New study tracks how Re-Radiation affects Kids' Well-Being and family life

NCT ID NCT04670016

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at how re-irradiation affects the quality of life and symptoms of children with DIPG or recurrent brain tumors, as well as their caregivers. Researchers followed 20 children and their families, using surveys to measure well-being before and after treatment. The goal was to better understand the benefits and side effects of this therapy, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alberta Children's Hospital

    Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8, Canada

  • British Columbia Children's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1, Canada

  • CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval

    Québec, G1V 4G2, Canada

  • CancerCare Manitoba

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9, Canada

  • Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal

    Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5, Canada

  • Children's Hospital

    London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada

  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L1, Canada

  • IWK Health Centre

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 6R8, Canada

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada

  • McMaster Children's Hospital

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada

  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada

  • Stollery Children's Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada

  • The Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada

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