Improving radiation for children with brain tumors
Long term radiation treatment planning in brain tumors in the pediatric population
This project is creating a special software tool to help doctors plan radiation therapy for children with brain tumors, aiming to reduce long-term side effects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Voxel Healthcare, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pasadena, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11110298 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Radiation therapy is very effective for treating brain tumors in children, but it can sometimes cause long-term side effects because healthy brain tissue is also affected. This is especially concerning for developing brains, where cognitive abilities can be impacted. To help with this, doctors are moving towards more precise radiation methods. This project is developing a tool called ClickBrain RT that uses advanced technology to map a child's brain structures and calculate how much radiation each area receives, helping doctors make better treatment decisions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for children diagnosed with brain tumors who are undergoing or will undergo radiation therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving radiation therapy for brain tumors would not directly benefit from this specific tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this tool could help doctors deliver more targeted radiation therapy, potentially reducing long-term side effects and improving the quality of life for children treated for brain tumors.
How similar studies have performed: The ClickBrain software has been extended from previous projects, indicating it builds upon existing technology and prior work in brain segmentation.
Where this research is happening
Pasadena, UNITED STATES
- Voxel Healthcare, LLC — Pasadena, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Low, Justin — Voxel Healthcare, LLC
- Study coordinator: Low, Justin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.