Local Radiofrequency Ablation Plus External Beam Radiation for the Treatment of Painful Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Tumors
Recruiting
Observational Study
Thoracic Neoplasms
Lumbar Neoplasm
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 70 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · Other
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About This Trial
This study looks at how well a combination of treatments helps reduce pain in people with tumors in the middle and lower back (thoracic and lumbar spine). All participants receive the same treatment, which includes a procedure to stabilize the spine (kyphoplasty), radiofrequency ablation will be with the Osteocool system and radiation therapy. The goal is to see how effective this combined approac…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Written informed consent obtained to participate in the study and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information.
* Subjects is willing and able to comply with study procedures based on the judgement of the investigator.
* Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent.…
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