Focused ultrasound for painful bone metastases
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a focused ultrasound treatment called ArcBlate to relieve pain from bone cancer that has spread. It is for people who have moderate to severe pain despite cancer therapy and have chosen not to have surgery or radiation for that pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have bone cancer that has spread and is causing pain that rates at least 4 out of 10 (moderate to severe).
- You have turned down other standard treatments like surgery or radiation for this pain.
- You have been on the same cancer therapy for at least 2 weeks, but your pain is still at least 4 out of 10.
- The most painful spot is in a treatable area: ribs, arms/legs (not joints), pelvis, shoulders, or the lower spine (L3 to S5).
- You can lie still for about 2 hours during the procedure and can communicate with the team.
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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