Radiation for joint pain from cancer immunotherapy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether low-dose radiation can ease joint pain and swelling caused by immunotherapy cancer treatment. It aims to help people with arthritis-like symptoms in up to three joints get relief without using more strong medications.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years or older
- You have cancer that has spread or cannot be removed, and you are getting immunotherapy now or have had it in the past 6 months
- You have new joint pain or swelling from the immunotherapy that is moderate to severe (grade 2 or 3) in one to three joints
- You are physically able to care for yourself and are not bedridden
- You have not taken steroid pills for immune-related side effects 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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