TerminatedPhase 1

Study of Hypofractionated Proton Radiation Therapy in Thoracic Malignancies

Stopped: Requested by PI during yearly Continuing Review

United States30 participantsStarted 2010-07-16

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to study the safety of giving larger daily doses of proton radiation therapy than the standard dose levels given to treat lung cancer. Researchers want to find the highest daily dose of proton radiation that can be given without having to stop therapy due to side effects.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Histologically or cytologically documented NSCLC, SCLC, thymic tumors, or carcinoid tumors
. Patients not receiving concurrent chemotherapy
. Patients that are eligible for concurrent treatment with biologic agents (epidermal growth factor receptor \[EGFR\] or vascular endothelial growth factor \[VEGF\] inhibitors) will be eligible for the study.

Exclusion criteria

. Prior radiotherapy to the chest
. Life expectancy \<6 months
. Pregnancy

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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.

What they're measuring

Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Hypofractionated Proton Therapy

Timeframe: 1 month after completion of radiation therapy

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01165658

SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-07-19

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