Proton Therapy for Chordomas and/or Chondrosarcomas
- Conditions
- ChondrosarcomasChordomas
- Registration Number
- NCT00797602
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Florida
- Brief Summary
- The purpose of this study is to collect information from medical records to see what effects proton beam radiation has on cancer and analyze possible side effects. 
- Detailed Description
- Data collection will be obtained from the patient's medical records including initial evaluation, pathology report, dosimetry information, radiotherapy completion records and follow-up. 
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 189
- Histologically proven chordoma or chondrosarcoma.
- Sites: base of skull and/or spine.
- Age 18 years or older.
- Previous radiation to the head and neck or brain.
- Evidence of metastatic disease.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
- Name - Time - Method - Collect and analyze outcome data on tumor control. - When each patient has been followed for a minimum of 12 month and then again after 24 months to a maximum of 10 years. 
- Secondary Outcome Measures
- Name - Time - Method - Collect and analyze data on normal tissue morbidity. - When each patient has been followed for a minimum of 12 months and then again after 24 months to a maximum of 10 years. - Specifically analyzing pituitary, visual and hearing function. 
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
- University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute 🇺🇸- Jacksonville, Florida, United States University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute🇺🇸Jacksonville, Florida, United States
