Proton Craniospinal Irradiation With Bone Sparing to Decrease Growth Decrement From Radiation (NCT03281889) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Proton Craniospinal Irradiation With Bone Sparing to Decrease Growth Decrement From Radiation
United States20 participantsStarted 2018-01-04
Plain-language summary
This research study is studying proton radiation as a possible treatment for brain tumor that requires radiation.
The radiation involved in this study is:
-Proton Radiation
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 3 years and ≤ 18 years at the time of registration
* Histologically proven malignancy necessitating cranio-spinal irradiation. This will include patients with a diagnosis of medulloblastoma, Supratentorial primitive neuroectodermal tumor (SPNET), germ cell tumor (GCT), disseminated ependymoma, embryonal tumor with abundant neuropil and true rosettes (ETANTR), Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), and disseminated low-grade glioma (LGG).
* Life expectancy ≥ 12 months.
* Signed informed consent document and assent when appropriate.
* HGB of \> 10 g/L and PLT count \> 80 K/uL
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any prior therapeutic radiation therapy \> 500 cGy has been delivered.
* Individuals with a history of a different malignancy are ineligible except for the following circumstances: if they have been disease-free for at least 5 years and are deemed by the investigator to be a low-risk for recurrence of that malignancy; or, have had only cervical cancer in situ, or basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
* Any major uncontrolled or poorly controlled intercurrent illness that would limit compliance with study requirements.
* Pregnant females are excluded. Females of childbearing age/menstruating must confirm that either they are not sexually active or have a negative pregnancy test prior to initiation of radiation therapy.
* Patients that receive concurrent chemotherapy with the exception of concurrent Vincristine.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Feasibility of cranio-spinal irradiation (CSI) utilizing intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) with pencil beam scanning (PBS) for vertebral body sparing (VBS) in pediatric patients.