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NCT00002708 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Radiation Therapy With or Without Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 333
- Enrollment target
NCT00002708 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. The registered enrollment target is 333 participants.
The verdict
NCT00002708, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 333 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. It is not yet known whether giving radiation therapy during surgery is more effective than standard radiation therapy in treating brain metastases. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of radiation therapy with or without radiosurgery in treating patients with brain metastases that cannot be removed during surgery.
Interventions
- RADIATION radiation therapy
- RADIATION stereotactic radiosurgery
- PROCEDURE surgical procedure
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 333 participants |
| Start Date | 1996-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2004-12 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00002708
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00002708 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 333 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, which has 144 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which radiation therapy is the first listed.
NCT00002708 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00002708 about?
NCT00002708 is a clinical study titled "Radiation Therapy With or Without Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases". RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. It is not yet known whether giving radiation therapy during surgery is more effective than standard radiation therapy in treating brain metastases. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of radiati...
What is the current status of trial NCT00002708?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 333 participants. The study started on 1996-01. Estimated completion is 2004-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00002708?
The interventions under investigation include: radiation therapy (RADIATION), stereotactic radiosurgery (RADIATION), surgical procedure (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00002708?
This trial is sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, which has 144 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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