New shorter radiation therapy could tame brain tumors

NCT ID NCT04278118

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a shorter course of high-dose proton radiation for people with non-cancerous brain tumors like meningiomas and schwannomas. The goal is to see if fewer treatments can still control tumor growth while reducing side effects and being more convenient. About 70 adults will take part and be followed for 3 years.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign meningioma benign neoplasm of brain brain cancer brain neoplasm grade II meningioma grade III meningioma meningioma nerve sheath neoplasm Neurilemmoma pituitary gland adenoma Pituitary Neoplasms schwannoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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