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Clinical trials sponsored by Royal North Shore Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Second radiation blast for prostate cancer: safe or risky?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving a second, highly focused dose of radiation is safe and possible for men whose prostate cancer has come back after initial radiation treatment. About 36 men whose cancer is confined to a small area of the prostate will receive stereotactic body r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Daily tailored radiation may cut prostate cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of radiation therapy that adjusts the treatment each day based on changes in the patient's body. The goal is to safely reduce the amount of healthy tissue exposed to radiation, which may lower side effects. The study involves 130 men with prostate canc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:03 UTC
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New adaptive radiation aims to cut pelvic cancer treatment side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of radiation therapy that adjusts to daily changes in a patient's body shape. The goal is to see if this approach can safely reduce side effects for people with pelvic cancers like prostate, bladder, rectal, or gynecological cancers. About 280 particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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One and done? new study tests Single-Dose radiation for longer relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a single, higher-dose radiation treatment to the usual multiple sessions (5-10) for people with cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if one strong dose can control pain and other symptoms for at least 12 months. About 100 adults with metastatic cancer wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed molds could make radiation safer for women with gynecologic cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether 3D-printed custom applicators can deliver radiation more precisely than standard cylinder applicators for gynecologic cancers like endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Ten participants will receive brachytherapy using a personalized 3D-printed mold d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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AI vs. doctor: who draws better cancer treatment maps?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors draw the target area for radiation therapy in breast cancer patients as accurately as doing it completely by hand. The goal is to see if AI saves time while keeping the same quality. About 444 adults with brea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC