New proton beam therapy aims to shrink Kids' brain tumors with fewer side effects
NCT ID NCT03750513
First seen Nov 14, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tests a new type of proton therapy for children with ependymoma, a brain tumor. The therapy uses special proton beams to kill tumor cells while trying to protect healthy brain tissue. About 48 children will take part to see if the treatment is safe and what side effects occur.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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