Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for patients with metastatic cancer receiving radiation therapy

Official title: UNC Metastatic Cancer Radiation Therapy Registry

Run by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · NCT06306924 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study collects information from patients with metastatic cancer who are getting radiation therapy to see how well it works and improve future treatments.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 21, 2024
Main results expectedMay 2033
Study endsMay 2033
Registry record updatedMay 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT06306924 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this registry are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with or are suspected to have metastatic cancer and are being evaluated for radiation therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with serious medical or psychiatric disorders that prevent them from providing informed consent 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 registry collects clinical data from patients at UNC Hospitals who have metastatic cancer and are being evaluated for radiation therapy as part of their standard treatment. The aim is to create a comprehensive dataset that links clinical data with patient-reported outcomes, facilitating future research on the effectiveness of radiation therapy in metastatic cancer. By analyzing this data, researchers hope to identify correlations between different radiation therapy regimens and patient outcomes, ultimately enhancing treatment strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve understanding of how radiation therapy impacts outcomes in metastatic cancer patients, leading to better treatment protocols.

How similar studies have gone: While this registry approach is common in cancer research, the specific focus on linking radiation therapy regimens with metastatic cancer outcomes is a valuable and potentially novel contribution to the field.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

Written informed consent was obtained to participate in the study and HIPAA

Authorization for release of personal health information. Ability to understand and willingness to sign informed consent

Diagnosed with or is suspected to have metastatic cancer.

Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent.

Evaluated to receive radiation therapy as part of their standard-of-care treatment plan.

Exclusion Criteria:

All participants must not meet any of the following exclusion criteria prior to enrollment to participate in this study:

Any serious medical or psychiatric disorder that would interfere with the participant's ability to give informed consent.

Where it's running

  • Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
    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.