Improving radiation treatment planning for pediatric brain tumors
Official title: Long term radiation treatment planning in brain tumors in the pediatric population
Funded at Voxel Healthcare, LLC · NIH-10821570 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make radiation therapy safer and more effective for kids with brain tumors by using smart technology to protect healthy brain tissue while still targeting the tumor.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Voxel Healthcare, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $718,740 |
| NIH project number | 1R44CA281709-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10821570 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with brain tumors who require radiation therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with brain tumors who are older than 11 years or those who do not require radiation therapy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing radiation therapy for children with brain tumors by using advanced techniques to minimize damage to healthy brain tissue. It employs a tool called ClickBrain RT, which utilizes deep learning to segment brain structures and optimize radiation dose delivery. By analyzing how radiation affects normal brain areas, the study aims to improve treatment outcomes and reduce long-term cognitive side effects. The approach combines imaging data with treatment planning to ensure safer and more effective radiation therapy for young patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer radiation treatments that significantly reduce cognitive deficits in children undergoing therapy for brain tumors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results with targeted radiation techniques, indicating potential for success with this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Voxel Healthcare, LLC
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Low, Justin — Voxel Healthcare, LLC
- Study coordinator: Low, Justin
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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.