Radiofrequency Ablation/Bone Augmentation + Radiotherapy vs Radiotherapy Alone (NCT07090122)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a single-center, randomized controlled pilot study of radiofrequency ablation and bone augmentation (RFA/BA) plus radiotherapy (RT) vs. RT alone in patients with metastatic T5-L5 disease of the spine. Patients will be randomized 2:1 to receive either one treatment of RFA/BA plus RT or RT to evaluate the occurrence of skeletal-related events. Skeletal-related events (SREs) are defined as new clinical or radiologic evidence of pathologic fracture, spinal cord or nerve root compression, pain or instability, and/or necessity for additional local intervention (i.e. surgery, repeat RFA/BA or RT) due to persistent or progressive symptoms. Post-treatment follow-up for SREs are assessed at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Radiofrequency ablation and bone augmentation with radiotherapy (PROCEDURE)
- Radiotherapy alone (PROCEDURE)
📋 "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 (1 Sites)
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (612) 624-7463
Email: surgCTO@umn.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.