Comparing two radiation methods for pain from large tumors
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of radiation therapy — lattice and conventional — to find which is better at reducing pain from large tumors that cannot be surgically removed. You'll also receive standard pain management, and the study helps decide if the newer lattice technique is more effective with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You must have a solid tumor (not a blood cancer) that is larger than 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) and is not able to be removed with surgery or treated with standard radiation alone.
- In the past 24 hours, your worst pain must be at least a 2 on a 0–10 scale.
- You must be well enough to have any level of daily activity, from fully active to bedridden (ECOG 0–4).
- You must be willing to fill out pain questionnaires and keep a pain diary before and after treatment.
- You cannot be pregnant or planning to have children within 90 days of the trial.
- You must not have had radiation to the same area before, or have a condition like a connective tissue disorder that would make radiation unsafe.
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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