15 Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Birmingham, AL (2026)

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

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

Recruiting Brain Cancer Studies in Birmingham

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...

Birmingham, ALPHASE22,250 participantsGlobal Coalition for Adaptive Research

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NCT02977780Recruiting

INdividualized Screening Trial of Innovative Glioblastoma Therapy (INSIGhT)

This research study is studying several investigational drugs as a possible treatment for Glioblastoma (GBM). The drugs involved in this study are : * Abemaciclib * Temozolomide (temodar) * Neratini...

Birmingham, ALPHASE2460 participantsPatrick Wen, MD

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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-...

Birmingham, ALPHASE3365 participantsNuvation Bio Inc.

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NCT05009992Recruiting

Combination Therapy for the Treatment of Diffuse Midline Gliomas

This phase II trial determines if the combination of ONC201 with different drugs, panobinostat or paxalisib, is effective for treating participants with diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs). Despite years o...

Birmingham, ALPHASE2360 participantsUniversity of California, San Francisco

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NCT06857006Recruiting

Trial of Differential Margins in Single Isocenter Radiosurgery of Brain Metastases

Radiosurgery is the use of a focal high dose of radiation therapy to ablate or kill a tumor. This trial will enroll patients with brain metastases 4 cm or less in greatest diameter and will compare 0m...

Birmingham, ALNA180 participantsUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

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NCT04166409Recruiting

A Study of the Drugs Selumetinib vs. Carboplatin and Vincristine in Patients With Low-Grade Glioma

This phase III trial compares the effect of selumetinib versus the standard of care treatment with carboplatin and vincristine (CV) in treating patients with newly diagnosed or previously untreated lo...

Birmingham, ALPHASE3170 participantsNational Cancer Institute (NCI)

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NCT07326566Recruiting

Study of Silevertinib With Temozolomide for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed GBM With Unmethylated MGMT and EGFRvIII

The purpose of this study is to see if combining silevertinib with temozolomide after surgery and radiotherapy helps treat newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM) better than using temozolomide alone in th...

Birmingham, ALPHASE2162 participantsBlack Diamond Therapeutics, Inc.

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NCT04684368Recruiting

A Study of a New Way to Treat Children and Young Adults With a Brain Tumor Called NGGCT

This phase II trial studies the best approach to combine chemotherapy and radiation therapy (RT) based on the patient's response to induction chemotherapy in patients with non-germinomatous germ cell ...

Birmingham, ALPHASE2160 participantsChildren's Oncology Group

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NCT05099003Recruiting

A Study of the Drug Selinexor With Radiation Therapy in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine (DIPG) Glioma and High-Grade Glioma (HGG)

This phase I/II trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of selinexor given in combination with standard radiation therapy in treating children and young adults with newly diagnosed diffuse...

Birmingham, ALPHASE1132 participantsNational Cancer Institute (NCI)

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NCT06319027Recruiting

Identifying Findings on Brain Scans That Could Help Make Better Predictions About Brain Cancer Progression, The GABLE Trial

This phase II trial studies whether different imaging techniques can provide additional and more accurate information than the usual approach for assessing the activity of tumors in patients with newl...

Birmingham, ALPHASE2100 participantsECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

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NCT05879367Recruiting

Evaluation of Eflornithine Plus Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma or Astrocytoma

The purpose of this study is to establish the recommended phase 2 dose of eflornithine in combination with temozolomide in patients whose glioblastoma or astrocytoma is newly diagnosed, and to evaluat...

Birmingham, ALPHASE166 participantsOrbus Therapeutics, Inc.

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NCT04485559Recruiting

Trametinib and Everolimus for Treatment of Pediatric and Young Adult Patients With Recurrent Gliomas (PNOC021)

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of trametinib and everolimus in treating pediatric and young adult patients with gliomas that have come back (recurrent). Trametinib acts by t...

Birmingham, ALPHASE150 participantsUniversity of California, San Francisco

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NCT05303467Recruiting

A Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Safety of the TheraSphere Glioblastoma (GBM) Device in Patients With Recurrent GBM

The FRONTIER Study is a prospective, interventional, single-arm, multi-center, study to assess the safety and technical feasibility of TheraSphere GBM in patients with recurrent GBM....

Birmingham, ALPHASE136 participantsBoston Scientific Corporation

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NCT05084430Recruiting

Study of Pembrolizumab and M032 (NSC 733972)

This Phase I (Cohort I and Cohort II) and Phase II trial is designed to confirm the safety and tolerability of Pembrolizumab when given in conjunction with M032, an Oncolytic Herpes Simplex Virus (oHS...

Birmingham, ALPHASE128 participantsUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

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NCT05632562Recruiting

Multiparametic Metabolic and Hypoxic PET/MRI for Disease Assessment in High Grade Glioma

This feasibility study will assess the clinical potential of a new imaging approach to detect viable high grade glioma (HGG) in pediatric and adult patients after standard of care radiation therapy (R...

Birmingham, ALEARLY_PHASE120 participantsUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

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About Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Birmingham

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 15 brain cancer clinical trials recruiting participants in Birmingham, AL. These studies are seeking a combined 4,539 participants. Research is being sponsored by Global Coalition for Adaptive Research, Patrick Wen, MD, Nuvation Bio Inc. and 8 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.

Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Birmingham — FAQ

Are there brain cancer clinical trials in Birmingham?

Yes, there are 15 brain cancer clinical trials currently recruiting in Birmingham, AL. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.

How do I join a clinical trial in Birmingham?

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

Are clinical trials in Birmingham free?

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

What brain cancer treatments are being tested?

The 15 active trials in Birmingham are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for brain cancer.

Data updated September 2, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov