Prospective Evaluation of Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy for Previously Irradiated Tumors
The goal of this clinical research trial is to study the use of differing investigational doses and scheduling for Proton Therapy for tumors previously treated with radiation therapy. Generally, when patients are first treated for cancer with radiation therapy, they are treated with traditional photon (or x-ray) radiation therapy, which uses high-energy waves to kill tumor cells. In some cases, the cancer either returns or a new tumor can present in a different part of the body. With the usual radiation treatment, the photon beams travel all the way through the body. As a result, healthy tissues in front of and behind the tumor are exposed to radiation. Physicians who treat these cases where the tumor has returned often use a much lower dose of radiation to prevent patients from experiencing serious and long-term side-effects. This dose is often not strong enough to destroy the cancerous tumor. Alternatively, they may also treat a smaller area than would be indicated for complete tumor eradication, again in an attempt to prevent serious and long-term toxicities, but at the cost of optimally treating the cancer. Proton therapy, however, may offer a chance to safely deliver a more effective dose and volume of radiation as it is more targeted and can spare healthy tissues surrounding the tumor. The reason we are conducting this research study is to look at whether Proton therapy can be a better way to treat reoccurring tumors in patients who have previously received radiation therapy to the same area, compared to treatment approaches used to date.
Conditions:
🦠 CNS Cancer 🦠 Head and Neck Cancer 🦠 GI Cancer 🦠 Gynecologic Cancer 🦠 Prostate Cancer 🦠 Thoracic Cancer 🦠 Breast Cancer
🗓️ Study Start (Actual) 24 January 2022
🗓️ Primary Completion (Estimated) January 2027
✅ Study Completion (Estimated) January 2027
👥 Enrollment (Estimated) 1800
🔬 Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
📊 Phase NA
Locations:
📍 New York, New York, United States

📋 Eligibility Criteria

Description

    Inclusion Criteria:

    • * Age 18 years
    • * Patient provides study specific informed consent prior to study entry.
    • * Documented history and physical exam within 90 days prior to registration.
    • * ECOG PS 0, 1, or 2 within 90 days prior to registration

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • * Non malignant systemic disease that would preclude the patient from receiving study treatment or would prevent required follow up.
    • * Prior invasive non study malignancy unless disease free for ≥ 3 years
    • * Non melanoma skin cancer, low risk prostate cancer, well differentiated thyroid cancers, in situ carcinomas of the oral cavity, cervix, and other organs, and tumors that are not thought to impact the life expectancy of the patient are permissible.
    • * History of active connective tissue disorder (i.e., systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma), dermatomyositis, xeroderma pigmentosum
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to N/A (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

🗓️ Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

  • First Submitted 21 March 2022
  • First Submitted that Met QC Criteria 29 March 2022
  • First Posted 6 April 2022

Study Record Updates

  • Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria 13 October 2023
  • Last Update Posted 16 October 2023
  • Last Verified October 2023