Brain (and spinal cord) tumours, Children's cancers
Open
Phase 2
This trial is looking at adding valproic acid to chemotherapy after surgery to treat ependymoma. It is open to children younger than 1 year old and those with an ependymoma who can’t have radiotherapy after surgery to remove their tumour. Cancer Research UK supports this trial.
There are 2 parts to this trial. In the 1st part the trial committee looks at the results of your tests and scans. The 2nd part is looking at treatment pathways.
There are 3 treatment pathways in this trial. This information is about pathway 3. We have information on pathway 1 and pathway 2.
Recruitment start: 12 February 2016
Recruitment end: 12 February 2026
Please note: In order to you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Professor R Grundy
Cancer Research UK
Centre Léon Bérard
University of Birmingham
This is Cancer Research UK trial number CRUK/12/036.
Last reviewed: 07 Feb 2025
CRUK internal database number: 14012
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