New shortcut for cancer pain relief: no simulation needed

NCT ID NCT07636382

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a new, faster radiation planning method can safely ease severe abdominal pain caused by advanced cancer. Instead of a separate planning session, doctors use existing scans to create a treatment plan on the spot. Only 5 people will take part, and the main goal is to see if the process is feasible and safe.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: radiation therapy (stereotactic body radiotherapy)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make pain-relieving radiation faster and more convenient for people with advanced cancer.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 5 people, testing a new workflow—not the treatment itself. It may not work for everyone or be widely adopted.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer celiac disease exocrine pancreatic carcinoma malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADVANCED CANCER PANCREATIC CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada

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