Radiofrequency ablation and radiation for painful spine tumors
Part of Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment that uses heat (radiofrequency ablation) and radiation to relieve pain from tumors in the spine. It may help if you have cancer that has spread to your upper or lower back and you have moderate to severe pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have cancer that has spread to your spine (thoracic or lumbar area) and it is causing pain.
- Your pain level is at least 5 out of 10.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not taking the medication Avastin or blood thinners that cannot be paused.
- You do not have an active infection needing treatment with antibiotics.
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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