Brain tumor clinical trials near Hamilton

Focused Ultrasound Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption for the Treatment of High-Grade Glioma in Patients Undergoing Standard Chemotherapy

Recruiting nowPhase 11 site

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of focused ultrasound (FUS)-mediated blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption using the Next Generation Dome Helmet (NGDH) in adults with glioblastoma (GBM) undergoing th…

Study of How Safe and Effective Tarlatamab is in Brain Cancers

Recruiting nowPhase 21 site

This is a phase 2 study to assess how useful study drug tarlatamab is for the treatment of patients with recurrent/refractory oligodendroglioma or astrocytoma with a mutation in the IDH gene.

Anesthesia Induced Brain Cancer Survival (ABC Survival): A Feasibility Study

Recruiting now1 site

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. It is estimated that approximately 55,000 Canadians are surviving with brain tumors. It is projected that around 3000 persons will be diagnosed with brain and spinal cord tumors, and approximate…

Combined Gamma Knife/Linac Radiosurgery for Large Brain Tumors / Metastases

Recruiting nowPhase 21 site

When cancer spreads to the brain, doctors often use a precise type of radiation therapy called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to treat these tumors. This treatment can effectively control brain tumors while helping protect healthy brain ti…

Azoles Targeting Recurrent High Grade Gliomas

Opening soonEarly Phase 11 site

High-grade gliomas are the most common and aggressive type of brain cancer. Scientists don't fully understand how they grow and spread, and treatments haven't improved much in recent years. However, it's been discovered that these cancers r…

Effect of Metformin on Behaviour and the Brain in Children Treated for a Brain Tumour

Recruiting nowPhase 320 sites

The efficacy of treatment with metformin for promoting cognitive recovery and brain growth in children/adolescents treated for a brain tumour will be investigated in a multi-site Phase III randomized double-blind placebo-controlled parallel…

Biofeedback for Hemianopia Vision Rehabilitation

Recruiting now1 site

Patients with brain injury secondary to stroke, surgery, or trauma frequently suffer from homonymous hemianopia, defined as vision loss in one hemifield secondary to retro- chiasmal lesion. Classic and effective saccadic compensatory traini…

CSF and Blood Plasma Liquid Biopsy in Patients With Metastatic Solid Tumours and CNS Metastases or no CNS Metastases

Recruiting now1 site

This is a prospective, single-centre feasibility study of CSF ctDNA conducted at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre (SOCC), Toronto, Canada, including multiple solid tumor, stratified into cohorts according to CNS disease involvement, incl…

Targeted Pediatric High-Grade Glioma Therapy

Recruiting now21 sites

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 profiling will decide if patients are eligib…

Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Selinexor, to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Temozolomide) for Brain Tumors That Have Returned After Previous Treatment

Recruiting nowPhase 1/236 sites

This phase I/II trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of selinexor given in combination with the usual chemotherapy (temozolomide) and compares the effect of this combination therapy versus the usual chemotherapy alone (temozol…

Common questions

How do I find a brain tumor clinical trial near me in Canada?

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Does joining a clinical trial cost money?

The study treatment and study-related tests are usually provided at no cost, and some trials help with travel. In Canada, your provincial health coverage continues to apply to your routine care — always confirm details with the study team.

Can I leave a clinical trial after joining?

Yes. Participation is always voluntary, and you can leave a trial at any time, for any reason, without losing your normal medical care.

Do I qualify for these trials?

Every trial has its own eligibility criteria. Beacon translates each trial's criteria into a plain-language checklist you can review and bring to your doctor — only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.