LET Optimized IMPT in Treating Pediatric Patients With Ependymoma (NCT03750513)
Pilot Trial of LET Optimized IMPT for Pediatric Patients With Ependymoma
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This phase I trial studies the side effects of linear energy transfer (LET) optimized image modulated proton therapy (IMPT) in treating pediatric patients with ependymoma. Radiation therapy such as LET optimized IMPT, uses proton beams to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors without damaging surrounding normal tissues.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: Not specified to 22 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Linear Energy Transfer-Optimized Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (RADIATION)
- Quality-of-Life Assessment (OTHER)
- Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)
📋 "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 (2 Sites)
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center — Boston, Massachusetts
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (713) 563-2300
Email: dgrossha@mdanderson.org
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.