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New treatment option for Gynecologic Cancer
Official title 3D Printed Custom Applicators for HDR BT (DISCO)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06432478
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Intracavitary brachytherapy for gynaecological cancer currently use cylinder-type applicators or custom wax moulds to place a radioactive source in close proximity to the treatment area and provide highly conformal dose distributions. This study is a Phase IIa non-randomised interventional pilot trial that will investigate the feasibility of successfully treating patients with 3D-printed custom applicators.
- 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, women only
You may be able to join if
- Able to give informed consent
- Patients indicated for intracavitary brachytherapy
- FIGO stage I-IVA
- ECOG 0-2
- Primary endometrial cancer, primary vaginal cancer, primary vulva cancer, recurrent gynaecological cancer
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy
- Patients contraindicated for brachytherapy
- Inflammatory bowel disease/history of adhesions/bowel obstruction
- Renal transplant/horseshoe kidney
- Patients with significant LVSI or pelvic sidewall invasion
- Patients requiring interstitial brachytherapy implants
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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 female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.