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New treatment option for Liver Metastases
Official title Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Unresectable Liver Metastases
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02185443
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a Phase II study to determine the efficacy of SBRT to treat liver metastases in patients with Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, Carcinoma of the Anal Canal and Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors that are not amenable to surgery. Patients should have no evidence of extra-hepatic disease or have disease that is planned to be treated with curative intent.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) equal or greater than 70
- 1 to 4 liver metastases with an individual maximum diameter of up to 5 cm
- Lesions considered unresectable or patients considered unfit for surgery
- Histology of the primary tumor: colorectal adenocarcinoma, carcinoma of the anal canal or gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors.
- Absence of evidence of extra-hepatic disease or extra-hepatic disease to be treated with curative intent.
You likely can't join if
- Concomitant chemotherapy
- Prior radiotherapy to the upper abdomen
- Pregnancy
- Underlying Cirrhosis
- Active hepatitis or clinically significant liver failure
- Prior invasive neoplasm except for non-melanoma skin cancer, or unless more than five years without evidence of disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) equal or greater than 70
- 1 to 4 liver metastases with an individual maximum diameter of up to 5 cm
- Lesions considered unresectable or patients considered unfit for surgery
- Histology of the primary tumor: colorectal adenocarcinoma, carcinoma of the anal canal or gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors.
- Absence of evidence of extra-hepatic disease or extra-hepatic disease to be treated with curative intent.
- Minimum interval of 2 weeks between systemic chemotherapy and SBRT.
- Adequate bone marrow function defined as:
- absolute neutrophils count \> 1,800 cells / mm 3
- platelets \> 100,000 cells / mm 3
- hemoglobin \> 8.0 g / dl ( transfusion or other intervention accepted)
- Concomitant chemotherapy
- Prior radiotherapy to the upper abdomen
- Pregnancy
- Underlying Cirrhosis
- Active hepatitis or clinically significant liver failure
- Prior invasive neoplasm except for non-melanoma skin cancer, or unless more than five years without evidence of disease
- Severe Comorbidity
- Current anticoagulant treatment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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