New proton beam machine aims to improve cancer care
NCT ID NCT07137195
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new proton therapy machine called PROTEUS® PLUS in 47 adults with solid tumors. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective at controlling cancer. Researchers will measure tumor response and track side effects.
Why investors are watching
Ion Beam Applications is running a small trial of its PROTEUS PLUS proton therapy system in 47 oncology patients. The trial tests whether the device safely delivers radiation and controls disease, and the results will support a product registration application. For a small-cap company, this readout matters because it could determine whether the company can sell the system in new markets.
If it works: A positive result could help Ion Beam Applications secure regulatory approval for PROTEUS PLUS, which may open new sales channels for the device. That could strengthen the company's position in the proton therapy market.
If it fails: If the trial fails or faces delays, the company may not get the registration it needs, which could slow its commercial plans. Clinical trials often fail or take longer than expected, so investors should weigh that risk.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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47 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria (main): * Clinically diagnosed with benign/malignant intracranial tumor and malignant solid tumor of head and neck, chest, abdomen, spine, pelvic cavity and limbs * At least 1 lesion of the tumor to be treated is measurable according to RECIST criteria * Expected survival time of more than 6 months * ECOG performance status of 0 to 2 * Negative pregnancy test (HCG) results within 7 days prior to the first treatment for females of childbearing potential Exclusion Criteria (main): * Contraindications to radiation therapy * Presence of other uncontrolled tumors other than the tumor to be treated * Implants and devices in the treatment area * Re-irradiation * Other conditions that are not suitable for inclusion, as judged by the investigator.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hebei Yizhou Cancer Hospital
Zhuozhou, Hebei, China
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