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Clinical trials sponsored by Royal North Shore Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Second shot: new radiation trial for recurrent prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for men whose prostate cancer has returned years after their first radiation treatment. It tests whether a second, highly focused dose of radiation (called SBRT) can be given safely to control the cancer. The main goal is to see how much radiation can be given witho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:08 UTC
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One and done? new study tests single radiation dose for cancer pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a single, higher-dose radiation treatment to the usual 5-10 sessions for people with cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if one session can provide longer-lasting relief from symptoms like pain. About 100 participants will be followed for up to a year t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:11 UTC
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Daily tailored radiation may cut prostate cancer treatment side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radiation technique called adaptive radiotherapy for prostate cancer. It adjusts the radiation beam each day to match changes in the body, which may allow doctors to use smaller treatment margins and reduce side effects. The study has two phases: first, to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:34 UTC
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New adaptive radiation aims to cut pelvic cancer treatment side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of radiation therapy that adjusts to daily changes in a patient's body shape. The goal is to see if this approach can safely reduce side effects for people with pelvic cancers like prostate, bladder, rectal, or gynecological cancers. About 280 particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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AI takes on breast cancer radiation planning: Time-Saver or just hype?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors outline the area to be treated with radiation for breast cancer. The goal is to see if AI-assisted outlining is as good as the current manual method and if it saves time. About 444 adults with breast cancer wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:08 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed molds could make radiation safer for women with gynecologic cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether 3D-printed custom applicators can deliver radiation more precisely than standard cylinder applicators for gynecologic cancers like endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. Ten participants will receive brachytherapy with a personalized 3D-printed mold. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC