Proton Collaborative Group
Clinical trials sponsored by Proton Collaborative Group, explained in plain language.
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Five treatments vs. Forty-Four: race to find faster prostate cancer therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a much shorter radiation schedule works as well as the standard longer one for low-risk prostate cancer. Men in the study are randomly assigned to receive either 44 treatments over about 9 weeks or just 5 treatments over 1-2 weeks. Researchers will c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Proton Collaborative Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 22:56 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to protect hearts of breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a newer type of radiation called proton therapy can reduce long-term side effects for women with stage II or III breast cancer who need radiation after surgery. The goal is to see if this method lowers the risk of future heart problems and second can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Proton Collaborative Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Scientists test powerful, targeted radiation to fight tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a shorter, more intense course of proton radiation therapy, given alongside standard chemotherapy, is safe and effective for people with stage II or III non-small cell lung cancer. Proton therapy is a precise type of radiation that aims to better tar…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Proton Collaborative Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC