Study #2011-1036
Phase IIB Randomized Trial of Proton Beam Therapy versus Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
MD Anderson Study Status
Not Accepting
Treatment Agent
Description
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn how safe and effective proton-beam therapy (PBT) may be in comparison to intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in combination with chemotherapy in patients with esophageal cancer. PBT and IMRT are both forms of radiation therapy that are designed to treat a specific area of the body while affecting as little of the surrounding normal tissue as possible. PBT is a newer technology that is designed to further reduce the amount of radiation that affects the surrounding normal tissue. However, this is still being studied.
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Esophageal Cancer
Study phase:
Phase II
Physician name:
Steven Lin
Department:
Radiation Oncology
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-844-491-2084
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