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Proton Beam Therapy for Chordoma
Study Summary
This trial will study whether proton beam therapy, with or without photon beam radiation therapy, is effective in treating skull base chordoma. The safety of this treatment will also be studied.
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- I've had a detailed brain scan within the last 3 months.I have not had any cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer in the last 3 years.I have had radiation therapy on the base of my skull.My cancer is a confirmed chordoma located at the base of my skull.I can care for myself but may need occasional help.My surgeon has removed as much of the cancer as possible.My cancer has spread to other parts of my body.
- Group 1: 70 Gray (Gy) Proton Beam Therapy
- Group 2: Photon Beam Therapy
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is Proton Beam Therapy a reliable method of treatment for individuals?
"The safety of Proton Beam Therapy was assessed at a score of 2 since this is a Phase 2 clinical trial, which implies there are some data points that support its security but none that verify its effectiveness."
Does this trial currently accept participants?
"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is not enrolling any more patients at the present moment. This study was originally advertised on September 1st 2006 and last updated May 26th 2022; however, 27 other trials are actively accepting participants right now."
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