Recruiting Brain Cancer Studies in Washington D.c.
DAY101 vs. Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Pediatric Participants With Low-Grade Glioma Requiring First-Line Systemic Therapy (LOGGIC/FIREFLY-2)
This is a 2-arm, randomized, open-label, multicenter, global, Phase 3 trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of tovorafenib monotherapy versus standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy in ...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
Subventricular Zone (SVZ) and Temozolomide in Glioblastoma Multiforme
In this study patients will be treated with 6 weeks of radiation therapy plus temozolomide chemotherapy according to the standard of care. However, the radiation treatment plan will be modified to del...
Ropidoxuridine as a Radiosensitizer in Newly Diagnosed IDH-Wildtype Glioblastoma With Unmethylated MGMT Promoter
This is a randomized, open-label, phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of oral ropidoxuridine as a radiation-sensitizing agent in patients with newly diagnosed wild-type isocitrate dehydro...
A Study Comparing Abemaciclib Plus Temozolomide to Temozolomide Monotherapy in Children and Young Adults With High-grade Glioma Following Radiotherapy
The purpose of this study is to measure the benefit of adding abemaciclib to the chemotherapy, temozolomide, for newly diagnosed high-grade glioma following radiotherapy. Your participation could las...
Study of Liposomal Curcumin in Combination With RT and TMZ in Patients With Newly Diagnosed High-Grade Gliomas
The objective of this study is to assess the tolerability, safety, and efficacy of Liposomal Curcumin (LC) in combination with radiotherapy (RT) and Temozolomide (TMZ) in patients with newly diagnosed...
MAPK Inhibition Combined With Anti-PD1 Therapy for BRAF-altered Pediatric Gliomas
Pediatric gliomas harboring BRAF-alterations, commonly BRAFV600 mutation or KIAA1549-BRAF fusion, are currently treated with either chemotherapy or mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) inhibitors, ...
About Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Washington D.c.
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 12 brain cancer clinical trials recruiting participants in Washington D.c., DC. These studies are seeking a combined 1,465 participants. Research is being sponsored by Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., University of California, San Francisco, Nationwide Children's Hospital and 6 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.
Brain Cancer Clinical Trials in Washington D.c. — FAQ
Are there brain cancer clinical trials in Washington D.c.?
Yes, there are 12 brain cancer clinical trials currently recruiting in Washington D.c., DC. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.
How do I join a clinical trial in Washington D.c.?
Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Washington D.c. research site will contact you about next steps.
Are clinical trials in Washington D.c. free?
Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Washington D.c. studies also compensate for your time and travel.
What brain cancer treatments are being tested?
The 12 active trials in Washington D.c. are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for brain cancer.
Data updated March 2, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov