This study if for people who have been diagnosed with multiple myeloma and their doctors are recommending radiation to help treat it. Typically, radiation consists of 2-3 weeks of external beam radiation therapy. Doctors leading this study would like to see if a shorter radiation course (i.e., hypofractionation) for pelvic radiation is safe for multiple myeloma. Because participants in this study will receive a shortened radiation course, each daily treatment dose that is delivered would be slightly higher than normal. This higher daily dose would be delivered because the study team would like to see if higher doses of radiation are as safe given over a shorter number of days compared to 2-3 weeks. The purpose of this study is to make sure that hypofractionation is safe and effective for individuals with multiple myeloma.
This study if for people who have been diagnosed with multiple myeloma and their doctors are recommending radiation to help treat it. Typically, radiation consists of 2-3 weeks of external beam radiation therapy. Doctors leading this study would like to see if a shorter radiation course (i.e., hypofractionation) for pelvic radiation is safe for multiple myeloma. Because participants in this study will receive a shortened radiation course, each daily treatment dose that is delivered would be slightly higher than normal. This higher daily dose would be delivered because the study team would like to see if higher doses of radiation are as safe given over a shorter number of days compared to 2-3 weeks. The purpose of this study is to make sure that hypofractionation is safe and effective for individuals with multiple myeloma. In this study, there will be 4 different radiation schedules, ranging from 1-10 daily treatments. Participants in this study will be assigned to one of the dose schedules, and they will know this ahead of time. The study team will evaluate whether the shorter course of radiation is safe by monitoring and evaluating any side effects participants have that are related to the radiation schedule. As part of the research-related activities, the study team will monitor participants' side effects using assessments by their doctors; this will occur before, during, and after radiation therapy for a total of 2 years after radiation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Radiation given for cancer treatment. Radiation is usually an outpatient procedure completed over the course of 1-6 weeks. High-energy radiation will be delivered to a focused area of the body using a treatment machine called a linear accelerator. Unlike surgery, there are no invasive procedures other than inserting an IV during the radiation planning session. Radiation uses a mold that is customized to fit your body. This mold will be made in the radiation planning session and be used during treatment to keep you from moving. The mold is necessary for very accurate targeting of your tumor. During the procedure, the radiation therapy team will also confirm the exact location that needs to be treated using x-rays.
The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States
RECRUITINGMaximum Tolerated Dose of Radiation of Per Fraction
Maximum tolerated dose per fraction as assessed by rate of reported dose-limiting toxicities among participants.
Time frame: 2 years
Rate of Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Events
The rate of grade 3 or higher adverse events as defined by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events 5.0 that occur within 1 month from the start of radiation.
Time frame: 1 month from start of radiation
Rate of Long-Term Adverse Events
The rate of long-term adverse events (after 1 month) from the end of radiation measured by an assessment of spinal osseous lesions using spinal instability neoplastic score (SINS) criteria and computed tomography (CT) imaging at first follow up.
Time frame: 2 Years
Overall Response Rate
Overall response rate as assessed by clinical notes/ study records.
Time frame: 2 years
Progression-free Survival
Progression-free as assessed by clinical notes/study records.
Time frame: 2 years
Local Control of the treated Lesion
Local control of the treated lesion as assessed by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1.
Time frame: 2 years
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