๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-04-15

RAPid SimPLE Targeted Radiation Treatment for Brain Metastases (NCT05050929)

Randomized Phase II Non-Inferiority Study of 5-Day Versus 1-Day RAPid SimPLE (RAPPLE) Targeted Radiation Treatment for Brain Metastases

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency

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

The aim of the study is to show that rapid, simple targeted radiotherapy to brain metastases with 8 Gy / 1 is non-inferior to 20 Gy / 5 in terms of overall survival for patients with poor prognosis.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: BC Cancer - Abbotsford โ€” Abbotsford British Columbia, British Columbia

Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Targeting All Brain Metastases (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 (6 Sites)

  • BC Cancer - Abbotsford โ€” Abbotsford British Columbia, British Columbia
  • BC Cancer - Kelowna โ€” Kelowna, British Columbia
  • BC Cancer - Prince George โ€” Prince George, British Columbia
  • BC Cancer - Surrey โ€” Surrey, British Columbia
  • BC Cancer - Vancouver โ€” Vancouver, British Columbia
  • BC Cancer - Victoria โ€” Victoria, British Columbia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (604) 877-6000

Email: sandy.chang@bccancer.bc.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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†—