Looking at New Radiation Treatments for Esophageal Cancer
NCT03801876 · RecruitingThis trial looks at how well proton beam radiation therapy works compared to intensity modulated photon radiation therapy for treating stage I-IVA esophageal cancer. Proton therapy uses protons to target tumors while protecting healthy tissue. In contrast, photon therapy uses high-energy x-rays to do the same. The main goal is to see which treatment helps patients live longer and with fewer side effects.
Locations and contact
This trial is running at 96 locations in the United States. 65 of them are currently recruiting.
United States96 locations · 65 recruiting
- Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OhioRecruiting
- Corewell Health Beaumont Troy HospitalTroy, MichiganRecruiting
- Corewell Health Dearborn HospitalDearborn, MichiganRecruiting
- Corewell Health William Beaumont University HospitalRoyal Oak, MichiganRecruiting
- Covenant Health Cancer CentersKnoxville, TennesseeRecruiting
- Covenant Health Cancer Centers - WestKnoxville, TennesseeRecruiting
- Covenant Health Oncology Group - Oak RidgeOak Ridge, TennesseeRecruiting
- Covenant Health Proton CenterKnoxville, TennesseeRecruiting
- Geauga HospitalChardon, OhioRecruiting
- Hennepin County Medical CenterMinneapolis, MinnesotaRecruiting
- Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of UtahSalt Lake City, UtahRecruiting
- Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater LansingLansing, MichiganRecruiting
- Maryland Proton Treatment CenterBaltimore, MarylandRecruiting
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBoston, MassachusettsRecruiting
- McLaren Cancer Institute-Bay CityBay City, MichiganRecruiting
- McLaren Cancer Institute-Central MichiganMount Pleasant, MichiganRecruiting
- McLaren Cancer Institute-FlintFlint, MichiganRecruiting
- McLaren Cancer Institute-Lapeer RegionLapeer, MichiganRecruiting
- McLaren Cancer Institute-OwossoOwosso, MichiganRecruiting
- MD Anderson in Sugar LandSugar Land, TexasRecruiting
- MD Anderson in The WoodlandsConroe, TexasRecruiting
- MD Anderson West HoustonHouston, TexasRecruiting
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking RidgeBasking Ridge, New JerseyRecruiting
- Memorial Sloan Kettering BergenMontvale, New JerseyRecruiting
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, New YorkRecruiting
- Memorial Sloan Kettering CommackCommack, New YorkRecruiting
- Memorial Sloan Kettering MonmouthMiddletown, New JerseyRecruiting
- Memorial Sloan Kettering NassauUniondale, New YorkRecruiting
- Memorial Sloan Kettering WestchesterHarrison, New YorkRecruiting
- Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids, MinnesotaRecruiting
- Mercy Hospital Saint LouisSt Louis, MissouriRecruiting
- Mercy Hospital SouthSt Louis, MissouriRecruiting
- Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MissouriRecruiting
- Miami Cancer InstituteMiami, FloridaRecruiting
- Minnesota Oncology Hematology PA-MaplewoodMaplewood, MinnesotaRecruiting
- New York Proton CenterNew York, New YorkRecruiting
- Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center DelnorGeneva, IllinoisRecruiting
- Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center KishwaukeeDeKalb, IllinoisRecruiting
- Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center WarrenvilleWarrenville, IllinoisRecruiting
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterColumbus, OhioRecruiting
- Ridgeview Medical CenterWaconia, MinnesotaRecruiting
- UH Seidman Cancer Center at Firelands Regional Medical CenterSandusky, OhioRecruiting
- UH Seidman Cancer Center at Lake Health Mentor CampusMentor, OhioRecruiting
- UH Seidman Cancer Center at Southwest General HospitalMiddleburg Heights, OhioRecruiting
- UH Seidman Cancer Center at UH Avon Health CenterAvon, OhioRecruiting
- UHHS-Chagrin Highlands Medical CenterBeachwood, OhioRecruiting
- UHHS-Westlake Medical CenterWestlake, OhioRecruiting
- UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Coral GablesCoral Gables, FloridaRecruiting
- UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield BeachDeerfield Beach, FloridaRecruiting
- UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at DoralDoral, FloridaRecruiting
- UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at KendallMiami, FloridaRecruiting
- UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at PlantationPlantation, FloridaRecruiting
- University Hospitals Parma Medical CenterParma, OhioRecruiting
- University Hospitals Portage Medical CenterRavenna, OhioRecruiting
