New hope for kids with rare muscle cancer: personalized proton therapy and chemo
NCT ID NCT01871766
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study is for children newly diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare muscle cancer. It uses a personalized approach with proton beam radiation, surgery, and standard or stronger chemotherapy based on the child's risk level. Children with higher-risk cancer also receive extra maintenance therapy to help keep the cancer from coming back. The goal is to improve survival while reducing side effects.
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Locations
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Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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Nemours Children's Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207, United States
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute
Jacksonville, Florida, 32206, United States
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