D20054;LITT for Spine Tumors

Description

The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of spinal laser interstitial therapy in the treatment of metastatic spinal tumors. The investigators hypothesize that rates of local tumor control are comparable between conventional open surgical techniques and spinal laser interstitial therapy.

Conditions

Spinal Metastases

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Study overview

The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of spinal laser interstitial therapy in the treatment of metastatic spinal tumors. The investigators hypothesize that rates of local tumor control are comparable between conventional open surgical techniques and spinal laser interstitial therapy.

Single Center Observational Study Using Spinal Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (sLITT) in the Treatment of Spine Metastases and Tumors

D20054;LITT for Spine Tumors

Condition
Spinal Metastases
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Lebanon

Dartmouth Health, Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States, 03766

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Histology confirmed spinal tumor involving the T2-T12 spine segments.
  • 2. Indication for spine stereotactic radiosurgery or palliative intervention.
  • 3. Normal neurologic exam at the time of presentation (Frankel grade E).
  • 1. Contraindication to MRI
  • 2. ANY neurologic deficit
  • 3. Tumor spanning more than 3 consecutive vertebral segments
  • 4. Contraindication to general anesthesia
  • 5. Pregnancy

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center,

Study Record Dates

2029-06-01