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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is collecting long-term health data from patients treated with proton radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center to better understand the side effects and late effects of this type of radiation treatment. **You may be eligible if...** - You are scheduled to receive proton radiation therapy at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - You are willing and able to sign a study-specific consent form **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable or unwilling to attend the required follow-up visits (either at MD Anderson or at another site) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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