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Tests treatment safety and results for Pancreas Adenocarcinoma
Official title Safety of Cyberknife in Patients With Borderline Resectable or Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04998552
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The hypothesize that SBRT will limit or reverse tumor growth and thereby convert the borderline resectable disease or locally advanced disease in to a resectable tumor. Furthermore, we want to assess whether SBRT leads to an improved quality of life compared to IMRT.
- Time commitment: about 12 months
- 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 and older
You may be able to join if
- Able to sign the informed consent and understand the consenting process
- Completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen
- Patient is 18 years of age and older
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Status of 0-1.
- Patient has a diagnosis of Stage I to Stage III pancreatic cancer cytologically or pathologically confirmed per American Joint Committee on Cancer...
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant or lactating female patients of reproductive potential who are not willing to employ highly effective birth control from screening to 6...
- Resectable pancreatic cancer (See addendum, NCCN Guidelines 2021, PANC-2)
- Unresectable pancreatic cancer (See addendum, NCCN Guidelines 2021, PANC-6)
- Patients who are unable to tolerate general anesthetic with full skeletal muscle blockade.
- Patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, electronic devices or implanted devices with metal parts in the thoracic cavity.
- Life expectancy of \< 1 year
See the full eligibility criteria
- Able to sign the informed consent and understand the consenting process
- Completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimen
- Patient is 18 years of age and older
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Status of 0-1.
- Patient has a diagnosis of Stage I to Stage III pancreatic cancer cytologically or pathologically confirmed per American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging criteria and NCCN guidelines, based on radiographic...
- Patients who are deemed eligible for IMRT or SBRT and approved to receive radiation therapy by multidisciplinary tumor board
- Patient shows no evidence of disease progression to distant metastasis based on NCCN.
- Negative pregnancy test
- Pregnant or lactating female patients of reproductive potential who are not willing to employ highly effective birth control from screening to 6 months after the last dose of radiation therapy.
- Resectable pancreatic cancer (See addendum, NCCN Guidelines 2021, PANC-2)
- Unresectable pancreatic cancer (See addendum, NCCN Guidelines 2021, PANC-6)
- Patients who are unable to tolerate general anesthetic with full skeletal muscle blockade.
- Patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, electronic devices or implanted devices with metal parts in the thoracic cavity.
- Life expectancy of \< 1 year
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pennington, New Jersey, United States
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 study runs about 12 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you 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 Pennington, New Jersey, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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