Freezing bone tumors to cure them: a registry study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial is studying the use of a freezing treatment called cryoablation to completely destroy bone tumors that have spread from other cancers. It is for people who have only a few tumors or whose tumors are mostly stable, and who are healthy enough to undergo the procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have solid tumors (like lung, breast, or prostate cancer) that have spread to the bone, and you have only a few tumors (fewer than 5 in total) or most of your tumors are stable except for 1-3 new bone spots.
- You have up to 3 bone tumors that are each smaller than 5 cm (about 2 inches).
- A team of cancer doctors has recommended that you have a freezing treatment called cryoablation to try to destroy the tumor completely.
- You are healthy enough to have the procedure and have a life expectancy of at least 12 months.
- You are not pregnant, have no active infections, no bleeding problems, and have not had radiation to the same area in the last 3 months.
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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