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NCT01696721 Proton and Photon Consortium Registry (PPCR): A Multi Center Registry of Pediatric Patients Treated With Radiation Therapy

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NCT ID NCT01696721
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Massachusetts General Hospital
Condition Pediatric Patients Treated With Radiation Therapy
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 5,000 participants
Start Date 2012-07
Primary Completion 2028-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age 21 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
No intervention

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 5,000 participants in total. It began in 2012-07 with a primary completion date of 2028-12.

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Brief Summary

In previous studies, Proton Beam Radiation Therapy (PBRT) has been found to show better results in treating patients with cancer, both because there is better control of where in the body the radiation is directed and because it is associated with less severe long term side effects. However, there is limited published data demonstrating these results. The goal of the Proton and Photon Consortium Registry (PPCR) is to enroll children treated with radiation in order to describe the population that currently receives radiation and better compare the short-term and long-term benefits of different types of radiotherapy. The data collected from this study will help facilitate research on radiation therapy and allow for collaborative research. The PPCR will collect demographic and clinical data that many centers that deliver radiation therapy already collect in routine operations.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria: 1. Patients treated with radiation therapy at one of the participating centers 2. Age \< 22 at time of treatment start. 3. Patients may be enrolled regardless of previous local or systemic treatments received prior to enrollment in the PPCR. 4. Patients may be enrolled regardless of other current local or systemic treatments or disease extent. 5. Patients may be enrolled on the PPCR concurrently with another study or clinical trial.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Torunn I Yock, MD

✉ tyock@partners.org

📞 6177266876

Principal Investigator

Torunn I Yock, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Massachusetts General Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT01696721 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, up to 21 Years, studying Pediatric Patients Treated With Radiation Therapy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT01696721 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT01696721 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at tyock@partners.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT01696721 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Palo Alto, United States, San Diego, United States, San Francisco, United States, Jacksonville, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT01696721 clinical trial?

NCT01696721 is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital. The principal investigator is Torunn I Yock, MD at Massachusetts General Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 5,000 participants.

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