๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-24

Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Oligo-Progressive Metastatic Cancer (The STOP Trial) (NCT02756793)

Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Oligo-Progressive Metastatic Cancer (The STOP Trial): A Randomized Phase II Trial

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

A multicenter randomized phase II trial of stereotactic body radiotherapy for oligo-progressive metastatic cancers. Eligible patients will be randomized in a 1:2 ratio between receiving their standard of care therapy or stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) to all sites of oligo-progressive lesions.Radiotherapy will be administered as soon as possible following randomization, and subjects will be followed until next disease progression. The primary outcome is progression-free survival (PFS).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Alberta Health Services-Cross Cancer Institute โ€” Edmonton, Alberta

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) (RADIATION)
  • Standard of Care Treatment (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)

  • Alberta Health Services-Cross Cancer Institute โ€” Edmonton, Alberta
  • BC Cancer - Prince George โ€” Prince George, British Columbia
  • BC Cancer Fraser Valley Centre โ€” Surrey, British Columbia
  • BC Cancer Agency Branch โ€” Vancouver, British Columbia
  • BC Cancer - Victoria Centre โ€” Victoria, British Columbia
  • London Regional Cancer Program โ€” London, Ontario
  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre โ€” Toronto, Ontario

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—