RecruitingPhase 2

A Study of Reduced-dose Radiation in People With Metastatic Tumors With a Genetic Change

United States45 participantsStarted 2021-08-11

Plain-language summary

This study will test whether reduced-dose radiotherapy is an effective treatment for metastatic tumors with an ATM mutation. The researchers want to find the lowest dose of radiation that would still be effective to treat these tumors.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed malignancy with at least one metastatic lesion referred for palliative radiotherapy * Pathogenic mutation in ATM (somatic and germline allowed) * ECOG performance status 0-2 * Age ≥ 18 years. * Able to provide informed consent. * Patients at reproductive potential must agree to practice an effective contraceptive method during radiation treatments. * Expected life expectancy of at least 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Previous radiotherapy to the intended treatment site that precludes developing a treatment plan that respects normal tissue tolerances. * Serious medical co-morbidities precluding radiotherapy. * Pregnant or breast-feeding women. * Lesions excluded from de-escalation include regions in which the risk of local disease progression is unacceptably high, including CNS disease and cord compression, and areas in which re-irradiation would not be feasible, including spinal cord overlap.

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

Treatment failure rate of irradiated lesion

Timeframe: up to 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05010031

SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-08

Contact for this trial

Amy Xu, MD, PhD

646-888-6863 xua@mskcc.org

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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.