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NCT04342429 Prospective Study of Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) for Small Cell Lung Cancer

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NCT ID NCT04342429
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Emory University
Condition Small-cell Lung Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2020-03-19
Primary Completion 2026-05-27

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Proton-beam Therapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer

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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.

This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2020-03-19 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-27.

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Brief Summary

To assess the safety and efficacy of intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for small cell lung cancer (SCLC)

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Pathologically confirmed small cell lung cancer, limited or extensive stage. * Patients who are offered thoracic radiotherapy with intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) techniques delivering 30-66 Gy in 15-33 fractions at 2 Gy per fraction, at the recommendation of the treating radiation oncologist. * Age 18 or greater Exclusion Criteria: * Prior radiation therapy which would provide significant dose overlap with the planned target volume(s) * Pregnancy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Kristin Higgins, MD

✉ kristin.higgins@emory.edu

📞 404-778-0603

Principal Investigator

Kristin Higgins, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Emory University-Winship Cancer Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04342429 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT04342429 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04342429 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kristin.higgins@emory.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04342429 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Atlanta, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04342429 clinical trial?

NCT04342429 is sponsored by Emory University. The principal investigator is Kristin Higgins, MD at Emory University-Winship Cancer Institute. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.

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