Radioactive seeds zaps tumors from the inside

NCT ID NCT03889899

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a device called DaRT that delivers alpha radiation directly into tumors. It is for people with certain skin cancers, mouth cancers, or soft tissue sarcomas that are up to 7 centimeters in size. The goal is to see if the tumors shrink and to check for side effects. About 30 participants will be enrolled.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Diffusing Alpha Radiation Emitters Therapy (DaRT) device

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new, targeted radiation option for certain skin and soft tissue cancers that are hard to treat.

What could go wrong

This is an early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment involves inserting radioactive seeds, which carries risks like infection or incomplete tumor response.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

basal cell carcinoma Kaposi's sarcoma lip cancer oral cavity neoplasm skin cancer skin neoplasm soft tissue neoplasm Soft Tissue Neoplasms soft tissue sarcoma squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck tongue cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • RAMBAM Health Care Campus

    RECRUITING

    Haifa, 3109601, Israel

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