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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT05419518

NCT05419518 Palliative Dose Escalated Radiation for Painful Non-Spine Bone Metastases and Painful Non-Bone Metas

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NCT ID NCT05419518
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Condition Neoplasm Metastases
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 124 participants
Start Date 2023-03-16
Primary Completion 2027-04-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION

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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.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 124 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-16 with a primary completion date of 2027-04-01.

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Brief Summary

The investigators hypothesize that with dose escalation to 40-50 Gy in ten fractions, the complete pain response rate at one month can be increased to 40-50% in painful non-spinal bone metastases. Additionally, the investigators hypothesize that utilizing a fractionation scheme with an escalated biologically equivalent dose (BED) will result in a higher proportion of participants responding to treatment, and will also lead to more durable responses. Furthermore, the investigators hypothesize that with dose escalation to 40-50 Gy in ten fractions, the complete pain response rate at one month can be increased to 35-45% in painful non-bone metastases

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Have provided signed informed consent for the trial * Aged ≥18 years at the time of informed consent * Histologic proof of malignancy * Radiologic or histologic evidence of bone metastases or non-bone metastases * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of ≥3 * Pain Score ≥ 3 * Life expectancy of six months or more * Willing and able to comply with all aspects of the protocol * A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant and not breastfeeding * Woman of childbearing potential who agrees to follow contraceptive guidance during the treatment period and for at least 120 days after the last dose of study treatment. * A male participant must agree to use contraception during the treatment period and for at least 120 days after the last dose of study treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Metastasis from a highly radiosensitive tumor (eg, lymphoma, myeloma, germ cell tumor) * Spinal metastasis * Active compression of spinal cord/cauda equina * Previous RT or SBRT to the same site * \> 3 sites requiring radiation treatment

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Matthew P Deek, MD

✉ Deekmp@cinj.Rutgers.edu

📞 732-253-3941

Principal Investigator

Matthew P Deek, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05419518 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Neoplasm 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 NCT05419518 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT05419518 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05419518 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Deekmp@cinj.Rutgers.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05419518 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Hamilton, United States, Lakewood, United States, Livingston, United States, New Brunswick, United States and 3 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05419518 clinical trial?

NCT05419518 is sponsored by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The principal investigator is Matthew P Deek, MD at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The trial plans to enroll 124 participants.

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