Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluation of follow-up care for patients with brain cancer

Official title: Standard Follow-up Program (SFP) for Neuro-oncology Cancer Patients Treated With Radiotherapy

Run by University Medical Center Groningen · NCT06528912 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how well follow-up care works for brain cancer patients after they receive radiation treatment, to help improve their outcomes and future therapies.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Medical Center Groningen
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Groningen)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2017
Main results expectedJanuary 2040
Study endsJanuary 2040
Registry record updatedJuly 30, 2024
Trial IDNCT06528912 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with neuro-oncological cancer who are scheduled to receive a specific dose of radiotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria or are not receiving the specified radiotherapy dose may not benefit from this study.

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 standardize the evaluation of baseline data related to tumor, patient, and treatment characteristics, as well as follow-up data on tumor and clinical outcomes for neuro-oncology patients treated with radical radiotherapy. The study seeks to address the current knowledge gap regarding dose-effect relationships in brain tissues, which is crucial for optimizing patient selection for proton therapy and improving treatment techniques. By gathering comprehensive data, the study hopes to enhance understanding of treatment outcomes and inform future innovations in radiation therapy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved selection criteria for radiation therapy, resulting in better treatment outcomes for patients with neurological cancers.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited data on this specific approach, similar studies focusing on dose-effect relationships in radiation therapy have shown promise in improving treatment outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient with neuro-oncological cancer
* Patient receiving a radiotherapy dose XXX Gy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Failure to comply with any of the inclusion criteria

Where it's running

  • Umcg
    Groningen, Netherlands
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.