pain control radiotherapy vertebral metastases
Conditions
Interventions
Based on stratification on predicted life expectancy using the modified
Mizumoto Score, patients will be divided in 2 cohorts:
Arm A long life expectancy with Mizumoto score 0 - 4: 10 x 3Gy (PTV-elec
Sponsors
Nederlands Kanker Instituut
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: . malignant tumor . vertebral metastases . pain in the involved spinal region . KI >
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: . Short life expectancy . radiosensitive histologies . progressive neurological symptoms . > 3 involved vertebral levels . > 2 treatment sites . pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary endpoints: Pain response: pain control is defined as complete response or partial response on the 10 points pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints: Local control will be defined by repeat imaging (preferably MRT or CT) at 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months. Toxicity of treatment will be graded according to the NCI-CTCAE, version 4.0 | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed