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5,000 cancer patients enrolled to uncover proton Therapy's hidden risks

NCT ID NCT00991094

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is collecting information on side effects from proton therapy in 5,000 adults with many types of cancer. Researchers will track both short-term and long-term side effects and link them to the details of each patient's treatment plan. The goal is to better predict who might have complications and improve future care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors predict which patients are at higher risk for side effects from proton therapy, leading to safer treatment plans.

What could go wrong

This is an observational data collection study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test a new therapy or cure, and results may take years to influence clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast carcinoma breast neoplasm cancer carcinoma of esophagus central nervous system cancer digestive system cancer digestive system neoplasm Esophageal Neoplasms head and neck carcinoma hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm lung carcinoma lung neoplasm malignant urinary system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CARCINOMA ESOPHAGEAL CARCINOMA GENITOURINARY SYSTEM CARCINOMA HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA HEMATOPOIETIC AND LYMPHOID CELL NEOPLASM LUNG CARCINOMA MALIGNANT CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM NEOPLASM MALIGNANT DIGESTIVE SYSTEM NEOPLASM MALIGNANT SOLID NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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