Symptomatic Osseous Bone Lesions From Any Malignancy Clinical Trial
Official title:
Feasibility of a Compassionate Same-Day Evaluation and Delivery of Single Fraction Radiotherapy for Palliation of Symptomatic Bony Metastasis in Hospice Patients
This is a survey study to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an affordable, $400 flat rate, same-day consultation, simulation, and delivery of a single fraction of palliative radiation therapy for patients with symptomatic bony metastatic disease who are currently enrolled in hospice. Treatment planning and delivery of palliative radiotherapy will utilize "standard of care" techniques.
| Status | Terminated |
| Enrollment | 1 |
| Est. completion date | June 2015 |
| Est. primary completion date | January 2015 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | Both |
| Age group | 18 Years and older |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Symptomatic osseous bone lesion(s) from any malignancy, whether primary of metastatic, with histological confirmation of malignancy. - Currently enrolled in hospice and referred for single fraction palliative radiotherapy. - Performance status (to be evaluated by the radiation oncologist), Karnofsky Performance Scale = 20 or ECOG Performance Scale < 5 . - Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document Exclusion Criteria: - Pregnancy. - Unable to understand English. - Unable to complete forms with assistance. - Concurrent enrollment in a study of pain management involving medications or devices. |
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Virginia Commonwealth University/Massey Cancer Center | Richmond | Virginia |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University |
United States,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Quantify the Percentage of Patients Receiving the Treatment Who Believe That the Treatment Was Worthwhile | Quantify the percentage of patients receiving the treatment who believe that the treatment was worthwhile | 6 months | No |
| Primary | Feasibility of Treatment Delivery in the Same Day as Initial Evaluation | Patient evaluation will consist of surveys conducted at the time of treatment measured by the Radiation Oncologist Evaluation and Feasibility Assessments survey | Up to 6 months | No |
| Secondary | Evaluate the Treatment Influence on the Rate of Pain Stabilization and/or Reduction | Evaluate the treatment influence on the rate of pain stabilization and/or reduction as measured by the validated BPI patient questionnaire. | 2 weeks | No |
| Secondary | Evaluate the Treatment Influence on Patient Quality of Life | Evaluate the treatment influence on patient quality of life as measured by the ESAS. | 2 weeks | No |