Status:

RECRUITING

LET Optimized IMPT in Treating Pediatric Patients With Ependymoma

Lead Sponsor:

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Anaplastic Ependymoma

Ependymoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

Up to 22 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

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 LE...

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To evaluate the safety of linear energy transfer (LET) optimized image modulated proton therapy (IMPT) (bio-IMPT) for pediatric patients with ependymoma. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Previous pathologic confirmation of ependymoma, World Health Organization (WHO) grade II or III
  • Disease must be confined to the brain (no evidence of spread on MR imaging of the spine or on staging lumbar puncture)
  • Patient may not receive chemotherapy concurrent with radiation
  • Signed informed consent by patient and/or parents or legal guardian
  • Lansky performance status score of 50 -100

Exclusion

  • Patients with previous radiation therapy to the brain
  • Ependymoma of the spine
  • Disseminated ependymoma requiring craniospinal radiation therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Inability to undergo MR imaging
  • Inability to receive gadolinium-based contrast agent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

48 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03750513

Start Date

April 1 2019

End Date

December 31 2027

Last Update

November 13 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

2

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030