NCT04210492 · Yale University
Dose-Deescalated 3-Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy For Centrally Located Lung Cancer
What this study is about
The purpose of this trial is to test a deescalated 3-fraction stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) regimen to 45 Gray (Gy) in 3 fractions for centrally located thoracic tumors.
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The purpose of this trial is to test a deescalated 3-fraction stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) regimen to 45 Gray (Gy) in 3 fractions for centrally located thoracic tumors.
Interventions
RADIATION
45 Gray (Gy) regimen
Deescalated 3-fraction stereotactic body radiotherapy regimen to 45 Gy in 3 fractions.
Primary outcome measures
Safety of the stereotactic body radiotherapy regimen (SBRT)
Time frame: From administration of SBRT up to 2 years post-SBRT
Safety will be assessed by acute (defined as within 90 days of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)) and late (from 91 days through 2 years post-SBRT) toxicities. Toxicities are based on (Common Terminology Criteria for adverse events) CTCAE v. 5 criteria
local control (LC) of 3-fraction stereotactic body radiotherapy
Time frame: Up to 10 years post-enrollment.
The absence of primary tumor failure. Primary tumor failure is defined as Increase in tumor dimension of 20%.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Lung tumors will be ≤ 5 cm and centrally located, meaning any portion of gross tumor volume located within 2 cm of (but not abutting) the proximal bronchial tree (trachea, carina, right and left main bronchi, right and left upper lobe bronchi, bronchus intermedius, right middle lobe bronchus, lingular bronchus, right and left lower lobe bronchi), or within 2 cm of (whether abutting or not) major vessels, esophagus, or heart (based on RTOG and MD Anderson Cancer Center definitions 33,34). Multiple concurrent isocenters are allowed if at least one tumor meets the above criteria, and if all dose constraints for the plan summation can be met. These concurrent tumors other than study target lesion can be treated as per SOC and does not necessarily have to meet the above size limit. The PI will review and prospectively approve any lesions abutting these organs. 2. ECOG Performance Status of 0-2 3. Age \> 18 4. Patients must sign a study-specific consent form. Exclusi
Where
- Greenwich, Connecticut
- Guilford, Connecticut
- Hamden, Connecticut
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Trumbull, Connecticut
- Waterford, Connecticut
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jun 17, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations