Proton beam therapy tested for brain tumors: could spare healthy tissue?
NCT ID NCT03286335
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing proton radiation as a treatment for adults with benign or slow-growing brain tumors. Researchers want to see how well it controls tumor growth and how it affects quality of life and side effects. About 100 participants will receive proton radiation and be followed over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Proton radiation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that proton radiation effectively controls tumor growth while preserving quality of life for adults with benign or slow-growing brain tumors.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study with no control group, so results may not prove superiority over standard radiation. Side effects like inflammation or tumor progression are possible.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02214, United States
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