New trial aims to spare young brains from radiation damage
NCT ID NCT07338526
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a newer type of radiation called proton therapy (IMPT) can treat children's brain tumors just as well as standard X-ray therapy (IMRT) but with fewer long-term side effects. About 94 children aged 6 to 16 with low-grade brain tumors will be randomly assigned to receive either proton or X-ray radiation. Researchers will track their survival, thinking skills, hormone health, and hearing over five years to see which treatment is safer.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that proton therapy reduces long-term brain damage, hormone problems, and hearing loss in children treated for brain tumors, potentially making it the new standard of care.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (94 children) and proton therapy is expensive and not widely available. The study is still recruiting, so results are years away, and it may not show a clear advantage over standard X-ray therapy.
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Tata Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGMumbai, Maharashtra, 400012, India
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