Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials May Offer the Most Advanced Treatments

The Neuro-Oncology Program at the U-M Rogel Cancer Center has a number of clinical trials underway that are only available to our patients. We have extensive experience in selecting the right trial for individuals.

Participating in a clinical trial may offer you access to the most advanced treatments. In addition, participation offers the opportunity to contribute to treatment advances for all patients — including those who will be treated in the future.

At various times, we have participated in clinical trials of the following types of treatments:

Chemotherapy drugs known to be effective against other tumors, but under consideration for brain tumors
New chemotherapy drugs
Gene therapy with the goal of “fixing” tumor cells
Immunotherapy treatment using a vaccine directed against a tumor
Radiation in unusual doses
Radiation-enhancing drugs, which help to make radiation more effective

We also conduct clinical trials of neuro-imaging procedures such as special types of MRI scans or PET scans, to learn how these can help us better manage patients with brain tumors.

Listing of Neuro-oncology Clinical Trials

Ask a Question or Make an Appointment

To see if there is a clinical trial right for you, please call the Rogel Cancer Center’s Cancer AnswerLine™ nurses at 800-865-1125 or schedule an appointment at 734-763-7716.