CRANIOPHARYNGIOMA

This study looks at a combination of limited surgery and proton therapy (a precise type of radiation) for children and young adults with craniopharyngioma, a rare brain tumor. The goal is to control the tumor while reducing side effects from treatment. About 112 participants will…

This study looks at whether a newer type of proton therapy can effectively treat craniopharyngioma, a rare brain tumor, while causing fewer side effects than older radiation methods. About 160 children and young adults (ages 0-21) with this tumor will either receive the proton th…

This study looks at whether a special PET scan using a natural amino acid called methionine can help doctors see tumors in children and young adults with cancer. About 500 participants will get the scan to check if it can find tumors at diagnosis and tell the difference between a…

This study follows 400 adults who had skull base surgery through the nose. Researchers will measure quality of life and nose function for 2 years after surgery. The goal is to understand how modern surgical techniques affect long-term recovery and daily living.