A study of thinking and memory after proton therapy for brain tumors
Original title: Neurocognitive Integrity After Proton Therapy for Brain Tumor
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, so it is still a test in people.
Status: Not yet recruiting. It has not opened yet. Ask your care team to watch for it if it looks like a fit.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This trial looks at how proton therapy affects thinking and memory in people with brain tumors.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people with brain tumors who get radiation. Radiation is used for brain tumors that are cancer and ones that are not. The trial looks at proton therapy and what happens to thinking and memory after it.
Where it stands. This trial has not reported results. It is measuring how thinking and memory hold up after proton therapy. The answer is not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Radiation helps treat brain tumors. It can also cause lasting problems for the brain. That worry is biggest for young people with tumors that are not cancer. Someone who fits this trial could ask their care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean proton therapy is proven to protect thinking and memory. A trial is a test, not care your doctor can give you today. Being in a trial is not a promise that it will help you. It is not a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, September 23, 2026 · Read the original
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