10 mm, ECOG 0–2) receive temozolomide lymphodepletion followed by IV infusions of ex vivo–expanded allogeneic TGF-β–inhibited NK cells, which are designed to resist TGF-β–mediated immunosuppression and enhance NK cytotoxicity in the CNS. Key exclusions include leptomeningeal disease and need for immediate stereotactic radiotherapy; corticosteroids allowed if stable/minimal.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05588453

Phase I/II Study of Lutathera in Patients With Recurrent and/or Progressive High-Grade Central Nervous System Tumors and Meningiomas That Demonstrate Uptake on DOTATATE PET

Started >3 years ago

The trial was activated more than 3 years ago. This is not always bad but can indicate that the trial has less current treatments, or has had trouble getting enough patients to enroll due to other issues.

High burden on patient

The trial has a high burden on patients. An example would be a phase 1 trial with extra tumor biopsies and frequent pharmacokinetic blood draws.

TrialFetch AI summary: Enrolling children to young adults (ages 4–39) with recurrent/progressive high-grade primary CNS tumors or meningiomas that are SSTR-positive on DOTATATE PET (Krenning ≥2). Participants receive 177Lu-DOTATATE (Lutathera), a somatostatin receptor 2–targeted peptide receptor radionuclide therapy delivering beta-emitting 177Lu, IV every 8 weeks for up to 4 cycles.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05278208

Phase I Study of the Safety of Intracavitary Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) of the Brain Bordering Resected Recurrent Glioblastoma or Gliosarcoma Using Intravenous Photobac® and a Balloon Light Applicator

Started >3 years ago

The trial was activated more than 3 years ago. This is not always bad but can indicate that the trial has less current treatments, or has had trouble getting enough patients to enroll due to other issues.

High burden on patient

The trial has a high burden on patients. An example would be a phase 1 trial with extra tumor biopsies and frequent pharmacokinetic blood draws.

TrialFetch AI summary: Adults with recurrent, surgically resectable glioblastoma or gliosarcoma after standard chemoradiation receive intravenous Photobac, a bacteriopurpurin-based photosensitizer designed to cross the BBB and preferentially accumulate in tumor, followed by fixed-dose 787 nm intracavitary light via a balloon applicator after resection. Dose-escalation evaluates safety/DLTs and MTD, with exploratory PK, tissue drug levels, and preliminary efficacy.

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05363826