Status:

RECRUITING

Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy vs. Single Session Radiosurgery in Patients With Larger Brain Metastases

Lead Sponsor:

University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School

Conditions:

Cerebral Metastases of Solid Cancers

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Phase III trial comparing local control and side effects after fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy and single session radiosurgery in patients with larger brain metastases (2-4 cm)

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, multicenter randomized trial comparing local control and side effects after fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy with 12 x 4 Gy and single session radiosurgery according to RT...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \> 18 years, no upper age limit
  • Karnofsky Performance Score \> 50 points
  • Expected Survival \> 3 months
  • 1-10 cerebral metastases of metastatic solid cancer
  • Indication for local radiotherapy
  • Patients must be able to understand the protocol and provide informed consent

Exclusion

  • Whole Brain radiotherapy no longer than 6 weeks before the start of stereotactic radiotherapy or planned whole brain radiotherapy after stereotactic radiotherapy
  • Prior irradiation of the cerebral metastasis that is to be treated in the study
  • Relevant overlap of prior radiation fields with the metastasis that is to be treated in the study
  • Metastasis in the brainstem
  • Contraindication for cerebral MRI
  • Metastasis that is to be treated in the study can't be visualized in contrast-enhanced T1 MRI sequence
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Abuse of illicit drugs, alcohol or medication
  • Patient not able or willing to behave according to protocol
  • Participation in another clinical trial

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 18 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

382 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03697343

Start Date

May 18 2021

End Date

May 1 2026

Last Update

December 13 2022

Active Locations (13)

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Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, 70174

2

Klinik für Strahlentherapie Bayreuth

Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany, 95445

3

Strahlentherapie Coburg

Coburg, Bavaria, Germany, 96450

4

Radio-Log Strahlentherapie Hof

Hof, Bavaria, Germany, 95032