Proton beam radiation for adult brain and spine tumors
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies whether proton radiotherapy can treat primary brain (and sometimes spine) tumors in adults. You may join because your tumor type and situation fit specific diagnoses, including some cases needing a re-treatment plan.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- Your general health and daily functioning must be fairly good (doctor-rated scores within limits)
- You must be able to understand the study and sign consent in writing
- The study team must be able to follow you over time (you need to be willing and reachable)
- You need an expected survival time of at least 3 years (or at least 6 months if this is planned re-irradiation)
- Your tumor must have been confirmed by pathology or, if that isn’t possible, reviewed by a cancer team meeting at a university hospital
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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