Status:

COMPLETED

Vertebral Body Sparing Craniospinal Irradiation for Pediatric Patients With Cancer of the Central Nervous System

Lead Sponsor:

Emory University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Conditions:

Malignant Central Nervous System Neoplasm

Eligibility:

All Genders

3-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This trial studies the feasibility of using intensity modulated proton therapy to deliver craniospinal irradiation while avoiding the bones of the vertebral column. Intensity modulated proton therapy ...

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To demonstrate the feasibility and safety of using intensity modulated proton therapy to deliver vertebral body sparing craniospinal irradiation in growing children. Ia. To re...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Pathologic diagnosis of central nervous system malignancy requiring craniospinal irradiation.
  • Signed informed consent and assent when indicated.

Exclusion

  • Any contraindication to undergoing MRI (ferromagnetic implants such as aneurysm clips, surgical clips, prostheses, artificial cardiac valves or devices, electrical implants such as cardiac pacemakers or perfusion pumps). Metal fragments, shrapnel, or tattoos near the eye.
  • Any major uncontrolled or poorly controlled current illness that would limit compliance with study requirements.
  • Pregnant females are excluded. Females of childbearing age/menstruating must confirm that either they are not sexually active or have a negative pregnancy test prior to initiation of radiation therapy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 16 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 9 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04276194

Start Date

December 16 2019

End Date

February 9 2024

Last Update

March 21 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Emory Proton Therapy Center

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30308

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Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322