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Cryoablation Versus Thérapie Médicale dans les Tumeurs Desmoïdes Progressant Après Surveillance Attentive

This study is for people with desmoid tumours that have started to grow or cause symptoms after a period of watchful waiting. Usually, if your tumour grows, you might be given medication, like chemotherapy. This study compares that medical treatment with a procedure called cryoablation, which uses extreme cold to destroy the tumour. Researchers want to find out which treatment is more effective for these types of growing tumours. Patients in the study might get one treatment first, and if needed, they could switch to the other. This helps make sure everyone has access to cryoablation if it's the right choice for them.

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Statut
Recrutement
Phase
NA
Sponsor
University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Objectif d'inscription
150
Démarrer
04 Mar 2024
Achèvement estimé
01 Jun 2029

De quoi parle cette étude ?

When someone is first diagnosed with a desmoid tumour, doctors often suggest a 'wait and see' approach. This means they monitor the tumour closely to see if it grows or causes problems, rather than treating it straight away. If the tumour does start to grow or causes symptoms, doctors usually recommend medicines, which can include certain types of chemotherapy.

This study, however, is looking into another treatment option called cryoablation. This procedure uses very cold temperatures to freeze and destroy the tumour. Cryoablation has already shown promise in treating larger desmoid tumours that are growing or causing symptoms. The main goal of this study is to compare cryoablation with the usual medical treatments to see which is more effective when a desmoid tumour starts to progress after the initial 'wait and see' period.

Being part of this study means you would be randomly assigned to either receive cryoablation or medical therapy. The good news is that the study design allows for a 'cross-over'. This means if the first treatment isn't working as well as hoped, or if it becomes necessary, you might be able to switch to the other treatment. This ensures that all patients potentially benefit from cryoablation if it's found to be helpful.

Points clés

  • Compares freezing tumours (cryoablation) with medicine.
  • For desmoid tumours growing after 'wait and see'.
  • Patients aged 13 and older can take part.
  • Opportunity to receive cryoablation if it's the right choice.
  • Close monitoring of your tumour's progress.

Qui peut être éligible ?

This study is looking for volunteers who are at least 13 years old and have a desmoid tumour that is not inside the tummy area (extra-peritoneal). We need to have a clear diagnosis of your tumour from a recent biopsy.

Your tumour must have started to grow or cause more symptoms after a period where doctors were just watching it. It also needs to be easily reached by the special tools used for cryoablation, and the doctors must be confident they can remove 100% of it using this method, even if it takes more than one try. You should also be generally well, able to carry out your normal daily activities, and have healthy blood test results.

Cet étude pourrait-elle vous convenir ?

Répondez à ces questions rapides pour voir si vous êtes éligible. Ceci est un guide uniquement — l'équipe de recherche prend la décision finale.

  1. Are you 13 years old or older?
  2. Do you have a desmoid tumour not in your tummy area?
  3. Has your tumour grown or caused more symptoms recently?
  4. Is your tumour in a place where it can be frozen safely?
  5. Are your general health and blood tests good?
Répondez à chaque question pour voir votre résultat.

En quoi consiste la participation ?

The specific details of your participation, such as how many visits you'll need, what assessments will be done, and the total duration, are not fully described in this summary. However, you would be randomly assigned to either receive cryoablation or medical therapy. Cryoablation is a procedure, so it would involve appointments for the treatment itself. Medical therapy would involve taking medication, likely with regular check-ups to monitor its effects. There would be imaging scans, like MRI, to keep track of your tumour's size and to see how well the treatment is working. You will have regular checks of your health and blood tests. You'll need to use reliable contraception if you're a woman who could become pregnant. The study aims to follow your progress and the effect of the treatment over time.

Risques et avantages potentiels

Taking part in this study may offer potential benefits, such as access to cryoablation, which has shown promise for certain desmoid tumours, or receiving standard medical therapy under close monitoring. However, there are also potential risks associated with any medical treatment, including side effects from medication or complications from the cryoablation procedure. The study team will explain these risks in detail. Remember, you have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your usual medical care.

Locations (13)

  • Service d'oncologie/CHU de Besançon
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    Besançon, France· Pas encore en recrutement
  • Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Service de Radiologie Interventionnelle, Institut BERGONNIE
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    Bordeaux, France· Recrutement
  • Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Service de Radiologie Interventionnelle-Centre François BACLESSE
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    Caen, France· Recrutement
  • Service d'Oncologie Médicale -Centre Georges François LECLERC
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    Dijon, France· Recrutement
  • Service d'Oncologie Médicale, Service de Radiologie Interventionnelle-Centre Léon BERARD
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    Lyon, France· Recrutement
  • Service d'Oncologie Médicale, service de Radiologie Interventionnelle,CHU de Marseille, Hopital La Timone
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    Marseille, France· Recrutement
  • Service de Radiologie-CHU de Nantes
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    Nantes, France· Recrutement
  • Service d'Oncologie Médicale-Centre Antoine LACASSAGNE
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    Nice, France· Recrutement
  • Service d'Oncologie Médicale
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    Saint-Herblain, France· Recrutement
  • Institut de cancérologie Strasbourg Europe (ICANS)
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    Strasbourg, France· Recrutement
  • Service d'Imagerie Interventionnelle, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg , France, 67091
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    Strasbourg, France· Recrutement
  • Service d'Oncologie Médicale-Institut Claudius Régaud et Service de Radiologie Interventionnelle, CHU de Toulouse
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    Toulouse, France· Pas encore en recrutement

Questions fréquentes

What is a desmoid tumour?

It's a rare type of growth that is not cancer but can grow into nearby tissues and sometimes causes pain or problems.

What is 'watchful waiting'?

This means doctors will carefully monitor your tumour to see if it changes or grows before suggesting active treatment.

What is cryoablation?

It's a procedure that uses very cold temperatures to freeze and destroy the tumour.

Will I definitely get cryoablation in this study?

You might get cryoablation or medical therapy. The study design allows you to switch to cryoablation later if needed.

Can children join this study?

Yes, individuals aged 13 and older can take part if they meet the other study requirements.

Comment en savoir plus

Afshin GANGI, MD,PhD

Parlez toujours à votre médecin généraliste ou spécialiste avant de décider de participer à une étude.

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