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Radiation Therapy in Preventing Brain Metastases in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
Summary
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. It is not yet known which regimen of radiation therapy may be more effective in preventing brain metastases. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to study the effectiveness of radiation therapy in preventing brain metastases in patients who have small cell lung cancer that has been diagnosed within the past year.
Official title: A Randomized, Phase III Dose Response Study of Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI) for Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
0 Years - 120 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
0
Start Date
2000-05
Completion Date
2000-12
Last Updated
2026-06-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
radiation therapy
Locations (1)
Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States