- University Hospitals Sharon Health CenterWadsworth, OhioRecruiting
- University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, ArkansasRecruiting
- University of Cincinnati Cancer Center-UC Medical CenterCincinnati, OhioRecruiting
- University of Cincinnati Cancer Center-West ChesterWest Chester, OhioRecruiting
- University of Maryland/Greenebaum Cancer CenterBaltimore, MarylandRecruiting
- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Sylvester Cancer CenterMiami, FloridaRecruiting
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterOklahoma City, OklahomaRecruiting
- UT MD Anderson - League CityLeague City, TexasRecruiting
- UT MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TexasRecruiting
- Wayne State University/Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MichiganRecruiting
- Weisberg Cancer Treatment CenterFarmington Hills, MichiganRecruiting
- Alton Memorial HospitalAlton, IllinoisActive Not Recruiting
- Covenant Health Oncology Group - MaryvilleMaryville, TennesseeSuspended
- Emory Proton Therapy CenterAtlanta, GeorgiaActive Not Recruiting
- Emory Saint Joseph's HospitalAtlanta, GeorgiaActive Not Recruiting
- Emory University Hospital MidtownAtlanta, GeorgiaActive Not Recruiting
- Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GeorgiaActive Not Recruiting
- Inova Alexandria HospitalAlexandria, VirginiaActive Not Recruiting
- Inova Fair Oaks HospitalFairfax, VirginiaActive Not Recruiting
- Inova Loudoun HospitalLeesburg, VirginiaActive Not Recruiting
- Inova Schar Cancer InstituteFairfax, VirginiaActive Not Recruiting
- Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert LeaAlbert Lea, MinnesotaCompleted
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire ClinicEau Claire, WisconsinCompleted
- Mayo Clinic Health Systems-MankatoMankato, MinnesotaCompleted
- Mayo Clinic Hospital in ArizonaPhoenix, ArizonaActive Not Recruiting
- Mayo Clinic in ArizonaScottsdale, ArizonaActive Not Recruiting
- Mayo Clinic in RochesterRochester, MinnesotaActive Not Recruiting
- Mayo Clinic Radiation Therapy-NorthfieldNorthfield, MinnesotaActive Not Recruiting
- Memorial Hospital EastShiloh, IllinoisActive Not Recruiting
- Mercy Cancer Center-ElyriaElyria, OhioSuspended
- Orlando Health Cancer InstituteOrlando, FloridaActive Not Recruiting
- Siteman Cancer Center at Christian HospitalSt Louis, MissouriActive Not Recruiting
- Siteman Cancer Center at Saint Peters HospitalCity of Saint Peters, MissouriActive Not Recruiting
- Siteman Cancer Center at West County HospitalCreve Coeur, MissouriActive Not Recruiting
- Siteman Cancer Center-South CountySt Louis, MissouriActive Not Recruiting
- UH Seidman Cancer Center at Landerbrook Health CenterMayfield Heights, OhioSuspended
- UH Seidman Cancer Center at Saint John Medical CenterWestlake, OhioSuspended
- UM Upper Chesapeake Medical CenterBel Air, MarylandActive Not Recruiting
- Unity HospitalFridley, MinnesotaActive Not Recruiting
- University of Pennsylvania/Abramson Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaActive Not Recruiting
- University of Washington Medical Center - MontlakeSeattle, WashingtonActive Not Recruiting
- Washington University School of MedicineSt Louis, MissouriActive Not Recruiting
Who can join
This study is for adults aged 18 and older, including both men and women. Participants must have a specific type of esophageal cancer at stages I to IVA. Those with certain health issues or previous treatments may not be able to join. The trial team will check to confirm who can participate.
What happens during the trial
Participants will be randomly placed in one of two groups. In Group I, patients will receive proton beam therapy along with chemotherapy. In Group II, patients will receive photon therapy along with chemotherapy. Both groups will undergo treatment 5 days a week for about 5.5 weeks and will have tests and blood samples taken throughout the study.
The trial team
The trial is sponsored by NRG Oncology, with collaboration from the National Cancer Institute. The lead investigator is Dr. Steven H Lin from NRG Oncology.
Important dates
The trial started on June 26, 2019, and is currently recruiting participants. It is expected to finish by December 21, 2031.
Additional information
This trial is labeled as Phase 3, which means it is looking at how well the treatments work and their safety. The trial is not regulated by the FDA for drugs or devices. It hopes to include around 300 participants.
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