Scientists hunt for biomarkers to predict radiation damage
NCT ID NCT02259218
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study analyzed blood, urine, and tissue samples from 273 adults with brain or lung cancer who were receiving radiation therapy. The goal was to find biological markers that could predict which patients are more likely to develop serious side effects from radiation, such as lung inflammation or brain tissue damage. Researchers also looked for markers linked to overall survival. The study did not test any new treatment, but aimed to improve future care by identifying patients at higher risk.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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273 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2012
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patients diagnosed with lung, brain, prostate or cervical cancer that are being treated with radiation therapy.
- Ages
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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: * Consultation with the Radiation Oncology department of the Ohio State University (OSU) Comprehensive Cancer Center * The following diagnoses will be included: malignant neoplasm of the brain; primary malignant neoplasm of trachea bronchus and lung; primary malignant neoplasm of the cervix uteri and primary malignant neoplasm the prostate Exclusion Criteria: * Being an inmate
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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