New study aims to uncover hidden dental risks of proton therapy in kids
NCT ID NCT07057284
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at dental and jaw problems in children who had proton beam therapy for head and neck cancer. Researchers will survey survivors and review dental records to see how often these side effects occur and how they relate to radiation dose. The goal is to gather information that will help design a better way to report and manage these toxicities in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and predict dental and jaw problems in children after proton beam therapy, leading to improved monitoring and communication.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage feasibility study, not a treatment trial. It may not produce definitive results, and findings may not apply to all patients or treatment centers.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
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