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Proton Beam Radiotherapy for Medulloblastoma and Pineoblastoma
NCT01063114 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
There are two types of external radiation treatments (proton beam and photon beam). As part of the participant's treatment, they will receive radiation to the entire central nervous system (CNS); this is known as craniospinal irradiation (CSI). In the past, photon radiation therapy has been used for CSI. In this study we will be examining the effects of proton beam radiation therapy. Studies have suggested that this kind of radiation can cause less damage to normal tissue than photon radiation therapy. The physical characteristics of proton beam radiation let the doctor safely deliver the amount of radiation delivered to the tumor that is normally delivered through standard therapy but spare more normal tissue in the process.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- RADIATION proton beam radiation
Study Locations (2)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston
Texas
- MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 90 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-04-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-11 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01063114
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01063114 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 90 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 1,948 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Brain Tumor appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which proton beam radiation is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01063114 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Massachusetts, Texas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01063114 about?
NCT01063114 is a clinical study titled "Proton Beam Radiotherapy for Medulloblastoma and Pineoblastoma". There are two types of external radiation treatments (proton beam and photon beam). As part of the participant's treatment, they will receive radiation to the entire central nervous system (CNS); this is known as craniospinal irradiation (CSI). In the past, photon radiation therapy has been used for...
What is the current status of trial NCT01063114?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 90 participants. The study started on 2010-04-08. Estimated completion is 2021-11.
What conditions does trial NCT01063114 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma, Pineoblastoma. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01063114?
The interventions under investigation include: proton beam radiation (RADIATION). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01063114?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 1,948 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01063114 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Massachusetts, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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