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Evaluation of a Radio-Surgical Approach for the Treatment of Kidney Tumors in Poor Surgical Candidates
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating stereotactic radiosurgery, Renal Biopsy, and 1 other intervention for Kidney Cancer. Completed, enrolled 31 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
RATIONALE: Radiosurgery can send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of giving stereotactic radiosurgery and to see how well it works in treating patients with kidney tumors who are poor candidates for surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Series I: Radiation will be delivered in 4 fractions. Series II: Radiation will be delivered in 3 fractions.
At 6 months,an optional percutaneous renal biopsy will be obtained of the targeted tumor, under ultrasound (US) or CT guidance.
ELISA blood testing just prior to and immediately following each daily radiation therapy session. Approximately 5cc of blood will be collected within 2 hours prior to and following completion of fractionated radiation therapy to assess the levels of MIF (both MIF-1 and MIF-2) and VEGF.