Recruiting Brain Cancer Studies in Boston
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...
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...
A Study to Evaluate Tovorafenib in Pediatric and Young Adult Participants With Relapsed or Progressive Low-Grade Glioma and Advance Solid Tumors
This is a Phase 2, multi center, open-label study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Type II RAF (tovorafenib) in pediatric participants with low-grade glioma or advanced solid tumors. Qualifying ...
Pediatric Trial of Indoximod With Chemotherapy and Radiation for Relapsed Brain Tumors or Newly Diagnosed DIPG
Indoximod was developed to inhibit the IDO (indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase) enzymatic pathway, which is important in the natural regulation of immune responses. This potent immune suppressive mechanism h...
Stereotactic Brain-directed Radiation With or Without Aguix Gadolinium-Based Nanoparticles in Brain Metastases
The purpose of this study is to determine whether AGuIX (Activation and Guidance of Irradiation by X-ray) gadolinium-based nanoparticles make radiation work more effectively in the treatment of patien...
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-...
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...
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...
Antiangiogenic Therapy for Children with Recurrent Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma and ATRT
Patients with relapsed medulloblastoma, ependymoma and ATRT have a very poor prognosis whether treated with conventional chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell rescue, irradiation or comb...
Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Optimal Dose of Candidate GBM Vaccine VBI-1901 in Recurrent GBM Subjects
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of VBI-1901 in subjects with recurrent malignant gliomas (glioblastoma, or GBM)....
A Study With L19TNF in Combination With Lomustine in Patients With Glioblastoma at Progression or Recurrence
The trial aims to collect safety, efficacy, exposure, dose- response, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic information of the combination of L19TNF and lomustine at different dose levels in patients wi...
Surgical Pembro +/- Olaparib w TMZ for rGBM
This research study is studying a combination therapy as a possible treatment for recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), a brain tumor that is growing or progressing despite earlier treatment. The names of th...
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...
Enhanced Local Intensified Radiation Therapy in Elderly Glioblastoma: A Phase 2 Hybrid Randomized Trial
Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive malignancy of the central nervous system. Older adults with GBM have a unique constellation of medical, psychosocial, and supportive care needs. To address these ch...
Palbociclib and Pembrolizumab In Central Nervous System Metastases
This research study is studying This research study is studying the efficacy and safety of the following study drugs as a possible treatment for recurrent central nervous system (CNS) metastases: * P...
Vorasidenib in Combination With Temozolomide (TMZ) in IDH-mutant Glioma
The objective of this study is to determine the safety and tolerability of vorasidenib in combination with temozolomide (TMZ) and to establish the recommended combination dose (RCD) of vorasidenib. Th...
About Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Boston
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 Boston, MA. These studies are seeking a combined 2,157 participants. Research is being sponsored by Patrick Wen, MD, University of California, San Francisco, Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. and 12 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.
Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Boston — FAQ
Are there brain cancer clinical trials in Boston?
Yes, there are 16 brain cancer clinical trials currently recruiting in Boston, MA. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.
How do I join a clinical trial in Boston?
Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Boston research site will contact you about next steps.
Are clinical trials in Boston free?
Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Boston studies also compensate for your time and travel.
What brain cancer treatments are being tested?
The 16 active trials in Boston are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for brain cancer.
Data updated March 2, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov