Can a sharp beam of radiation tame spreading thyroid cancer?

NCT ID NCT07755423

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is testing whether a precise, high-dose form of radiation called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) can control distant metastases in people with stage IV thyroid cancer. The study enrolls patients with up to five metastatic lesions who have already tried systemic therapy. The goal is to see if SBRT can stop the cancer from growing, potentially offering a new treatment option for this advanced stage.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a precise high-dose radiation technique
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new way to control metastatic thyroid cancer, potentially delaying disease progression and improving quality of life for patients who have exhausted systemic options.
What could go wrong
This is a small phase II study, so results may not be definitive. SBRT can cause side effects like fatigue or damage to nearby organs, and not all patients may benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

thyroid cancer Thyroid Neoplasms

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

    Shanghai, China

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