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Pre- vs Post-operative SRS for Brain Cancer
Study Summary
This trial will compare how patients do when they have SRS before surgery versus surgery before SRS.
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- I have had radiation therapy on cancer spots other than the one being removed.Women who could become pregnant must have a negative pregnancy test within a week before joining the study.I can complete brain function tests on my own.I can make my own medical decisions or have someone who can.I have had whole brain radiation or stereotactic radiosurgery on the tumor being removed.You cannot have an MRI scan because you have a pacemaker.My cancer has spread to the lining of my brain and spinal cord.My cancer is either a germ cell tumor, small cell lung cancer, or a blood-related cancer.I can take care of myself and am up and about more than half of the day.I am 18 years old or older.My cancer diagnosis was confirmed through a biopsy.
- Group 1: Surgical Resection followed by SRS (Non-Experimental)
- Group 2: SRS followed by Surgical Resection (Experimental)
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a governing body that has accepted Brain Surgery?
"Although it is a major surgery, brain surgery has been shown to be safe in multiple clinical trials. It thus receives a score of 3."
To be eligible for this experiment, what are the requirements?
"The target sample size for this study is 88 individuals aged 18-100 who have a brain tumor. In addition, these participants must have undergone SRS for lesions other than the one being resected, and their ECOG score must be 0-2."
Are elderly individuals being included in this trial's pool of potential participants?
"This study is only looking for individuals that fall between 18 and 100 years of age, as specified in the inclusion criteria."
How many people will be chosen to participate in this experiment?
"That is correct. The clinical trial in question, which was established on September 27th 2021 and edited September 28th, is looking for participants. In total, 88 patients will be accepted at 2 different locations."
Are there any vacant slots in this clinical trial for new patients?
"The most recent information from clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this trial is actively recruiting patients. The listing was first created on September 27th, 2021 and updated the following day."
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