16 Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Aurora, IL (2026)

Q: How do I join a clinical trial in Aurora?

Browse available studies, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Aurora research site will contact you.

Recruiting Brain Cancer Studies in Aurora

NCT03970447Recruiting

A Trial to Evaluate Multiple Regimens in Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Glioblastoma

Glioblastoma (GBM) adaptive, global, innovative learning environment (GBM AGILE) is an international, seamless Phase II/III response adaptive randomization platform trial designed to evaluate multiple...

Aurora, IL2,250 participantsGlobal Coalition for Adaptive Research

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NCT05902169Recruiting

Sonocloud-9 in Association With Carboplatin Versus Standard-of-Care Chemotherapies (CCNU or TMZ) in Recurrent GBM

The brain is protected from any toxic or inflammatory molecule by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This physical barrier is located at the level of the blood vessel walls. Because of these barrier prope...

Aurora, IL560 participantsCarThera

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NCT05303519Recruiting

Safusidenib Phase 2 Study in IDH1 Mutant Glioma

This is a 2-part study. The purpose of Part 1 of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic (PK) characteristics of safusidenib in participants with recurrent/progressive IDH1-...

Aurora, IL365 participantsNuvation Bio Inc.

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NCT05839379Recruiting

Targeted Pediatric High-Grade Glioma Therapy

The goal of this study is to perform genetic sequencing on brain tumors from children, adolescents, and young adult patients who have been newly diagnosed with a high-grade glioma. This molecular prof...

Aurora, IL350 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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NCT04804644Recruiting

Testing if High Dose Radiation Only to the Sites of Brain Cancer Compared to Whole Brain Radiation That Avoids the Hippocampus is Better at Preventing Loss of Memory and Thinking Ability

This phase III trial compares the effect of stereotactic radiosurgery to standard of care memantine and whole brain radiation therapy that avoids the hippocampus (the memory zone of the brain) for the...

Aurora, IL200 participantsNRG Oncology

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NCT05843253Recruiting

Study of Ribociclib and Everolimus in HGG and DIPG

The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of the study drugs ribociclib and everolimus to treat pediatric and young adult patients newly diagnosed with a high-grade glioma (HGG), including D...

Aurora, IL120 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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NCT05096481Recruiting

PEP-CMV Vaccine Targeting CMV Antigen to Treat Newly Diagnosed Pediatric HGG and DIPG and Recurrent Medulloblastoma

This study will address the question of whether targeting CMV antigens with PEP-CMV can serve as a novel immunotherapeutic approach in pediatric patients with newly-diagnosed high-grade glioma (HGG) o...

Aurora, IL120 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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NCT05432804Recruiting

Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Selinexor, to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Temozolomide) for Brain Tumors That Have Returned After Previous Treatment

This phase I/II trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of selinexor given in combination with the usual chemotherapy (temozolomide) and compares the effect of this combination therapy vers...

Aurora, IL97 participantsNational Cancer Institute (NCI)

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NCT07282587Recruiting

Study of ONC206 (JZP3507) in Advanced Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

This is a two-stage Phase 2 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of ONC206 in participants with Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma (PCPG)....

Aurora, IL90 participantsJazz Pharmaceuticals

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NCT05278208Recruiting

Lutathera for Treatment of Recurrent or Progressive High-Grade CNS Tumors

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Lutathera (177Lu-DOTATATE) in patients with progressive or recurrent High-Grade Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors and meningiomas that demonstrate...

Aurora, IL65 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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NCT06161974Recruiting

Study of Olutasidenib and Temozolomide in HGG

The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of the study drug olutasidenib to treat newly diagnosed pediatric and young adult patients with a high-grade glioma (HGG) harboring an IDH1 mutation...

Aurora, IL60 participantsRigel Pharmaceuticals

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NCT06838676Recruiting

ACT001 for the Treatment of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas and H3K27-altered High Grade Gliomas

This is a Phase II open-label study to investigate the safety and efficacy of ACT001 in patients with DIPG and H3K27-altered HGG....

Aurora, IL60 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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NCT06894979Recruiting

Testing the Addition of an Anti-Cancer Drug, AZD1390, During Radiation Therapy for Newly Diagnosed High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma, or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma

This phase I clinical trial studies the side effects and best dose of AZD1390 and to see how well it works when given together with radiation therapy for the treatment of pediatric patients with high ...

Aurora, IL54 participantsChildren's Oncology Group

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NCT05859334Recruiting

Testing the Anti-cancer Drug Erdafitinib for Brain Cancers That Have Returned or Progressed Following Treatment

This phase II trial tests how well erdafitinib works in controlling IDH-wild type (WT), FGFR-TACC gene fusion positive gliomas that have come back after a period of improvement (recurrent) or that are...

Aurora, IL30 participantsNational Cancer Institute (NCI)

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NCT06333899Recruiting

Lorlatinib for Newly-Diagnosed High-Grade Glioma With ROS or ALK Fusion

The goal of this study is to determine the response of the study drug loratinib in treating children who are newly diagnosed high-grade glioma with a fusion in ALK or ROS1. It will also evaluate the s...

Aurora, IL15 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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NCT04655404Recruiting

A Pilot Study of Larotrectinib for Newly-Diagnosed High-Grade Glioma With NTRK Fusion

This is a pilot study that will evaluate disease status in children that have been newly diagnosed high-grade glioma with TRK fusion. The evaluation will occur after 2 cycles of the medication (Larotr...

Aurora, IL15 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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About Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Aurora

Brain cancer includes tumors that originate in the brain (primary) or spread from other areas (metastatic). Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive primary brain tumor. Treatment typically combines surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, with immunotherapy trials underway.

There are currently 16 brain cancer clinical trials recruiting participants in Aurora, IL. These studies are seeking a combined 4,451 participants. Research is being sponsored by Global Coalition for Adaptive Research, CarThera, Nuvation Bio Inc. and 6 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.

Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Aurora — FAQ

Are there brain cancer clinical trials in Aurora?

Yes, there are 16 brain cancer clinical trials currently recruiting in Aurora, IL. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.

How do I join a clinical trial in Aurora?

Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Aurora research site will contact you about next steps.

Are clinical trials in Aurora free?

Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Aurora studies also compensate for your time and travel.

What brain cancer treatments are being tested?

The 16 active trials in Aurora are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for brain cancer.

Data updated July 13, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov