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A study looking at proton beam therapy for people with a brain tumour called oligodendroglioma (APPROACH)

Overview

Cancer types:

Brain (and spinal cord) tumours

Status:

Open

Phase:

Phase 3

Details

This study is comparing standard radiotherapy with for adults with oligodendroglioma. The researchers aim to improve long term side effects of treatment.

Recruitment start: 17 January 2024

Recruitment end: 17 July 2027

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Louise Murray

Supported by

University of Leeds

Last reviewed: 27 March 2025

CRUK internal database number: 19261

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