Precision radiation aims to spare kids from harsh side effects
NCT ID NCT03810651
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a precise form of radiation called proton beam therapy for children and young adults with kidney tumors like Wilms tumor. The goal is to see if this approach causes fewer short-term side effects compared to standard radiation. About 28 participants will receive the treatment and be monitored for 90 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Proton beam radiation therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could reduce short-term side effects of radiation for children with kidney tumors, making treatment safer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early pilot study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The therapy may still cause side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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