A Randomised Controlled Trial Between Two Different HDR Brachytherapy Schedule in Locally Advanced Carcinoma of Uterine Cervix

July 13, 2018 updated by: Dr. Israt Jahan, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Study of Two Fractions Versus Three Fractions High Dose Rate Brachytherapy in Locally Advanced Carcinoma of Uterine Cervix After Pelvic Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy - a Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to compare two different brachytherapy treatment option in locally advanced carcinoma of uterine cervix. Brachytherapy of two fractions of 9 Gy is effective in locoregional control and more convenient in terms of cost and time than 7 Gy brachytherapy of 3 fractions in management of locally advanced carcinoma of cervix.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide and is the commonest form of gynecolgic malignancy in Bangladesh.Radiotherapy in the form of external beam radiotherapy combined with intracavitary Brachytherapy is the accepted definitive mode of treatment.Limiting the number of high dose rate(HDR) Brachytherapy has the potential benefit of improving patient compliance and reducing treatment cost and duration.The aim of this study is to compare the treatment outcome and acute complications following treatment with 9 Gray (Gy) in two fractions of brachytherapy with standard EBRT in locally advanced carcinoma of cervix.

EBRT will be delivered by a cobalt 60 teletherapy unit to a prescribed dose of 50 Gy in 25 fractions of 2 Gy per fraction and 5 days a week over a period of 5 weeks concurrent with inj. Cisplatin 40 mg/meter square weekly for 5 weeks.The patients will be then randomised into two arms of HDR brachytherapy,either 9Gy in 2 fractions or 7 Gy in 3 fractions.All patients will be followed up as per guideline for 6 months.The treatment related toxicity will be measured by Common Toxicity Criteria(Common terminology criteria for adverse events v.3.0).

All the relevant collected data will be compiled on a master chart and then statistical analysis of the results will be obtained by using SPSS 17.The data will be analysed using Chi square test and T test.Significant value will be decided at a level of 0.05 in two tailed tests.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Phase

  • Phase 3

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

  • Bangladesh
      • Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1200
        • BSM Medical University

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:

  • Locally advanced carcinoma cervix (stage 2b - 4a)
  • Histopathology squamous cell carcinoma

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous history of malignancy
  • Previously treated with radiotherapy

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Radiation HDR Brachytherapy 9 Gy
High dose rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of weekly 9 Gray in two fractions in two weeks after 50 Gray of EBRT in 2 Gray per fraction of 5 weeks with chemotherapy cisplatin 40 mg /m2 weekly for five weeks in locally advanced carcinoma cervix
Radiation: HDR Brachytherapy of 9 Gy in 2 fractions
Two fractions of HDR brachytherapy following standard dose CCRT in locally advanced carcinoma cervix
Active Comparator: Radiation HDR Brachytherapy 7 Gy
High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy of weekly 7 Gray in three fractions in three weeks after 50 Gray EBRT of 2 Gray per fraction of 25 fractions concurrently with weekly chemotherapy cisplatin40 mg /m2 in five weeks in locally advanced carcinoma cervix
Radiation: HDR Brachytherapy of 7 Gy in 3 fractions
Three fractions of HDR Brachytherapy following standard dose CCRT in locally advanced carcinoma cervix

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Reduction of tumor size in cervix
Time Frame: Six month
Comparison of pre treatment tumor size with post treatment tumor
Six month

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Investigators

  • Study Director: Mohammad Abdul Bari, MBBS,MPhil, Associate Professor,dept.of Oncology,BSMMU

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 5, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

May 9, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 16, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 13, 2018

Last Verified

July 1, 2018

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1356

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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