Stereotactic Pelvic Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in Cancers of the Uterus. (NCT04458597) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Stereotactic Pelvic Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in Cancers of the Uterus.
Canada23 participantsStarted 2020-08-26
Plain-language summary
Advanced technology has enabled radiation oncologists to more accurately and precisely target radiation to areas at risk while maximally sparing healthy tissue. Furthermore, there is growing evidence demonstrating both safety and efficacy for SBRT. We propose that these advantages are translatable to the adjuvant treatment of endometrial cancer. We submit that a prescription dose of 30 Gy in 5 fractions, which equates to a 2 Gy equivalent dose (i.e an EQD2) (α/β = 10 Gy) of 48 Gy, compares favorably to the EQD2 delivered standardly for adjuvant treatment (44.25 Gy via 45Gy/25Fx; 50 Gy at vaginal surface for vault brachytherapy) and therefore should be effective and safe dose in the adjuvant setting. Through precision delivery and careful dosimetry the treatment should be safe and well tolerated with minimal impact on patient quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients, who have undergone hysterectomy for curative intent, with histologically confirmed endometrioid adenocarcinoma, serous or clear cell carcinoma, or carcinosarcoma or dedifferentiated carcinoma
* Patient is a candidate for adjuvant pelvic radiation (+/- vault brachytherapy), meeting one of the following conditions:
* High grade histology OR
* Outer-half myometrial invasion and FIGO grade 1-2 OR
* FIGO stage II - IIIC1 (all gross nodal disease must be resected)
* Patient is willing and able to give informed consent to participate in this clinical trial.
* Age ≥18 years.
* Patients who are to receive adjuvant systemic therapy in addition to pelvic radiotherapy will be eligible provided that there is at minimum a 3-week interval between any radiation treatment and chemotherapy treatments. Adjuvant systemic therapy may be given before or after radiation treatment.
* Patient must be willing and able to complete the QLQ-C30 questionnaire with EN-24 companion as described in the study protocol.
* Primary language of the patient must be English or, if a patient's primary language is not English, they are still able to participate provided the QLQ-C30 and EN-24 is available in their primary language.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient has had prior pelvic radiotherapy.
* Patient has received neo-adjuvant systemic therapy
* Patient has a contraindication to pelvic radiotherapy, such as but not limited to a connective tissue disease or inflammatory bow…
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
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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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Assess the acute urinary and bowel toxicities
Timeframe: Baseline to 2 years post-treatment.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04458597
SponsorLondon Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's