Proton beam therapy shows promise for rare skull base tumor

NCT ID NCT00496119

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether proton beam therapy, sometimes combined with standard radiation, can control skull base chordoma—a rare tumor near the brain. Nineteen participants who had surgery to remove most of the tumor will receive this targeted radiation. Researchers will monitor for tumor recurrence and side effects over several years.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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