Same-session MR-only Simulation and Treatment With MRI-guided Adaptive Palliative RadioTherapy (NCT03824366) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Same-session MR-only Simulation and Treatment With MRI-guided Adaptive Palliative RadioTherapy
United States20 participantsStarted 2019-04-23
Plain-language summary
This proposed study is unique in that patients will not undergo computed tomography (CT) simulation at any point during their treatment course and will instead have same-session magnetic resonance (MR)-only simulation and treatment planning, on-table, using the adaptive radiotherapy (ART) workflow. In this manner, patients requiring urgent treatment could initiate treatment as early as the day of initial radiation oncology consultation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of malignancy (biopsy proven or high clinical suspicion with urgent/emergent clinical indications for palliative RT)
* Requires delivery of palliative radiation therapy for the treatment of painful metastasis, hemoptysis, gastrointestinal bleeding, pelvic bleeding, or superior vena cava syndrome/bulky mediastinal disease.
* At least 18 years of age.
* Able to understand and willing to sign an IRB-approved written informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant. Patients of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 14 days of study entry.
* Medical contraindication to undergoing MR imaging.
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
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Feasibility of Same-session MRI-only Simulation as Defined as More Than 70% of Patients Receiving at Least 70% of Their Scheduled Treatment Fractions on the First On-table Attempt for Each Respective Fraction.
Timeframe: Completion of enrollment (approximately 29 months)