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Stereotactic Magnetic Resonance Guided Radiation Therapy

United States397 participantsStarted 2019-10-22

Plain-language summary

This is a master prospective Phase I-II trial evaluating feasibility and efficacy of stereotactic magnetic resonance (MR) guided adaptive radiation therapy (SMART) in patients with cancer. * The phase 1 study will evaluate the feasibility and safety of delivering SMART in patients with cancer. * Phase 2 will evaluate efficacy of SMART with specific reference to tumor control and improvement in patient reported outcome measures

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have a confirmed malignancy requiring stereotactic body radiation therapy. See specific disease site cohorts for more details. * Tumor size ≤ 7cm * Age 18 years of older. * ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%, see Appendix A) * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. * Specific eligibility requirements for each disease site with be covered in each specific cohort. Exclusion Criteria: * Specific exclusion requirements for each disease site with be covered in each specific cohort * History of allergic reactions attributed to gadolinium-based IV contrast. \-- Note: If a patient will not receive contrast, this is not applicable * Pregnant women are excluded from this study. * Severe claustrophobia or anxiety * Participants who cannot undergo an MRI

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

Delivery Success Rate for SMART across multiple tumors-Phase I

Timeframe: 1 year

Tumor visualization-Phase I

Timeframe: 1 Year

Plan creation-Phase I

Timeframe: 1 Year

Rate of Improvement in Tumor Control-Phase II

Timeframe: 1 Year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04115254

SponsorDana-Farber Cancer Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-06

Contact for this trial

Jonathan Leeman, MD

617-732-6452 JONATHANE_LEEMAN@DFCI.HARVARD.EDU

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.