Brain Tumors

Memantine for Prevention of Cognitive Late Effects in Children and Adolescents Receiving Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors: A Randomized, Controlled, Pilot Trial

Authors: Heather M Conklin, Raja B Khan, Jason M Ashford, Christina Owens, Andrea Simmons, Christina Bosley, Chia-Wei Hsu, Haitao Pan, Amar Gajjar, Thomas E Merchant

Journal: International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics

Year Published: 2026

Purpose: Children receiving irradiation for brain tumors are at significant risk for cognitive deficits that notably impact quality of life. This is the first randomized, controlled investigation of the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of memantine […]

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