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Proton Radiation Therapy for Gliomas
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
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
Conditions
Interventions
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