Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 20 to 75 Women only

Comparing two radiation therapy methods for high-risk cervical cancer after surgery

Official title: Postoperative Conventional Versus Hypofractionated Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy With Concurrent Chemotherapy in Cervical Cancer: A Prospective Multicenter Randomized Phase III Trial (POHIM_P3 Trial)

Run by Samsung Medical Center · NCT06509724 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing two different radiation therapy methods to see which one works better for women with high-risk cervical cancer after surgery.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years to 75 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment248 (estimated)
SponsorSamsung Medical Center
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations1 site (Seoul, Gangnam-gu)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 19, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2032
Registry record updatedJuly 26, 2024
Trial IDNCT06509724 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 20 to 75 with histologically confirmed cervical cancer who have undergone radical hysterectomy and meet specific postoperative criteria for radiotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with distant metastasis or those who have previously received radiotherapy will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This phase 3 multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of conventional fractionated IMRT versus hypofractionated IMRT in high-risk cervical cancer patients who have undergone radical hysterectomy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two radiation therapy regimens in combination with concurrent chemotherapy. The study aims to assess local control rates, overall survival, disease-free survival, and the profiles of acute and late toxicities associated with each treatment approach. The trial will also consider factors such as lymph node metastasis status and tumor type during randomization.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective and safer radiation therapy option for high-risk cervical cancer patients post-surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with hypofractionated IMRT in early cervical cancer, suggesting potential success for this approach in high-risk patients.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients diagnosed histologically with cervical cancer
* Patients diagnosed histologically with Squamous cell carcinoma, Adenocarcinoma, or Adenosquamous carcinoma
* Patients who have undergone radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy
* Patients who meet the indication for radiotherapy in postoperative pathological examination (at least on of the following):

A. Pelvic lymph node metastasis B. Parametrial involvement C. Positive surgical margins

* Adult aged 20 to 75 years
* Patients with an ECOG 0-1 within 1 week prior to study participation
* Maintained bone marrow function: granulocyte ≥1.0 x 103/µl, platelets ≥30 x 103/µl, hemoglobin ≥9.5 g/dl
* Maintained renal and liver function (Creatinine \<2.0 mg/dL, Bilirubin \< 1.5 mg/dl)
* Patients who have voluntarily signed the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with distance metastasis (including ovarian and para-aortic lymph node metastasis)
* Patients who have previously received radiotherapy to the pelvic area
* Patients who have undergone radical hysterectomy more than 3 months prior
* Patients with untreated serious acute illnesses (e.g., stroke, cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction) other than cervical cancer
* Patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery
* Patients who will not receive concurrent chemotherapy during radiotherapy
* Patients with a history of another cancer diagnosis within the past 5 years, except for thyroid cancer, skin cancer, or carcinoma in suit

Where it's running

  • Samsung Medical Center
    Seoul, Gangnam-gu, South Korea
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.