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NCT05053555 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
High Dose-Rate Brachytherapy for the Treatment of Both Primary and Secondary Unresectable Liver Malignancies
A NA study of Pancreatic Cancer and Melanoma, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05053555: Recruiting NA study of Pancreatic Cancer and Melanoma, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
NCT05053555 is a NA study of Pancreatic Cancer and Melanoma that is actively recruiting participants, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 393-participant average among 278 other Pancreatic Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05053555, a NA study of Pancreatic Cancer and Melanoma, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Over the past three decades, the treatment of both primary and secondary liver malignancies has been improved by the development and optimization of multiple minimally invasive thermal ablative therapies. These advances have resulted in a myriad of benefits for patients including decreased morbidity, mortality, as well as increased longevity and quality of life. However, these therapies can only be performed within certain parameters. Thermal ablative techniques such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MVA) are recommended for small lesions under 3 cm due to decreased efficacy when attempting to treat larger lesions. Additionally, large vessels in close proximity to a target lesion may result in heat dissipation, termed the "heat sink" effect, and result in incomplete ablation of the lesion. Furthermore, thermal ablative techniques cause off-target damage when utilized near sensitive structures such as the diaphragm, stomach, or bowel, and if performed near thermosensitive bile ducts, can result in cholestasis . Noting these limitations, percutaneous high-dose-rate brachytherapy was brought into clinical practice by Ricke et al. in Europe in 2002 . This therapy utilizes an iridium-192 (192Ir) isotope to administer a cytotoxic dose of radiation to a target lesion. It is not susceptible to heat sink effects and can also deliver radiation with the precision necessary to cause tumor death without destroying the integrity of neighboring structures. Additionally, it can be used to treat larger tumors (\>3cm) as it is not associated the same size limitations as ablative techniques and can also be utilized to treat lesions that are not amenable to intra-arterial therapies (such as trans-arterial chemoembolization and yttrium-90 radioembolization). Since its inception, HDRBT has been evaluated through multiple studies investigating its use to treat lesions throughout the body including both primary and secondary liver malignancies such as hepatocellular
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE high dose rate brachytherapy
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer Center - Houston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-04-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-01-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT05053555 shows while recruiting
NCT05053555 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 393-participant average among 278 other Pancreatic Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Pancreatic Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which high dose rate brachytherapy is the first listed.
NCT05053555 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05053555 about?
NCT05053555 is a clinical study titled "High Dose-Rate Brachytherapy for the Treatment of Both Primary and Secondary Unresectable Liver Malignancies". Over the past three decades, the treatment of both primary and secondary liver malignancies has been improved by the development and optimization of multiple minimally invasive thermal ablative therapies. These advances have resulted in a myriad of benefits for patients including decreased morbidity...
What is the current status of trial NCT05053555?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2022-04-24. Estimated completion is 2027-01-31.
What conditions does trial NCT05053555 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pancreatic Cancer, Melanoma, Liver Malignant Tumors, Cholangiocarcinoma Metastatic.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05053555?
The interventions under investigation include: high dose rate brachytherapy (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05053555?
This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05053555 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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