New radiation approach aims to slow cancer in the brain and spine
NCT ID NCT06984523
First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tests a precise type of radiation called VMAT for people whose cancer has spread to the lining of the brain and spine (leptomeningeal metastasis). The goal is to see if this approach can delay cancer growth in the central nervous system better than older radiation methods. Twenty adults with solid tumors will receive 10 sessions of targeted radiation. Researchers will track how long patients go without their cancer worsening in the brain or spine.
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
radiation therapy (VMAT craniospinal irradiation)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a more effective radiation option for people with cancer spread to the brain and spine lining, potentially delaying disease progression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 20 participants and no comparison group. The results may not apply to all patients, and radiation can cause side effects like fatigue or neurological symptoms.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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