Proton therapy under the microscope: safer for kids?
NCT ID NCT03223766
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is watching 1,000 children with cancer who are getting proton therapy, a type of radiation. The goal is to see how often serious side effects happen. The treatment itself is not part of this study—it's just being observed. This will help doctors understand if proton therapy is safer than standard radiation for kids.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- proton therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could confirm that proton therapy is a safer option for children with cancer, reducing severe side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not testing a new treatment. It only tracks side effects, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results may not apply to all hospitals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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