A trial comparing conventional fractionation with 'CHART' in the radical treatment of non-small cell carcinoma of the bronchus

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cancer; Non-small cell carcinoma of the bronchus

• Registration Number: ISRCTN74298211
• Lead Sponsor: Medical Research Council (MRC) (UK)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 1995-03-01
• Study Start: 2001-02-28
• Last Update Posted: 25 November 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 600

Inclusion Criteria

Inoperable non-small cell carcinoma of the bronchus confined to the thorax proven by histology or by unequivocal brush cytology

Exclusion Criteria

1. There should be no evidence of distant metastases including supraclavicular nodes;
2. The patient must have no evidence of a pleural effusion unless it can be attributed to a recent surgical intervention;
3. The volume of the site of tumour within the thorax should be such that a radical course of radiotherapy could be given without prejudicing vital structures such as the spinal cord or lung

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified