Scientists probe hidden cause of deadly radiation side effect

NCT ID NCT06557343

Summary

This study aims to understand why some patients develop serious lung inflammation (radiation pneumonitis) after radiation therapy for chest cancers. Researchers will use a new lab technique on cell samples from just five patients to see which cells are active and what they are doing. The goal is to learn the basic biology of this harmful side effect, which could one day lead to better treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre for Information Research, University of Edinburgh

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    Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, United Kingdom

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  • Edinburgh Cancer Centre

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    Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, United Kingdom

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  • Henderson Lab

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    Edinburgh, EH16 4UU, United Kingdom

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