Collecting samples and health data from people getting radiation
Original title: MCT for the Harvard/UCSF ROBIN Center
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
This study collects samples and data, so it does not test a treatment you could receive.
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 collects samples to learn how radiation works and why it causes side effects.
Who this trial is for. This study is for people already taking part in other radiation studies at the Harvard/UCSF ROBIN Center. It collects samples and health details before, during, and after radiation.
Where it stands. This study has not reported results. It is gathering samples and detailed information about each person, such as the exact radiation dose given. Researchers want to learn how radiation treats tumors and how it can cause unwanted side effects. The answers are not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: This study does not offer a new treatment. It is a way to help researchers learn. Someone already in a radiation study at one of these centers could ask their care team about giving samples.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean a new treatment works. A trial is a test, not proven care. Taking part is not a promise that it will help you. It is not a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, October 1, 2026 · Read the original
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