Radiation showdown: which schedule beats childhood brain cancer?

NCT ID NCT01351870

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study tested two different ways of giving radiation to children and teens (ages 4 to 21) with a standard-risk brain tumor called medulloblastoma. One method used smaller, more frequent doses (hyperfractionated), while the other used standard daily doses. The goal was to see which approach better prevents the tumor from coming back and helps patients live longer.

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Locations

  • Institut Curie

    Paris, 75005, France

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