Registry to assess adverse events from ablative radiotherapy in metastatic cancer

Role of Ablative Radiotherapy in the Management of Metastatic Disease: A Patient Data Registry

Duke University · NCT04085029

This study is trying to collect information about side effects from a specific type of radiation treatment for adults with metastatic cancer to better understand how safe it is.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorDuke University (other)
Locations5 sites (Cary, North Carolina and 4 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04085029 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create a registry of patients undergoing ablative radiotherapy for metastatic disease. It focuses on collecting data to evaluate the rates of acute adverse events associated with this treatment approach. Participants must be at least 18 years old and have radiographic evidence of metastatic disease, with plans to receive or having received hypofractionated image-guided radiotherapy. The study will help in understanding the safety profile of this treatment modality in a real-world setting.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with documented metastatic disease who are receiving or have received ablative radiotherapy.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have metastatic disease or are not receiving ablative radiotherapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the safety and adverse effects of ablative radiotherapy, improving patient management and treatment decisions.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on ablative radiotherapy, this registry approach to specifically assess acute adverse events is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years of age
* Radiographic evidence of metastatic disease (may include oligoprogression, oligorecurrence or oligometastasis) at the time of study enrollment
* Planned to receive, currently receiving, or have completed hypofractionated image guided radiotherapy (ablative radiotherapy) to an extracranial site(s)
* Patient must sign study-specific informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• None

Where this trial is running

Cary, North Carolina and 4 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Oligometastasis, Metastatic Cancer, Ablative radiotherapy

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.