Memory and attention in children who had brain radiation
Original title: Irradiation in Paediatrics: Neurocognition, Neuroimaging and Evaluation of Memory and Attention
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 given. This study watches and tests children instead of giving a new treatment.
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 looks at how brain radiation affects memory in children.
Who this trial is for. This study is for children who had brain radiation for a tumor between the ages of 4 and 12. It tests their memory and attention and compares the results with the radiation dose to the hippocampus, a memory part of the brain.
Where it stands. The study has not reported results. Children take memory and attention tests, and parents fill out questionnaires. One check is 2 years after radiation ends. Another is 4 years after it ends. Some children at one center are also offered study MRI scans. 130 patients will take part. The answers are not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: This study does not treat a tumor. It may help doctors learn how radiation dose affects memory later on. A family whose child fits might ask their care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean anything has been proven. A trial is a test, not care your doctor can give you. Taking part is not a promise that it will help. It is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, October 8, 2026 · Read the original
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