MRI-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy for Limited Peritoneal Metastases (MARACAS Trial).
Italy34 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
This prospective phase II study evaluates the efficacy and safety of MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (MRIgSBRT) in patients with oligometastatic peritoneal carcinomatosis from gastrointestinal or gynecological tumors. Eligible patients with up to 5 MRI-visible peritoneal lesions and PCI ≤20 will be treated with MRIgSBRT using a hybrid MRI-linear accelerator with online adaptive planning and real-time tumor tracking.
The primary endpoint is radiologic response rate according to RECIST 1.1 criteria. Secondary endpoints include overall survival, progression-free survival, local control, chemotherapy-free survival, and treatment-related toxicity. The study aims to assess MRIgSBRT as a safe and non-invasive treatment option for selected patients with limited peritoneal metastatic disease.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years
* ECOG performance status 0-2
* Life expectancy ≥6 months
* Up to 5 MRI-visible peritoneal nodules
* PCI ≤20
* No prior radiotherapy in the same abdominal region within 6 months
* Signed informed consent
* History of prior CRS and/or HIPEC
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diffuse peritoneal carcinomatosis
* Psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule (those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial)
* Significant comorbidities (such as: severe cardiac or coagulative disease, moderate or severe
* restrictive/obsiructive lung deficit, severe cognitive impairment, moderate and severe renal and hepatic impairment.
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* MRI contraindications (e.g., pacemaker, severe claustrophobia)
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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Radiological Response Rate (RR)
Timeframe: Up to 12 months after completion of MRIgSBRT