Proton vs photon radiation for brain tumors
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two types of radiation therapy for adults with primary brain tumors that have a good outlook (expected survival longer than 5 years). You will receive either standard photon radiation or the more targeted proton radiation, to see if one works better or causes fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You have a primary brain tumor (not one that spread from elsewhere in the body).
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are well enough to carry out at least some daily activities on your own (Karnofsky score of 60 or higher).
- Your tumor type is expected to allow you to live longer than 5 years (like a low-grade glioma, meningioma, pituitary tumor, etc.).
- You are scheduled for radiation therapy that targets a single area of the brain (not the whole brain or spine).
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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