RAD ONC FREEDOM Oncology Pain (NCT07605546) | Clinical Trial Compass
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RAD ONC FREEDOM Oncology Pain
United States19 participantsStarted 2026-06-05
Plain-language summary
The investigators propose to conduct a study in medically refractory cancer pain patients utilizing radiosurgery to ablate the pituitary hypophysis, as well as neuromodulate the centromedian and parafascicular complexes within the thalami - the so-called triple target. This involves treating the pituitary hypophysis and thalamus to a dose of 90 Gy. These patients will have previously failed to achieve adequate pain control with opioid pain regimens and interventional approaches. The trial will involve a multidisciplinary approach involving radiation oncology, neurosurgery, palliative care, and medical oncology colleagues across UCLA.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or female ≥ 18 years of age on day of SRS treatment.
. Documentation of insufficiently controlled mixed, complex cancer pain based on Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) \>8/10 despite optimization of opioid regimen
. Not eligible for or willing to undergo further pain-relieving interventions
. Written informed consent (and assent when applicable) obtained from patient or patient's legal representative and ability for patient to comply with the study requirements and agree to undergo the study's SRS treatment plan.
Exclusion criteria
. Pregnant, breastfeeding, or unwilling to practice birth control during participation in the study.
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
1
Pain Inventory
Timeframe: - Baseline: Daily measurements on three separate days prior to treatment (Day -7 +/- 3 days, Day -3 +/- 1 day, Day -2 +/- 1 day)- Post-baseline: Days +1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 14, 21, 28
. Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the Investigator would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data.
. Current history of intracranial malignancy or brain metastasis
. Any prior intracranial irradiation
. Previous history of craniotomy, deep brain stimulation (DBS) or laser interstitial themal therapy (LITT).
. Presence of intracranial hardware such as leads for DBS or any other material that may interfere with safe treatment.