Pre-surgery radiation for spinal tumors
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving focused radiation before surgery can improve treatment for spinal tumors that have spread from other cancers. It may help people who need surgery for a spinal tumor and have a life expectancy of more than 6 months.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You need to have a spinal tumor that requires surgery.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Your doctor estimates you will live for more than 6 months.
- You must be able to understand the study and decide to join.
- You should not have severe weakness or loss of bladder/bowel control that needs urgent surgery.
- Your tumor must be suitable for a special type of focused radiation (SBRT) given in 1 to 3 sessions.
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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