Second round of radiation shows promise for tough brain cancer

NCT ID NCT02709226

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving a second round of radiation is safe for people whose glioblastoma brain tumor came back after standard treatment. Seventeen adults aged 18 to 50 received daily radiation for 2 to 3 weeks. The goal was to find the highest dose that doesn't cause severe side effects, while monitoring quality of life and thinking abilities.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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