Registry for patients receiving proton radiation therapy
Proton Radiation Therapy Registry
This study is collecting information from patients who receive proton radiation therapy to see how well it works and who benefits the most from it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 4 sites (Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04376229 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy center is creating a registry to collect detailed information on patients treated with proton radiation therapy, including 3D radiation dosimetry, baseline clinical data, and outcomes related to disease, toxicity, and quality of life. This observational approach aims to include all patients treated at the center to facilitate future comparisons of treatment outcomes. By capturing comprehensive data, the registry seeks to enhance understanding of which patient populations benefit most from proton therapy, despite its higher costs compared to traditional photon therapy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this registry are all patients receiving treatment at the Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy center.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving proton therapy or those treated at facilities other than the designated proton center will not benefit from this registry.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could help identify which patients are most likely to benefit from proton therapy, leading to improved treatment decisions and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing registries for treatment outcomes have shown success in improving patient care and understanding treatment efficacy, making this approach promising.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients treated at the proton center. Exclusion Criteria: * Any other than what is supplied in the inclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 3 other locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (Recruiting)
- Suburban Hospital — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (Recruiting)
- Bayview Hospital — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
- Johns Hopkins Hospital — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Curtiland Deville, MD — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Akila Viswanathan, MD
- Email: anv@jhmi.edu
- Phone: 410-502-1421
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.