Purpose of this Study
Eligible participants will receive one extra dose of radiation using Lattice Radiation Therapy (LRT) before starting palliative radiation therapy. Palliative radiation is typically given in 5-10 treatments.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults with large primary or metastatic tumors (>4.5cm) outside the brain who are planning to have palliative radiation therapy are eligible to participate in this study.
Age Range
18-110
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
Description
The purpose of this study is to ask if using a specialized radiation therapy technique called Lattice Radiation Therapy (LRT) can shrink large tumors when given with the usual radiation therapy.
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
No
Spanish Materials Available
Yes
Study Details
Full Title
Pilot Study of Lattice Radiotherapy in Adults with Large Tumors
Principal Investigator
Trey
Mullikin
Protocol Number
PRO00120554
NCT ID
NCT07647679
Enrollment Status
Pending Open to Enrollment