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Brief Title: NTS-WBRT in Brain Metastases
Official Title: Phase II Trial of Normal Tissue Sparing Whole Brain Radiation Therapy (NTS-WBRT) in Patients With Brain Metastases
Study ID: NCT05013892
Brief Summary: This research is being done to assess the quality of life and symptom burden in participants who receive (normal tissue sparing whole brain radiation therapy (NTS-WBRT). This research study involves: * NTS-WBRT (normal tissue sparing whole brain radiation therapy) * Memantine standard of care drug
Detailed Description: This is a Phase 2 trial testing the safety and effectiveness of NTS-WBRT (normal tissue sparing whole brain radiation therapy) in treating brain metastases. NTS-WBRT is a targeted radiation therapy that further reduces radiation dose to tissue that does not need radiation therapy treatment. The research study procedures include screening for eligibility and study treatment including evaluations and follow up visits. It is expected that about 41 people will take part in this research study.
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Name: Helen A Shih, MD, MS, MPH
Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR