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Proton Therapy for Brain Tumor
Study Summary
This trial is looking at whether proton therapy can help reduce side effects from radiation treatment for low-grade gliomas in children.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I am between 6 and 21 years old.My tumor is in the central part of my brain or near it.I have been diagnosed with a specific type of low-grade brain tumor.I have never had radiation therapy to my brain.My cancer has not spread to other parts of my body.My diagnosis, not related to specific brain areas, is confirmed by tissue examination.My cancer is located in my spine or near the base of my skull.My brain tumor's presence or recurrence has been confirmed by imaging tests.I am not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if capable of having children, I agree to use effective contraception.I am mostly active and can care for myself.I had a second biopsy due to concerns of my tumor becoming more aggressive.I am not currently on chemotherapy or targeted therapy.My brain tumor does not fall into the excluded WHO grade II categories.My diagnosis was confirmed through a biopsy or imaging.My cancer is visible and measures at least 1 cm on an MRI.I have had surgery to remove one or both of my hippocampi.My cancer has not spread to my hippocampus.My organs are functioning well.My seizures are under control with medication.
- Group 1: Hippocampal-avoidance proton 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the clinical trial in question extend to people under 65 years of age?
"According to the prerequisites for this experiment, individuals must be between 6 and 21 years old in order to qualify."
What is the current cap on recruitment for this clinical experiment?
"Correct. Clinicaltrials.gov specifies that this survey is presently enrolling participants, and was initially posted on August 28th 2019. The study necessitates 74 individuals at the single research site to be recruited for participation."
Is the enrollment process ongoing for this research initiative?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov showcases that this medical research, initiated on August 28th 2019 and last updated on November 16th 2022, is now seeking participants. A total of 74 patients are needed to be recruited from a single site."
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