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NCT01358058
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Proton Radiation Therapy for Gliomas

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

In this research study the investigators are looking at a type of radiation called proton radiation. Proton radiation has been shown to deliver virtually no radiation beyond the area of the tumor, sparing surrounding normal tissue from exposure. This may reduce side effects that patients would normally experience with conventional radiation therapy. In this research study the investigators are looking to determine if proton radiation with a reduced field size will be as effective in controlling tumor growth as photon therapy, while reducing the treatment-related side effects observed in patients with brain tumors.

Official title: Phase II Study of Proton Radiation Therapy for Low Grade and Favorable Grade 3 Gliomas

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

63

Start Date

2011-05

Completion Date

2027-11

Last Updated

2025-12-10

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

RADIATION

Proton radiation

Total dose of 54-59.4 Gy(RBE) at 1.8 Gy(RBE) per daily fraction delivered 5 days per week on weekdays for 6-6.5 weeks.

Locations (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States