Preventive radiation for high-risk spinal bone metastases
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether preventive (before serious problems happen) radiation to the spine can help people with high-risk, mostly symptom-free bone metastases. It may reduce the chance of pain escalation or dangerous complications from cancer in the spine.
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Who can take part
- You have solid (non-blood) cancer that has spread to the bones in more than 5 spots, seen on scans
- Your spinal bone metastases are “high-risk” but you have none or only mild symptoms (not needing opioid pain medicine)
- The spinal lesions meet at least one high-risk feature, like a large spinal spot (about 2 cm or bigger), specific spinal areas, involvement of back joint parts, or more than 50% vertebra collapse
- Your health/energy level is good enough for treatment (ECOG 0 to 2)
- You’re age 18 or older and able to sign consent
- If you could become pregnant, you must not be pregnant or breastfeeding and must use effective birth control
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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