Heat and cement combo shows promise for spine cancer pain
NCT ID NCT06716294
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a procedure that uses radiofrequency heat to destroy spine tumors, followed by bone cement to stabilize the spine. Sixteen people with cancer that has spread to the spine will receive the treatment. The goal is to see if the tumors become less active on PET scans and if patients feel less pain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- radiofrequency ablation device (Osteocool-Medtronic)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a way to reduce pain and control tumor growth in the spine without open surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 16 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure carries risks like infection or nerve damage.
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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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3rd Department of Radiology, NKUOA, General Hospital "LAIKON"
RECRUITINGAthens, Athens, 11527, Greece
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