A study of how radiation changes brain networks in children with brain tumors
Original title: Radiation Induced Alterations in Resting State Brain Networks in Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
No phase is listed for this study, and it is still research, not care you can get from your own doctor.
Status: Recruiting. It is looking for patients now. Talk to your care team about whether it fits you.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This study uses brain scans to look at how radiation treatment changes the way a child's brain works.
Who this trial is for. This study is for children who have a brain tumor and are treated with radiation therapy. It uses brain imaging to look at the brain's resting networks before and after radiation.
Where it stands. This study has not reported results. Researchers are measuring whether radiation changes the brain networks used for higher level thinking, and whether a higher radiation dose means more change. They are also looking at whether those changes are tied to a drop in thinking skills. The answer is not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Doctors know that thinking problems are a common and serious issue for children who survive a brain tumor. This study is trying to learn why that happens. A family whose child fits could ask their care team about it. Joining is up to the trial team.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean a new treatment has been found. A trial is a test, not proven care. Being in one is not a guarantee that it will help. It is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, July 17, 2026 · Read the original
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