Status:
COMPLETED
Exploratory Study of Effects of Radiation Therapy in Pediatric Patients With Central Nervous System Tumors
Lead Sponsor:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Conditions:
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
PNET
Eligibility:
All Genders
1-21 years
Brief Summary
This study will analyze the effects of radiation given to children who have tumors of the central nervous system (CNS). Researchers want to learn more about changes in the quality of life that patient...
Detailed Description
Background: This exploratory study will be performed in pediatric patients with CNS tumors who are undergoing radiation therapy to investigate pathophysiologic effects of radiation on the CNS. The st...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Age: Patients must be less than or equal 21 years of age.
- Tumor: Any primary CNS tumor.
- Referred for radiation therapy at NCI.
- Signed informed consent by patient, parent or legal guardian.
- PERFORMANCE SCORE: any.
- PRIOR/CONCURRENT THERAPY: Patients will be eligible if they have not received prior radiation.
- Patients who have undergone prior surgery or who have received chemotherapeutic regimens are eligible.
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Patients who have received prior radiation.
- Patients who are unable to have MRI performed for any reason.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 5 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
76 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01445288
Start Date
December 5 2006
Last Update
December 31 2025
Active Locations (1)
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892