Extra radiation boost may help control spine tumors and ease pain
NCT ID NCT07478289
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether giving an extra 'boost' of radiation to spinal tumors that have spread from other cancers can better control the tumor, reduce pain, and limit side effects. The trial will enroll 108 adults with confirmed or suspected solid tumors that have spread to the spine. Participants will receive standard spine radiation plus an additional dose tailored to their treatment plan.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Radiation boost (additional dose of radiation to the spine)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could improve long-term tumor control and reduce pain for people with spinal metastases, offering a more effective treatment option.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial with only 108 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The extra radiation could increase side effects, and it is not yet known if it will meaningfully improve outcomes.
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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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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M4N3M5, Canada
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