Is Radiation-before-pathology a Feasible Approach in the Palliative Oncology Setting? A Pragmatic Clinical Trial

(RT-NOW Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen by David Palma, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: David Palma

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

When a doctor suspects cancer, often a biopsy is taken for testing to confirm if cancer is present. Usually, doctors would wait for the results of a biopsy before delivering radiation, but this may lead to a patient having to wait for a treatment that he or she urgently needs. With long wait times for biopsies in Canada, this may lead to symptoms and risks of complications from cancer in the meantime. Therefore, this study is being done to answer the following question: Is it safe and feasible to deliver radiation before obtaining a biopsy in a carefully selected group of patients who urgently need radiation treatment.

Research Team

David Palma, MD

Principal Investigator

London Health Sciences Centre, Lawson Health Research Institute

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

The patient has at least one area of cancer that can be tested with a biopsy.

You are 18 years old or older.

You are willing to give permission to take part in the study after learning about it.

Treatment Details

Find a Clinic Near You

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London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Sciences Centre London, Canada

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

David Palma

Lead Sponsor

Trials

4

Patients Recruited

530+