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Lung NeoplasmsNCT00178230

Circulating Cytokines as Predictors of Radiation Induced Pulmonary Toxicity

An observational study of Lung Neoplasms, run by University of Rochester at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is being conducted by the University of Rochester Cancer Center to determine the levels of cytokines in the blood, and to determine if blood levels of these cytokines are related to the side effects of radiation therapy combined with other treatments. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Lung Neoplasms
How many people
82 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
15 Mar 1996to 25 Nov 2013
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer combined with surgery either pre or post RT to the chest for lung cancer not associated with atelectasis, pleural effusion.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer combined with surgery either pre or post RT to the chest for lung cancer not associated with atelectasis, pleural effusion.
  • Patients receiving HDR Brachytherapy for lung cancer.
  • Patients receiving concomitant radiation and interferon therapy for lung cancer.
  • Patients receiving concomitant chemotherapy and radiation for lung cancer. Prior drug therapy does not make patients ineligible.
  • Karnofsky ≥ 70 %.
  • There are no age restrictions.
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  • Acceptable bone marrow function - WBC 2 3000/mm3, platelet count > 100,000, hematocrit ≥ 33%, hemoglobin ≥ 11 gms/dl.
  • Life expectancy > 6 months.
  • Patients must sign informed consent meeting all federal and institutional guidelines.

Who cannot join

  • Patients not meeting eligibility criteria stated above

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Rochester, Dept. Radiation Oncology

    Rochester, New York, 14642

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About this study

Official title: Circulating Cytokines as Predictors of Radiation Induced Pulmonary Toxicity in Thoracic Malignancies

This study is being conducted by the University of Rochester Cancer Center to determine the levels of cytokines in the blood, and to determine if blood levels of these cytokines are related to the side effects of radiation therapy combined with other treatments.

Conditions
Lung Neoplasms
Medical subject headings
Lung Neoplasms

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Sep 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study start15 Mar 1996
  3. Primary completion25 Nov 2013
  4. Study completion25 Nov 2013

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
82 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00178230
Sponsor's protocol ID
URCC 4595
Status last verified
Jun 2017
First submitted
12 Sep 2005
Last updated
14 Jun 2017
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Lung Neoplasms, run by University of Rochester at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Jun 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Jun 2017.

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