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Brain Metastases clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Brain Metastases — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
68 US clinical trials · 41 currently recruiting
The research picture
Brain Metastases has 68 registered US clinical trials, 41 of them open to new participants right now — about 60% of the total.
- 41
- recruiting participants now
- 60%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 3
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 7
- top sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Metachronic Brain Metastases After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer (METABREC)
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
NCT04654975
EXCLAIM: Exploring Combined Local and Systemic Approaches In Brain Metastasis: a Multi-cohort Randomized Phase II Study Evaluating Initial Response to Systemic Therapy and Subsequent Integration of Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Patients With Low-risk Brain Metastases and Central Nervous System-active
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT06649058
REMASTer: REcurrent Brain Metastases After SRS Trial
Monteris Medical
NCT05124912
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Compared With Hippocampal-Avoidant Whole Brain Radiotherapy (HA-WBRT) Plus Memantine for 5 or More Brain Metastases
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
NCT03550391
Trial of Differential Margins in Single Isocenter Radiosurgery of Brain Metastases
University of Alabama at Birmingham
NCT06857006
Frameless Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Intact Brain Metastases
University of Chicago
NCT02747303
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) or Surgery and Adjuvant Reirradiation for Recurrent Brain Metastases (LaSAR BeaM)
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT07053033
Phase II Trial of the PARP Inhibitor Niraparib and PD-1 Inhibitor Dostarlimab in Patients With Advanced Cancers With Active Progressing Brain Metastases (STARLET)
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT05700721
Developing a New MRI Technique to Understand Changes in Brain Tumors After Treatment
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT05559853
Phase II Study of Pembrolizumab in Combination With Lenvatinib in Patients With TNBC, NSCLC, and Other Tumor Types and Brain Metastases
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT05064280
Neurocognitive Decline in Patients With Brain Metastases
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
NCT03508752
A Study of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) for People With Lung Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT05419076
Reducing the Incidence of Symptomatic Brain Metastases With MRI Surveillance
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT05692635
Development of MRF for Characterization of Brain Tumors After Radiotherapy
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT06101069
Trial of Relatlimab, Nivolumab, and Ipilimumab in Patients With Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Melanoma Brain Metastases
Stanford University
NCT06712927
Delayed or Upfront Brain RAdiotherapy in Treatment naïve Lung Cancer Patients With Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Brain Metastases and ALK rEarrangements
Joshua Palmer
NCT05987644
Brain Metastases in Greater Size - Hypofractionated Options Trial (BIGSHOT)
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT07227610
Optimizing Neurocognition With Whole Brain Radiation Therapy (WBRT) Using Upfront Pulsed Reduced Dose-Rate (PRDR) Technique
Medical College of Wisconsin
NCT05045950
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Dose Escalation for Brain Metastases
University of Utah
NCT02390518
Image-Based, In-Vivo Assessment of Tumor Hypoxia to Guide Hypoxia-Driven Adaptive Radiation Therapy
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
NCT05996432
18F-Fluciclovine PET Amino Acid Evaluation of Brain Metastasis Treated With Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Baptist Health South Florida
NCT06048094
Effect of Azeliragon Combined With Stereotactic Radiation Therapy in Patients With Brain Metastases
Baptist Health South Florida
NCT05789589
Personalized Radiotherapy for Individualized Treatment Strategies and Monitoring (PRISM)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
NCT07139990
Phase I Study of Fractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
NCT03726359
NTS-WBRT in Brain Metastases
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT05013892
Pembrolizumab And Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Srs) Of Selected Brain Metastases In Breast Cancer Patients
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
NCT03449238
MeDex: No Perioperative Dexamethasone in Brain Metastases
University of Louisville
NCT07044557
Defactinib and Avutometinib, With or Without Encorafenib, for the Treatment of Patients With Brain Metastases From Cutaneous Melanoma
University of Utah
NCT06194929
Stereotactic Radiation & Abemaciclib in the Management of HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer Brain Metastases
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT04923542
Evaluation of the CONVIVO System
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
NCT05139277
A Phase II Study of Tucatinib and Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1) in Patients With HER2-positive Metastatic Solid Tumors and Metastases to Brain (TUCATEMEB)
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT05673928
Neurocognitive Functioning With Genu-Sparing Whole Brain Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
NCT03223922
Assess Use of 18F-Fluciclovine for Patients With Large Brain Metastases Treated With Staged Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Baptist Health South Florida
NCT04689048
Brain [18F]-FES PET/CT in Patients With Estrogen-Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
NCT06072807
