Proton boost: new hope for tough brain tumors?
NCT ID NCT02693990
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tests a higher dose of a precise type of radiation called proton therapy for people with aggressive meningiomas (brain tumors). The goal is to find a safe dose that can better control the tumor after surgery. The study includes 21 participants with either grade II or grade III meningiomas.
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Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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