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Central Nervous System Lymphoma clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Central Nervous System Lymphoma — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
15 US clinical trials · 7 currently recruiting
The research picture
Central Nervous System Lymphoma has 15 registered US clinical trials, 7 of them open to new participants right now — about 47% of the total.
- 7
- recruiting participants now
- 47%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 3
- top sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering 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
Long-term Follow-up Study of Patients Receiving CAR-T Cells
Medical College of Wisconsin
NCT03375619
DALY II USA/ MB-CART2019.1 for DLBCL
Miltenyi Biomedicine
NCT04792489
CAR-20/19-T Cells in Patients With Relapsed Refractory B Cell Malignancies
Medical College of Wisconsin
NCT04186520
Neurocognitive Outcomes After Whole Brain Radiation Therapy for Hematologic Malignancies
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT05011045
A Study of Epcoritamab and Ibrutinib in People With Central Nervous System Lymphoma (CNSL)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT07082868
Intracerebroventricular Administration of CD19-CAR T Cells (CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/Mem T-lymphocytes) for the Treatment of Central Nervous System Lymphoma
City of Hope Medical Center
NCT05625594
Loncastuximab Tesirine and Rituximab Following Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Patients With Central Nervous System Lymphomas (SOLAR)
University of Utah
NCT06607549
Study of Iopofosine I-131 (CLR 131) in Select B-Cell Malignancies (CLOVER-1) With Expansion in Waldenstrom
Cellectar Biosciences
NCT02952508
LTA Pilot Study of Glucarpidase in Patients With Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT03684980
Acalabrutinib in CNSL
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
NCT04906902
Temozolomide, Etoposide, Doxil, Dexamethasone, Ibrutinib, and Rituximab (TEDDI-R) in Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas With Secondary Involvement of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT03964090
A Pilot Study of Acalabrutinib in Relapsed/Refractory Primary and Secondary CNS Lymphomas
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT04548648
Ferumoxytol in Improving MR Imaging in Patients With High-Grade Brain Tumors or Cerebral Metastases
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
NCT00103038
Treatment of Recurrent Primary or Secondary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma With ALIMTA (Pemetrexed)
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT00916630
Using a Novel Functional MRI Technique to Evaluate for Neurotoxicity
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT03342586
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 7 |
| Phase 2 | 4 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Central Nervous System Lymphoma Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 15 US studies indexed under Central Nervous System Lymphoma, and 7 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 47% 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 Central Nervous System Lymphoma shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 11 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 Central Nervous System Lymphoma is led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 15 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 Central Nervous System Lymphoma?
PlainTrial tracks 15 US clinical trials for Central Nervous System Lymphoma, of which 7 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Central Nervous System Lymphoma?
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.