BRAIN TUMORS

This clinical trial is testing whether lower doses of radiation and chemotherapy can effectively treat children with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumor, while reducing long-term side effects. The study includes 360 children aged 3 to 21 years with specific tumor types. Resear…

This study compares a new ultra-high resolution PET/CT scanner, the NeuroEXPLORER, with standard clinical PET/CT scanners for imaging the head and neck. Researchers aim to see if the new device provides more detailed images to improve diagnosis of conditions like dementia, Parkin…

This study follows 600 children and young adults (ages 2-25) who received radiation therapy for brain tumors or other cancers. Researchers want to understand how treatment affects their quality of life over time, including both positive and negative effects. The goal is to use th…

This study is a large registry that collects information from children diagnosed with cancer across the US and Canada. Its goal is to help researchers understand patterns, causes, and characteristics of childhood cancer. No treatments or drugs are given—it is purely for research …

This study tests whether a drug called 5-ALA can make brain tumor cells glow during surgery, helping surgeons see and remove the entire tumor. About 540 adults with brain tumors will receive 5-ALA before surgery, and doctors will measure how well the glow matches actual tumor tis…