Can freezing bone tumors stop cancer in its tracks?
NCT ID NCT06480955
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is tracking 50 people with cancer that has spread to the bones (bone metastases) to see if freezing those tumors with a special probe (cryoablation) can control them. The goal is to prevent local tumor growth, ease pain, and improve quality of life. Participants have limited spread (oligometastatic disease) and are being treated with a curative intent, but the study is observational, meaning it only watches outcomes without comparing to another treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cryoablation (freezing tumor cells using a device from Boston Scientific)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that freezing bone metastases helps control local tumor growth and reduces pain, offering a treatment option for people with limited spread of cancer.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Cryoablation carries risks like bleeding, infection, or nerve damage, and it may not prevent new metastases elsewhere.
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CHRU de Strasbourg
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67200, France
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CHUV-Lausanne University Hospital
RECRUITINGLausanne, 1011, Switzerland
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Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe
RECRUITINGValencia, 46026, Spain
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Institut Gustave Roussy
RECRUITINGVillejuif, 94805, France
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Institute Bergonié
RECRUITINGBordeaux, 33076, France
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