Computer brain testing during proton radiation for childhood tumors
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial studies how children’s thinking and learning skills change while they receive proton beam radiation for a brain/spinal cord tumor. It uses computer-based cognitive tests to better understand brain effects during treatment, which may help future care.
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Who can take part
- You have a brain/spinal cord (central nervous system) tumor, or cancer that spread to the brain/spinal cord, expected to last more than 1 year
- You are scheduled to receive proton beam radiation (PBRT) for this tumor
- You are between ages 4 and 21 (including both ages)
- You can see well enough to use a computer for testing
- You do not have other health problems (like certain psychiatric or developmental conditions) that would interfere with thinking tests
- You (or your legal representative) can follow study instructions and sign the consent form
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