Collecting data on side effects of proton therapy for cancer treatment

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to gather information on the acute and late side effects experienced by patients undergoing proton therapy for various types of cancer, including breast, esophageal, and head and neck carcinomas. Researchers will collect detailed data on treatment plans and radiation dose distributions to better understand the relationship between these factors and normal tissue responses. Patients will be monitored weekly during treatment and for up to 90 days post-treatment, with quality-of-life assessments conducted through questionnaires. The goal is to refine predictions of side effects and improve future treatment protocols.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 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

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are unable or unwilling to attend the required periodic follow-ups either at M.D. Anderson or at a different site

Where it's running

• M D Anderson Cancer Center
  Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Steven J Frank — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
• Study coordinator: Steven J. Frank
• Email: sjfrank@mdanderson.org
• Phone: 713-563-2300

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.