SBRT for spinal tumors with possible spinal cord pressure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at treating spinal metastases (spread to the spine from a solid cancer) using SBRT, a focused type of radiation. It aims to control tumor growth and relieve or prevent spinal cord compression, sometimes alongside surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older).
- Your imaging shows a spinal metastasis from a solid (non-blood) cancer.
- There is spinal cord compression that is imminent or already happening (this may cause symptoms like weakness, numbness, or pain, but symptoms may or may not be present).
- You can take part by signing informed consent (you or a legally authorized representative/proxy).
- Your doctors plan treatment with surgery plus SBRT, or if surgery is not possible, SBRT alone.
- You have not had radiation (SBRT or similar) to the same spine level before, and you can still safely receive additional SBRT there.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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