Radiation types and thinking skills for skull base meningioma
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares different radiation methods for treating a slow-growing, non-cancerous brain tumor at the base of the skull. It aims to see which approach best protects memory and thinking abilities.
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Who can take part
- You have a benign (grade 1) or slightly more active (grade 2) meningioma at the skull base, confirmed by biopsy or scans.
- You are between 20 and 65 years old.
- Your doctor has recommended radiation therapy after a team discussion.
- You are expected to live at least 10 more years (due to the slow-growing nature of the tumor).
- You have not had brain radiation before and have had no cancer (other than a minor skin cancer) in the last 5 years.
- You have no serious neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, or schizophrenia.
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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