MRI-guided proton therapy for high-grade brain tumors in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at how metabolism in a child’s brain tumor changes during proton therapy, using special MRI scans. It may help doctors better understand treatment response and tailor care for pediatric high-grade gliomas.
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Who can take part
- Your child has a confirmed (or suspected, before biopsy) high-grade glioma, which is WHO grade 3 or 4
- The tumor is in the upper part of the brain (supratentorial area)
- Your child is expected to get full-dose, definitive radiation therapy
- Your child can safely have MRI scans for this study
- There are no MRI-incompatible implants (for example, pacemaker or certain metal devices)
- The tumor must not be low-grade glioma or a non-invasive/benign type
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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