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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02214, United States
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