Radiation injury

This phase II trial tests whether adapting radiation plans mid-treatment using MRI scans can reduce swallowing difficulties in patients with advanced oropharynx (throat) cancer. Participants receive standard chemoradiation, but half are randomly assigned to have their radiation p…

This phase 2 trial tests a new approach for patients with a specific type of mid-low rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). Participants receive a short course of radiation followed by six cycles of the immunotherapy drug ivonescimab. The goal is to see if this combination can make the cancer…

This study compares bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard steroid treatment (dexamethasone) as the first therapy for people with brain radiation necrosis—a side effect of radiation therapy for brain tumors. About 408 participants with high-grade glioma or brain metastases will be ran…

This study compares two radiotherapy schedules for men whose prostate cancer has returned after surgery. The standard treatment takes 5 weeks, while the shorter one takes 4 weeks. Researchers want to see if the shorter schedule causes no more side effects and controls the cancer …

This study is testing whether a single, high-dose radiation session works as well as multiple sessions for people whose cancer has spread to a few places (oligometastatic disease). About 600 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one or several radiation treatme…

This study tests whether a combination of chemotherapy and radiation (total neoadjuvant therapy, or TNT) can shrink rectal tumors enough so that some patients can avoid surgery and instead be monitored closely. About 400 adults with early-stage rectal cancer will be randomly assi…

This study tests whether thalidomide combined with glutamine can reduce bleeding in people with chronic radiation injury to the intestines. 150 adults who have rectal bleeding after past radiation therapy will take one or both drugs for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the combinat…

The BELGICA trial is testing whether giving radiation in a more focused way to people with glioblastoma can reduce side effects and improve quality of life without shortening survival. About 347 newly diagnosed patients will be randomly assigned to receive either standard or redu…

This study tests whether a steroid (dexamethasone) given as an enema can help heal intestinal damage caused by radiation therapy in cancer patients. The trial will enroll 60 adults with moderate to severe acute radiation-induced rectosigmoid injury. Participants will receive eith…

This study tests a new type of radiation therapy for prostate cancer that uses an MRI machine to guide the beam in real time. The goal is to deliver high doses of radiation more precisely to the tumor while sparing healthy tissue. The trial will enroll 50 men with localized or li…

This trial is testing a new type of radiation therapy given before surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma, a rare cancer in the abdomen. The radiation is delivered in just five high-dose sessions, targeting the tumor and any nearby nodules. The goal is to see if this approach reduce…

Doctors and nurses who perform heart procedures using X-rays are exposed to radiation, which can increase their risk of cancer and eye damage. This study tests a new device called RAMPART that may better protect them. Researchers will compare radiation levels with and without the…

This study tests whether a very short course of radiation (5 days) is as safe and effective as a longer course (2-3 weeks) for men with localized prostate cancer. All participants also receive a brachytherapy boost. The main goal is to compare side effects and quality of life ove…

This trial is testing whether advanced PET-CT scans can spot early signs of heart damage caused by standard radiation therapy for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Ten adults with stage III lung cancer will receive a special PET-CT scan before and three months after th…

This early-phase study is testing whether lisinopril, a widely used blood pressure drug, can prevent urinary side effects in men receiving radiation for prostate cancer. Thirty men with non-metastatic prostate cancer will take one of three daily doses (5, 10, or 20 mg) during the…

This study looks at whether adding pelvic floor physical therapy before standard radiation treatment can help reduce pain and sexual problems in women with cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer. About 20 participants will receive education on using a vaginal dilator …

This study compares two approaches for breast cancer patients who still have cancer in their sentinel lymph node after chemotherapy: removing the underarm lymph nodes (surgery) or treating them with radiation. The goal is to see if radiation can reduce the risk of arm swelling (l…

This study tests whether taking a short chain fatty acid supplement can reduce gut-related side effects in people receiving radiation therapy for cancers in the abdomen or pelvis. About 122 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo. The goal i…

This study tests whether using CPAP or BiPAP breathing machines can reduce tumor movement during radiation therapy for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, or lymphoma. About 31 adults with advanced but treatable cancers will try these machines during treatment. The goal is to see if …

This study tests whether pelvic floor physical therapy can reduce bowel and bladder control problems that often happen after radiation for cervical cancer. Twenty-eight women who are getting pelvic radiation will start physical therapy four weeks after finishing radiation. The th…

This phase 2 trial is testing a topical gel and mouthwash made from olive oil, betaine, and xylitol (XCM-OM118) to see if it can reduce severe oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) in head & neck cancer patients receiving radiation. The study will enroll 63 adults and track how ma…

This study tests whether a daily probiotic pill (Pendulum Glucose Control) can safely reduce stomach and bowel problems in people receiving radiation for cancers of the pelvis, such as prostate, gynecologic, or lower GI cancers. About 20 adults will take the probiotic during thei…

This study compares standard radiation therapy to a newer method called dose painting for people with head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if dose painting causes fewer severe mouth ulcers one year after treatment. About 100 participants will be randomly assigned to receive e…

This study tests whether a special massage called manual lymph drainage can help reduce swelling in the face and neck caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The study will include 40 people who have finished radiation within the past year. It compares two different…

This study follows 105 adults with chronic pain, nerve damage, or slow wound healing from cancer treatments. They receive ozone therapy as an add-on to their usual care. Researchers track changes in quality of life, anxiety, and depression to see if ozone therapy helps.

This study aims to build a large database of information from cancer patients receiving standard radiotherapy. By systematically collecting clinical details, patient-reported outcomes, and imaging data, researchers hope to better understand radiation effects and long-term outcome…

This study looks at whether the bacteria in your gut can help predict who might experience side effects from stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a precise type of radiation used to treat brain tumors. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from 150 patients before and afte…

This study is a large registry that tracks cancer patients who receive both radiotherapy and molecular therapies, such as immunotherapy. The goal is to better understand how these two treatments interact and to identify how often severe side effects occur. By collecting data from…

This study looks at whether vitamin D levels in the blood and cervical fluid before treatment can predict how well chemoradiotherapy works for locally advanced cervical cancer. Researchers will measure vitamin D in 100 women undergoing standard treatment and track their response …

This observational study tracks 7,000 men and women with cancer to see how treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy affect fertility. In women, researchers measure a hormone called AMH to gauge ovarian reserve; in men, they analyze sperm quality. The goal is to …

This study aims to learn how patients rate their symptoms during or after radiation therapy using different questionnaires. Researchers want to see if different rating scales give similar or different results. The study involves 300 adults with head and neck cancer who are curren…

This study tracks how much radiation doctors are exposed to while performing robotic-assisted lung biopsies. About 350 procedures will be monitored across multiple hospitals using special badges. The goal is to understand current exposure levels and help make the procedure safer …

This study tests whether combining 4D MRI and 4D CT scans can better track lung tumors and nearby organs as a person breathes during radiation therapy. Researchers will compare this new method to the current standard. The goal is to see if it improves targeting of the tumor while…

This study exposes small areas of sun-damaged skin to simulated sunlight to see how proteins and genes change. Researchers will compare 46 adults—half with a history of skin cancer, half without—to find differences that might explain cancer risk. Participants will have four small…

This study follows children and teens who had radiation to the brain before age 16 to check for hormone problems. Researchers will measure hormone levels and track fatigue to create better follow-up guidelines. About 230 participants in remission from cancer will be monitored for…

This observational study tracks 500 lung cancer patients receiving a second round of high-dose radiation to the chest. Researchers will collect data on side effects and survival to find safer ways to deliver repeat radiation. The goal is to help doctors personalize treatment and …

This study is a large registry that will follow about 8,000 cancer patients who receive radiation therapy using a special machine called an MR-Linac, which combines an MRI scanner with a radiation beam. The goal is to learn how well this technology works for different cancers, in…

This study looks at women who had radiation therapy for cervical or endometrial cancer to see how often they experience long-term side effects in the bowel or bladder. Researchers will review medical records of 300 patients treated at Tata Memorial Hospital. The goal is to unders…