7T Brain MRI Scan for Micro-brain Metastasis (microBM) Detection for Patients With Small-cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Who Decline Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI)
University of Missouri-Columbia
NCT07175077
Feasibility of 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT to Identify Brain Metastasis
University of Arizona
NCT06055790
Fluorine-18-AlphaVBeta6-Binding Peptide Positron Emission Tomography in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
University of California, Davis
NCT05452005
A Phase II Study of Nivolumab With Ipilimumab and Cabozantinib in Patients With Untreated Renal Cell Carcinoma Brain Metastases
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT05048212
Characterization of 18F-Fluciclovine PET Amino Acid Radiotracer in Resected Brain Metastasis
Baptist Health South Florida
NCT05554302
A Pilot Study to Assess the Clinical Utility of 18F-Fluciclovine (Axumin) PET-CT for Detecting True-versus Pseudo-Progression of Brain Metastases on Immunotherapy
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT06015295
MRI Biomarkers for Radiation-Induced Neurocognitive Decline Following SRS of Newly Diagnosed Brain Mets
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT04073966
Post-Surgical Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT) Versus GammaTile-ROADS (Radiation One and Done Study)
GT Medical Technologies
NCT04365374
Hippocampal Sparing Whole Brain Radiation Versus Stereotactic Radiation in Patients With 5-20 Brain Metastases: A Phase III, Randomized Trial
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
NCT03075072
Stereotactic Brain-directed Radiation With or Without Aguix Gadolinium-Based Nanoparticles in Brain Metastases
Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT04899908
Pembrolizumab In Central Nervous System Metastases
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT02886585
Stereotactic Radiation in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer and 1-10 Brain Metastases
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
NCT03391362
Preop fSRS for Resectable Brain Metastases
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT05267587
Secondary BRain Metastases Prevention After Isolated Intracranial Progression on Trastuzumab/Pertuzumab or T-DM1 in Patients With aDvanced Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2+ brEast Cancer With the Addition of Tucatinib
Carey Anders, M.D.
NCT05323955
MRI Following Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) for Brain Metastases
Duke University
NCT04246879
Dose Escalation Trial of Neoadjuvant Radiosurgery for the Treatment of Metastatic Brain Tumors
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
NCT03163368
Study Assessing QBS72S For Treating Brain Metastases
Stanford University
NCT05305365
GDC-0084 With Radiation Therapy for People With PIK3CA-Mutated Solid Tumor Brain Metastases or Leptomeningeal Metastases
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT04192981
A Study of 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET Scans in People With Brain Tumors
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT06209567
A Study of Cabozantinib and Nivolumab With Radiation Therapy for People With Renal Cell Carcinoma That Has Spread to the Brain
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT06132945
An Open-label, Phase I/IIa, Dose Escalating Study of 2B3-101 in Patients With Solid Tumors and Brain Metastases or Recurrent Malignant Glioma.
BBB-Therapeutics B.V.
NCT01386580
ANG1005 in Breast Cancer Patients With Recurrent Brain Metastases
Angiochem
NCT02048059
MK-3475 in Melanoma and NSCLC Patients With Brain Metastases
Yale University
NCT02085070
MRI Study of Changes in Blood-Brain/Tumor-Barrier Permeability in Patients With Brain Metastases During and After Radiotherapy
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
NCT02031237
GliaSite 1-3 Mets Study
Hologic
NCT00589212
Phase 2 Study of Study of Tesevatinib in Subjects With NSCLC and Brain or Leptomeningeal Metastases
Kadmon Corporation
NCT02616393
Dose-Escalation Study of RRx-001 in Combination With Whole Brain Radiation in Subjects With Brain Metastases
EpicentRx
NCT02215512
DM-CHOC-PEN for Brain Tumors in AYA Subjects
DEKK-TEC
NCT03668847
Study of the Combination of Vorinostat and Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Patients With Brain Metastases
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
NCT00838929
Stereotactic Radiation and Nivolumab in the Management of Metastatic Breast Cancer Brain Metastases
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
NCT03807765
Analyzing Preoperative Stereotactic Radiosurgery With Gamma Knife Icon for Brain Metastases
Medical College of Wisconsin
NCT04545814
Treatment of Brain Metastases From Breast Cancer With Eribulin Mesylate
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT02581839
Satraplatin in Children and Young Adults With Refractory Solid Tumors Including Brain Tumors
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT01259479
CNS and Extracranial Tumor Tissues, CSF, and Blood From Patients With Melanoma Brain Metastases
University of Pittsburgh
NCT02058953
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 22 |
| Phase 2 | 26 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Brain Metastases Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 68 US studies indexed under Brain Metastases, and 41 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 60% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Brain Metastases shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 48 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Brain Metastases is led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center with 7 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 68 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Brain Metastases?
PlainTrial tracks 68 US clinical trials for Brain Metastases, of which 41 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Brain Metastases?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.