Hypophysectomy by Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Cancer-Related Pain

Conditions

• Hypophysectomy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery — DEVICE
  Given by Radiation Therapy

Study Details

To learn if hypophysectomy (treatment of the pituitary gland) using a type of radiation treatment called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) can help to relieve cancer-related pain.

Key Dates

Start date

Jan 6, 2025

Status verified

Jan 2026

Primary completion

Jul 1, 2027

Completion

Jul 1, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment

40 participants (estimated)

Allocation

NA

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

• Experimental: SRS hypophysectomy
  Once the radiation plan is ready, you will be brought to the radiation treatment room and positioned for treatment. You will be lying on your back on the treatment table during the radiation treatment. You will not see, hear, or feel the radiation during the treatment. The treatment time varies but may range from 1-3 three hours. Once the treatment is completed, the headframe/mask will be removed and you will be brought to a recovery area.

Primary Outcome Measure

Safety and adverse events (AEs) [ Time Frame: Through study completion; an average of 1 year ]

Central Contacts

• Chenyang Wang, MD
  (832) 710-1570
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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