Proton beam takes aim at spine tumors too complex for standard radiation
NCT ID NCT06895564
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study is testing a precise form of radiation called proton SBRT for people with cancer that has spread to the spine and cannot be treated effectively with standard photon radiation. The study will enroll 12 participants and aims to see if the treatment can be delivered safely and successfully. Researchers will also monitor for nerve-related side effects over the following year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Proton stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new radiation option for patients with spinal tumors that are too complex for standard treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (12 people) testing only feasibility and early safety. It is not designed to prove effectiveness, and the approach may not work for everyone or may cause nerve-related side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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