D20054;LITT for Spine Tumors

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Conditions studied: Spinal Metastases

In brief

The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of spinal laser interstitial therapy in the treatment of metastatic spinal tumors. The investigators hypothesize that rates of local tumor control are comparable between conventional open surgical techniques and spinal laser interstitial therapy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06548061

Run by

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

People needed

25

Starts

2028-01-01

Expected to finish

2031-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-06

Who can join

Age: 19 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Histology confirmed spinal tumor involving the T2-T12 spine segments.
• Indication for spine stereotactic radiosurgery or palliative intervention.
• Normal neurologic exam at the time of presentation (Frankel grade E).

You may not qualify if…

• Contraindication to MRI
• ANY neurologic deficit
• Tumor spanning more than 3 consecutive vertebral segments
• Contraindication to general anesthesia
• Pregnancy

Where it is running

• Dartmouth Health — Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

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