Partial Liver Radiotherapy for Unresectable Liver Metastases

January 12, 2010 updated by: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Partial Liver Radiotherapy for Patients With Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases

This study is designed to treat tumors in the liver that cannot be removed surgically and chemotherapy cannot control these tumors, using radiation therapy and a more precise delivery than has been used before.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and feasibility of conformal radiation therapy in patients with metastatic colorectal liver cancer. This study would also evaluate local control rate within irradiated area and to assess failure patterns and survival of patients treated with conformal liver radiation.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

18

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United Kingdom
    • Surrey
      • Sutton, Surrey, United Kingdom, SM2 5PT
        • Recruiting
        • Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
        • Contact:
          • Maria Hawkins
          • Phone Number: 020 8661 8915
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Diana Tait

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • liver metastases unequivocally seen on contrast enhanced CT and/or MRI from colon or rectal cancer, previously confirmed pathologically as adenocarcinoma
  • either 1) the tumor must be unresectable, 2) the patient must be medically inoperable, or 3) extra-hepatic metastases are present (making hepatic surgery an inappropriate treatment option)
  • good performance status (0-1)
  • Age > 18 years. Adult patients of all ages, both sexes and all races will be included in this study. Female patients within reproductive years may not be, nor become, pregnant during participation in this study
  • life expectancy > 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients with active hepatitis or clinically significant liver failure
  • patients receiving anticoagulation treatment with warfarin or heparin
  • prior radiation therapy to the right upper abdomen, precluding re-irradiation of the liver
  • clinically apparent ascites
  • central nervous system metastases

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
To evaluate feasibility of conformal radiation therapy in patients with metastatic colorectal liver cancer and determine its safety

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
To evaluate local control rate within irradiated fields
To assess failure patterns and survival of patients treated with conformal liver radiation
Set up verification with cone-beam CT (OBI on Boar Imager)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Diana Tait, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2008

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 12, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 12, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

January 13, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 13, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 12, 2010

Last Verified

January 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CCR2772

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