🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-03-05
Proton Beam Therapy for Chondrosarcoma (NCT00496522)
Phase II Evaluation of Proton Beam Therapy for Skull Base Chondrosarcoma
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 🩺 Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if proton beam therapy, with or without photon beam radiation therapy, is effective in the treatment of skull base chondrosarcoma. The safety of this treatment will also be studied.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Proton Beam Therapy (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (877) 632-6789
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.