Tiny radioactive seeds tested again for returning cancers
NCT ID NCT04540588
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a second round of treatment with tiny radioactive seeds (DaRT) could safely shrink or control skin, mouth, or soft tissue cancers that came back after the first treatment. Only 2 people took part, and researchers measured tumor response and side effects. Because it's so small, the results are very preliminary.
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 retreatment option for patients whose cancer returned after initial DaRT therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early study with only 2 participants, so results may not apply to others. Risks include radiation side effects and tumor progression.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sharett institute, Hadassah University Hospital - Ein-Kerem
Jerusalem, 91120, Israel
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