Proton Therapy for Chordomas and/or Chondrosarcomas

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Chordomas Chondrosarcoma Chondrosarcomas Chordoma Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms, Connective Tissue Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal Sarcoma

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute

Jacksonville, Florida, 32206, United States

About this study

Data collection will be obtained from the patient's medical records including initial evaluation, pathology report, dosimetry information, radiotherapy completion records and follow-up.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Histologically proven chordoma or chondrosarcoma.
Sites: base of skull and/or spine.
Age 18 years or older.

Exclusion criteria

Previous radiation to the head and neck or brain.
Evidence of metastatic disease.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Collect and analyze outcome data on tumor control.

Time frame: 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 outcomes

Collect and analyze data on normal tissue morbidity.

Time frame: 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Florida

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Clinical Outcomes Protocol of Proton Beam Radiation Therapy for Chordomas and/or Chondrosarcomas of the Base of Skull and/or Spine

Acronym: CH01

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Nov 25, 2008
Registry last updated: Aug 14, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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