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A study in women with advanced cervical cancer to see whether adding low-dose radiation before standard chemo-radiation improves treatment results and side effects.

A Prospective Study to determine feasibility, Tolerability and efficacy of ultrafractionation along with Induction chemotherapy followed by Concurrent chemoradiotherapy compared to standard Concurrent Chemo-radiotherapy in patients of Locally advanced Squamous cell Carcinoma Cervix - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/099927
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-12-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C539- Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Prospective Interventional - single institution feasibility study: 1. Initial Chemotherapy (a) Injection Paclitaxel 175 mg per square meter in 500 ml normal saline over three hours intr

Sponsors

Younus Mondal
Lead Sponsor
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Kolkata
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants must fulfill all of the following criteria to be eligible for the study: Histopathological confirmation: Carcinoma Cervix (Squamous Cell Carcinoma). Age: 18.00 years (equivalent to 6,570 days) to 65.00 years (equivalent to 23,725.00 days). Sex: Female. Baseline Hematologic Parameters: a. Hemoglobin greater than or equal to 10.00 grams per deciliter. b. Total Leukocyte Count greater than or equal to 1,500.00 cells per cubic millimeter. c. Platelet Count greater than or equal to 100,000.00 per cubic millimeter. Stage of Disease: FIGO Stage IIB, III, or IVA. Liver Function Tests: a. Total Bilirubin less than or equal to 2.00 times the upper normal limit. b. SGOT and SGPT less than or equal to 3.00 times the upper normal limit. Renal Function: a. Estimated Creatinine Clearance greater than or equal to 50.00 milliliters per minute, calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault or MDRD formula.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria: Presence of any other solid tumor within the past five years except skin melanoma treated with local therapy only. Prior pelvic radiotherapy for any indication. Presence of vesicovaginal fistula or rectovaginal fistula at presentation, either radiologically or clinically. History of or current uncontrolled co-morbid conditions which, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the safety of the patient. Known contraindications to radiotherapy. Any disease where para-aortic nodal irradiation is considered the standard of care. Known allergies or hypersensitivity reactions to platinum-based drugs, taxanes, arachis oil, or any other drugs to be administered in the study protocol schedule. Pregnant or lactating women. Patients unable to provide informed consent or comply with the follow-up protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Clinical and radiological response rates at the first follow-up would be reported as descriptive statistics. They will be compared with the standard armTimepoint: Clinical and radiological response rates at the first follow-up (6 weeks) would be reported as descriptive statistics. They will be compared with the standard arm

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
. Interventions in the form of surgery or Palliative chemotherapy 2. Any deaths 3. Delay in completion of Scheduled treatment due to any cause. A delay of more than 1 week would be considered as Prolonged treatment.Timepoint: Through the follow up period

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Suparna Kanti Pal

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Kolkata

suparna.k.pal@gmail.com7980253154

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026