Low-Dose Radiotherapy in Treating Painful Bone Metastases in Patients With Multiple Myeloma (NCT03858205)
Phase II Multi-Institutional Study of Low-Dose (2Gy) Palliative Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Symptomatic Bone Metastases From Multiple Myeloma
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This phase II trial studies how well low-dose radiotherapy works in treating bone pain in patients with multiple myeloma that has spread to the bone. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, or other sources to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Low-dose radiotherapy may be more convenient for patients and their families, may not interfere as much with the timing of chemotherapy, and may have less chance for short term or long-term side effects from the radiation.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: City of Hope — Duarte, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Quality-of-Life Assessment (OTHER)
- Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)
- Radiation Therapy (RADIATION)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (9 Sites)
- City of Hope — Duarte, California
- Los Angeles General Medical Center — Los Angeles, California
- USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center — Los Angeles, California
- Cedars Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, California
- Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute — Atlanta, Georgia
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Boston, Massachusetts
- University of Minnesota - Masonic Cancer Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, New York
- University of Pennsylvania/Abramson Cancer Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (323) 865-0371
Email: Duran_C@med.usc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.