Spine cancer radiation showdown: which method works best?

NCT ID NCT05589701

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study observes 100 adults with painful spinal metastases to see how doctors choose between two radiation types: standard palliative radiation (CRT) and a more precise, high-dose form (SBRT). Researchers will track pain relief, tumor control, and the reasons behind treatment decisions. The goal is to gather real-world data to guide future care, not to test a new drug.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Radiotherapy (SBRT or conventional palliative radiation)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best radiation approach for spinal metastases, potentially improving pain control and local tumor control.
What could go wrong: This is an observational registry study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection and other factors. It is not designed to prove one treatment is better.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

metastatic malignant neoplasm in the spinal cord

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SPINAL METASTASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Health Network
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X6, Canada

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