Clinical trial for Renal Cell Carcinoma
Official title Assessment of Quality of Life and Outcomes in Patients With Primary Renal Cell Carcinoma Treated With SBRT
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05023265
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to see how well focused radiation works and how it affects daily life for people with kidney cancer who cannot have surgery.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for people with kidney cancer who are not able to have surgery.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), which is a precise type of radiation treatment.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration or number of visits required.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients ≥18 years old
- Newly diagnosed RCC by biopsy (preferred) or radiologic evidence of growth on surveillance over two consecutive assessments (6-12 months)
- Primary lesion \>3 cm, or recurrent lesion following local ablative therapy
- Medically inoperable or patient who refuses surgery following assessment by experienced urologist, and discussed in a multidisciplinary setting
- ECOG 0-2
You likely can't join if
- Primary Lesion \>20cm
- Evidence of distant metastatic disease
- Previous abdominal RT in vicinity of kidney preventing definitive SBRT
- History of major radiosensitivity syndrome
- Second invasive malignancy within the past 3 years (excluding non-melanomatous skin cancer)
- Currently pregnant or lactating
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients ≥18 years old
- Newly diagnosed RCC by biopsy (preferred) or radiologic evidence of growth on surveillance over two consecutive assessments (6-12 months)
- Primary lesion \>3 cm, or recurrent lesion following local ablative therapy
- Medically inoperable or patient who refuses surgery following assessment by experienced urologist, and discussed in a multidisciplinary setting
- ECOG 0-2
- Written informed consent
- Participants must be able to understand the English-language or with the aid of a translator
- Primary Lesion \>20cm
- Evidence of distant metastatic disease
- Previous abdominal RT in vicinity of kidney preventing definitive SBRT
- History of major radiosensitivity syndrome
- Second invasive malignancy within the past 3 years (excluding non-melanomatous skin cancer)
- Currently pregnant or lactating
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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