Clinical trials: Internal Radiation
Prostate Cancer
Assessing the Potential for Reduced Toxicity Using Focal Brachytherapy in Early Stage, Low Volume Prostate Cancer
The purpose of this study is to see what side effects a type of radiation treatment called focal brachytherapy has in treating early stage prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01354951
- Testing
- Prostate Biopsy, Focal Brachytherapy , Assessment of QOL
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Prostate Cancer
Internal Radiation Therapy With or Without External-Beam Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Internal radiation uses radioactive material placed directly into or near a tumor to kill tumor cells. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor…
- Trial name
- NCT00714753
- Testing
- brachytherapy, hypofractionated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Prostate Cancer
Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage II or Stage III Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays and other sources to damage tumor cells. Internal radiation therapy uses radioactive material placed directly into or near a tumor to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00091390
- Testing
- High Dose brachytherapy boost, External beam radiotherapy
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Carcinoma of the Cervix, Carcinoma or Carcinosarcoma of the Uterus
Suitability of DCE-MRI for Detection of Vascular Changes After VBT
This is a pilot study of DCE MR imaging to detect vascular changes in the vagina during and after radiotherapy n patients receiving adjuvant brachytherapyfor cervical or endometrial cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01991808
- Testing
- Radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Spinal Neoplasms
Intra-Operative Dural Brachytherapy With Yttrium-90 Plaque Applicators
The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine the feasibility of the Y-90 plaque applicator. The Y-90 plaque application is designed to deliver high doses of radiation to tumors in the spine that involve dura (the tough…
- Trial name
- NCT00706485
- Testing
- Yttrium-90 Plaque Applicator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Neoplasm, Metastatic
Study of Breath-holding as a Means to Reduce Tumor Motion From Breathing
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate typical tumor motion caused by breathing using MRI and can help determine whether simple passive breathing and/or breath-holding could be used for the future treatment of similar…
- Trial name
- NCT00178477
- Testing
- MRI with breath-holding
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Breast Cancer
Post Market Study Using the Xoft Axxent System
The purpose of this multi-center clinical study is to compile post market performance and safety data on the Axxent System.
- Trial name
- NCT01017549
- Testing
- Electronic brachytherapy (Axxent System)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Xoft, Inc.
Prostate Cancer
Study of Robotic Template Guidance for Needle Placement in Transperineal Prostate Brachytherapy
This is a study that will try see if a device can help to better guide the needle that places prostate cancer treatment.
- Trial name
- J0511 (NCT00381966)
- Testing
- robotic placement device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Prostate Cancer, Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate
Intraoperative Dosimetry for Prostate Brachytherapy Using Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound
The purpose of this study is to assess the performance of a system of intraoperative dynamic dosimetry during prostate seed implantation (brachytherapy) including its new elements, to evaluate and refine technical methods of…
- Trial name
- NCT02225925
- Testing
- Brachytherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma
Adavosertib and Local Radiation Therapy in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas
This phase I trial studies the side effects and the best dose of adavosertib when given together with local radiation therapy in treating children with newly diagnosed diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant
- Trial name
- NCT01922076
- Testing
- Adavosertib, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Ductal Breast Carcinoma In Situ, Estrogen Receptor Positive
Accelerated Partial Breast Radiation Therapy Using High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy in Treating Patients With Early Stage Breast Cancer After Surgery
This phase II trial studies how well accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) using high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy works in treating patients with breast cancer that has not spread beyond the breast or the axillary lymph…
- Conditions
- Ductal Breast Carcinoma In Situ, Estrogen Receptor Positive, Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Progesterone Receptor Positive
- Trial name
- TRIUMPH-T (NCT02526498)
- Testing
- Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation, High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Endometrial Cancer, Papillary Serous
Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy Followed by Chemotherapy in Endometrial Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of treatment in patients with high risk endometrial cancer treated by vaginal cuff brachytherapy followed by 3 cycles of dose dense paclitaxel and carboplatin chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Endometrial Cancer, Papillary Serous, Clear Cell Endometrial Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03189446
- Testing
- Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy, Carboplatin, Paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Lung Cancer
Surgery With or Without Internal Radiation Therapy Compared With Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With High-Risk Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Surgery with or without internal radiation therapy may be an effective treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. Internal radiation uses radioactive material placed directly into or near a tumor to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT01336894
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, iodine I 125, stereotactic body radiation therapy
- Where
- 53 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular, Hepatoma
SIR-Spheres® for the Treatment of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The main purpose of this study is to determine the safety and toxicity of treatment with SIR-Spheres® in patients with unresectable primary liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- Trial name
- NCT00503867
- Testing
- SIR-Spheres microspheres
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Sirtex Medical
Prostate Cancer, Interstitial Radiation
CT-validation of Ultrasound Based Planning for High Dose Rate (HDR) Prostate Brachytherapy Using Vitesse
High Dose Rate (HDR) temporary prostate brachytherapy offers a precise form of dose escalation for prostate cancer. Needles are placed, the position is confirmed and treatment is delivered.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Interstitial Radiation, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, Ultrasound-based Planning Compared to CT-based Planning
- Trial name
- Vitesse (NCT01248741)
- Testing
- HDR prostate brachytherapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- British Columbia Cancer Agency
Metastatic or Recurrent Lesions in the Spine, Metastatic or Recurrent Lesions in the Pelvis
Image-Guided Navigation for High Dose Rate Temporary Interstitial Brachytherapy in the Palliative Management of Previously Treated Tumors of the Spine and Pelvis
The purpose of this study is to see if using a form of imaging during surgery helps the doctors to guide the placement of radiation catheters more accurately.
- Trial name
- NCT01757717
- Testing
- Ir-192 high dose rate (HDR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Healthy Subjects (HS)
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Biodistribution, Internal Radiation Dosimetry, and Effective Dose of DaTSCAN™ Ioflupane (123I) Injection in Chinese Healthy Volunteers.
This is a phase 1, single-centre, single-group, nonrandomized, noncomparative, open-label, single-dose study to evaluate the safety, biodistribution, internal radiation dosimetry, and effective dose of DaTSCAN™ ioflupane (123I)…
- Trial name
- NCT04564092
- Testing
- DaTSCAN™ Ioflupane (123I) Injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Pain, Quality of Life
Comparison of Meperidine and Fentanyl on Pain Scale and QOL in Brachytherapy
Purpose: To compare the pain level and quality of life of the two sedation regimens consisting of diazepam in combination with meperidine or fentanyl.
- Trial name
- NCT02684942
- Testing
- Meperidine, Fentanyl
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Chulabhorn Cancer Center
Prostate Cancer
Assessing Radio-hybrid Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (rhPSMA-7.3) (18F) in Healthy Volunteers and Subjects With Prostate Cancer
A Phase 1, Open-label Study to Assess Safety, Biodistribution, and Internal Radiation Dosimetry of rhPSMA-7.3 (18F) Injection in Healthy Volunteers, and to Assess Safety and Investigate the Imaging Characteristics in Subjects…
- Trial name
- NCT03995888
- Testing
- rhPSMA-7.3 (18F) Injection
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Blue Earth Diagnostics
Stage IV Uveal Melanoma
SIR-Spheres® 90Y Microspheres Treatment of Uveal Melanoma Metastasized to Liver
The purpose of this study is to determine whether radiation provided locally to the liver tumor vasculature environment will demonstrate a response of tumor decline. This radiation may cause the tumor cells to die.
- Trial name
- NCT01473004
- Testing
- Sir-Spheres®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University