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Radiation Therapy

Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Zachary Morris, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Karnofsky performance status > 60
Participant refuses surgery or is aware that surgery is not recommended for them
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is looking at whether a new way of giving radiation for sarcomas is safe and effective. Currently, the side effects of radiation therapy can be hard on the body, so this study is testing whether a new way of giving the radiation can help reduce those side effects.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma that can't be removed by surgery or has spread, and who are fit enough to undergo the treatment (Karnofsky performance status > 60). It's not suitable for pregnant individuals, those who've had recent chemotherapy, or anyone unable to have imaging required for planning radiotherapy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests Hypofractionated Radiotherapy on soft tissue sarcomas. This approach delivers high doses of radiation in fewer sessions while aiming to minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissues. The goal is better control over tumor growth compared to traditional methods.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include skin changes, fatigue, swelling due to fluid buildup, and possible harm to nearby organs depending on the tumor location. Long-term effects could involve fibrosis or secondary cancers but will vary based on individual cases.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I can care for myself but may not be able to do active work.
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I am not planning to have surgery for my condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Proportion of Participants with 2-year Local Control
Secondary outcome measures
Complete Response Rate
Incidence of Acute Toxicity
Incidence of Long Term Toxicity
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Side effects data

From 2012 Phase 2 trial • 17 Patients • NCT00983307
71%
Rash
53%
Death
41%
Diarrhea
41%
Fatigue
35%
Bilirubin Increased
29%
Nausea
24%
Elevated Hemoglobin
18%
Creatinine increased
18%
Pain
18%
Dyspnea
18%
Dry skin
18%
Esophagitis
18%
Glucose, serum-high
12%
Dyspnea w/ADL
12%
Lymphopenia
12%
Sodium, serum-low
12%
Constipation
12%
Myositis
12%
Dysphagia
12%
Pneumonitis
12%
Anorexia
12%
Dermatitis
12%
Dry eye
12%
Edema
12%
Hypokalemia
12%
Tremor
6%
Blurred vision
6%
Alopecia
6%
Blepharitis
6%
Mucositis
6%
Renal failure
6%
Magnesium
6%
Decreased hearing in left ear
6%
Elevated Glucose
6%
Peripheral neuropathy
6%
Alkaline Phosphatase
6%
Severe pain (back)
6%
Dysgeusia
6%
Dyspepsia
6%
Platelets
6%
Pruritis
6%
Dehydration
6%
Headache
6%
Vomiting
6%
Mucositis/Stomatitis
6%
Hyperkalemia
6%
Muscle weakness, generalized
6%
Dizziness
6%
dysmorphic nail bed
6%
Fever
6%
Elevated Heart Rate
6%
Hypocalcemia
6%
Hyponatremia
6%
Hypoxia
6%
Vaginal Infection
6%
Joint pain
6%
Upper respiratory infection
6%
Vaginal dryness and irritation
6%
White Blood Cells in Urine
6%
Weight loss
6%
Cough
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Erlotinib and Radiotherapy

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Soft Tissue SarcomaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be treated with 3-8 fractions, with the maximum prescribed dose to the Planning Tumor Volume (PTV) volume being 60 Gy delivered over a period of at most 8 weeks.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Hypofractionated Radiotherapy
2009
Completed Phase 2
~90

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor
1,183 Previous Clinical Trials
3,167,539 Total Patients Enrolled
Zachary Morris, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
2 Previous Clinical Trials
35 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Hypofractionated Radiotherapy (Radiation Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03972930 — Phase 2
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Research Study Groups: Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Clinical Trial 2023: Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03972930 — Phase 2
Hypofractionated Radiotherapy (Radiation Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03972930 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the recruitment period for this trial still open?

"Affirmative, the information on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical trial is actively enrolling participants. It was initially posted in June 11th of 2019 and has since been updated September 13th 2022. This research requires 48 individuals from 1 clinic to volunteer their time for participation."

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Has Hypofractionated Radiotherapy received authorization from the FDA?

"Given that Hypofractionated Radiotherapy is in Phase 2 of its clinical trials, our team at Power assessed it as a safety level 2. This indicates that there are some data points supporting its safety but no evidence to support efficacy yet."

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What is the current enrollment for this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov displays that this clinical trial, which was first released on June 11th 2019, is currently seeking participants. 48 individuals need to be recruited from one medical centre."

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~5 spots leftby Dec 2024