Status:
COMPLETED
Analysis of NF2 Mutations in Radiation-Related Neural Tumors
Lead Sponsor:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Conditions:
Neural Tumors
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
Adults treated with X-rays in childhood for benign conditions such as enlarged tonsils and adenoids have an increased risk of developing nervous system tumors. The risk is highest for schwannomas (RR ...
Detailed Description
Adults treated with X-rays in childhood for benign conditions such as enlarged tonsils and adenoids have an increased risk of developing nervous system tumors. The risk is highest for schwannomas (RR ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Members of a cohort of 4,296 patients who received conventional (200 kV) radiation treatment to the head and neck for benign conditions before their 16th birthday.
- All of the patients were treated at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, between 1939 and 1962.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 1996
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
July 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
112 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00340496
Start Date
August 1 1996
End Date
July 1 2006
Last Update
March 4 2008
Active Locations (1)
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National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892