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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT06065449

NCT06065449 A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) vs Conventional Palliative Radiation Therapy for Painful Bone Metastases

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NCT ID NCT06065449
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Condition Bone Metastases
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 220 participants
Start Date 2024-01-24
Primary Completion 2027-06-27

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Radiation Therapy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 220 participants in total. It began in 2024-01-24 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-27.

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Brief Summary

To compare increasing doses and different treatment schedules of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) against standard treatment scheduling.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with pathologic diagnosis of solid primary malignancy with any radiographic report of bone metastases including but not limited to plain x-ray, bone scan, CT scan, MRI, PET/CT scan, PSMA scan, PET fluciclovine scan. The exception is patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma are eligible. * Patients with any pain or discomfort at proposed treatment site. * Patients with life expectancy of 3 months or greater. * Patients able to complete pain assessment and quality of life surveys. * Patients with multiple osseous sites are eligible; however, should not treat more than three separate isocenters concurrently. Additional isocenters can be treated sequentially. * Patients with prior surgery for osseous metastases are eligible. * Patients age 18 years or older. Pediatric patients are usually enrolled on pediatric protocols. There are no adverse data available for patients \< 18 years of age treated with SBRT, therefore children are excluded from this study. * Patients may receive systemic therapy including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or other systemic agents up to and during radiation at treating physician's discretion per standard of care. * Patients must have adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: platelets ≥ 40,000/mcL * Patients with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial. * The effects of radiation therapy on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason and because radiation therapy as well as other therapeutic agents used in this trial are known to be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. (Refer to Pregnancy Assessment Policy MD Anderson Institutional Policy # CLN1114). This includes all female patients, between the onset of menses (as early as 8 years of age) and 55 years unless the patient presents with an applicable exclusionary factor which may be one of the following: 1. Postmenopausal (no menses in greater than or equal to 12 consecutive months) 2. History of hysterectomy or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. 3. Ovarian Failure (Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Estradiol in menopausal range, who have received Whole Pelvic Radiation Therapy) 4. History of bilateral tubal ligation or another surgical sterilization procedure. * Approved methods of birth control are as follows: Hormonal contraception (i.e. birth control pills, injection, implant, transdermal patch, vaginal ring), Intrauterine device (IUD), Tubal Ligation or hysterectomy, Subject/Partner post vasectomy, Implantable or injectable contraceptives, and condoms plus spermicide. Not engaging in sexual activity for the total duration of the trial and the drug washout period is an acceptable practice; however periodic abstinence, the rhythm method, and the withdrawal method are not acceptable methods of birth control. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. * Men treated or enrolled on this protocol must also agree to use adequate contraception prior to the study, for the duration of study participation, and 2 weeks after completion of radiation therapy. * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with prior radiation therapy to the proposed treatment site. * Patient with current, un-treated cord compression at treatment site. * Patients with a radiographic or pathologic fracture at the proposed treatment site that is not mechanically stable. If this is stabilized mechanically or seen by orthopedic surgery, this site is eligible for enrollment and treated on protocol * Patients with metastases to hand and feet. * Patients with previously treated with radioactive isotope (e.g. Sr 89) within 30 days of randomization. This can have concomitant effects with radiation therapy. * Patients with spinal metastases along cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine are not eligible. However, if the primary site invades the paraspinal or spine region, these are eligible. * Pregnant patients are not eligible.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Quynh Nguyen, M D

✉ qnnguyen@mdanderson.org

📞 (713) 563-2450

Principal Investigator

Quynh Nguyen, M D

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06065449 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Bone Metastases. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06065449 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 220 participants.

Is NCT06065449 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06065449 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at qnnguyen@mdanderson.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06065449 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06065449 clinical trial?

NCT06065449 is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Quynh Nguyen, M D at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 220 participants.

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