Radiation planning study to protect thinking in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study compares how radiation is planned to see whether it better protects thinking and memory in children and young adults. It may help future patients by learning which planning approach leads to better cognitive (thinking) outcomes.
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Who can take part
- Your age is 1 to under 26 years (or at least 5 for one part of the study)
- Your tumor is in the brain or very close to the brain (such as the nose-area or eye area)
- You are either starting radiation now (or planning to start) or previously received brain radiation, depending on the study group
- If you already had radiation, at least 2 years must have passed since radiation began, and there must be no tumor recurrence
- You must be able to do thinking tests; you may be excluded if you can’t complete these tests (for example, if you can’t follow English instructions)
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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