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Compares treatment options for Chordoma
Official title Sacral Chordoma: Surgery Versus Definitive Radiation Therapy in Primary Localized Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02986516
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Comparative study on surgery versus definitive radiation therapy in primary localized sacral chordoma
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Histologically confirmed diagnosis (brachyury expression) of primary sacral chordoma,of any diameter and arising at any site from S1 to coccyx.
- Age≥18years
- ECOG-performance status (PS) 0-2
- No previous antineoplastic therapy
- Macroscopic tumor detectable at MRI/CT scan
You likely can't join if
- Distant metastasis
- Inability to maintain treatment position
- Prior radiotherapy to the pelvic region
- Prior therapy for sacral chordoma (including surgery, cryoablation, hyperthermia, etc)
- Local conditions that increase the risk of RT toxicity (tumor ulcerated skin infiltration, non-healing soft tissue infection, fistula in treatment...
- Rectal wall infiltration
See the full eligibility criteria
- Histologically confirmed diagnosis (brachyury expression) of primary sacral chordoma,of any diameter and arising at any site from S1 to coccyx.
- Age≥18years
- ECOG-performance status (PS) 0-2
- No previous antineoplastic therapy
- Macroscopic tumor detectable at MRI/CT scan
- Patient amenable for surgery
- Patient amenable for RT
- Written informed consent given before the enrolment, according to International Conference on Harmonisation/good clinical practice (ICH/GCP).
- Distant metastasis
- Inability to maintain treatment position
- Prior radiotherapy to the pelvic region
- Prior therapy for sacral chordoma (including surgery, cryoablation, hyperthermia, etc)
- Local conditions that increase the risk of RT toxicity (tumor ulcerated skin infiltration, non-healing soft tissue infection, fistula in treatment field)
- Rectal wall infiltration
- General conditions that increase the risk of RT toxicity (active sclerodermia, xeroderma pigmentosum, cutaneous porphyria)
- Presence of a second active cancer (with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer in-situ cervix neoplasia and other in-situ neoplasia)
- Severe comorbidities resulting in a prognosis of less than 6 months
- Inability to give informed consent
- Other malignancy within the last 5 years
- Performance status ≥ 2 (ECOG).
- Significant cardiovascular disease (for example, dyspnea \> 2 NYHA)
- Significant systemic diseases grade \>3 on the NCI-CTCAE v4.03 scale, that limit patient availability, or according to investigator judgment may contribute significantly to treatment toxicity
- Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding
- Psychological, familial, social or geographic circumstances that limit the patient's ability to comply with the protocol or informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Graz, Austria
- Wiener Neustadt, Österreich, Austria
- Dresden, Germany
- Essen, Germany
- Heidelberg, Germany
- Budapest, Hungary
- Milan, MI, Italy
- Bologna, Italy
- Florence, Italy
- Milan, Italy
- Pavia, Italy
- Pisa, Italy
- Rome, Italy
- Trento, Italy
- Saitama, Japan
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Leiden, Netherlands
- Oslo, Norway
- Warsaw, Poland
- Barcelona, Spain
+ 5 more site(s).
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 to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Graz, Austria; Wiener Neustadt, Österreich, Austria; Dresden, Germany; Essen, Germany; Heidelberg, Germany; Budapest, Hungary and 19 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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