Hand radiation study at Yale for older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a new hand radiation treatment for people over 30. It looks at long-term safety and outcomes over 5 years.
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Who can take part
- You must be able to speak and understand English.
- You must be at least 30 years old.
- You must be willing to come for checkups for at least 5 years.
- You must not have had radiation to the affected hand before.
- You must not have a genetic condition that makes you very sensitive to radiation (like scleroderma or certain inherited disorders).
- If you are a woman who could become pregnant, you must not be pregnant or nursing.
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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