One-Time zap: new radiation approach aims to ease spine tumor pain

NCT ID NCT00492817

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a single, precise session of high-dose radiation (stereotactic body radiotherapy) can safely relieve pain and control tumor growth in people with cancer that has spread to the spine. 71 adults with up to two spine tumors participated. Researchers measured pain relief, tumor control, and any nerve damage over 6 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord neoplasm Spinal Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States