๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-10

Dose-Reduced Consolidation Radiation Therapy in Patients With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (NCT03681535)

Phase II Study of Dose-Reduced Consolidation Radiation Therapy in Patients With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Duke University

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

This phase II study will evaluate whether a reduction in radiation dose and field size will maintain a high rate of local control while minimizing the risk of acute and late toxicity . Hypothesis: The radiation dose and treatment volume can be safely reduced from 30 Gy to 20 Gy while maintaining high rates of local control in patients who had a negative PET-CT scan following rituximab - containing chemotherapy.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Massachusetts General Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Radiation Therapy (RADIATION)

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 (12 Sites)

  • Massachusetts General Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital โ€” Weymouth, Massachusetts
  • Washington University School of Medicine โ€” St Louis, Missouri
  • University of Rochester James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute โ€” Rochester, New York
  • Duke University Medical Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center โ€” Houston, Texas
  • University Hospital Motol โ€” Prague,
  • University of Torino โ€” Torino,
  • Juntendo University โ€” Tokyo,
  • National Cancer Center of Singapore โ€” Singapore,
  • Yonsei University Health System โ€” Seoul,

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†—