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Compares treatment options for Primary Brain Tumors
Official title Proton Versus Photon Radiotherapy in Adults With Primary Brain Tumors
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06831461
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will be done in adults with brain tumors having good prognosis requiring treatment with radiotherapy. The current practice for brain radiotherapy involves treatment using X rays (photon radiotherapy).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Primary brain tumors
- Age at irradiation: 18 to 70 years
- Karnofsky Performance Status ≥ 60
- Diagnosis (histopathological/ radiological) of primary brain tumor with an expected survival of \>5 years (e.g., grade 2-3 diffuse glioma, low-grade...
- Planned for focal cranial radiotherapy
You likely can't join if
- Re-irradiation
- Palliative radiotherapy
- Multifocal or multicentric disease
- Planned for whole brain irradiation or craniospinal irradiation
- Planned for hypo-fractionated or stereotactic radiotherapy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Primary brain tumors
- Age at irradiation: 18 to 70 years
- Karnofsky Performance Status ≥ 60
- Diagnosis (histopathological/ radiological) of primary brain tumor with an expected survival of \>5 years (e.g., grade 2-3 diffuse glioma, low-grade glial/ glioneuronal tumors, ependymoma, meningioma, pituitary tumors...
- Planned for focal cranial radiotherapy
- Informed consent taken
- Re-irradiation
- Palliative radiotherapy
- Multifocal or multicentric disease
- Planned for whole brain irradiation or craniospinal irradiation
- Planned for hypo-fractionated or stereotactic radiotherapy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Mumbai, India
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Mumbai, India. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.