Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Histological confirmed carcinoma of the Cervix * FIGO-Stage IIB-IVA; earlier stages when inoperable or according to patient's wish * clinical M0; except: involvement of para-aortic lymph nodes * Age ≥ 18 years * ECOG ≤ 2 * Informed consent of the patient Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing uncontrolled cardiac disease, signs of cardiac failure, or rhythm disturbances requiring therapy * Cardiac Pacemaker * Myocardial infarction within the past 12 months * Congestive heart failure * Complete bundle branch block * New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV heart disease * Disease that would preclude chemoradiation or deep regional hyperthermia * Metal implants (length \> 2cm or dense clusters of marker clips in the pelvis) * Active or therapy-resistent bladder infections * Pre-existing or concommitant immunodeficiency Syndrome * Pregnant or lactating women * Patients not willing to use effective contraception during and up to 6 months after therapy