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NCT03253536 Prospective Observational Trial to Evaluate Quality of Life After Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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NCT ID NCT03253536
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Condition Hepatocellular Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2017-07-10
Primary Completion 2022-07-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
observational

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2017-07-10 with a primary completion date of 2022-07-10.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

Prospective single arm, single center observational study to evaluate Quality of Life (Qol) after stereotactic body radiotherapy for patients with hepatocellular cancer. Patients will receive work-up, treatment and follow-up exclusively as routinely done except additional quality of life measurements. Qol will be measured by standardized and validated EORTC questionaires at different time points during routine follow-up.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * histologically or radiologically proven hepatocellular carcinoma * 1-3 lesions suitable for stereotactic radiation therapy * indication for SBRT according to multidisciplinary board evaluation * age \>= 18 years * written informed consent for study participation * mental and verbal ability to complete standardized questionaires according to assessment by investigator (physician) Exclusion Criteria: * age \< 18 years * prior HCC specific systemic therapy * concurrent oncological systemic treatment * distant metastases * inadequate ability tobe compliant with the protocol or to complete standardizes questionaires * inability to receive contrast-enhanced planning CT * missing ability to give informed consent * legal custody

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Falk Roeder, MD

✉ Falk.Roeder@med.uni-muenchen.de

📞 +49 89 4400 73729

Principal Investigator

Falk Roeder, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03253536 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT03253536 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03253536 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Falk.Roeder@med.uni-muenchen.de for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03253536 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Munich, Germany.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03253536 clinical trial?

NCT03253536 is sponsored by Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich. The principal investigator is Falk Roeder, MD at Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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