Radiofrequency ablation and stabilization for spine tumors
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment that uses heat to destroy active spine tumors from cancer that has spread, followed by stabilizing the bone. It aims to see if the treatment works by using a special scan (PET-CT) to confirm the results.
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Who can take part
- You have cancer that has spread to your spine, causing 1 to 3 tumors that weaken the bone.
- These spine tumors are a mix of bone-destroying or both destroying and hardening types.
- The tumors must show activity on a PET-CT scan taken within the last month.
- You agree to have a new PET-CT scan after treatment to check if the treated area is still active.
- You are able to sign a consent form agreeing to participate.
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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