Proton therapy under the microscope: 1,000 kids monitored for side effects

NCT ID NCT03223766

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study follows 1,000 children with cancer who are receiving proton therapy as part of their standard care at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The goal is to track serious side effects caused by the radiation. No new treatments are being tested; instead, researchers are collecting safety information to better understand how proton therapy affects children.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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