Pelvic Fractures and Radiation Therapy for Cervical Cancer (NCT00800644) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pelvic Fractures and Radiation Therapy for Cervical Cancer
United States239 participantsStarted 2008-11-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to estimate how often pelvic fractures occur in women treated with radiation therapy for either newly diagnosed or recurrent cervical, endometrial, or vaginal cancer. The study will also estimate the changes in bone mineral density and the changes in the blood that relate to "bone turnover". High bone turnover can weaken bones and make you more likely to break a bone.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with histologically confirmed primary or recurrent cervical , endometrial or vaginal cancer. All stages, grades and histologic subtypes will be eligible except neuroendocrine.
. Patients treated with definitive radiation therapy. Patients receiving extended field radiation or brachytherapy in addition to pelvic radiation are eligible. Patients treated with surgery, chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy in addition to radiation therapy are also eligible.
. Patients must sign an approved informed consent document.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients undergoing palliative intent radiation therapy for advanced disease.
. Patients who received prior radiation to the pelvis.
. Patients with an existing pelvic fracture within the proposed radiation field.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.