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This international multi-centre phase 3 randomized control trial investigates whether giving a very high dose of radiation in a single treatment session (ultra-high dose: experimental) using advanced technology called MR-Linac is more effective than a high dose (control) for treating liver tumors that have spread from other parts of the body (liver metastases). This study also aims to identify predictors of treatment response and side effects by analyzing various factors such as imaging markers and genetic profiles.
Liver metastases are common in several cancers, but surgery is often not feasible for many patients. Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), which delivers focused radiation to tumors, is an alternative treatment option. Previous studies have shown promising results with SBRT, but the optimal radiation dose for liver metastases is still uncertain.
This study will look at patients with specific types of primary cancers known to respond well to SBRT. Treatment effectiveness will be assessed by monitoring tumor control, overall survival, and quality of life.
By comparing ultra-high dose SBRT with standard high dose, the study aims to determine if the former can provide better tumor control with fewer side effects. If successful, this approach could offer a significant advancement in the treatment of liver metastases, potentially improving outcomes and quality of life for patients.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRL adaptive high dose | Experimental | Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided stereotactic ablative single-fraction with high dose radiation (27Gy) |
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| MRL adaptive ultra-high dose | Other | Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided stereotactic ablative single-fraction with ultra-high dose radiation (38Gy) |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided stereotactic ablative single-fraction (SBRT) | Radiation | Precise radiation therapy delivered in a single session using magnetic resonance imaging for guidance. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Local control (LC) of treated target lesion compared to high dose MR-guided stereotactic single-fraction radiation. | The primary endpoint is LC defined as time from randomization to local failure of the treated target lesion. The LC will be estimated by cumulative incidence function with death and/or progression outside the treated target lesion (without local failure) as competing risk factors. | 5 years |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Overall survival (OS) | Endpoints related to patterns of failure, disease control, and survival will be determined by study investigators using standard-of-care imaging and clinical surveillance. | 5 years |
| Progression free survival (PFS) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in the levels of circulating biomarkers (cell-free tumor DNA) in response to SBRT. | Correlation analysis to determine the association between dynamic changes in biomarker levels and tumor response to SBRT and clinical outcomes. Biomarker analyses will be exploratory, involving various techniques such as quantitative analysis of circulating tumor DNA. | Before treatment, at 1 and 3 months post SBRT, and at disease progression |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Ali Hosni, MD | Contact | 416-946-2360 | ali.hosni.abdalaty@uhn.ca |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Princess Margaret Cancer Centre | Recruiting | Toronto | Ontario | M5G 2M9 | Canada |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 42309387 | Derived | Wong H, Ng SSW, Mohamad I, Alborz J, Stanescu T, Liu ZA, De Leon J, Tan H, Ng SP, Radhakrishna G, Bahij R, Intven M, Kirichenko A, Mesci A, Yan M, Dawson L, Augilera T, Hosni A. Ultra-high dose radiation for Liver metastasis using MR-guided TReatment with stereotactic Ablative Single-fraction (ULTRAS): Study protocol for a phase III randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials. 2026 Jun 17:108381. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2026.108381. Online ahead of print. |
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Endpoints related to patterns of failure, disease control, and survival will be determined by study investigators using standard-of-care imaging and clinical surveillance.
| 5 years |
| Intra-hepatic progression | Endpoints related to patterns of failure, disease control, and survival will be determined by study investigators using standard-of-care imaging and clinical surveillance. | 5 years |
| Widespread progression. | Endpoints related to patterns of failure, disease control, and survival will be determined by study investigators using standard-of-care imaging and clinical surveillance. | 5 years |
| Physician-assessed toxicities: National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria of Adverse Events (CTCAE) V.5. | Acute and late toxicities of treatment will be evaluated by CTCAE V5.0. The cumulative proportions of patients with at least one moderate to severe (grade 3-5) acute or late RT-related toxicity, measured by CTCAE (v5.0), will be compared between arms. | 5 years |
| Patients-reported toxicity: Patient Reported Outcomes - Common Terminology Criteria of Adverse Events (PRO CTCAE) V.1. | Acute and late toxicities of treatment will be evaluated by PRO CTCAE (v1.0). The cumulative proportions of patients with at least one moderate to severe (grade 3-5) acute or late RT-related toxicity, measured by PRO CTCAE (v1.0), will be compared between arms. | 5 years |
| Quality of life (QOL): European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaires, Core 15 for Palliative Care (EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL) | Acute and late toxicities of treatment will be evaluated by QOL (for English-speaking eligible patients) will be measured using the EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL, which will be administered before and after treatment. Scores of all domains of the EORTC questionnaires for each treatment arm will be evaluated before and after treatment. | Prior to treatment and after treatment up to 5 years. |
| Quality of life (QOL): European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaires, liver metastases (EORTC QOQ-LM21). | Acute and late toxicities of treatment will be evaluated by QOL (for English-speaking eligible patients) will be measured using the EORTC QOQ-LM21, which will be administered before and after treatment. Scores of all domains of the EORTC questionnaires for each treatment arm will be evaluated before and after treatment. | Prior to treatment and after treatment up to 5 years. |
| Changes in the levels of circulating biomarkers (cytokines) in response to SBRT. | Correlation analysis to determine the association between dynamic changes in biomarker levels and tumor response to SBRT and clinical outcomes. Biomarker analyses will be exploratory, involving electrochemiluminescence assays for cytokine analysis. | Before treatment, at 1 and 3 months post SBRT, and at disease progression |
| Changes in the levels of circulating biomarkers (metabolites) in response to SBRT. | Correlation analysis to determine the association between dynamic changes in biomarker levels and tumor response to SBRT and clinical outcomes. Biomarker analyses will be exploratory, involving liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry for metabolomics profiling. | Before treatment, at 1 and 3 months post SBRT, and at disease progression |
| Changes in the levels of circulating biomarkers (immune cell populations) in response to SBRT. | Correlation analysis to determine the association between dynamic changes in biomarker levels and tumor response to SBRT and clinical outcomes. Biomarker analyses will be exploratory, involving flow cytometry analysis. | Before treatment, at 1 and 3 months post SBRT, and at disease progression |
| Identification of MR imaging biomarkers in response to SBRT. | Assessed through analysis of radiomic features from diagnostic and radiation therapy imaging datasets using MRI imaging analysis software. | 5 years |
| ID | Term |
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| D009682 | Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy |
| ID | Term |
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| D013057 | Spectrum Analysis |
| D002623 | Chemistry Techniques, Analytical |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
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