Can modern Radiotherapy's late effects be predicted?

NCT ID NCT04746729

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows a large group of children and young adults who received radiation therapy for cancer, to see how their health and quality of life evolve over many years. By collecting medical data and blood samples in a European registry, researchers aim to identify late effects such as heart problems, hormone issues, and new cancers. The goal is to better understand the long-term risks of modern radiotherapy and improve follow-up care for future patients.

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: This research could help doctors understand the long-term health and quality-of-life effects of modern radiotherapy in children, potentially guiding safer treatment plans for future patients.
What could go wrong: Because this is an observational registry study, it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may take many years to emerge, and the findings might not apply to all patients or treatment settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NEOPLASMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aarhus University hospital
RECRUITING

Aarhus, Denmark
Centre Régional François Baclesse
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Caen, France
Gustave Roussy
RECRUITING

Villejuif, France
KU Leuven
RECRUITING

Leuven, Belgium
University Hospital Essen, The West German Proton Therapy Centre Essen
RECRUITING

Essen, Germany

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