Access cutting-edge retroperitoneal sarcoma treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Durham. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.
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All study-related retroperitoneal sarcoma treatment provided free
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No-Cost Study Care
Local to Durham
Convenient for NC residents
Cutting-Edge Treatment
Access to innovative therapies
Expert Medical Care
Close monitoring by specialists
Possible Compensation*
For time and travel
*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.
This research study is a Phase I clinical trial. Phase I clinical trials test the safety of an investigational intervention. Phase I studies also try to define the appropriate dose of the investigational therapy to use for further studies. "Investigational" means that the intervention is still being studied and that research doctors are trying to find out more about it. Retroperitoneal sarcomas are soft tissue tumors located at the far back of the abdomen. Typically, patients with retroperitoneal sarcomas either have surgery for the removal of their tumors alone, or have their tumors removed, followed by standard radiation therapy, or have pre-operative radiation followed by surgery. When conventional radiation therapy is delivered after surgery, it can damage normal tissue. In this study, you will undergo proton beam radiation therapy or IMRT before undergoing surgery for the removal of your tumor. Proton radiation and IMRT are FDA approved radiation delivery systems. Protons are tiny particles with positive charge that can be controlled to travel a certain distance and stop inside the body. In theory, this allows better control of where the radiation dose is delivered as compared to photons. Since proton radiation is more targeted, it may help to reduce unwanted side effects from radiation. In this study, a standard dose of radiation will be given to the majority of the tumor, while a simultaneously integrated boost of additional radiation will be given to certain areas of the tumor identified as higher risk. This means that a higher radiation dose will be given to the higher risk areas of the tumor. The purpose of this study is to determine the highest dose of radiation therapy with protons or IMRT that can be delivered safely in patients with retroperitoneal sarcomas and the effectiveness of proton beam radiation therapy as an intervention for patients with retroperitoneal sarcomas.
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Yes, this clinical trial (NCT01659203) has an active research site in Durham, NC that is currently enrolling participants.
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.
Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.
If you're searching for retroperitoneal sarcoma treatment options in Durham, NC, this clinical trial (NCT01659203) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.
Our Durham research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced retroperitoneal sarcoma specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.
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