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Clinical trials sponsored by Tata Memorial Centre, explained in plain language.
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New hope for kids with brain tumors: proton therapy may cut Long-Term damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a newer type of radiation called proton therapy is safer than standard X-ray radiation for children aged 6 to 16 with low-grade brain tumors. The goal is to see if proton therapy can control the tumor just as well while causing fewer problems with thinking, he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:03 UTC
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Brain tumor breakthrough? shorter radiation shows promise for tough cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to give radiation to people with aggressive brain tumors (glioblastoma) who cannot have surgery. Instead of the usual 3-week course, doctors use a PET scan to find the most active tumor areas and deliver higher-dose radiation in just 1 or 2 weeks, along…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:01 UTC
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Brain tumor patients may get better quality of life with proton therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of radiation therapy for adults with brain tumors that have a good outlook. Standard X-ray radiation (photon) can cause memory loss, hearing problems, and hormone issues later on. Proton therapy aims to reduce these side effects by delivering less ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could less seizure meds be better for brain tumor patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares taking the seizure drug levetiracetam for a short time versus the usual 2-3 years in people with brain tumors who have been seizure-free for 6 months. The goal is to see if stopping earlier can reduce side effects like drowsiness and coordination problems with…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:59 UTC
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New scan could spot bile duct cancers more accurately
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new type of PET scan (FAPI PET) can find and stage biliary tract cancers (gallbladder and bile duct cancers) better than the standard FDG PET scan. About 60 adults with suspected or confirmed cancer will get both scans to compare accuracy. The goal i…
Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Special diet before liver surgery may boost recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special nutrition drink taken before liver surgery can improve patients' nutritional status and reduce complications. About 100 adults with liver tumors who are scheduled for major liver surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the special dr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:02 UTC
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Smartphone app could let brain tumor patients skip some clinic visits
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a mobile app called Iskhaa can help people with brain tumors do their own neurological exams at home. Participants will record videos of tasks like walking or speaking, and answer quality-of-life questions. The app's results will be compared to in-pe…
Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:04 UTC