AI and MRI join forces to spare cervical cancer patients from bladder and bowel harm
NCT ID NCT06142760
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new way of giving radiation for cervical cancer. Instead of using the same plan for weeks, an AI adjusts the radiation daily based on the tumor's position, and weekly MRI scans help guide it. The goal is to reduce side effects like bladder and bowel problems. About 40 adults with locally advanced cervical cancer will take part.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * biopsy-proven cervical cancer including squamous-cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma or adeno-squamous cell carcinoma * FIGO stage IB, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IIIC1 * indication and eligibility for definitive chemoradiotherapy including brachytherapy discussed in an interdisciplinary tumor board * Karnofsky performance score ≥ 70% * 18-80 years of age * Capacity of the patient to consent to participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * FIGO stage IIIC2 and IV * Paraaortic lymphatic node metastases * small cell neuroendocrine cancer, melanoma and other rare cancers of the cervix * previous radiotherapy of the pelvic region * previous total or partial hysterectomy * neoadjuvant chemotherapy * contraindications against performing contrast-enhanced MRI scans (pacemakers, other implants making MRI impossible, allergy to gadolinium (GD)-based contrast agent) * claustrophobia * pregnant or lactating women * other primary malignancies within 5 years before except carcinoma in situ of the cervix and basal cell carcinoma of the skin * patient is enrolled in another study, that could influence the outcome of the presented study
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Locations
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University Hospital of Heidelberg, Radiation Oncology
RECRUITINGHeidelberg, 69120, Germany
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