Tomotherapy in Postsurgery Recurrent Carcinoma Cervix

May 4, 2010 updated by: Tata Memorial Hospital

Phase II Study Evaluating the Role of Tomotherapy- Based Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy in Postsurgery Recurrent Carcinoma Cervix

Radiotherapy is the most appropriate treatment for postoperative recurrent carcinoma cervix. However it is technically difficult to deliver adequate doses of RT due to presence of small intestines in the radiation area; thus disease control rates are poor and complication rates are high with conventional radiotherapy. Use of IMRT and brachytherapy for these cases allows for increasing dose to the tumor while sparing normal structures. It is expected that the use of a combination of IMRT & brachytherapy will achieve higher disease control rates and decrease the complication rates.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

  1. To evaluate the efficacy of combination of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and brachytherapy in delivering dose escalated radiotherapy in postoperative residual / recurrent cases of carcinoma cervix, in terms of local control proportion and progression free survival (PFS)
  2. To study the late and acute toxicities associated with this treatment.
  3. Dosimetric comparison of Tomotherapy and conventional IMRT

DESIGN: Prospective, phase II study.

STUDY POPULATION: All patients of age < 65 years diagnosed with postsurgery recurrent squamous cell carcinoma cervix without previous history of radiotherapy.

STUDY SIZE: 90 patients

METHODOLOGY: Ninety cases of cervical cancer with postsurgery recurrence limited to the pelvis will be screened and taken for study if eligible after taking the informed consent.

Patients will receive external radiation therapy using IMRT to pelvis with additional dose of localized radiotherapy boost with brachytherapy to the vault with weekly concurrent chemotherapy.

The local recurrence rate and 5 year disease free survival rate of all the patients will be studied.

PROJECT PERIOD:

Total project period : 5 years Recruitment, Data collection : 4 years Complete analysis of data : 1 year

STUDY SITE: Tata memorial centre

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

90

Phase

  • Phase 2

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

  • India
    • Maharashtra
      • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400012
        • Recruiting
        • Tata Memorial Centre
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Reena Engineer, MD

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

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

. Only histologically proven postoperative recurrence of squamous carcinoma of cervix following hysterectomy >3 months without adjuvant treatment

  • Patients below 65 years of age and with KPS >70%.
  • Patients with disease confined to the pelvis, based on CT/MRI/PET Scan
  • Normal ECG and cardiovascular system
  • Normal hematological parameters
  • Normal renal and liver function tests

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous chemotherapy or radiotherapy to the pelvis
  • Pelvic LN >3cm in size
  • Presence of disease outside the pelvis (Paraortic nodes, distant metastasis)
  • Bilateral hydronephrosis
  • Co-morbid conditions like uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus or medical renal disease
  • Medical or Psychological condition that would preclude treatment
  • Patient unreliable for treatment and follow-up.

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
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
To evaluate the utility of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in delivering dose escalated radiotherapy in postoperative recurrent cases of carcinoma cervix, in terms of local control
Time Frame: 3 Years
Progression free survival of all patients
3 Years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
To study the late toxicities associated with this treatment
Time Frame: 3 Years
Side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy will be recorded at baseline, during treatment, at 6 and 12 months and annually thereafter according to the RTOG scales
3 Years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Tata Memorial Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Reena Engineer, MD, Tata Memorial Centre

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 4, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

May 5, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 5, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2010

Last Verified

May 1, 2010

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • IRB 588

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