Dose Escalation Study of Simultaneous Boost Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
- Conditions
- Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
- Interventions
- Radiation: Intensity-modulated radiation therapyProcedure: Intracavitary brachytherapy
- Registration Number
- NCT01230996
- Lead Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
- Brief Summary
This will be the first study to assess the clinical feasibility of dose escalation with simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. Following screening to confirm eligibility patients will commence a six week treatment period. After this, patients will be followed up by visits to clinic every 3 months for a period of 24 months (2 years). End of study is defined as 24 months after treatment. Patients will be followed up for a minimum of 5 years (as per local policy) after treatment.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 22
- Histologically confirmed squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma or poorly differentiated carcinoma of the cervix
- FIGO stage IIB-IVA (any pelvic nodal status) and FIGO stage 1B2 and IIA with pelvic nodal involvement
- Measurable disease on MRI
- Age > 18 years (no upper limit)
- WHO performance status 0,1
- Adequate renal function with EDTA clearance> 55ml/min
- Adequate liver function, as defined by ALT or AST less than 2.5 x ULN, and bilirubin less than 1.25 x ULN
- Adequate bone marrow function, defined by WCC >3.0 x 109/litre, neutrophils > 1.5 x 109/litre and platelets > 100 x 109 /litre
- Able to understand and give written informed consent
- Evidence of common iliac or para-aortic nodal involvement, or distant metastases
- Previous history of cancer except skin tumour
- Previous pelvic radiotherapy or surgery other than toparoscopic node disection
- Previous history of pelvic adhesions, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic inflammatory disease or diabetes mellitus
- Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days prior to being registered for protocol therapy if required. Acceptable contraception should be used such as barrier or hormonal methods.
- Females must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Dose escalation study Intracavitary brachytherapy This is a dose escalation study of IMRT for women with locally advanced cervical cancer. Three dose levels will be investigated, (although, the first dose level is considered to be the equivalent to a standard pelvic dose with parametrial boost). Before moving to the next dose level it must be confirmed by the Chief Investigator that the Maximum Administrable Dose (MAD) has not been met in the previous dose level (see section 6.3). If MAD is reached before dose level 3 the study will stop. All patients enrolled on the study will undergo the same procedures at the same time points, regardless of the dose level they are being given (see section 5). Dose escalation study Intensity-modulated radiation therapy This is a dose escalation study of IMRT for women with locally advanced cervical cancer. Three dose levels will be investigated, (although, the first dose level is considered to be the equivalent to a standard pelvic dose with parametrial boost). Before moving to the next dose level it must be confirmed by the Chief Investigator that the Maximum Administrable Dose (MAD) has not been met in the previous dose level (see section 6.3). If MAD is reached before dose level 3 the study will stop. All patients enrolled on the study will undergo the same procedures at the same time points, regardless of the dose level they are being given (see section 5). Dose escalation study Cisplatin This is a dose escalation study of IMRT for women with locally advanced cervical cancer. Three dose levels will be investigated, (although, the first dose level is considered to be the equivalent to a standard pelvic dose with parametrial boost). Before moving to the next dose level it must be confirmed by the Chief Investigator that the Maximum Administrable Dose (MAD) has not been met in the previous dose level (see section 6.3). If MAD is reached before dose level 3 the study will stop. All patients enrolled on the study will undergo the same procedures at the same time points, regardless of the dose level they are being given (see section 5).
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Grade 3 gastrointestinal toxicity at 6 months as defined by CTCAE v 3.0 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Response rate assessed radiologically at 3 and 12 months 3 and 12 months Local control of the disease at 2 years 2 years Late toxicity at 2 years as defined by CTCAE v 3.0 2 years
Trial Locations
- Locations (4)
Saint Bartholomew's Hospital
🇬🇧London, England, United Kingdom
Hammersmith Hospital
🇬🇧London, England, United Kingdom
Royal Marsden - London
🇬🇧London, England, United Kingdom
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
🇬🇧Sheffield, United Kingdom
Saint Bartholomew's Hospital🇬🇧London, England, United Kingdom