Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3

Randomized Study Comparing Two Dosing Schedules for Hypofractionated Image-Guided Radiation Therapy

United States, Italy, Portugal220 participantsStarted 2010-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to find out which way of giving high-dose radiation works best for treatment of cancer that has spread to bone, the spine, soft tissue, or lymph nodes. This study will look at the effects, good and/or bad, of giving 27 Gy in three fractions (3 days) or 24 Gy in one fraction (1 day) using image-guided intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IG-IMRT). IG-IMRT is radiation that is given directly to the cancer site and reduces the exposure to normal tissue. Currently there are no studies that compare the effects of giving radiation in either hypofractionated doses (higher total doses of radiation spread out over several treatment days) or a single-fraction dose (entire radiation dose given in one treatment session). The patient may be asked to participate in an additional part of this study where we will get a a (DW/DCE) MRI before treatment start and within one hour after radiation treatment. If the patient is asked to take part in this portion of the study, all they will need to do is get up to 3 MRIs with standard contrast injection. The purpose of this is to see if as a result of the treatment there are changes in the blood flow going to the cancer which could suggest that the treatment may be successful. In addition some patients can present new lesions and may be asked if they would like to have these new lesions treated on the protocol. If they are given this option, this will not extend their follow up period. The follow up of the new lesions will match with the prior follow up dates.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of cancer (including epithelial carcinoma, sarcoma, and melanoma) The diagnosis can be done at MSKCC or at participating institutions. * Sites of metastatic disease to be treated on protocol are limited to bone, spine, soft tissue, and lymph nodes only. * Patients with American Joint Committee on Cancer (6th edition, 2002) Stage IV cancer with distant metastases * Age 18 years or older * Life expectancy \>3 months * Maximum tumor dimension of ≤6 cm in lymph nodes, soft tissue, osseous metastases, or spinal metastases seen on imaging (computed tomography \[CT\], magnetic resonance imaging \[MRI\], or PET/CT) and considered amenable for RT. * If the lesion(s) to be treated are soft-tissue or lymph Nodes unidimensionally measurable disease is required. Bone \& spine lesions are eligible even if considered non-measurable. * Measurable disease is defined as: * ≥ 10mm for soft-tissue lesions * ≥ 15mm on the short axis of lymph nodes * KPS ≥ 80 * Patients must have normal bone marrow function as defined below:(within 2 months of registration) Hemoglobin ≥9.0 g/dl Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1,500/μl Platelets ≥100,000/μl Exclusion Criteria: * Prior radiotherapy delivered to the target region * Disease to be treated on protocol is less than 2 mm from the spinal cord and therefore will not meet dose constraints\* * Pregnancy or Breast-Feeding (Participants of child-bearing potential are eligible but must…

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.

What they're measuring

To compare the loco-regional control rates of two established hypo-fractionated radiation treatment regimens

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01223248

SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10

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