23 Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Durham, NC (2026)

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

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

Recruiting Brain Cancer Studies in Durham

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...

Durham, NC350 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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NCT05480644Recruiting

Circulating Biomarkers Repository in Adults Diagnosed With Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors

The purpose of this protocol is to create a repository of blood samples from patients diagnosed with primary and metastatic brain tumors who are being seen in the Department of Radiation Oncology at D...

Durham, NC300 participantsDuke University

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NCT05124912Recruiting

REMASTer: REcurrent Brain Metastases After SRS Trial

Randomized, post-market multi-center study investigating the efficacy of two sets of treatment algorithms in brain metastases (BM) patients at the time of first intervention for radiographic progressi...

Durham, NCNA261 participantsMonteris Medical

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NCT06625684Recruiting

Key Longitudinal Associations With Risk and Glioblastoma Outcomes

The goal of this observational study is to find out what factors affect the health and risks in adults with glioblastoma (GBM), a grade 4 brain cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Ho...

Durham, NC200 participantsDuke University

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NCT05708352Recruiting

A Phase 2 Study of the Ketogenic Diet vs Standard Anti-cancer Diet Guidance for Patients With Glioblastoma in Combination With Standard-of-care Treatment

This is a Phase 2, randomized two-armed, multi-site study of 170 patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive Keto Diet, or Standard Anti-Cancer Di...

Durham, NCPHASE2170 participantsCedars-Sinai Medical Center

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NCT04775485Recruiting

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 ...

Durham, NCPHASE2141 participantsDay One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

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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...

Durham, NCPHASE2120 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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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...

Durham, NCPHASE2120 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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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...

Durham, NCPHASE2100 participantsECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

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NCT06816927Recruiting

Trial of Glioblastoma Immunotherapy Advancement With Nivolumab and Relatlimab

GIANT is an open-label, multi-center, randomized, perioperative (neoadjuvant followed by adjuvant), phase 2 trial with a safety lead-in phase to investigate the feasibility, safety and tolerability, a...

Durham, NCPHASE292 participantsDuke University

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NCT06177964Recruiting

Lerapolturev (PVSRIPO) in GBM

The purpose of this research study is to determine the safety and efficacy of administering two doses of lerapolturev in residual disease (within tumor margins) after surgery, followed later by repeat...

Durham, NCPHASE292 participantsDarell Bigner

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NCT04547777Recruiting

Phase 1 Trial of D2C7-IT in Combination With 2141-V11 for Recurrent Malignant Glioma

This is a phase 1 study of an anti-CD40 monoclonal antibody (2141-V11) in combination with D2C7-IT for patients with recurrent World Health Organization (WHO) grade III or IV malignant glioma at the P...

Durham, NCPHASE190 participantsDarell Bigner

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NCT06069726Recruiting

A Multicenter Trial to Identify Optimal Atezolizumab Biomarkers in the Setting of Recurrent Glioblastoma. The MOAB Trial

This is to study if neoadjuvant atezolizumab therapy is beneficial for patients with recurrent glioblastoma and a low mutational burden....

Durham, NCPHASE280 participantsDuke University

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NCT06639607Recruiting

PEP-CMV + Nivolumab for Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Midline Glioma/High-grade Glioma and Recurrent Diffuse Midline Glioma/High-grade Glioma, Medulloblastoma, and Ependymoma

This is a multisite, phase I/II clinical trial in children and young adults with newly-diagnosed high-grade glioma (HGG), diffuse midline glioma (DMG) and recurrent HGG/DMG, Medulloblastoma (MB), or e...

Durham, NCPHASE168 participantsWashington University School of Medicine

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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...

Durham, NCPHASE166 participantsOrbus Therapeutics, Inc.

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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...

Durham, NCPHASE260 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....

Durham, NCPHASE260 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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NCT06126744Recruiting

Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of the Oncolytic HSV1 MVR-C5252

This is a Phase 1 open label study designed to assess the safety and tolerability of the oncolytic herpes simplex virus 1 (oHSV1) study drug, MVR-C5252, administered intratumorally by convection-enhan...

Durham, NCPHASE151 participantsDuke University

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NCT05734560Recruiting

D2C7-IT and 2141-V11 in Newly Diagnosed GBM Patients

The purpose of this research study is to determine the safety and efficacy of administering a single intracerebral (within the brain) dose of investigational compounds called D2C7-immunotoxin (IT) and...

Durham, NCPHASE150 participantsDarell Bigner

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NCT05609994Recruiting

ViCToRy: Vorasidenib in Combination With Tumor Specific Peptide Vaccine for Recurrent IDH1 Mutant Lower Grade Gliomas

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of a PEPIDH1M vaccine in combination with vorasidenib, a dual inhibitor of mutant IDH1 and IDH2 enzymes, in adult patients diagnosed w...

Durham, NCPHASE148 participantsKaty Peters, MD, PhD

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NCT06455605Recruiting

D2C7-IT + 2141-V11 Combination Post-resection in rGBM

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of the combination of D2C7-IT+2141-V11 administered in the non-enhancing tumor of patients with resected recurrent glioblastoma (rGBM) vi...

Durham, NCPHASE146 participantsDarell Bigner

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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...

Durham, NCEARLY_PHASE115 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...

Durham, NCEARLY_PHASE115 participantsNationwide Children's Hospital

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About Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Durham

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 23 brain cancer clinical trials recruiting participants in Durham, NC. These studies are seeking a combined 2,595 participants. Research is being sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital, Duke University, Monteris Medical and 8 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.

Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Durham — FAQ

Are there brain cancer clinical trials in Durham?

Yes, there are 23 brain cancer clinical trials currently recruiting in Durham, NC. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.

How do I join a clinical trial in Durham?

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

Are clinical trials in Durham free?

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

What brain cancer treatments are being tested?

The 23 active trials in Durham are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for brain cancer.

Data updated July 18, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov