Can a shorter, gentler radiation treatment improve life for brain cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT05378633

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at two types of radiation for people with 4 to 15 brain tumors that have spread from other cancers. One is CyberKnife, which delivers precise radiation in 1 or 2 sessions, and the other is whole-brain radiotherapy, which takes 10 sessions. The goal is to see which treatment better preserves quality of life and survival while causing fewer side effects. About 190 adults with advanced cancer will take part.

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University Hospital of Heidelberg, Radiation Oncology
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Heidelberg, 69120, Germany

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BRAIN METASTASES NSCLC