Study on Proton Therapy for Brain Tumors

This study looks at a special kind of radiation treatment called hypofractionated proton or photon therapy for brain tumors. Here, "hypofractionated" means giving higher doses of radiation in a shorter time. This might help kill more tumor cells and could mean fewer side effects and lower costs. The study wants to see how well this treatment works over three years.

There are two groups in the study:

• Cohort I: Patients with benign brain tumors receive treatment daily for about 3.5-4 weeks.
• Cohort II: Patients with certain types of meningiomas get similar treatment also for 3.5-4 weeks.

After treatment, patients will have regular follow-ups.

• Key Points:
• The study lasts for about 3.5-4 weeks.
• Patients need to visit daily, Monday to Friday.
• The study helps understand treatment effects and quality of life.

To join, you must have a specific type of brain tumor and agree to the treatment. Pregnant women and those who’ve had overlapping radiation therapy before cannot join.