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Brief Title: Compassionate Same-Day Evaluation & Delivery of XRT for Bony Metastasis in Hospice Patients
Official Title: Feasibility of a Compassionate Same-Day Evaluation and Delivery of Single Fraction Radiotherapy for Palliation of Symptomatic Bony Metastasis in Hospice Patients
Study ID: NCT01760941
Brief Summary: This is a survey study to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an affordable, $400 flat rate, same-day consultation, simulation, and delivery of a single fraction of palliative radiation therapy for patients with symptomatic bony metastatic disease who are currently enrolled in hospice. Treatment planning and delivery of palliative radiotherapy will utilize "standard of care" techniques.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Virginia Commonwealth University/Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Name: Drew Moghanaki, MD, MPH
Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR