Proton therapy for brain tumors and thinking skills
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at whether proton therapy, a type of radiation that targets tumors more precisely, helps protect thinking and memory in adults with brain tumors. It aims to see if this treatment has fewer effects on brain function than standard radiation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a brain tumor (either benign or malignant).
- You can speak and read the local language fluently.
- Your tumor was found by imaging, biopsy, or prior surgery.
- You have not had brain radiation before.
- You do not have a high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor).
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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