RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04782752

Non-ablative Oligofractionated Radiation Therapy Before Surgical Transplantation As Radiovaccination


Sponsor

Marc de Perrot

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Apr 28, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a prospective phase I study to determine the safety and feasibility of non-ablative oligofractionated radiation therapy (NORT) before lung transplantation for patients with underlying pulmonary malignancy. We hypothesize that heterogeneous dose distributions could generate a vaccination effect against the tumor by creating anti-tumoral immune response in the body and these patients may be immunized against their tumor which could reduce the risk of cancer recurrence after transplantation despite the anti-rejection medications required for the transplantation.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a novel approach for patients who need a lung transplant and also have a suspected early-stage lung cancer or isolated lung metastases that cannot be treated with standard methods (surgery or ablative radiation). The idea is to use low-dose, targeted radiation before the transplant — hoping it might stimulate the immune system to recognize and fight any cancer cells remaining after the transplant. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older with end-stage lung disease - You have a suspected stage I primary lung cancer, multifocal lung cancer, or isolated lung metastases that cannot be removed by surgery or treated with ablative radiation - You otherwise qualify for a lung transplant (except for the presence of malignancy) - You can understand the risks and benefits and give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your cancer has spread to areas outside one or both lungs - You do not qualify for lung transplantation on other grounds - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

RADIATIONRadiation: Varying Doses of RT

3+3 radiation dose escalation model to see the maximum tolerated dose


Locations(1)

Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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