Using SBRT for reirradiation of ultra-central thoracic tumors

Safety and Efficacy of SBRT in the Reirradiation for Ultra-central Thoracic Malignant Tumors

Peking University Third Hospital · NCT05189054

This study is testing if a special type of radiation therapy called SBRT can safely treat patients with tough-to-reach lung tumors that have come back after previous radiation.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorPeking University Third Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
Trial IDNCT05189054 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the safety and efficacy of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for patients with ultra-central thoracic malignant tumors that have previously undergone radiotherapy. The study aims to assess how SBRT can be utilized as a salvage treatment option, particularly for recurrent lung cancer lesions located near critical mediastinal structures. By focusing on high-dose delivery to the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues, the study seeks to determine the potential benefits and risks associated with this approach in a challenging clinical scenario.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with a pathological diagnosis of malignant tumors located in the ultra-central chest, who have previously received radiotherapy and have controlled metastasis.

Not a fit: Patients with poor pulmonary function, severe underlying health conditions, or those expected to survive less than three months may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new treatment option for patients with recurrent ultra-central thoracic tumors who have limited alternatives.

How similar studies have performed: Some previous studies have indicated acceptable safety and efficacy of SBRT for similar conditions, but this specific application remains somewhat novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Pathological diagnosis is malignant tumor.
* The location of the target lesion belongs to the ultra-central type of chest.
* The target lesion had a history of radiotherapy, and the lesion diameter is ≤ 5cm.
* There is no extensive systemic metastasis or although there is metastasis, the metastasis have been controlled by previous treatment.
* KPS\>70, no serious or uncontrolled underlying diseases, such as severe or uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and organ dysfunction, and patients are expected to be tolerated by radiotherapy.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Poor basic pulmonary function or symptom correlation caused by various reasons, unable to lie flat or cooperate with treatment.
* The general condition is poor, and the expected survival time is less than 3 months.
* Psychiatric patients or poor compliance, unable to cooperate to complete treatment.
* For other reasons, the researcher believes that it is not suitable to participate in this trial.

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality

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: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, Irradiation, Reaction, Thoracic Tumor, Recurrent Cancer

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.