One-Time zap: new radiation approach aims to keep cancer patients walking
NCT ID NCT01254903
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether a single, high-dose radiation treatment can safely treat spinal cord compression caused by cancer that has spread to the spine. The study includes 43 adults with inoperable tumors pressing on the spinal cord. The main goal is to see if this approach can prevent paralysis and help patients stay mobile.
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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