Clinical Trial: Proton Therapy for Chordomas and/or Chondrosarcomas

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

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

Brief Summary: 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.

Detailed Summary: Data collection will be obtained from the patient's medical records including initial evaluation, pathology report, dosimetry information, radiotherapy completion records and follow-up.
Sponsor: University of Florida

Current Primary Outcome: 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. ]

Original Primary Outcome: 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. ]

Current Secondary Outcome: 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.


Original Secondary Outcome: Collect and analyze data on normal tissue morbidity. [ Time Frame: Every 4 months until the final analysis. ]

Information By: University of Florida

Dates:
Date Received: November 24, 2008
Date Started: January 2007
Date Completion:
Last Updated: February 17, 2017
Last Verified: February 2017