RecruitingNCT00991094

Data Collection for the Assessment of Acute and Late Normal Tissue in Patients Treated With Proton Therapy

Data Collection to Assess Acute and Late Normal Tissue Sequelae in Proton Therapy for Adults

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Enrollment

5,000 participants

Start Date

May 27, 2005

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Breast Carcinoma Esophageal Carcinoma Head and Neck Carcinoma Lung Carcinoma Malignant Solid Neoplasm Genitourinary System Carcinoma Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm Malignant Central Nervous System Neoplasm Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm

Summary

This study collects information on the side effects of proton therapy and detailed information on the proton therapy treatment plan itself. This may help researchers develop methods to predict the risk of side effects for future patients and learn the long-term benefit of proton therapy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

All patients scheduled for radiation treatment with protons at UTMDACC are eligible for this protocol
Patients must sign a study-specific consent form prior to study entry