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New treatment option for Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Official title Image Guided IMRT, Radiochemotherapy and MRI-based IGABT in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03617133
What this study is testing
What is Systemic application of simultaneous chemotherapy?
Systemic application of simultaneous chemotherapy is an investigational medicine, given as an once-weekly infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for uterine cervical neoplasms.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The research group on adaptive image-guided radiotherapy for locally advanced cervical carcinoma completed the protocol for the EMBRACE II study in October 2018. This study will be carried out in the next few years at the University Clinic for Radiotherapy at the Medical University of Vienna and other international partner institutes.
- 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 to 99, women only
You may be able to join if
- Cancer of the uterine cervix considered suitable for curative treatment with definitive radio-(chemo)therapy including MRI guided BT
- Positive biopsy showing squamous-cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma or adeno-squamous cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix.
- Staging according to FIGO and TNM guidelines
- MRI of pelvis at diagnosis is performed
- MRI, CT or PET-CT of the retroperitoneal space and abdomen at diagnosis is performed
You likely can't join if
- Other primary malignancies except carcinoma in situ of the cervix and basal cell carcinoma of the skin
- Small cell neuroendocrine cancer, melanoma and other rare cancers in the cervix
- Metastatic disease above and beyond the retroperitoneal para-aortic L1-L2 interspace
- Previous pelvic or abdominal radiotherapy
- Previous total or partial hysterectomy
- Combination of preoperative radiotherapy with surgery
See the full eligibility criteria
- Cancer of the uterine cervix considered suitable for curative treatment with definitive radio-(chemo)therapy including MRI guided BT
- Positive biopsy showing squamous-cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma or adeno-squamous cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix.
- Staging according to FIGO and TNM guidelines
- MRI of pelvis at diagnosis is performed
- MRI, CT or PET-CT of the retroperitoneal space and abdomen at diagnosis is performed
- MRI with the applicator in place at the time of (first) BT will be performed
- Para-aortic metastatic nodes below L1-L2 are allowed
- Patient informed consent
- Other primary malignancies except carcinoma in situ of the cervix and basal cell carcinoma of the skin
- Small cell neuroendocrine cancer, melanoma and other rare cancers in the cervix
- Metastatic disease above and beyond the retroperitoneal para-aortic L1-L2 interspace
- Previous pelvic or abdominal radiotherapy
- Previous total or partial hysterectomy
- Combination of preoperative radiotherapy with surgery
- Patients receiving BT only
- Patients receiving EBRT only
- Patients receiving neo-adjuvant chemotherapy or other forms of antineoplastic treatment apart from weekly concomitant cisplatin (40 mg/2). However, adjuvant chemotherapy in the form of 4 courses of 3 weekly Carboplatin...
- Contra indications to MRI
- Contra indications to BT
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vienna, Austria
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?
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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 female, 18 years to 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vienna, Austria. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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